Things don't seem that bad.

Strictly speaking, the situation may not be out of control.

At this moment, Dumbledore gradually realized an environment that was very beneficial to him. If you count it carefully, the entire European magic world seemed to be on his side!

The magic world in Western Europe highly praised him, the strongest white wizard. He had a good relationship with the magic ministers of Western Europe. The magic world in Eastern Europe was all under the control of Grindelwald, but Grindelwald chose to stand by his side.

As for the British Ministry of Magic…

Minister of Magic Amelia Bones served as a professor at Hogwarts and respected him very much. Even a member of the Bones family once joined his Order of the Phoenix, and his family also had an irreconcilable hatred with Voldemort;

Batty Crouch, the chief of the Law Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Magic, is his friend and has always supported all his actions openly and secretly. Batty is also an old Auror who has attacked Voldemort and the Death Eater...

So what if Voldemort is resurrected?

So what if Peter, the Little Dwarf, still has conspiracies?

When Dumbledore watched Grindelwald leave with his request, the old man suddenly realized how favorable the current situation was!

Say it without hesitation...

Now the entire magic world is on his side!

Dumbledore's mood was relieved a lot. After he parted with Grindelwald, he also moved directly to the British Ministry of Magic, and as soon as possible, the Ministry of Magic began to track down Voldemort's traces.

Although it's too late, most people should have a rest, Dumbledore heard that Batty Crouch has been chasing black magic items recently, and it seems that the Aurors were forced to work overtime by him, so he should be in the Ministry of Magic...

Unfortunately.

Old Batty Crouch's overtime was inexplicably over.

When Dumbledore arrived at the Ministry of Magic, the entire Ministry of Magic's Law Enforcement Division and Auror's office were rarely quiet, leaving only a female Auror chatting with her colleagues.

"Tonks?"

Dumbledore recognized the female Auror at a glance.

It was Nifadora Tonks, a student who graduated from Hufflepuff Academy last year, was also the former eldest sister of Hufflepuff Academy. She once took great care of the freshmen of Wesson and Cedric.

"Um?"

Tonks turned around in surprise, but saw his former principal. Her face was filled with smiles and she jumped excitedly towards Dumbledore: "Hey, Dumbledore, why did you come to the Ministry of Magic?"

As a former thorny student, Tonks really couldn't respect her principal, especially since her relationship with Dumbledore has always been good.

"I'll come to find Crouch..."

Dumbledore smiled and looked at his student and asked casually: "How was his recent internship in the Ministry of Magic? The domestic elves in Hogwarts are all rumored that the Ministry of Magic's Aurors have worked very hard recently..."

"Mr. Crouch is very caring for me..."

Nifadora Tonks couldn't help but rub his long pink hair, and began to mumble: "It's just that there are too many overtime work. He has to patrol and on duty almost every day to search for dark magic items. From 9 am to 9 pm, 9 pm to 9 am, almost all the staff work in two shifts, and they can only rest for one day a week..."

In a sense, Dumbledore is her old friend.

When Tonks saw Dumbledore, he was like he was talking, muttering non-stop, and even asked about Wiesen: "When it comes to that little Wiesen still likes to hang people on the wall?"

“…”

Dumbledore's expression became subtle and he whispered a small lie: "He is getting bigger and bigger, and he has become much more friendly to his classmates..."

"Yeah?"

Tonks shook his head, feeling a little regretful: "Although Mr. Crouch is a very good person, it would be boring if Visen becomes like Mr. Crouch in the future and likes to do everything with a stern face every day..."

This is what I say...

It seems to make sense.

After asking about the situation at the school, Tonks finally remembered Dumbledore's purpose. She unwillingly spread her hands: "Mr. Crouch did not work overtime today. Their house elf came and he asked us all to get off work. I will stay here on duty. Dumbledore, if you have urgent matters, I will go and find him immediately..."

"Houseel?"

After frowned, Dumbledore shook his head at Tonks and said, "No need, I'll go find him by myself... Another thing, Tonks, I'll tell Secretary Bones tomorrow, and I'll invite her to visit Hogwarts."

if you can…

Dumbledore wants to have a deep chat with Barty Crouch, after all, there is something about Wesson being made into a Horcrux by Petr...

As for whether it would disturb Old Batty's rest, Dumbledore would definitely not think about this question. It is impossible for an old widow who has lost his wife for many years to have any nightlife...

On the other side.

Suburbs of London.

The basement of the Crouch House.

Snape woke up in a daze. He found himself sitting on a chair. He looked around at the surrounding environment like ruins, and a hint of doubt flashed through his face.

Where is this?

What is the situation?

Where did that bastard Peter bring him?

Just as Snape was still wondering, he saw a figure walking in, followed by a house elf, all holding a magic wand in their hands.

Snape recognized at a glance that the house elf was holding his wand in his hand, and he also recognized that the person who walked in was the director of the Legal Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Magic!

What's the situation?

How could the man, Barty Crouch, be here?

Snape remembers this tough senior executive who once pursued the Death Eaters very clearly. The former Death Eaters could not forget the person who almost killed them...

"Severus Snape."

Old Batty Crouch walked in slowly, and he looked at the man in black robe in front of him calmly, his voice a little dull and hoarse: "Dumbledore protected you from the court in Wiesengamor, but he didn't expect that he had misread the person. You are indeed a stubborn Death Eater..."

"you…"

Snape frowned and wanted to say a few words.

But Old Batty Crouch did not give him a chance to speak, and stood in front of him on his own, holding a magic wand and pointing to Snape's temple: "Tell me, where has Batty been? Where has Batty Crouch gone, my stupid son?"

“…”

Snape's mind immediately became confused.

Is this talking about Bati Crouch? What does it have to do with him? Didn’t that guy have been locked up in Azkaban long ago by your father?

“Tell me…”

A little magical starlight appeared on the wand of Old Batty Crouch, and his voice became hoarse: "When did you know that Batty is still alive..."

"I don't know what you're talking about!"

Snape suddenly wanted to get up, but was forced by Old Batty to sit down again with his wand. He could only stare at the man: "Tell me first, where is this, I want to see Dumbledore!"

“This is my home.”

Old Batty looked at him calmly and continued in a deep voice: "Don't worry, I'll go see Dumbledore soon, and tell me who you are... Voldemort, or Peter the Pet?"

“…”

Snape immediately fell silent.

This question...

It really makes it difficult for him to answer.

Now…

Whose person is he?

Now…

Where exactly does he belong?

In theory, he should be Dumbledore's spy, but Snape knew that he had never said he was truly loyal to Dumbledore. He was just a person Dumbledore used...

The magic world is so big that Snape never thought that he would be stumped by this question, perhaps because no one had ever asked him this question?

However, Snape's brain reacted quickly. He suddenly realized something. His eyes tightened in an instant. The Death Eater of Batty Crouch was still alive. He had been hiding in his home!

Snape glanced at the circular iron door in the basement. The iron door seemed to be used to close some special places!

and…

The entire basement is ruins.

Bati Crouch Jr. is still alive. He is rescued from Azkaban by Bati and has been locked up in his home by Bati Crouch, but he escaped for no reason tonight!

A chill flashed in Snape's eyes, and he immediately noticed the important news. He knew that he had no time to think about more doubts, such as why Peter, a little dwarf, left him here, and what kind of battle was going on here!

Now!

Let’s find a way to leave here first!

Snape's expression immediately became solemn, and he said calmly: "Dumbledore asked me to come. He guessed that you had concealed the news that Batty was still alive, and asked me to come here to ask the whereabouts of the Dark King's Horcrux from Batty's mouth..."

At this moment...

What Snape said seemed to be true!
To be continued...