blogombal Is Chapter 40 packaged like this? Aren't you scared?
Is Chapter 40 packaged like this? Aren't you scared?
Hearing that Dudley was about to bring up old grievances, Dumbledore immediately fell silent and listened attentively to what Dudley had to say next.
"I read in the book 'The Great Events in Modern Wizarding' that after Voldemort disappeared ten years ago, his Death Eaters were imprisoned in Azkaban?"
Before assigning the task, Dali asked a related question.
“Most of them were imprisoned in Azkaban, but some Death Eaters claimed they were under the Imperius Curse and didn’t genuinely want to join Voldemort. These people paid a large fine and escaped imprisonment,” Dumbledore replied.
"Did you use truth serum to interrogate me?"
"...No. Truth serum is a high-grade potion that only a few potion masters can concoct. It cannot be mass-produced, and due to privacy and humanitarian considerations, it is generally not used in interrogations."
Furthermore, most of these people come from influential pure-blood families in the wizarding world, are core members of their respective families, and are not Voldemort's die-hard followers, so..."
"I see, a two-faced person with power and influence. It seems that the wizarding society hasn't been able to come up with any new tricks."
Dudley nodded in understanding. "But I need to remind you, Dumbledore, if you announce Voldemort's return to the wizarding world, those people are likely to become restless. You must put enough psychological pressure on them beforehand."
“You’re right, Dudley! A large number of conservative pure-blood families are seriously hindering the development of the wizarding world. Their ideas are outdated and extreme, and they need to be put to the test. I will warn them.”
Dumbledore completely agreed with Dudley's opinion, but couldn't think of a suitable excuse to carry it out.
However, he has already gotten used to the function of having an external brain.
“What should I do, Dudley?” Dumbledore asked.
Dudley was waiting for Dumbledore to ask him!
He gave a wicked laugh and said, "It's simple, just kill all the Death Eaters that Azkaban is holding!"
"What?!" Dumbledore exclaimed in utter shock and disbelief, "You mean... kill them all?!"
"That's right!"
Dudley's tone was incredibly firm, and beyond that, he was even puzzled by Dumbledore's strong reaction.
"Dumbledore, you should have done this a long time ago! I don't understand why you're so surprised! An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, is such a simple principle?"
These Death Eaters, so loyal to Voldemort, every single one of them has blood on their hands. According to Muggle law, they should have been shot long ago!
You old-fashioned wizards are far too lenient, to the point of bordering on ignorance!
Is it fair that Death Eaters can kill ordinary wizards and your wizards who fight for justice without paying with their own lives?
If we don't kill them now, and Voldemort regains power, he could launch a massive breakout from Azkaban. Have you ever thought about how much damage these Death Eaters, who have been tormented by Dementors for almost ten years, would inflict on the wizarding world?
I can't think of anything more foolish than letting the enemy attack our own teammates!
Killing these Death Eaters now will not only severely deter those wavering double agents, but also greatly weaken Voldemort's forces. You can also take the opportunity to search for Voldemort's weaknesses in their memories, namely those unknown Horcruxes.
This is a win-win situation; why are you hesitating or surprised? Just do it!
“Dali, what you said makes a lot of sense, but… most of those Death Eaters are pure-blooded, and if you really think about it, most of them are related to wizarding families in the magical world. It’s hard for me to accept killing them all, let alone other wizards.”
Dumbledore was still somewhat hesitant.
"I'm not trying to be mean, but there are only about three thousand wizards in the whole of Britain. If you think about it carefully, who isn't related to whom?"
When the Death Eaters killed you, they never considered the fact that you were related by blood, something that even eight wands couldn't touch!
Keeping them alive now will only lead to your own deaths in the future! It wouldn't be impossible for half of the three thousand wizards to be wiped out then!
Dudley's words, which struck a chord with Dumbledore, completely convinced him.
After much deliberation, Dumbledore, who understood the habits of the Dementors, believed that if he did not intervene, the Death Eaters would likely escape in the future, and Voldemort might even bring the inherently evil Dementors to his side.
If something like that were to happen, he could handle it, but other wizards certainly couldn't.
"Alright! I'll take care of it!" Dumbledore gripped the Elder Wand in the sleeve of his robe.
Seeing that Dumbledore had made up his mind, Dudley's tone softened:
“Dumbledore, your concerns are not without merit. Even if the mass killing is for justice, it will inevitably instill fear in those ignorant and mediocre wizards, thereby damaging your reputation and prestige, which will not be conducive to our future endeavors.”
Dumbledore's thinking couldn't keep up.
You're the one who wants to kill the Death Eaters, and you're the one with reservations. I've already made up my mind and started plotting my killing, and now you're saying the opposite of what I mean.
What exactly do you want from me?
Dudley noticed the confusion in Dumbledore's eyes and explained, "What I mean is, you can't just do it directly; you have to package this operation."
"How should it be packaged?" Dumbledore asked directly.
"Here's what happened: Minister Fauci was convicted of embezzlement and bribery, was tried, dismissed and investigated. Harboring resentment, he fled to Azkaban."
He tricked the Dementor Guards into releasing the Death Eaters they were holding, intending to use the Death Eaters' power to reclaim the position of Minister of Magic.
This shocking conspiracy was uncovered by Professor Dumbledore, who came to visit Sirius Black.
In this critical moment, to prevent damage to the magical world, Professor Dumbledore had no choice but to take drastic action, unleashing a mysterious and powerful spell that wiped out the rioting Death Eaters in one fell swoop!
Afterwards, Minister Fouché, who was arrested, was unable to withstand the successive blows in his life. His brain was stimulated, he lost all his memories, and he became mentally impaired.
Ultimately, through the benevolent arrangement of Professor Dumbledore, he was imprisoned in a mysterious prison without Dementors guards, where he spent the rest of his life.
Dali recounted the story in a detailed and engaging manner, as if he were presenting a rigorous news report rather than a fabricated tale.
Dumbledore was stunned, and Harry was also somewhat taken aback.
"Well, Dumbledore, with things packaged this way, most wizards will only have greater recognition of your strength and authority, and won't have negative feelings towards you."
Those wavering, two-faced individuals will be intimidated by you. Even if Voldemort's main spirit approaches them, they will be hesitant and won't quickly side with Voldemort. They might even betray Voldemort by reporting him to you.