The Day of the Draw at Hogwarts

Bones was shocked by what Crouch Sr. said. What a desperate maternal love. Crouch Jr.’s mother would rather go to Azkaban to die for her son! He didn't even forget to take Polyjuice Potion until he died.

After hearing this story, Bones couldn't help but want to cry, and Dumbledore's eyes became deeper.

After Crouch Sr. said everything, he fell into silence. There were only strange sounds in the room, like sobbing. It turned out to be Twinkle. She didn't know when she came behind Mr. Crouch. After hearing Crouch's confession, she couldn't help crying.

If it were anyone else, Crouch Sr. would definitely have chosen to give it a go, control the insiders, and use the Forgetting Curse to tamper with their memories. But the problem was still there, the person who came was Dumbledore.

Even if Bones was confused, moved by his little story, and decided to rebel, two wizards and a house elf would not be able to beat Dumbledore—even if they attacked him secretly. When Dumbledore and Grindelwald fought, no one present was born!

"Undo the Imperius Curse on him." Dumbledore wanted to talk directly to Crouch Jr., so he turned to Crouch Senior and ordered.

Crouch Sr. walked to his son without saying a word, preparing to undo the Imperius Curse on his son. What Old Crouch didn't know was that people who have been controlled by the Imperius Curse for a long time will actually gradually develop resistance to the Imperius Curse, which means that the effect of the Imperius Curse on them will gradually decrease.

Moreover, this spell can be resisted through one's own willpower. Fake Moody once taught students to resist the Imperius Curse - the profession was very relevant, and Harry Potter was the best among them. The first time he was struck by the Imperius Curse, he was able to successfully resist the fake Moody's orders.

During his more than ten years of imprisonment, Crouch Jr. had been resisting the Imperius Curse cast by his father. Some results have been achieved recently: he can briefly return to his true nature and temporarily escape the control of the old Crouch. Crouch Sr.'s control over Crouch Jr. has been decreasing.

The strange noise in the room just now was the sound made by Crouch when he resisted the Imperius Curse - he rolled off the bed.

"Wait a moment!"

Dumbledore suddenly stopped Old Crouch. While sorting through what had just happened, Dumbledore discovered a possibility. So instead of rashly lifting the Imperius Curse from Little Crouch, he squatted in front of Little Crouch and gave him a careful inspection.

During the examination, Dumbledore discovered that Crouch Jr.'s condition was not that stable. Dumbledore used his many years of experience to detect a slight abnormality.

He looked at Old Barty with a complex expression, "Barty, do you know that your son has been resisting your Imperius Curse? Your spell is no longer so stable."

Old Batty's expression changed, "How is that possible?"

I don't know what aspect of Dumbledore's words he was questioning.

"Otherwise, where do you think the sound just came from?" Dumbledore said softly, "Go and lift the Imperius Curse."

Old Barty was still doubtful about this matter in his heart: With his son's virtue, could he actually break free from his own Imperius Curse?

After the Imperius Curse was lifted, Crouch Jr.'s expression became vivid. He first quickly observed the surrounding environment, and then lowered his head.

"Barty Crouch? Do you still recognize me?" Dumbledore bent down and spoke to Crouch Jr. in a gentle voice.

"Of course," Barty Crouch Jr. still lowered his head and his voice was vague, "Principal Dumbledore, how could I not recognize you?"

"Have you been living here all these years?"

"That's right. You want to send me back to Azkaban?"

"No."

Crouch Jr. raised his head in surprise, and the other two people in the room were also shocked by Dumbledore's words. But the next second, a red light flashed and hit his forehead accurately, knocking little Crouch unconscious.

Bones:!

Crouch was indifferent, as if it was not his son that Dumbledore knocked unconscious.

"Barty...Barty!" Dumbledore stood up straight and faced Crouch. In his eyes, the anger almost turned into substance.

"What a surprise!" Dumbledore was very tall, almost a head taller than Crouch when he stood in front of him. Coupled with his anger, Crouch felt like he couldn't breathe for a while. a feeling of.

"The power of love makes people crazy." Dumbledore stared at it for a long time and said this.

"I...will take the blame and resign." Crouch was silent for a long time and gave his own response.

"You should resign, but not now." Dumbledore's tone was very serious. He also looked at Bones, "Amelia, I hope you can keep the secret for the time being."

Bones was stunned for a moment, but nodded in agreement.

"I have a more important plan next, and I need your cooperation." Dumbledore looked at Bones and Crouch, who was obviously exhausted.

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After the exam, all the students vented their energy and gold Galleons, Silver Sickles, and Copper Knuts in their wallets in Hogsmeade, and Harry and Ron were no exception.

The two of them were carrying several big bags and walking across the lawn toward the castle. A shadow shone on them. Harry raised his head and saw Hagrid. He was also holding a big bag in his hand, which contained a strong smell of blood. The hound Fang was circling the bag excitedly.

"Hagrid? What have you been doing?"

"Hunting rabbits!" Hagrid happily raised the bag in his hand, creating a gust of fishy wind, "Give Buckbeak extra food!"

Buckbeak, who was acquitted, did not return to his tribe, but stayed with Hagrid.

For it, providing food and accommodation every day seems to be a good choice. However, it did not eat and drink for free, but became the caretaker of the Hogwarts vegetable patch and the chicken pen of Hagrid's Hut. With such a hippogriff watching over them, small animals such as rabbits and ferrets no longer dare to run wild in the fields.

"By the way, let me tell you a little tidbit. Don't tell anyone else." Hagrid lowered his voice even though there were only three of them around. "Next semester, Professor Scamander and Professor Lupin are going to... After resigning, I will take over Professor Scamander and continue to teach the Care of Magical Creatures class... I have to be more cautious this time..."

"Congratulations...wait a minute, you just said that Professor Lupine is resigning too?" Harry was about to congratulate Hagrid when he suddenly realized something was wrong: Why is Professor Lupine also resigning? !

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I got leeks and made scrambled eggs with leeks, which tasted superb. Then I made a pot of noodles and fried the meat with kohlrabi. It was such a hearty meal!

I'll try to bake leek pancakes tomorrow~