Chapter 537
: Dark Wizard's Dangerous Game
Chapter 537: Dark Wizard's Dangerous Game
Ferdinand was stunned, and the teacup in his hand shook slightly, causing ripples.
"Heir?" he repeated.
Then, he remembered the wizard who released the magic in the video. The mirror did not capture his face from the front, but from the back, he looked like a tall and thin young man.
Fiona frowned slightly and said in confusion: "Grindelwald seems to be over a hundred years old. Isn't it normal to have an heir?"
"He's about one hundred and ten years old, to be exact."
Moody's normal eye narrowed into a slit, and he said solemnly:
"You don't understand, Lady Grey, this age is not considered old for a wizard like Grindelwald."
"Especially those dark wizards. They have many shameful ways to prolong their lifespan."
"Moreover...given that man's style, it is hard for us to imagine that he would allow others to share his power."
"But..." Ferdinand hesitated, "The young man next to him..."
That kind of position, that kind of magic...it really looked like a debut ceremony planned for the heir. They were arrogantly declaring their power and the existence of this person to the world.
Moody nodded slowly. "So...if Grindelwald really has an heir, then he must not just be a follower of Grindelwald, but a true inheritor of that man's bloodline and ideas."
"But such a person... such a powerful person..."
Moody unconsciously clenched the knife in his hand, bit his cheek and said, "We have never heard of it!"
Although the wizarding world is closed and conservative towards the Muggle world, European wizarding families intermarry and communicate frequently with each other, and the distance between them is often negligible, so they are not isolated from each other's news.
For a wizard with outstanding talent to become powerful, perhaps he only needs to practice magic for more than ten years in a closed castle;
But for an excellent heir to grow up, he not only needs talent and hard work, but also experience and precipitation. He needs to learn to communicate and collaborate with others, establish a good network of relationships, and cultivate decision-making and leadership capabilities.
It is impossible for him to grow up perfectly in an ivory tower like the princess in the fairy tale.
But what about the so-called heir? Where did he study? Does he have any friends? Who does he study with? What are his hobbies?
Moody knew a lot of people, including the current Witch Party, there were dark wizards he had captured and acquaintances he had made.
But after asking around, he didn't get any extra information except a surname, as if the person had fallen from the sky.
"——Braun. I asked everyone and only knew that they called him that. But even this last name, I don't know if it's true or not."
Moody said in a serious tone.
The Grays fell silent, feeling a vague chill.
The Witch Party, Grindelwald, these were all terms that had been buried in history. In the past year, although they have become active again, they are not starting a war like they did decades ago, but only targeting those Muggles who persecute wizards.
Some say that Grindelwald repents for his past crimes, and everything he does now is to atone for his sins;
Some call him the guardian of the dark night of the wizarding world;
Some people also say that the once most powerful dark wizard simply recognized the changes in the world and the current situation of the Wizarding Party, and knew that the trend could not be resisted, so he used this method to win the recognition and acceptance of the magical community.
In any case, the once invincible witch party seemed to have become peaceful, and Grindelwald's tyranny and ambition had been worn away by time, like an old lion, losing its former edge, and there was nothing to be afraid of. But now, knowing that he had secretly cultivated such a person, it was like seeing an invisible giant net slowly opening up, and in the depths of the darkness there were even deeper and larger shadows hidden, and the mosquitoes that were gradually covered were unaware.
For a long time, several people were immersed in that emotion and unable to speak.
After a long while, Ferdinand whispered, "If that's the case, then the dark wizard who cursed the forest... and the dark wizard who cursed the mascot... could they be the same person?"
He subconsciously lowered his voice, as if he was afraid of waking up something terrible.
"It's very likely." Moody nodded and said, "We speculate - just speculate - that the dark wizard is likely another heir trained by Grindelwald, but he is the loser in the competition."
His eyes fell on his plate. The beef pancake that had been cut in half had left an irregular gap, and the edges were slightly browned.
Moody cut off another large piece with his dinner knife. His fingers were tense and the veins on the back of his hand were bulging, as if he was exerting force on someone.
"They are playing a dangerous game." He said with great disgust. "They are playing an extremely dangerous and evil game, using the lives of innocent people as a gamble."
He stuffed the cut steak into his mouth and chewed it viciously.
Fiona's lips trembled slightly: "I thought... I looked at the flow mirror, and I thought they were protecting the audience inside..."
"They are protectors and attackers at the same time. It's just that they only show one side of themselves to people."
Moody said coldly: "Fifty years have passed, and Grindelwald has become more cunning. He no longer shouts for war and killing, but has learned how to fool the people."
Fiona twisted her fingers, glanced upstairs subconsciously, and said, "In another week, Wade will return to school... In this situation..."
Moody's stern expression finally softened a little, and he said in a gentle voice:
"Don't worry about that, Mrs. Grey. Hogwarts is still the safest place in Britain. Not to mention the little wolf cub raised by Grindelwald, even Grindelwald himself would not dare to set foot in Hogwarts easily."
Moody paused, then added, "Besides, I'll be at Hogwarts this year, too."
"Really?" Mr. and Mrs. Gray said in surprise at the same time.
"Dumbledore has invited me to be the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts, and I have accepted."
Moody said, "Hogwarts will be the center of the entire wizarding world from now on. Since the crisis is about to come, I can't just sit there and watch... I will help you keep an eye on Wade."
He put down his cutlery and said seriously, "I won't sugarcoat it with you, Ferdinand, Mrs. Grey. Hogwarts will be more dangerous than ever this year, but it will also be safer than anywhere else."
"I will protect the children in the school and fight to the last moment. Unless I die, your son's life will never be in danger - I promise you!"
(End of this chapter)