The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 668
On the windy seaside in the northernmost part of Scotland, there is an ancient castle that seems to be forgotten by the world, standing there alone in the cold and whistling wind in winter, silent.

This old castle is made of hard stones. When night falls, the castle is as silent as dead, exuding a decayed and ominous atmosphere, which makes people afraid to approach.

But today, this castle that seems to be forgotten by the world has ushered in one guest after another.

The rustling of cloaks appeared one after another in the cold air, beside the cold blue sea, beside the huge black reef, on the green grass in front of the castle, and in the dense black forest...

Wizards are Apparating in every dark place.Each of these sudden visitors wore black robes, with wide hoods covering their faces.

They walked quickly across the green grass, and one by one entered the eerie stone castle.

The whistling cold wind poured into the castle, causing the flames on the torches to flicker and flicker.The wizards who entered the castle first fell to their knees before taking a few steps, and walked forward.

In front of the stairs stood a wizard who also wore a black robe. His complexion was extremely pale, and his red eyes seemed brighter in the darkness.

Voldemort silently watched every Death Eater who walked in, watched them kiss the hem of his robe, watched them step back respectfully, and watched them silently kneel in a semicircle around him.

More and more Death Eaters entered the castle, kneeling all over the ground.

I don't know if it was because the room was too cold, or because they were afraid of Voldemort's terrifying coercion, the kneeling Death Eaters would make a slight rustling sound from time to time, as if someone was shivering.

After a long time, until no one entered the castle, Voldemort's scarlet eyes turned to the Death Eaters, and the kneeling Death Eaters lowered their bodies lower in unison.

"I've been out and about these few days, walking around and looking around in the wizarding world." Voldemort said, his cold voice was colder than the cold November wind.

Voldemort continued: "I'm very dissatisfied. I smell a bad smell in the wizarding world. It's the smell of mudbloods. Their existence has tarnished the pure blood of wizards and noble magic. .”

The Death Eaters shuddered again, as if everyone wanted to back away, but they didn't dare to move rashly.

No one spoke, and no one dared to move. Everyone was waiting for their master to continue and to issue new orders.

"I, we, we have achieved some small successes, insignificant achievements," said Voldemort, "and we have killed the leader of the Lower Ribbons, the protector of the Mudbloods and Muggles, Albus Dumbledore." .”

"Severus!"

Snape in the crowd straightened his body slightly, and replied respectfully, "Master."

"You've done a good job, Severus." Voldemort's voice was still cold, and it didn't sound like he was praising, "Very good, but...not enough, we wasted too much time."

With a robe as black as ink, eyes as scarlet as blood, and a face so pale as to glow, Voldemort turned around and walked up the steps slowly.He stood taller, looking down at the Death Eaters below, as if looking down at the mortal beings of the wizarding world.

"It's been too long. The great cause that should have been completed 16 years ago has been delayed until today." Voldemort said slowly, his tone was quite calm, without a trace of anger.

But the Death Eaters kneeling on the ground suddenly became agitated. They wanted to ask the master for forgiveness, and begged the master to give them another chance to redeem their sins.

Voldemort ignored the begging and begging of the Death Eaters.Surprisingly Voldemort didn't punish them either, not even a word of reprimand.

"I admit that I am somewhat disappointed. Yes, your performance has disappointed me." Voldemort said softly, "But I will not forget how you gathered under the Dark Mark, and I will not forget you How to swear eternal allegiance to me."

He lowered his head, scanning the restive Death Eaters.Lips move--

"Now, the merciful Lord Voldemort will give you a chance to prove your loyalty."

The Death Eaters were suddenly agitated, and the faces in the shadow of the hood were frenzied, as if if Voldemort gave the order, they would pluck the moon and offer it to him tonight, even if he wanted it.

Everyone's expressions were like this, excited and fanatical, and they didn't dare to show any other expressions.

The big snake that slid down the stairs was watching them, and so were the scarlet eyes.

"Hogwarts. Take it to show your loyalty and your valor," said Voldemort. "Tonight, at Hogwarts, forge your glory with blood and carnage! The glory of pure and noble blood!"

There was another commotion in the hall, and the faces of those Death Eaters were blushing with excitement. They had waited too long for this day!Their hunger for blood, their hunger to kill, their desire to wreak havoc is running wild.

Bellatrix knelt and climbed to Voldemort's feet, she said devoutly: "Master, my master, I will kill all who dare to be enemies with you, and I will dedicate my loyalty, my glory!"

With Bellatrix leading the charge, the rest of the Death Eaters offered their allegiance.They clamored to kill all enemies, clamored to enter the Ministry of Magic, and dedicate the whole of Britain to Voldemort.

With a cruel smile on his pale, snake-like face, Voldemort said: "Very well, I am pleased with your attitude. Now, go, call your allies, servants... go and light the flames that cleanse the wizard's blood." To Hogwarts!"

"Yes! My master!"

The Death Eaters in the hall responded in unison, and they began to exit one by one in an orderly manner, as quietly as they came, without making a sound.

After leaving here, some people will gather giants, some will gather werewolves, and some will notify dementors... But their final destination is Hogwarts, and tonight is the beginning of the decisive battle hour!
One Death Eater after another left and rushed to the battlefield, but Bellatrix and the others knelt on the spot and never left.

Bellatrix Lestrange, Rodolphus Lestrange, Antonin Dolohov, Labastan Lestrange, Dolphin Roll, Terra Firth, and Severus Snape.

These seven were the only Death Eaters left in the castle hall, and they were the core figures among the Death Eaters.

Originally, there should be more people kneeling here, but... Those Death Eaters who couldn't come were either imprisoned, or died at the hands of Ada, and there were even some who rebelled like Lucius Malfoy .

"I shouldn't have let you separate, I should have witnessed your glory in person." Voldemort said slowly, "But someone needs to go to Godric's Hollow. Dolphin, you are willing to go for the great Lord Voldemort." trip?"

"Master, I am willing!" Dolphin Rohr, a big blond man, said excitedly, "For your great cause, I am willing to die!"

Voldemort laughed, a short, high-pitched laugh, and he said, "I don't need you dead, Dolphin. What you need to do is go to Godric's Hollow for me and level it and kill the Mudbloods there. Can you do it?"

"Yes! My master!" Dolphin Rohr said, and exited the castle after speaking.

Voldemort looked at Travers again, and after speaking, Travers also left the castle.But the place Travers went was not Godric's Hollow, but Fertile Plains.

Similarly, Rabastan Lestrange was also entrusted with an important task by Voldemort, and his goal was Dingworth.

These three places are temporary living areas for wizards built by the Ministry of Magic, and the wizards living there are all Muggle-born wizards or half-blood wizards.Aurors are stationed there to keep the wizards who live there safe.

"Severus," said Voldemort, calling Snape's name again, "how do you think we should attack Hogwarts. You've been at school the longest of us. What do you have?" Any good advice?"

(End of this chapter)