The Emerald at Hogwarts

Chapter 673 The Battle of Hogwarts ([-])

The same attack that took place in Dingworth also took place in Godric's Hollow and the Fertile Fields.The Death Eaters attacked the three wizarding areas almost at the same time, and the Ministry of Magic also urgently dispatched a quick response team to support Godric's Hollow, Fertile Fields, and Dingworth.

The ruthless flames of war are raging on the land of England.

However, Hogwarts, which was supposed to be the main venue, was not attacked by Death Eaters, or it was not attacked for the time being.

The enchanted ceiling in the auditorium was dark, with little stars shining, the long tables representing the four colleges were removed, and the sleepy students gathered in the auditorium under the leadership of their respective deans.

The students were disheveled and disheveled, some in traveling cloaks and dressing gowns.It was already past the curfew time, and many students were woken up from their beds by the professor.

Professor McGonagall received two early warnings tonight, one from the Ministry of Magic, and the other from Harry's dream.

Both warnings indicated the same thing: Voldemort was going to attack Hogwarts tonight.

Therefore, in order to facilitate the transfer and evacuation of students, Professor McGonagall asked the deans of the colleges to wake up the students and gather them all in the auditorium.

Professor McGonagall did not hide the imminent crisis the school was facing. The Death Eaters might have arrived at Hogsmeade and might launch an attack at any time. The students must move under the protection of the professor as soon as possible.

Many students looked petrified.The last time the Death Eaters attacked the school was still vivid in everyone's minds. Less than half a year later, the Death Eaters attacked the school again, and the students naturally panicked.

The last attack resulted in Dumbledore's death, what about this time?
The evacuation was in the hands of Filch, the school administrator, Ms. Pomfrey at the school hospital, and the Aurors protecting the school. The school's fireplace will be briefly connected to the Floo network tonight to allow students to leave the school.

However, not all students will choose to leave. Hufflepuff's Ernie McMillan was the first to propose to stay in the school and do his part to protect Hogwarts.

Ernie MacMillan was born into a pure-blood family that goes back nine generations of wizards.

Although McMillan is a pure-blood family, he has no prejudice against wizards of other blood, and even became good friends with Muggle-born Justin Finch.

Ernie's remarks won the applause of some students, and more people expressed their desire to stay.

Meager as their power may be, they are strong, willing to do their bit to protect the school, unwilling to run away weakly, or surrender Hogwarts to the Death Eaters.

Just when some students loudly stated that they would live and die with the school, the Slytherin students headed by Pansy Parkinson jumped out and played the role of clowns.

"We don't need to leave the school at all!" cried Pansy Parkinson. "Everyone knows the Dark Lord wants Harry Potter, and as long as we hand Potter over, nothing will happen to the school." have."

"There he is! Potter is there! Catch him!" Several Slytherin students screamed loudly. They all pointed at Harry in the crowd, but none of them rushed towards Harry.

Before Harry could speak, the students had already taken action.All the Gryffindors around him turned to Slytherin and drew their wands.Then the Hufflepuff students pointed their wands at Slytherin, as did the Ravenclaw students.

Hogwarts had been torn apart before the Death Eaters had even entered the school, and the last of the students' patience with Slytherins had been exhausted.

At this moment, the door of the auditorium was pushed open with a bang, and the Weasley twins walked in first.As the two walked towards the auditorium, they chatted in a relaxed tone, without any sense of urgency that the battle was imminent.

Behind the twins of the Weasley family, Angelina Johnson, Alia Spinnet and Katie Bell also walked in. The three girls also did not feel nervous. Odd game.

Ada and Cedric walked at the end. They didn't chat, but walked straight to Professor McGonagall.With the appearance of Ada, the tense atmosphere in the auditorium disappeared.

The students all knew Ada's position, knew that she would resolutely resist Voldemort, knew that she would not hand over Harry Potter and let Voldemort get his wish.

"Slytherin students can leave first, especially Miss Pansy Parkinson." Ada said after walking to the podium, "Of course, you can also go to your parents, if they appear near the school."

Ada didn't get mad on the spot, let alone deal with the second generation of Death Eaters headed by Pansy Parkinson, she just looked at the Slytherin students with pity.

For a long time, the Ministry of Magic has not touched this group of second-generation Death Eaters, but it does not mean that it will not settle accounts after the fall.After the war is over, the Ministry of Magic will liquidate all the pure-blood families who supported Voldemort.

Hearing that they could leave, the Slytherin students left the hall without any hesitation.When Pansy Parkinson left, she was even more arrogant, with a desperate look.

After seeing the Slytherin students walk out of the auditorium, Professor McGonagall said loudly: "Ravenclaw, follow!"

As the students left in an orderly manner under the leadership of the professor, the auditorium gradually emptied.None of the Slytherin students chose to stay; when Ravenclaw filed out, some older students sat still; Hufflepuff stayed even more; Half of the classmates stayed in their seats.

Seeing this, Professor McGonagall had no choice but to come down from the podium and forcibly drive away the underage students.

"Absolutely not, Creevey, go! And you, Perks!"

A moment later, after stuffing the lower grade students into the evacuation team, Professor McGonagall returned to the podium.

She looked at Ada and said softly: "The teachers have already deployed defenses around the castle, but it is impossible to hold it for a long time unless we continue to strengthen this defense."

"Professor, Mr. Weasley is gathering more Aurors, and they will arrive soon." Ada said, "If possible, I hope to keep the Death Eaters at Hogsmeade."

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At the same time, the Death Eaters had quietly approached Hogsmeade, but they did not rashly attack the village guarded by Aurors, they were waiting for their master's order.

Voldemort stood on a high mountain not far from Hogsmeade, with a cruel smile on his face.

Voldemort was thinking about how he would take Hogwarts tonight, how he would kill his old enemy Harry Potter.As long as this stumbling block is kicked away, no one in the wizarding world can stop him!
"Master." Antonin Dolohov came over and knelt devoutly at Voldemort's feet.He continued: "Master, Dingworth, Godric's Hollow, and Fertile Plains are all in flames of war. We are also ready to fight."

Voldemort's triumphant laughter sounded from the top of the mountain.The division of troops tonight was not to slaughter Muggle-born wizards in the wizarding area, but to distract the Ministry of Magic's energy and weaken the Ministry's reinforcements to Hogwarts.

Voldemort put away his smile, looked at the towering castle with scarlet eyes, and said coldly: "Kill them!"

(End of this chapter)