Chapter 300: 'Grindelwald’s Retaliation”

Chapter 300: “Grindelwald’s Retaliation”

“Big news?” Sean walked over and took the newspaper from the twins.

“Merlin Weekly Newsletter”, a well-known weekly newspaper in the wizarding world, is said that the editor-in-chief is very well-connected, and news that is one step ahead of others is often published.

Sean unfolded the newspaper, and above the most conspicuous page was a line of bold and black characters.

(Room for maneuver? Dark Lord or victim? Fact or conspiracy?)

Below is a photo of Grindelwald giving a speech in Nurmengard. In the photo, Grindelwald has gentle and powerful eyes. He smiles and looks at the students in Nurmengard.

Sean looked down.

“If you want to talk about the most shocking news in the wizarding world in recent decades, it must be that the evil deeds of the former Nurmengard headmaster Grindelwald, and after resisting arrest, triggered the terrible fire in Paris.”

“We learned through two official channels, the International Confederation of Wizards and the United Wizards Guard, that Gellert Grindelwald was once the Dark Lord who committed numerous crimes.”

“Suddenly, the wizarding world was shaken, and a reward of up to 500,000 Galleons was published in newspapers worldwide. Even in the Muggle world, there are also arrest warrants for Grindelwald.”

“Under such circumstances, almost everyone is convinced that Grindelwald has planned many unknown attacks, and the dignified founder and principal of Nurmengard became a wanted man overnight.”

“However, this turmoil’s huge impact was eliminated in just one summer vacation. Not only did the United Wizards Guard lose its temporary leader, but the most important thing is that Grindelwald did not cause any trouble while on the run.”

“Yes, you read that right. Considering the limitations of many wizards in collecting information, our “Merlin Weekly Express” spent half a month collecting detailed information from all over the world. We can tell everyone that Grindelwald did not initiate any actions, let alone retaliate against those ‘witnesses’ who stood up. He seemed to have become a ghost.”Ñøv€l--ß1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.

“I would like to ask if Grindelwald is really like the one described in the words made by the Guards, such a powerful wizard with a strong desire for revenge and disregard of rules and laws, would he do nothing?”

“Of course, speculation alone cannot prove anything. Our “Merlin Weekly Express” has always brought our fast, truthful, and objective.”

“This newspaper received a photo yesterday, and this photo is the most important thing in this report.”

“We solemnly promise that a famous wizard has authenticated the photo, and there is no possibility of forgery. Our newspaper office is also willing to be responsible for the authenticity of this report.”

It was only then that Sean noticed that someone cast a spell on this weekly magazine, and the word “truth” floated out of the paper. Sean touched those words and input a trace of magic power into them.

The photo of Grindelwald was distorted and blurred, and a completely new photo took its place.

The photo shakes slightly, but the face can still be seen clearly. It was a middle-aged woman with a rigid expression. She was wearing a Muggle long trench coat and a linen gauze on her head. She was half-hunched and always paying attention to the surrounding situation carefully.

Sean’s eyes widened, he couldn’t be more familiar with this person.

That was the witch who led a member of the Guards to capture Grindelwald that night. Cyril Marshall. The words in the newspaper seem to be more eye-catching and dazzling.

“Yes, Cyril Marshall, the head of the Guards. In the overwhelming reports, this ‘heroic’ witch was unfortunately killed on the way to hunt down Grindelwald. She fought bravely and finally died in the flames of Grindelwald. Even the International Confederation of Wizards has decided to award Ms. Marshall the Order of Merlin Medal posthumously.”

In the eyes of others, this report has loopholes, and some parts are vague and incomplete. However, that photo alone can prove many things.

At the same time, the person who wrote this report is quite smart—he stringed together every pivotal point. But Sean, who was at the scene that night, knew the whole story. Whether it was Marshall or Mopsus, he saw some people being burned to ashes by the flames.

And Grindelwald is the only person who can play tricks here.

Many people will change their opinion regarding Grindelwald as soon as this comes out.

Onassis has been hiding his identity and, an identity that has no particularity but supports all kinds of doubts about his fake death.

However, those ancient pure-blood families can’t come forward to explain the situation.

“Man, this is big news!”

“Your teacher is on the way to be cleared from the record!”

The two looked more excited than anyone else.

Sean waved his hand casually, “It has nothing to do with me, it’s a game between them, and I can’t get involved.”

Hermione crossed her arms and murmured, “If the Guards can’t explain these things, as long as similar reports continue to be published and public opinion ferments, Professor Grindelwald may even be cleared of his charges.”

Sean shrugged, “I’m afraid the Guards couldn’t do much, and I guess they didn’t expect this thing to happen.”

“Why do you say that?” Hermione asked suspiciously.

Sean pointed at another page of the newspaper, “Here, the Guards is currently electing their new leader. The organization has just been established, and factions already have different ideas.”

Another section of the newspaper reads, “Conservatives vs. Radicals, who will be the first head of the Guards?”

However, this also gave Sean a message that the Guard is simple and the leadership has not been completely controlled by the hands behind the scenes.

It’s normal to think about it. The Guards is a huge organization, but the establishment is still a bit hasty. External forces drive it, but that external force has not fully penetrated the core.

However, there is still a huge problem in Grindelwald’s situation.

That is Professor Newt Scamander. He once told the crimes that Grindelwald committed decades ago in full detail, and now, Grindelwald wants to clear his name, but it will be difficult given Newt is here.

Because Newt did not retract his words. The Guards naturally stood on the high ground of law and morality. No matter their original intentions, as long as they can be held accountable, they’ll use it as a justification.

Sean looked up to the upper floor, which was the principal’s office.

In the end, it still depends on Dumbledore’s choice.