Chapter 1118： suicide

"Minister, the reporters are here."

Percy Weiss came to stand at the door, looked at Fudge, whose fingers were crossed and listless behind the desk, raised his hand and knocked lightly on the wooden door of the office as a reminder.

"understood."

Cornelius Fudge stood up wearily and walked out of the office.

To be honest, Fudge didn't want to face that group of annoying reporters at all, but as the current Minister of Magic, he had to give everyone a reasonable explanation for Amelia Burns' death no matter what.

"explain?"

"What a hell!"

Fudge himself had no idea what was going on.

Fudge was woken from sleep a few hours earlier and told of the murder of Amelia Burns.

What is a suspected mysterious person doing it himself?

The Aurors didn't give him a reasonable explanation, so how could he give the reporters an explanation?

Is it possible to tell the reporters that Amelia Burns was killed by the mysterious person?

Even if you think about it with your knees, you know what the consequences will be if you say that.

What the entire British magical world really cares about is not the death of Amelia Burns, but that Amelia Burns was murdered by Death Eaters under the protection of Aurors.

The authority of the Ministry of Magic will be questioned again, and this is not the most terrible, when this happens, everyone will think that Amelia Burns was murdered under the protection of the Aurors, and everyone's lives are safe. How to be guaranteed?

Wizards who live in panic will only vent their anger at the Ministry of Magic, and Fudge, who is the Minister of Magic, is undoubtedly the first to bear the brunt. Who let this happen during his tenure?

Fudge seemed to hear people shouting for him to step down again. They must want to change to a more reliable Minister of Magic to lead everyone through the current difficulties.

"I'm here to announce bad news. Ms. Amelia Burns was killed not long ago." Fudge's voice was low and sad, and he thought that Fudge and Amelia Burns had a very close relationship. it is good.

In fact, the relationship between Fudge and Amelia is not very good, which mainly involves the interests of both parties, and because after Amelia came to power, Fudge could not get much benefit.

However, several years of being the Minister of Magic have allowed Fudge's acting skills to pass the test.

"I heard that Ms. Amelia Burns was murdered by Death Eaters under the heavy protection of Aurors." A male reporter asked sharply, "Is this true?"

Fudge's face was ugly, but he was not unprepared, so he said, "Yes, unfortunately, we think that the devil who can't even mention her name killed her with his own hands."

In the whispers of the reporters, Fudge stretched out his hand and pressed it, motioning for everyone to listen to him and continue, "Amelia Burns is a very gifted witch, and her brave and fair character has been recognized by everyone. , is also the most promising candidate for Minister of Magic at present. Maybe the devil who can't even mention her name is afraid of her becoming Minister of Magic, so he personally kills her with Death Eaters. All signs show that she has fought hard. "

"The death of Amelia Burns has cost us dearly."

"But I heard that the Auror who protected Amelia Burns was not killed by the Death Eaters, but a witch named Emmeline Vance." The male reporter was sharp again. "It is said that Emmeline Vance was Dumbledore's man and was responsible for the safety of Lady Amelia Burns."

Fudge looked fiercely at the reporter who had just spoken, trying to see what the man looked like.

There was an uproar at the scene, if only the Auror who was protecting Amelia Burns was stunned by the Death Eaters, but another wizard who was responsible for protecting her was killed, no matter how you looked at it. Very suspicious.

If the thinking is darker, it is not surprising that someone from the Ministry of Magic deliberately murdered Amelia Burns.

"I can't answer your questions, because I want to know the reason myself, but I think the answer will probably have to wait for the two Aurors to wake up." Fudge used the drag trick, and he naturally wouldn't admit that the Aurors had a problem. , and Fudge didn't think that was the Auror's problem.

As Fudge expected, everyone is more concerned about who will be the next Minister of Magic after the murder of Amelia Burns? Will he be able to lead everyone through this difficult time?

Fudge responded wearily to the reporters' questions. He didn't even know what he said at the end. There is no doubt that the death of Amelia Burns has greatly reduced everyone's confidence in the Ministry of Magic, and caused many wizards. Think the Ministry of Magic is no longer reliable.

Fudge now just wants to throw this mess to someone as soon as possible, but after the death of Amelia Burns, he is horrified to find that there is no suitable candidate.

Mainly because Amelia Burns is very capable and talented. At present, he has not only the acquiescence of everyone, but also the support of Dumbledore. He should not wait for the vote, but should simplify the vote. Let Amelia become the new Minister directly, and deal with the mess that was left behind, maybe Voldemort would not dare to challenge the entire Ministry of Magic openly.

The morning paper, about the death of Amelia Burns and the interview with Fudge, quickly spread throughout the UK through newspapers.

Yin Zebel put the newspaper on the table and looked up at Albert, "You seem to have foreseen her death very early."

"Yes, I remember reminding her." Albert swallowed the food in his mouth and said calmly: "But Amelia Burns is reluctant to hide, maybe she overestimated her relationship with The strength of the Auror's protection underestimated the You-Know-Who's determination to kill her, so she died."

Mrs. McDougall and Katrina both turned to look at Albert.

"It should be the hands of the mysterious man himself." Albert took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his mouth, "If it was the group of waste Death Eaters, it would probably screw things up. Emmeline Vance is a member of the Order of the Phoenix. Even if you can't beat the Death Eaters, you will alert Amelia Burns and help her buy time to use Apparition to escape, and the two Aurors should have a similar mission."

"If Amelia Burns is willing to hide temporarily." Yin Zebel looked at his mother and asked, "Will she be able to escape?"

"I think it's difficult, I know Amelia." Mrs. McDougall sighed softly, "She's not a timid person, and she won't hide for fear of being killed."

"So, she died." Albert said calmly, "Amelia Burns' character and behavior led to her death."

"You reminded her?" Katrina asked curiously.

"Yes, I reminded her, I reminded Dumbledore, and I reminded Scrimgeour, they were all vigilant, but Amelia Burns was killed by You-Know-Who because they were too underestimated. The determination of the mysterious man." Albert said softly, "So changing the prophecy is sometimes not an easy thing."

Katrina looked at her mother, and suddenly understood why Albert and Inzebel brought her even with the Imperius Curse.

If Mrs. McDougall didn't want to give up her job and go into hiding, maybe Amelia Burns was what happened to her.

"Can Amelia Burns really survive if she hides?" Mrs. McDougall asked Yin Zebel's question just now.

"Maybe, at least it won't die easily." Albert explained, "Prophecy is difficult to change, but that doesn't mean it can't be changed."

"So, you told Amelia Burns, you told Dumbledore, you told Scrimgeour about it?"

"Yes." Albert directly admitted.

"But Amelia Burns is still dead," Katrina reminded.

"If Amelia Burns believed and hid, maybe she wouldn't die." Albert gave the three an example, "Umbridge is the best example."

"Originally, according to my prophecy, Umbridge would enter the Forbidden Forest for a certain event and receive a lesson she would never forget from the centaurs, but after hearing the prophecy, she never dared to step into the Forbidden Forest, so her Fate has changed."

"I think you seem to know everything." Katrina looked at Albert with a strange expression.

"I can guess something."

"If you want, you should be able to save Amelia Burns." Although doubtful, Katrina seems to be sure that Albert has a way to save Amelia Burns, if he really wants to. If so, it can definitely be done.

"I'm not Potter, and I'm not the savior of the world. I can't save anyone, and I won't take risks to save irrelevant people." Albert glanced at Katrina and said calmly, "Many times, even if It is also difficult to prevent disasters from prophesying, because no one believes them."

"Also, I tried, but failed." Albert said calmly, "Emeline Vance died because of this, but it didn't change the fate of Amelia Burns' death."

"You mean..."

"Emeline Vance didn't die protecting Amelia Burns."

"Fate is always impermanent. Even if I can predict the future, I need to be in awe of it, instead of being able to peep into the future, I can do whatever I want."

"Sorry." Katrina said with her head lowered.

"The death of Amelia Burns is more because she is not willing to give up." Albert said softly, "If she is willing to give up something, at least there is a chance for revenge, and now she has no chance. ."

"Vengeance?"

Katrina felt that the matter was getting more and more complicated.

"The Burns family has a great hatred with the mysterious man and the Death Eaters. Most of Amelia Burns' relatives died at the hands of the mysterious man and the Death Eaters."

"So, Amelia Burns wants to use the power of the Ministry of Magic to seek revenge for them, and becoming the Minister of Magic is the best way. If she wants to become the Minister of Magic, she can't hide." Yin Zebel added.

"It may also be the desire for power, who knows? After all, many senior officials of the Ministry of Magic have a strong desire for power." Albert laughed at himself: "Anyway, the Mysterious Man and the Death Eaters are one step ahead. So, Amelia Burns died and lost his chance for revenge."

There was an eerie silence in the living room.

"By the way, Yin Zebel and I are going to France today, and we should be back in the next few days." Albert suddenly changed the subject.

"What are you doing in France?"

"Go to see Mr. Lemay, he is our witness." Albert continued, "I stopped by the wedding site to see, and I have to pick up my family. They'd better not go back to the UK."

"Be careful on the road," said Mrs. McDougall.

"Keep in touch through the double-sided mirror, and tell the house elf if you have something to say, it's better not to leave here easily." Albert thought for a while and said, "We will come back to pick you up to go to France in a while, the wedding will be over there, stay here. It's really not very safe in the UK."

"What about my dress?" Katrina asked suddenly, she didn't have a suitable dress, she borrowed Yin Zebel's dress last Christmas banquet.

"Uncle Mog has already made an order for you, and it should be ready in a few days." Yin Zebel said softly, "In terms of style, it's similar to the one you wore last time."

"Oh."

Katrina hated the feeling of being arranged.

After breakfast, Albert and Inzebel disguised themselves as a couple, and then Apparated to a remote and uninhabited beach somewhere in the south of England, and then used illegal door keys to leave for France.

Under normal circumstances, Albert would definitely choose a plane to France.

Of course, there are other ways, such as using the Wildsmith family's transnational Floo network, but those Floo networks have not been used for a long time, the security issue is really difficult to guarantee, and it is easier and faster to use the door key, which is confusing nowadays In this situation, the British Ministry of Magic has no energy to track down the door key, so there is no need to worry about getting into trouble.

After arriving in France, Albert and Yin Zebel Apparated three times in a row, and finally appeared in Nicola Village in a different appearance.

"Anderson?"

A surprised voice suddenly sounded nearby.

"Professor Dumbledore?"

Before Albert recognized who the owner of the voice was, UU reading had raised his wand and pointed in the direction of the voice.

"I almost didn't recognize you." Dumbledore looked at the two black-headed and yellow-skinned men and women in surprise, and said softly, "Very clever transfiguration."

In fact, the pedestrians on the street couldn't see the three guys who used the Disillusionment Charm on them at all.

"Professor, I didn't notice you." Albert looked at Dumbledore curiously.

"It's normal, your attention is on the female companion next to you. However, your response is very fast and timely." Dumbledore smiled and said, "I just came from Nico, and he said that among you It will be there by noon."

The old man was actually here to take care of his old friend's funeral.

"No, professor, what did you use to make me ignore you?" Albert asked curiously.

"A little bit of tricks, you must be able to, but you just ignored them." Dumbledore blinked, "I have to go back to England first, there seems to be something wrong there."

"Amelia Burns is dead."

"A heavy loss." Dumbledore sighed lightly, "She is an amazing wizard."

"It's her choice." Albert said softly.

"You're right, that's her choice." Dumbledore was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Okay, let's go, don't make Nico wait too long, he must be very happy to see you, Pere Gnar also prepared your favorite dessert."

"See the professor another day." After Albert separated from Dumbledore, he walked towards Nico's house with Yin Zebel.