NOVEL WEB Chapter 8: Chapter 8
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Chapter 8: Invading Knockturn Alley, What Happened to the Ministry of Magic?
Huge dark clouds hung in the sky, and Cottrell Black's name was destined to shine in England today. A group of Aurors from the Ministry of Magic rushed over, alarmed by the disturbance, thinking Voldemort had returned. Barty Crouch, the elder of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, led a group, including Mad-Eye Moody, who stared at Cole in mid-air with his magical eye. Wright led the Black family to block them. The two groups raised their wands to confront each other, and the Aurors did not dare to act rashly.
Old Barty looked nervous. The issues involving Barty Jr. and the Death Eaters were enough of a headache, and now there was Black. Finally, when Fudge and Dumbledore appeared, the tension eased, and Cole descended. With Dumbledore's support, Fudge was direct.
"Cole Black, this is a massacre. What do you want to do? It seems you are also a Death Eater."
Cole smiled, knowing that this old trickster was ready to condemn him. How could he admit it?
"Mr. Minister, can't you see that this group of Death Eaters attacked my family's store, and I merely defended myself? For cleaning up so many remnants of the Ministry of Magic, shouldn't the Minister award me the Order of Merlin?"
Fudge was speechless for a moment. He had already understood the situation; this group of Death Eaters was fighting their own battle. If Dumbledore hadn't been by his side, he would never have appeared.
"I, the Black family, volunteer to work for the Ministry of Magic. You're welcome, Minister Fudge."
Cole's charming, smiling face was infuriating to Fudge. "Cole, you have powerful talents, but you must also be careful of magical prying eyes and not go astray."
Dumbledore's voice sounded, and he stared at Cole closely. Though he didn't know where Cole acquired such power, his sense of responsibility compelled him to intervene. "Principal, I always remember your teachings. The Black family is just protecting their property."
Cole had no interest in learning from Voldemort and discussing pure-blood supremacy. He was merely using his reputation to eliminate rivals. Voldemort pursued immortality, and the Death Eaters under him pursued their interests. By causing such chaos, those purebloods were just trying to secure their status and interests.
Dumbledore looked at Cole with slightly cloudy eyes, wondering if he was another Dark Lord. The wizarding world could no longer afford to be harmed. Dumbledore decided to remain vigilant and said with a smile, "Cole was really helpful, wasn't he? Secretary Fudge."
Fudge's face twitched. "These Death Eaters deserve to die, but Master Black is too harsh. Look at Knockturn Alley."
Everyone turned to see the devastation in Knockturn Alley, with corpses everywhere, revealing Cole's power. "This is not something for the minister to worry about. The Black family will compensate. Of course, if anyone is willing to sell their store, the Black family will accept it."
The reason Cole cleaned up Knockturn Alley was to occupy the land. In the wizarding world, where there is white, there is also black. Countless dark wizards had dealt with their proceeds in Knockturn Alley, and Cole saw it as a gold mine. Without a family wizard, Cole would clean it up himself. As for the pure-blood shops, Cole believed they would understand.
Cole is unparalleled at convincing people with virtue. "Do you have time to come and sit at my place? Just think of it as chatting with me, an old man." Dumbledore invited Cole to Hogwarts. He wanted to further determine whether Cole's heart might be discontent with the wizarding world.
"Principal, the family matters have not been settled yet. I will visit you when everything is over." Cole declined verbally. He didn't want to argue with Dumbledore. There was nothing to discuss. If he had this time, he might as well go home to Meira, have more sons, and revitalize the Black family.
Dumbledore nodded, turned around, and left. Fudge, also a little scared, departed with the Aurors. Cole looked at the backs of the Aurors. However, it was the one-eyed guy who seemed very hostile towards him.
"Kreacher, take Wright and the others to clean up Knockturn Alley. From now on, there can only be one voice in this place." Kreacher said tremblingly and excitedly: "As you command, Master Cole." Cole disappeared in an instant, and Kreacher watched with adoring eyes, then turned around and led his men to carry out Master Cole's order.
Wiltshire, Malfoy Manor. Lucius had just finished listening to the report of his wizards and was sitting alone in the study, with steaming black tea on the table. Narcissa came in holding platinum-blond Draco and walked to Lucius's side.
"Just now, Cole killed Richie and the others in Knockturn Alley and almost destroyed Knockturn Alley." Narcissa looked in disbelief. "How could he be so powerful?" Yes, Lucius and Narcissa could never imagine that the thin boy back then was now so powerful, and his methods were not weak.
"Dumbledore went too; Cole escaped unharmed." Narcissa knew the meaning of Lucius's words, and they all knew Dumbledore's character. If Cole couldn't be helped, Dumbledore would definitely take action. Just like Voldemort, Dumbledore is more powerful than Voldemort, but has never been able to defeat Voldemort, except because of guilt. Also, he was not sure that he could kill Voldemort. Voldemort had too many ways to save his life.
Lucius couldn't believe it when he heard the news that Voldemort was killed by the Potters. Such a powerful Voldemort died at the hands of a child. "Be careful when dealing with the Black family in the future. It's not what it used to be. I really don't know if he is good or bad." Lucius sighed, staring at little Draco with his eyes filled with love for his family. Narcissa coaxed the child and said, "It seems that those guys have messed with the wrong person."
"Yes, Lestrange's group of lunatics, Bella and the others have all been caught, and they are still not willing to give in." Of course Lucius knew about today's action. As a member of the Death Eaters, he also had some status as a pure-blood noble. "It depends on whether Cole will pursue it. Bella is also his cousin."
Narcissa said dissatisfied: "He doesn't even care about Sirius, how can he care about the Lestrange family?" Lucius twitched the corners of his mouth. He had already seen that Cole could not save Sirius. He even suspected that Cole would kill Sirius if given the chance. "Ignore them, I just want to ensure the safety of you and Draco." The two hugged each other in the study, Draco in Narcissa's arms still sucking her fingers.