"Yes, he didn't die. Instead, he became a vampire!" Dumbledore said, dropping the bombshell news.
The audience instantly burst into discussion. Everyone looked at Dumbledore in shock, not daring to believe his words.
Cedric actually became a vampire. How was that possible!
Everyone felt that their brains were not enough to process the information, but the more shocking news was yet to come.
"Cedric fully embodies the unique qualities of the Hufflepuff Academy. He is a kind, loyal friend, a diligent student, and he advocates fair competition. He is a warrior worthy of respect!" Dumbledore continued. "But we can't help but ask, why did such an outstanding person become a vampire? Why did he have to leave his country, leave his family and friends, and start a new life in a new place with a new identity? "
"Yes, why?!"
Everyone looked up at Dumbledore, waiting for him to continue.
"Because he was the victim of this unfortunate incident!" Dumbledore stopped and looked at the students below. "This incident was single-handedly created by the Lord Voldemort. He has returned, and he returned to this country with the help of a vampire!"
The auditorium was filled with nervous whispers. Everyone stared at Dumbledore in horror and disbelief.
This time, the discussion and whispers lasted for a long time before gradually falling into silence.
"The Ministry of Magic doesn't want me to tell you this." Dumbledore continued. "Some of the students' parents may be shocked by what I have done. It may be because they can't believe that the Lord Voldemort has really returned, or because they think that I shouldn't tell you this. After all, you are still young. However, I believe that telling the truth is always better than lying. If we continue to hide the truth, then no one will stand up to fight the Lord Voldemort. There will be no tomorrow in the world of magic! "
At this moment, every face in the auditorium turned to look at Dumbledore. Shock and fear were written on every face …
Another wave of whispers. Not everyone could accept what Dumbledore said about fighting the Lord Voldemort. Most of the people around Slytherin's long table did not think much of it, including Demstrong's students.
"Speaking of which, I have to mention two people, Elwyn Mason and Harry Potter!"
Many people turned to look at Elwyn and Harry, then quickly turned back to look at Dumbledore.
"Elwyn and Harry have successfully escaped the clutches of the Lord Voldemort!" Dumbledore said. "The two of them have set an example for others. They have shown fearlessness in all aspects. Few wizards can show such spirit in the face of the tyrannical power of the Lord Voldemort. For this, I salute them. "
He turned to look at Elwyn and Harry solemnly. Many people did the same, and everyone saluted Elwyn and Harry.
Hearing that the two of them could fight the Lord Voldemort, most of the students were shocked and admired their courage.
"Although you are still students, and although you can't really step onto the battlefield, I hope you can understand that in the face of unprecedented evil, we must unite." Dumbledore continued. "The Triwizard Tournament that was forced to end not long ago may not have been a success, but the original purpose of it was to strengthen and promote mutual understanding in the world of magic. In view of what has happened now, in view of the resurrection of the Lord Voldemort, this connection is more important than ever. "
Dumbledore looked at Mrs. Maxim and Hagrid, then looked at Hibiscus Chinensis, Gabri and their school mates from Boothbottom.
Finally, he looked at the students of Demstrand who were sitting at Slytherin's table …
Krum was not among them. He was still receiving treatment at St. Mungo's Magic Hospital.
Under Dumbledore's gaze, the remaining students of Demstrand were nervous and even a little scared. They seemed to think that Dumbledore would say something harsh, especially the student who was talking to Malfoy. He seemed to be sneaky.
"Every guest in this auditorium!" Dumbledore said, his gaze stopped on the students of Demstrand. "As long as you are willing, Hogwarts will always welcome you. I will say this again, in view of the resurrection of the Lord Voldemort, we can only be strong if we are united. If we are divided, we will not be able to withstand a single blow. The Lord Voldemort's method of creating conflict and hostility is very clever. We can only fight to the end by showing the same unbreakable friendship and trust. As long as we have the same goal and open our hearts, differences in habits and language will not be an obstacle. "
"I really hope I am wrong … But I believe, we will all face dark and difficult times. Some of you in the hall have been directly harmed by the poison of the Lord Voldemort. Many families have been torn apart. " Dumbledore said slowly, "We can only succeed in the end if we are united. Please remember today, please remember the unfortunate things that have happened recently. In the future, when you have to choose between the right path and the shortcut, I hope you will make the right choice."
The semester continued, and there were still four months before the holidays, but everyone clearly felt that something was wrong.
Dumbledore's speech unsurprisingly caused a huge sensation, and the news spread quickly from Hogwarts.
The next day, Hogwarts welcomed a rain of owls. There were thousands of letters, all from the students' parents.
They all expressed shock and disbelief at Dumbledore's announcement of the return of the Lord Voldemort.
Not surprisingly, many people were unwilling to believe Dumbledore's words, thinking that he was crazy!
The Ministry of Magic and the Daily Prophet did not say anything, and there was no evidence that the Lord Voldemort had really returned.
Like Foggy, they thought it was Dumbledore's imagination and accused him of announcing the matter to the students.
Some parents even threatened to take their children away and withdraw them from Hogwarts.
Only a small number of people were willing to believe in Dumbledore, and most of them were members of the Order of the Phoenix, such as Neville's grandmother.
The article about the return of the Lord Voldemort had been compiled by Elwyn with the help of Hermione. After receiving Dumbledore's approval, it was ready to be published in the Hogwarts Magic Newspaper. Who knew how many people would buy it?
But Elwyn could not care less about this now. There were more important things waiting for him to do!
Looking at the time, it was time for the Mermaid Sacrifice.
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