Chapter 359: Situation

Because he was deeply involved with the international fugitive Grindelwald, Draco was detained by Dumbledore that same day.

But his words had already spread like wildfire, unstoppable.

Everyone started wondering who Grindelwald was, and the usually quiet library was crowded with busybodies.

They were all looking up Grindelwald's name.

Some families with deep backgrounds simply asked their households if they knew any information about Grindelwald.

Less than two days.

The students pieced together Grindelwald's legendary life.

He once attended Durmstrang, but was expelled by the school for his extremist radical ideas and dark magic research.

He traveled the world, founding the "Saints" organization, raising a bloody storm under the banner "for the greater good."

He brought up to ten years of turmoil to the European continent, until Dumbledore defeated him in 1945.

The details of that duel have long blurred, leaving only awe and legend for that world-shaking showdown.

Of course, these are not the point.

The point is the current situation.

One Voldemort is already enough to make people breathless, and now a Grindelwald has appeared.

From the continual envoys of the International Magical Association pouring into Hogwarts these days, everyone can see that Grindelwald's threat level is no lower than Voldemort's.

Strangely, Dumbledore did not hand Draco over, but placed him in a secret chamber under the pretense of detention.

Saying it was related to Grindelwald, he wanted to interrogate him personally.

The people from the International Magical Association also did not insist, after all they had originally planned to hand the mess over to Dumbledore.

Back then, he insisted on sparing Grindelwald's life and locking him up in Niumengade.

Now that Grindelwald has escaped prison, this mess naturally falls to him to handle.

Moreover, over the past many years, they have actually doubted whether Grindelwald still possesses his former formidable strength.

Letting Dumbledore test the waters first, then adjusting deployment according to the situation, is the most secure strategy.

"Grindelwald?"

"Is the news true?"

The former Malfoy Manor.

Voldemort listened to his subordinate's report, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Absolutely! Everyone at Hogwarts is now discussing this matter."

"This explains why the Malfoys dare to return to Britain."

A Death Eater knelt at Voldemort's feet, vividly describing the news of Grindelwald.

Voldemort's brows remained furrowed.

During the years he attended Hogwarts, Grindelwald had not yet been imprisoned in Niumengade.

Although Britain was not heavily affected back then, he had naturally heard of Grindelwald's great name.

He could match Dumbledore in skill, and even surpass him in certain dark magic accomplishments.

Imprisoned for decades, he has now broken out and even declared he would come to seek revenge on Dumbledore.

Worth noting is that few people know the relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald.

Everyone simply regards them as arch-enemies, including Voldemort.

"Hah, that's actually a good opportunity."

"Pass the word: closely monitor Hogwarts' situation, and also tell those below to behave themselves lately."

"We can first sit back and watch a good show."

A certain secret chamber in Hogwarts.

Draco was lying on a soft big bed, eating fruit and humming a tune.

Where is there any appearance of a prisoner?

At that moment the heavy stone door of the secret chamber slid open silently.

Draco immediately sat up.

Professor Snape entered, wand in hand.

"It's time to go out for a walk."

He looked at Draco and said lightly.

Draco also understood, quickly rose, and besides tore his clothes, patting some dust on himself.

In an instant he went from a vacationing spoiled young master to a grimy prisoner.

A magic shackle instantly bound Draco's hands.

Then the two walked out of the secret chamber one after another, heading toward the XiaoZhangBanGongShi.

On the way they deliberately took a less‑crowded path, but still ran into many students.

Immediately, the news spread that the grimy Malfoy was being escorted to the XiaoZhangBanGongShi.

Everyone was discussing whether Malfoy would be tortured for a confession.

Someone objected, saying the Headmaster would not use torture.

But others objected, saying Dumbledore is no saint.

After Draco was the first to stand up and mock Dumbledore, many followers appeared in the school.

There will always be those who think Dumbledore is lacking; previously they dared not speak out due to his prestige, but now someone has taken the lead, and with Grindelwald's appearance they all jump out to criticize Dumbledore.

Of course, most are Death Eater Reserves who seize the chance to fan the flames and sow discord.

The school merely banned public gatherings and incendiary speech, but did not stop rumors from spreading in every corner.

The whole school was filled with a tense and eerie atmosphere.

XiaoZhangBanGongShi.

Dumbledore had already been waiting here.

Soon Professor Snape brought Draco in.

"Headmaster, I've brought the person."

"Hmm."

Dumbledore nodded and waved his hand, and the shackles on Draco's hands were released.

Draco rubbed his wrist and sat in the chair opposite Dumbledore.

"These past days have been hard on you, Draco."

"It's nothing, Headmaster."

The two exchanged a smile, with no hostility in their eyes.

Draco's mockery and slander toward Dumbledore were just an act.

Dumbledore's detention and interrogation of Draco were also an act.

It was merely to let the outside world see the opposition between Dumbledore and Grindelwald.

"Headmaster, how much do John and the others know about my situation?"

Draco was the first to speak, asking Dumbledore about the issue he cared most about.

Namely, the image he had in the eyes of those companions.

"Besides John, no one knows."

"But even John knows only a little."

"Before the matter is over, you still need to maintain this image."

"Afterward I will explain it for you."

Dumbledore gazed gently at Draco and said.

"As for your parents' side, don't worry; I have written to the Kelaoer Couple, asking them to continue taking in your parents."

"Thank you, Headmaster." Draco sincerely nodded his thanks.

"Just, Headmaster, why did Lord Grindelwald suddenly decide to reveal himself? Don't you have some big move?"

Earlier, Draco had merely accepted Grindelwald's task, and Grindelwald had not explained the reason to him.

At first he didn't think much of it, because he also wanted to go fight Harry, and he thought Grindelwald just wanted to give him a stage.

However, after being detained by Dumbledore and held in solitary confinement, he suddenly realized that Dumbledore was also cooperating with Grindelwald in the same way.

Dumbledore refused to let the International Magic Association take him away; outwardly it was announced as detention and interrogation, but in fact it was for his protection.

So Grindelwald deliberately appearing as a villain was likely also part of their plan.

As for Draco's doubts, Dumbledore did not hide them.

"Of course it was to lure Voldemort out to watch the tigers fight."

Draco: "?"