"Saints," that's how people call Grindelwald's followers.
Is it derived from classical Latin? Κ? Λουθο ?, the original intention is that of a servant and follower. Similar to its meaning in religion, anyone who defends and agrees with Grindelwald's philosophy can be called a saint.
Unlike the downfall of Voldemort, they instantly became DEATH EATERS like a mouse crossing the street.
In the history of modern magic, the followers of Gellert Grindelwald have always been in a very delicate position.
After Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald in 1945, his followers were barely subjected to liquidation and persecution. Over time, some were even trusted by the Ministry of Magic in various countries. They followed the experience of the Dark Lord's first group and were tacitly covered in confidential files.
—This is not difficult to understand. Regardless of the original goals and intentions of Gellert Grindelwald, that is what the whole magical world thinks of him. At least the wizards who gathered around him were really fighting for freedom, truth, and love.
It is important to know that the strength gathered based on these three beliefs is much stronger than the empty maintenance of peace and stability between the magical and non-magical world, which is why Grindelwald almost managed to overthrow the entire magical world.
Indeed, in a certain sense, Gellert Grindelwald has been successful.
As the final "winner," the entire international magical world has become the most compromised party. To quell disputes and wars, they had to revise a large number of legal regulations and social systems.
For example, for the first time, marriage between wizards and muggles was protected and recognized, so the tragedy of Meg Mileva and her mother would not repeat under the new decree; ensuring that children from non-magical families can also receive the magical education they deserve, similar to the tragedy of Aurius Dumbledore will not happen again; recognizing the status of half-blood wizards, even if only on the surface...
Humans are easy to please and forgetful. With Grindelwald choosing to imprison himself and disappearing all reasons for confrontation, the disputes that swept the world quickly disappeared in less than a year.
Since then, the name of the saint has disappeared from everyone's view with the name of Gellert Grindelwald, just like the Newmongarde castle that disappeared from everyone's view.
Yet, the magical world still circulates a legend:
The most loyal saints have never disappeared. They have gathered in a place called the "Holy City," quietly waiting for Gellert Grindelwald to call them back to complete what they have not yet achieved. Great ideal.
However, with the passage of time, it is unclear whether Grindelwald is still alive; this illusory legend is naturally considered by more and more people as a story that has never existed.
Until this day.
The whole of Salzburg was covered with black cloth falling from the sky.
...
Food street in Salzburg's old town.
This is the liveliest street in the city. The entire street still preserves the European architectural style of the 16th-century Middle Ages. The shops on the street range from cafes and chocolate shops to gold and silver jewelry, handbags, shoes, and hats.
Among them, the common tavern Harnisch is undoubtedly a rather unobtrusive store.
After all, this small shop run by an older couple is not too attractive to tourists compared to those ancient brands with hundreds of years of experience.
Therefore, many locals prefer to hide here to order a glass of wine and comfortably read newspapers, and the pub owner, Kurt Meyer, will not be like other stores, reminding customers from time to time to pay to leave.
Of course, no matter where there are shadows, even in Salzburg's first-class public safety environment, it is still inevitable to encounter young idlers or foreign tourists with bad manners.
But basically, the local residents knew that all the people who went to the Harnisch tavern had no success in the end. It seems that there is a wonderful power secretly protecting this elderly couple, no matter what happens outside, it will not affect this tavern like a paradise.
Until this day, Mrs. Maier, who was cleaning the table by the window, suddenly raised her head and looked expressionlessly out the window. After a full half minute, she turned her head to look at her husband, Kurt, who was behind the bar. Her voice was a little dry.
"Kurt, look out the window."
"Eh?"
The old man turned his head suspiciously and looked out the window following his wife's lead.
Wow!
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