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Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Shockwaves in the Wizarding World! Minister Scrimgeour: "Dumbledore, Are You Involved with the Dark Lord?"

Harry remained silent.

It was true. Ethan's appearance had cranked the world's difficulty level to the absolute limit.

So far, no one had died, but it seemed many more would in the days to come. At that realization, Harry felt a sense of peace. The dark clouds looming over his heart dissipated, and he nodded toward Headmaster Dumbledore. Then, without a backward glance, he strode toward Ethan—toward that place bathed in the light of dawn.

His godfather immediately pulled him into a rough embrace, ruffling his hair.

...Perhaps, in the end, he could never be as fearless and heroic as his father, James. But under the leadership of this "New Savior," Ethan, he could carve out a future that belonged to him—a future as "Harry Potter," without any prefixes or titles.

Harry's emerald eyes fixed on the black-haired youth standing radiant in the morning sun. His gaze was filled with envy, respect, and deep gratitude.

Everyone had chosen to continue following Ethan. Not a single person stepped back.

"Are you—are you all determined to become criminals?!" Minister Scrimgeour roared, his eyes nearly bursting with rage. "Step away now, and you might still have a place in the wizarding world—"

"Then! I hereby announce!"

Ethan raised his arm, his shout cutting directly through the Minister's fury. His black hair whipped in the wind as he cried out with excitement:

"The Beacon Society sets sail once again!"

"Yes, President!" the crowd shouted back, energized.

They were just about to step toward the portal standing before them when the ground beneath their feet suddenly vanished. Another massive door snapped open right under them! Like a gaping maw, it swallowed them whole in an instant.

"Aaaah—!!"

They screamed as they plummeted into the abyss, watching in terror as Ethan rapidly receded from the frame of the door. The latter leaned over, peering down at them with a mischievous smirk, looking like a prankster who had just succeeded.

The group: Was that on purpose or an accident?!

"Heh heh..." Ethan's eyes crinkled as he said leisurely, "As members of the Beacon, you need a heart that stays calm under pressure. Training can happen anytime!"

He turned to Luna beside him, extending his hand with a slight, elegant bow. "Shall we, Luna?"

"Mhm."

Luna nodded, taking his hand and lifting her skirt as if preparing for a dance. A second later, they both dropped into the portal.

Bang! Bang! Spells whistled through the space where they had just been standing, slamming into the broken walls. The door snapped shut and vanished in an instant. All that remained before Scrimgeour's eyes was a desolate ruin whistling in the wind.

It felt like a resounding slap to his face.

Scrimgeour trembled like a leaf, his face turning the color of raw liver. With a violent flick of his wand, the camera that had been clicking incessantly exploded with a loud pop!

"Ah!" the reporter shrieked, but one look at the Minister's face made them shut their mouth instantly and retreat carefully. It didn't matter... the film was safe, and the photos were already taken.

"Albus Dumbledore..." Scrimgeour turned slowly, his eyes dark with malice. "I entrusted Hogwarts to you, and you go and train a Dark Lord for me?! Well?!"

Dumbledore: It's not like it's the first time.

Dumbledore maintained a faint smile. "Ethan isn't a bad boy—"

"Look at what you're standing on and say that again!" Scrimgeour snarled.

Dumbledore went silent for a moment.

"Cough... while Ethan's methods are admittedly extreme, you might want to calmly reconsider what he said." Dumbledore's expression grew solemn. "Ethan is not like Voldemort. He truly is a child with a pure heart; everything he said reflects what is in his soul."

Though it does sound a bit... uniquely human.

"Minister Scrimgeour, I implore you to think carefully about who the real enemy of the wizarding world is. Is it Ethan, who seems loud and disruptive but hasn't harmed a soul—and has, in fact, protected many? I will personally pay for the damages to the Ministry. Please, support the boy!"

Dumbledore looked at Scrimgeour with hope, a faint trace of anxiety gnawing at him. For some reason, Ethan seemed to possess a degree of prophetic ability. If he said "Dark forces are returning," it was likely true. If the Ministry could cooperate with the Beacon Society, they could suppress this malice and maintain order. After all, the Ministry had closer ties to the Muggle world.

After several seconds of silence, Scrimgeour spoke:

"I understand now. You and Ethan Vincent are in league with one another. You are the greatest enemies of the wizarding world!"

His icy gaze pierced Dumbledore as he roared, "I hereby issue the order: Apprehend Albus Dumbledore and Ethan Vincent! Execute it immediately!!"

"I am disappointed by this outcome, Rufus."

Dumbledore's eyes grew dim. He looked deeply at the cold Minister before turning his gaze to the approaching Aurors. He said slowly, "In that case, I have no reason to remain here!"

A high-pitched cry rang out from above! A fiery-red phoenix suddenly burst into view, swooping toward Dumbledore.

"Attack!!" Scrimgeour screamed.

But Dumbledore simply raised a hand and slapped the air. A wall of crimson fire surged outward like a massive sledgehammer, slamming into the Aurors and sending them flying.

Boom! When the crowd fearfully looked back up, neither the phoenix nor Dumbledore were anywhere to be found. Only a scorched, blackened mark on the ruins remained.

"Minister Scrimgeour..." an Auror whispered.

Scrimgeour's face was grim as he gripped his wand tightly. To have the Ministry of Magic blown up by a dark wizard during his term... he would likely go down as the first in history to suffer such a fate. A disgrace—an utter disgrace!

"Dumbledore, Ethan Vincent... you can't hide forever!"

"Ethan seemed very interested in the Veil in the Department of Mysteries... set up heavy guards there! We'll wait for him to walk into our trap!"

Scrimgeour barked his orders, then turned to see the mess. His vision blurred for a moment, and he stumbled. After a long while, he spoke in a weak, hoarse voice.

"...First, let's deal with these ruins."

Mass memory charms, mass repair charms. He was going to go bald from the stress.

Days later, the entire wizarding world was rocked by a bombshell: Ethan, their bright new Savior, was actually the most terrifying enemy of the state—Mr. Lamp!

Avatar of Light and Shadow? A Look into the Life and Times of Ethan Vincent

Shocking! Dumbledore Colluding with a Demon? What Lies Ahead for Hogwarts?!

The Quibbler: Explosion at the Ministry! The Reaper Approaches—This Time for Real!

"Today, Minister Scrimgeour issued a critical directive: anyone associated with Ethan Vincent will be subjected to rigorous interrogation..."

Every newspaper, every interview, and every conversation centered on this scandalous revelation. At the heart of the storm was Hogwarts, and it was no exception.

However, much to the disappointment of most students, their damn O.W.L. exams were proceeding as scheduled. Outside the Defense Against the Dark Arts exam room, students gathered, chattering nervously.

"Merlin's beard! At a time like this, why can't they just give us a holiday? I wish Ethan would come blow this place up too!"

"Speaking of which, where is Ethan? No one's seen him since his identity was revealed."

"Luna says he's been with us the whole time. Hiss... that's creepy."

"I wonder what Professor Norn is going to test us on. It won't be a duel with Ethan, will it? Hahaha, just kidding."

"If it were that, I'd rather face a gargoyle!"

One student looked at Harry and teased, "Harry, why are you so pale? Are you really that nervous~?"

Harry: "..."

Harry gave the classmate a look of pure pity. Sometimes, it was better to know nothing.

Finally, it was time. The doors swung open. When the students saw the figure standing inside, their eyes widened, and the name escaped their lips in a collective gasp:

"—Ethan Vincent?!"

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