Since the Principal had summoned them, the Dean naturally wouldn't delay.
Professor McGonagall quickly led Karl to a gargoyle.
But before she could even utter the password, the gargoyle actively jumped aside, revealing the spiral staircase behind it.
Did Albus inform it in advance?
However, why did the gargoyle's movement feel so urgent? It seemed to carry a hint of disdain.
Professor McGonagall thoughtfully glanced at the well-behaved Karl.
Having developed a certain immunity to the pretentious cat cub, she instinctively felt that this had something to do with him.
The two arrived at the Principal's office, where Dumbledore was waiting for them.
The portrait paintings of previous Principals on the wall were once again relegated to the cold, covered tightly by curtains and isolated.
"Albus, what happened?"
Dumbledore handed a letter to Professor McGonagall, "A notice from the Ministry of Magic, inviting me to a meeting on the last day of the final exams."
"Is something wrong?"
Professor McGonagall took the letter and inspected it carefully, finding no issues.
Dumbledore calmly dropped a bombshell, "This is undoubtedly Lord Voldemort's trick, intending to draw me away from Hogwarts that night."
"What?!" Professor McGonagall, who had just sat down, stood up again in shock. "Lord Voldemort? He's resurrected? What does that bastard want to do to the school?"
Although on Easter night last year, she had already learned the news that Lord Voldemort had not completely died and was hiding in the shadows.
But suddenly hearing the name of this dangerous individual still made it difficult for her to remain calm.
"Don't worry, Minerva, have some water first."
Karl hurriedly pulled his cat mom to sit down and thoughtfully handed her a cup of black tea.
"He hasn't resurrected yet, but he is in the school right now, attempting to seize the Philosopher's Stone."
"In the school?!"
Dumbledore's words immediately shook Professor McGonagall, who had just calmed down, and she nearly spilled all the black tea in her hand.
Karl couldn't help but glare at Dumbledore: You old scoundrel! Can't you just say everything at once? What if you scalded my cat mom?
Dumbledore spread his hands helplessly, thinking that saying it slowly would make it easier for his cat mom to accept.
Professor McGonagall, putting down her teacup, had an unusually serious expression. "Where is Lord Voldemort now? Will the students be in danger?"
"Lord Voldemort is attached to Quirinus Quirrell in spirit form. Don't worry, Minerva, the students are safe. His target this time is the Philosopher's Stone."
"At least until he gets the Philosopher's Stone, Lord Voldemort won't cause any damage to the school."
Only after receiving Dumbledore's earnest assurance did Professor McGonagall feel somewhat relieved.
But she quickly noticed something was amiss: why wasn't the cat cub showing any surprise?
So, his cat mom immediately stared at Karl with sharp eyes, "You know too?"
"Huh?"
Karl, who was happily drinking juice, paused, then suddenly widened his eyes, "Oh my god! Lord Voldemort is actually in the school! This is too terrible!"
Professor McGonagall: (—_—) With a raised hand, she grabbed the cat cub's ear, "You little rascal! Are you taking me for a fool?"
Karl winced in pain, quickly looking at Dumbledore: Principal? Help me! Why are you just watching?
Dumbledore promptly lowered his head, as if the table in front of him was not a table, but some rare treasure, completely unable to tear his gaze away.
I didn't look!
Karl: —.
Alright, alright! You're going to let me die, huh?
I must write a book called "The Biography of Lord Dumbledore" in the future, focusing on the story between Lord Dumbledore and Lady Lianjin, as well as her Goblin husband and Troll brother-in-law.
But for now, saving my ear is the most important thing!
So Karl used his ultimate move: begging for mercy.
"Minerva~ It hurts~"
Looking at the cat cub's pitiful appearance, Professor McGonagall reluctantly let go and massaged his ear. "It's good you know it hurts! Your self-criticism and guarantee are still with me! Have you forgotten them all?"
"Such a big matter, and you two kept it from me again. It's really infuriating."
Before she finished speaking, she saw Dumbledore and Karl simultaneously point at each other, "This was Albus'/Karl's idea."
Professor McGonagall: —
"Did you two not discuss this beforehand?"
Dumbledore and Karl remained silent. They had discussed it, but couldn't agree.
They had thought of shifting the blame temporarily, but didn't expect the other party to think the same way.
This old scoundrel/little rascal is truly devious!
"Alright, what do you need me to do?"
Professor McGonagall took a deep breath and looked at Dumbledore solemnly. For Hogwarts, she was always fearless.
Dumbledore showed a relieved smile upon seeing this. "Just like Severus last year, use Polyjuice Potion to transform into my appearance and go to the Ministry of Magic."
"Then why not let Severus go?"
Professor McGonagall did not want to leave Hogwarts at this time. If someone had to stay away from danger, it should be the younger people first.
"Minerva, you know Severus's ignominious past, so I hope he can find redemption in this matter."
"What about others? Pomona, Filius, they could all do it."
Dumbledore still shook his head, "They don't have experience working at the Ministry of Magic and are not familiar with some things, making them prone to revealing flaws. You are the most suitable for this task."
In fact, in Dumbledore's mind, Grindelwald was even more suitable for this task than Professor McGonagall, because he understood him better.
But—he didn't dare to let him out!
He didn't want to hear the news that the Ministry of Magic had been completely wiped out after taking down Lord Voldemort.
"Alright, as you wish."
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