The school gates were open, and Kyle walked into the castle without encountering Filch or the cat, Mrs. Norris.

According to his memory, Kyle came to a corridor on the eighth floor.

"Hey Kyle, is that you?"

As soon as he walked up the stairs, Kyle heard someone calling him quietly. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were hiding in a corner, waving at him.

Kyle calculated the time and realized that by this time, his other self should have used the time converter to go back to the past, so he walked over without any hesitation.

"What are you doing here?"

"We should be the ones asking this question," Ron muttered softly, "Haven't you graduated? Why are you in school?"

"I'm here to watch the fun." Kyle said as a matter of course, and he glanced behind the three people.

My goodness, there were more than a dozen people hiding in a small corner, and those who came late didn’t even have a place to look out.

With so many people coming over to eavesdrop, you Gryffindors are really not afraid of being put in detention...

As for why Kyle knew they were Gryffindor, it was of course through the golden and red scarves around their necks, which was the most conspicuous sign.

"What a coincidence, so are we," Ron said slowly.

"What was the result? What was the gain?"

"Nothing." Harry shook his head. "We just know that Professor McGonagall and Minister Bones had a long argument, so we rushed here as soon as the get out of class was over."

"We were only a few minutes ahead of you."

"That's okay, go have fun." Kell immediately lost the mood to chat with them.

"Are you really here to watch the fun?" Hermione looked at Kyle suspiciously, not quite believing what he said.

After graduation, she came all the way to Hogwarts to watch the fun. She couldn't believe that anyone could be so bored.

"Otherwise, I can't be coming back to visit you." Kyle said without turning his head.

Although Hermione found it strange, the bell for class suddenly rang.

"Oh no! We're going to be late!" A group of students were frightened and ran away quickly.

The trio was naturally among them.

In order to watch the fun, he even forgot the class time. Gryffindor deserves to be ranked last in the house score.

He had just passed by the hall and had taken a quick glance. Gryffindor had the fewest gems in its hourglass. After being collectively late this time, their last-place position should be more stable.

But Kyle didn't need to take classes.

This place was still some distance away from Professor McGonagall and the others. Although they could hear sounds, they were intermittent and not very clear.

Kyle walked a little further, getting closer.

I can hear it clearly this time.

"Minerva, I'm not here to cause trouble. I just want to see Headmaster Dumbledore."

"Yes, we need to know what he thinks."

"Albus certainly has his own ideas."

"Yeah, we should trust him."

"At least let's go somewhere else to chat. This is a school, and it would be bad if we were seen by students."

…

The corridor was noisy.

In addition to Professor McGonagall and Minister Bones, there were quite a few more people.

Including Scrimgeour who hurried over after the funeral, and some old wizards of the Order of the Phoenix.

Everyone was talking at once, and no one was willing to give in. Professor McGonagall pursed her lips tightly, and Minister Bones across from her was no less angry, his face livid.

Fortunately, she finally remembered that this was a school.

"Well, Minerva." Minister Bones lowered his voice. "You know, I have enough respect for Headmaster Dumbledore, but I really find it hard to understand why he can still be so calm until now."

"The Death Eaters instigated dark wizards to rebel against the Ministry of Magic in Knockturn Alley, arrested wizards in Brighton for magical experiments, gathered wandering wizards in Cornwall, intended to release the Hesperidian Black Dragon, and launched a large-scale attack on Gringotts...

"He didn't show up for every single thing. Do you know how many Aurors and beaters have died trying to solve these troubles? Now even Alastor Moody is dead!"

Listening to Bones' words, Kyle subconsciously stopped where he was.

It occurred to him that, although Moody's funeral was the fuse that ignited Minister Bones, the powder keg certainly did not form in a day.

And the rows of graves he had seen in the cemetery before were obviously newly built. It seemed that more was happening in the wizarding world than he knew.

In order to expand the team of Death Eaters, Barty Crouch Jr. went to Cornwall to find wandering wizards.

Voldemort went to the Hesperidian Islands in person for the war machine dragon there.

What about the remaining Death Eaters, what are they doing.

The last time Voldemort was resurrected, there were more than a dozen Death Eaters summoned. Those who were qualified to be marked with the Dark Mark must have been Voldemort's confidants... at least they were his confidants sixteen years ago.

Add to that the fanatics imprisoned in Azkaban, and the number will be even greater.

Even though some of these people were killed by Kyle or the Order of the Phoenix over the years, at least half of them are still alive.

In the Hebrides, there were five people standing behind Voldemort, and including Barty Crouch Jr. there were only six. What about the rest?

If nothing else, Kyle hadn't seen Oren, the rookie among the Death Eaters.

Where did he go?

It's impossible that even Voldemort himself has things to do while they just stay at home and sleep.

Therefore, these Death Eaters must also have their own missions, and they are scattered in various corners just like Barty Crouch Jr., but Kyle just doesn't know it... After all, he is only one person and it is impossible for him to take care of the entire wizarding world.

Perhaps the days that seemed calm before were just an appearance, but in fact, undercurrents had already been surging in places they could not see.

If that is the case, Mr. Weasley is right in one thing: Amelia Bones is a good minister.

She minimized the impact of the Death Eaters, allowing most wizards to spend some precious peaceful days.

…

Professor McGonagall pursed her lips, not knowing what to say for a moment.

If she were the Minister of Magic, she might also come to the school to find Dumbledore.

But the problem is that the principal really can't come over.

"Amelia, you can't say that." Deroda, a member of the Order of the Phoenix who came rushing over, whispered.

He is also an old wizard and once participated in the mission of helping to transfer Harry's uncle and aunt.

“The mysterious man did not participate in what you said. I think this is just a confrontation between the core forces.

"Although Dumbledore did not participate, the Order of the Phoenix did not sit idly by. Bill and Charlie, those two kids, were involved in the things you mentioned before.

"And Mad-Eye, he has retired from the Auror Office and went to Cornwall on behalf of the Order of the Phoenix."

Order of the Phoenix...

Amelia Bones frowned.

To be honest, when she was the Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, she did not have any special feelings towards this organization that fought against the Death Eaters. She even thought that those people were very good, brave, and fearless, and provided great help to the Ministry of Magic.

This feeling gradually disappeared until she became the Minister of Magic.

It is clear that both parties have the same goal, but they are forcibly torn apart. The current situation where there is no unified management is full of unstable factors.

Moreover, the existence of the Order of the Phoenix also represents Dumbledore's distrust of the Ministry of Magic, which is not a good thing.

Scrimgeour had the same idea.

"I know what you are thinking." The old wizard Dedalus glanced at Bones, "If you have not forgotten what Cornelius Fudge said, you should understand that the existence of the Order of the Phoenix is ​​very necessary."

"But I'm not Connelly!" Bones said in a deep voice.

"Fudge also believes that what he did was right and was for the Ministry of Magic," Dedalus said calmly.

Kyle, who was listening nearby, rubbed his forehead.

Didn't Mr. Weasley say they were here to stop the fight?

Why did it feel like the atmosphere between the two sides became more tense after he said these words? His words almost made it clear that he did not trust the Ministry of Magic.

Of course, it was normal for him to have such thoughts. After all, the Ministry of Magic had indeed done a lot of things that hindered its progress.

In the past two years, it was almost always the people of the Order of the Phoenix who were trying to find ways to eliminate Voldemort's minions, gather the giants, and deal with the werewolves. They were the ones who did all of this. Even when it came to dealing with the Dementors, it was Sirius who paid for it, and the Ministry of Magic just provided a venue.

This is the truth, but Fudge, who did all this, is dead.

The current minister is Bones, a witch with a strong personality and decisive actions. It would be a bit embarrassing to put all these things on the table.

However, Dedaluo did not realize this and continued.

"And the problem you mentioned about Gringotts was entirely caused by the goblins themselves. They tried to reach some kind of deal with the Death Eaters, but ignored the fact that they would not keep their promises."

"You mean, even if the Death Eaters break into your vault, we don't have to do anything, right?" Bones asked, trying to suppress his anger.

"I don't have a vault in Gringotts."

It was not known whether it was due to distrust of the Ministry of Magic or some other reason, but Dedalus, who came to mediate, ended up arguing with Bones.

This put Professor McGonagall in a dilemma. She didn't know which one to persuade for a moment, until she turned her head inadvertently and saw Kyle standing in the corridor watching the fun.

Professor McGonagall was dumbfounded.

What's going on? Didn't Kyle go to the principal's office just now? Why did he come back?

She was still waiting for Dumbledore to come and save the situation. Regardless of whether it was true or not, he should at least take them to the principal's office. It was inappropriate to make a scene here.

Just now she noticed that those curious little lions had come over to watch the fun, although under her gaze, those people did not dare to come closer,

But it’s hard to say whether there will be a brave person among those people. If they hear some bad news and spread it, the whole school will be in chaos.

"Just like I don't trust the Ministry of Magic, I don't trust goblins either. I'd rather hide the gold in my socks than give it to them."

"you……"

Dedallo and Bones are still arguing.

On the other side, Kyle looked at Professor McGonagall who kept winking at him, and suddenly remembered that he should pretend to be the headmaster at this time.

Almost forgot about this.

Kyle patted his forehead and prepared to go to the principal's office. At this time, Bones' attention was all on Dedalus, so he probably couldn't see him...

Kyle took just two steps before he stopped again.

Facing Professor McGonagall's puzzled look, Kyle shrugged without explaining.

"Also, you said Dumbledore did nothing. Could it be that the mysterious man in the Hexidiary Islands was chased away by the Aurors?"

"I'm sorry, Dedalus, but I didn't do that either."

Accompanied by an old voice, Dumbledore walked over from the direction of the headmaster's office.

Professor McGonagall looked at him, then at Kyle on the other side, her expression blank.

This is Dumbledore... himself? He's back?

How is this possible? Wasn't he trapped in 1899 by time?

How did he come back by himself? Did Kyle get the time converter without her knowing? Professor McGonagall was confused, but there were other people around, so she could only take a few deep breaths and hold back from asking.

Kyle stood there without moving. The reason he stopped just now was naturally because he saw Dumbledore walking towards him from a distance.

It seems that after time returned to normal, he had finished his work and came back just in time to see this scene.

"Principal Dumbledore, I...the Ministry of Magic needs an explanation." Bones didn't know what the three people were thinking. After seeing Dumbledore, he immediately walked up and said.

But compared to just now, her tone was not as strong.

Although what Dedalo said was a bit unpleasant to hear, it was true in a sense.

The mysterious man did not appear when the Death Eaters did those things, so it is understandable that Dumbledore was on guard against him.

The only place where the mysterious man was confirmed to have appeared was the Hexidris Islands, where traces of fierce fighting were also found.

Scrimgeour did not see who the wizard was who drove away the mysterious man, but it was most likely Dumbledore. After all, everyone in the wizarding world knew that the mysterious man was most afraid of Headmaster Dumbledore.

This way, her previous excuse no longer holds true.

The only thing that still supported Bones was probably that she couldn't accept the increasing death rate of strikers and Aurors.

"Don't worry, Amelia, I will explain. I can explain all your doubts." Dumbledore said.

He glanced at Professor McGonagall, who was lowering her head, with a guilty look on his face. "How about we go to the principal's office to talk? I think you wouldn't mind having a cup of tea. Rufus, come along too. I just happen to need to discuss something with you."

Dumbledore left with Bones and Scrimgeour.

Kyle originally wanted to ask him some questions, such as what he and Ariana had done recently, but it was a bit inappropriate to ask these questions in this situation.

So he wisely chose to remain silent.

"Professor McGonagall, now that everything is fine, I will..."

"It's you."

"What?" Kyle looked at Professor McGonagall and gave her a standard smile.

"It's about the headmaster." Professor McGonagall pursed her lips. "I think I've told you more than once how dangerous this matter is, but you don't seem to take it to heart."

Professor McGonagall's voice was calm, but Kyle felt a little panicked for some reason. The sense of oppression she brought was much greater than that of the real headmaster Dumbledore.

"Yes, Nicolas Flamel gave the time-turner to me." Kyle considered his words and explained, "He thought that only I could bring Professor Dumbledore back, and I had no choice."

Yes, that's right, it was all Nico who did it, he just couldn't shirk it.

"when?"

"Just now, he was waiting for me in the principal's office." Kyle said.

Professor McGonagall frowned slightly.

She had originally thought that after fooling Bones, she would go to Devonshire to wait for Nicolas Flamel.

Unexpectedly, Nicolas Flamel, who almost never went out, came to Hogwarts on his own initiative, and chose a time when she couldn't get away.

Professor McGonagall didn't think this was a coincidence.

Fortunately, the result was good.

Kell returned intact, and so did Dumbledore.

"No wonder I saw two of you." Professor McGonagall finally understood. "I have another question. When did you come back? Was it the headmaster who drove away the mysterious man in the Hexidiary Islands?"

"No." Kyle shook his head. "Although we came back two months ago, the principal had other things to do and left not long after."

"Two months ago?"

"That's the date he used the Time-Turner, the day Lupin and Tonks got married."

Professor McGonagall suddenly realized.

Now, the matter of Dumbledore's handwritten letter could be explained, but soon she thought of another question.

"The wizard who drove away the mysterious man in the Hexidili Islands was really not the headmaster?"

When Dedalus mentioned this just now, Professor McGonagall's first reaction was also Dumbledore, but at that time she still thought that Dumbledore was in 1899, so she quickly rejected it.

"Well..." Kyle smiled shyly, "The person who was there at the time was me."

"You?" Professor McGonagall was startled. "You met the mysterious man and drove him away..."

"This..." Kyle scratched his hair, "I can't say it's driven away, I can only say it's a trick, with a bit of luck involved.

"And I was the first one to run away in the end. The mysterious man must have been chasing me, so he left the Hexidili Islands."

The more Professor McGonagall listened, the more frightened she became, and even her breathing became heavy.

"Why don't you contact the Order of the Phoenix."

"Time is urgent." Kyle said innocently, "Professor Dumbledore is missing again, so I had no choice but to go ahead. To be honest, I still feel scared when I think about it now. It's so scary."

Yeah, where is Dumbledore?

After being reminded of this, Professor McGonagall also reacted.

Kyle risked his life to save him from the time loop, and he just walked away?

"Let a freshly graduated student face a mysterious person?"

Professor McGonagall looked towards the headmaster's office, and her anger instantly skyrocketed. She even forgot that Kyle had unilaterally violated their previous agreement and risked using the time turner.

…

(End of this chapter)