Harry Potter and the Secret Treasures

Chapter 1055: Evan’s Story

They thought that Dumbledore was resisting the Ministry of Magic, and then concluded that Dumbledore had released the Death Eaters…

Evan no longer knew how to evaluate this idea.

He felt that it was a pity that Fudge and Umbridge did not write novels. Normal people would not have such whimsical thinking.

Of course, imagination was one thing; the key was evidence, which was what they urgently needed now.

The Ministry had no idea what was going on right now, but it was only a matter of time.

They had their own intelligence network and could find out some things.

Not to mention, Voldemort and the Death Eaters were helping them behind the scenes, providing them with information that was detrimental to Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix.

They had concluded that Dumbledore instructed Sirius to plan the prison break with the vampires. What was missing now was the evidence to prove the connection between them. The breakthrough point was Elaine, although Evan did not think they would find anything valuable in Norway or Beauxbatons.

Dumbledore had taken care of everything, but it wouldn’t be good to delay things like this. Voldemort was an uncertain variable.

Caresius had taken measures, and Voldemort had not met Elaine, but was certainly aware of her existence.

He could have provided this clue to the Ministry of Magic, or made up some evidence.

Now that Umbridge already knew so much, Evan felt that it was better to act according to the previous plan.

The current situation had changed, and the sooner the problem was resolved, the greater their advantage would be.

Continuing the stalemate would only make the situation a bit worse, not to mention that after Evan, Elaine was to come over for detention.

If Umbridge’s Veritaserum worked, she could know everything from Elaine.

Passive defense was no longer enough, it was better to take the initiative to find the opponent’s weaknesses.

Evan made up his mind to teach Umbridge a lesson before leaving. This was his promise to Hermione and Elaine.

Casting a curse or a hex on her would be quite easy, but Evan was sure that he would not be satisfied.

That would be too lenient on her, he thought of Umbridge’s ending in the original book.

It was better to hand her over to those rough Centaurs; they would definitely make her comfortable.

A picture of Umbridge surrounded by ferocious Centaurs appeared in Evan’s mind, and he couldn’t help but nod.

Then, he thought, maybe giving her to Grawp was also a good idea; women always liked giants.

Grawp also needed a companion. He was too lonely in the Forbidden Forest, but before that, he needed some technical processing.

Evan looked at the cats running around in the plate. No matter what, if he wanted to deal with Umbridge, he had to get her into the Forbidden Forest first.

“Professor, I don’t know what the connection is between Sirius and the Death Eaters,” said Evan in a leisurely pace, “but I know the reason why Elaine came to Hogwarts. She is Nicolas Flamel’s student, proficient in Alchemy; Professor Dumbledore wanted Flamel’s help in creating something, so…”

“So, Nicolas Flamel sent her here?” Umbridge said, suddenly getting excited. 

She seemed not to have expected to receive such information from Evan.

Unexpected, but exactly what she needed.

“Yes!” Evan covered his mouth with his hand, as if he was surprised at what he was saying.

Seeing Evan’s surprised expression, Umbridge became more and more satisfied. She asked eagerly, “Tell me … what is he trying to make?”

“I don’t know exactly, that thing is big, it’s a weapon, a powerful weapon…” said Evan, “… a weapon with amazing effects.”

“Weapon? Weapon?” Umbridge asked, her eyes seemed to pop out with excitement. “You mean Dumbledore has been developing some method of resistance? A weapon that could be used against the Ministry?”

“Yes, that should be it!”

Umbridge straightened up, looking jubilant, and walked back and forth in front of Evan.

“Take me to find that weapon,” she said. “You know where it is, don’t you?”

“I do,” said Evan despondently, as if giving up resistance. “It’s in the Forbidden Forest, but I can’t take you there. I can’t betray Dumbledore.”

“Silly boy, you should understand your situation. Even without you to lead the way, we can find that thing in the Forbidden Forest. It’s only a matter of time,” said Umbridge in a motherly tone, her mouth opening wide. “Look at the reality, Dumbledore is finished. As long as you are willing to help the Ministry of Magic, I can restore your position as Head Boy, and even help you find a position in the Ministry after graduation.”

“I can’t!” Evan murmured, seeming to be struggling. “That weapon is very powerful. Dumbledore said it can destroy everything.”

“It is not for you to set conditions,” said Umbridge harshly, becoming more impatient. “You have no other choice.”

After a brief silence, Evan seemed to be hesitating.

“If I take you to see that thing, will you reinstate me as Head Boy?”

“That won’t be a problem, Mr. Mason. I can even give you greater authority,” said Umbridge. “The Head Boy is nothing.”

“Can you give me my wand back first?” Evan pointed to the wand tied to the wall.

“No,” said Umbridge immediately, pulling out her own wand and pointing it at Evan. She was not stupid enough to return the wand to Evan. “I don’t think you need that thing for the time being. What you need to do now is to take me to the Forbidden Forest to find that weapon.”

Perhaps considering that Evan did not have a wand, this made Umbridge feel a lot safer.

Otherwise, she would definitely not dare to go to the Forbidden Forest alone with him.

“Should we go now, professor?” Evan asked, looking at the sky outside. “It will be dark soon, and the Forbidden Forest in the dark is very unsafe.”

“Yes, let’s go now, and set off immediately. I am a fully qualified Ministry official who can deal with any danger,” said Umbridge, starting to write on the notes on the desk again. “There is nothing in the Forbidden Forest that can harm us, you don’t have to worry. Well, I will write a letter to the Minister, and he will bring professional Aurors over to seize the weapon. We will succeed; there will be no problem at all.”

Evan was very skeptical of this, but as long as he led Umbridge into the Forbidden Forest, he would have the upper hand!

It was a pity that Hermione and Elaine were not here to see the scene of Umbridge’s demise.

They both wanted to see the giant so much, and now they wouldn’t get their wish!

As Evan thought about this, he and the eager Umbridge had just left her office when they saw Hermione and Elaine walking towards them.

They stopped and looked at them in surprise as Umbridge pointed her wand at Evan.

It was almost six o’clock now, and after Evan it was the time for Elaine to have detention.

As for Hermione, she must have intended to bring Elaine over and check on the situation here.

“Evan, you…”

“I told Professor Umbridge everything,” said Evan immediately with a tone of frustration, winking at Hermione and Elaine. “I told her about the weapon Dumbledore is making in the Forbidden Forest and was about to take her to see it.”

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