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Chapter 354 Portal
Chapter 354 Portal
Grindelwald was clearly delighted with the changes before him.
Look what's happened.
Albus, the head of Hogwarts, used magic to pull Beauxbatons and Durmstrang together, and incidentally merged Hogsmeade Village as well, where Voldemort and Aberforth lived.
Then the Lockhart Building, which was about to become the center of Lockhart's power, was also moved there by magic.
What is this?
This is another milestone in the development of the "magic school-centered system"!
He looked back at the central area where the three schools and two locations converged, at this vast basin, and began to think about how to plan this place.
The world's largest wizarding conference center is a place where the chief wizard Albus Dumbledore will permanently establish the International Confederation of Wizards' meetings.
The Wizarding World’s largest trading hub, after the magical connection of trains from all over Europe at King’s Cross Station in Albus, possessed the best foundation.
The Wizarding World’s largest media hub, with its Greengrass (Wizarding Weekly), Xenophilius (The Quibbler), Rita (The Daily Prophet) under Lockhart, and Transfiguration Today, deeply influenced by Professors Albus and McGonagall—such a large number of influential newspapers and magazines are enough to create a clustering effect.
With power, money, and influence, they can now push for the three major organizations to move here!
The International Federation of Wizards established its headquarters in Wizengamo and subsequently set up Wizengamo parliamentary centers in various countries. It is believed that, given the direct influence of the cursed rules imposed by the Triwizard Tournament, Wizengamo will spontaneously undergo changes without any intervention from him.
The Departments of Mystery of the Ministries of Magic in various countries—these powers, which originated from the research elders of various tribes during the era of the Wizarding Council, are now scattered around and operate independently. They may seem impressive, but they don't actually do much research. It's time to bring them together to explore the future of wizarding and make some contributions to the new era.
The Order of Merlin, a pro-Muggle organization founded by the legendary wizard Merlin, was historically viewed with suspicion by the Wizarding Council and criticized by pure-blood families. However, under Dumbledore's influence, it later became a link between wizarding and Muggle forces, proving to be incredibly useful.
in this way!
With power converging, everything will quietly begin to operate.
The third stage allows us to begin exploring the two most fundamental forces that govern the operation of contemporary wizarding society.
It's not a pure-blood family, nor is it an international wizarding federation.
Instead, it is the Wizarding Examination Authority, which is based on the "English League Wizarding Council". The current head of this highly confidential agency, which is responsible for selecting and training wizards, is Ms. Mellors, who is known as the most senior member of Hogwarts.
And the "Wizard Certification and Assessment System for Wizards," which is backed by the "French Alliance Wizarding Council" and encompasses the wizarding communities of Western Europe, the Americas, and other local and international organizations, would have a clear status and position here. These organizations don't even dare to have a name or explicitly state that they exist.
After this, all the power in the wizarding world will be shaken.
Healers, squires, potion makers, herbalists, and magical creature conservationists from all over will naturally come here.
This!
This is the future that the prophet Gellert Grindelwald is about to promote.
This!
It is the future that the prophet Gellert Grindelwald foresaw.
It is the general trend, the general trend driven by heroes, and the general trend will also give birth to heroes.
And the seeds of these heroes—
Grindelwald's lips curled into a slight smile as he murmured, "The Triwizard Tournament!"
This is even a kind of carrying on the past and opening up the future.
The four great wizards of the Witch Hunt era braved all obstacles to establish the first base for resisting Muggle witch hunts, named "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Now, on the eve of the "New Era," four more magical masters will once again open up a wider world.
Well, if Tom hadn't been killed by Lockhart, then that would count as four.
"The New Age Basin!" Aberforth clicked his tongue. "The ambitious Albus, under the influence of the dark wizard Gellert, has finally stopped carefully concealing his ambitions."
"Dumbledore has no ambition!" Even though Voldemort was on the opposing side of Dumbledore, he began to dislike this "black" Dumbledore.
"Ha~" Ms. Melis, who had just walked over and overheard their conversation, couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Look, look, at this funny yet terrible scene.
Albus's brother speaks ill of Albus, while Albus's enemy, the Dark Lord, defends him.
"Merles!" Aberforth greeted him respectfully, though he called him by his name.
"Professor, hello." Voldemort smiled at the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor who had once been so kind to him.
In fact, back in Hogwarts, apart from Dumbledore, even Professor McGonagall treated him very well. All the professors liked him and were willing to mentor him privately.
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Of course, the best person for him was Professor Horace Slughorn, who was like a father to him, willing to spend a lot of his connections and resources to pave the way for his future.
The reason Voldemort wholeheartedly accepted Hogwarts as his home was because he felt a warmth there that he had never experienced in his childhood.
Voldemort's feelings for Hogwarts were an extreme warmth that none of the other Hogwarts students could experience.
The professors and students at the school are all good people. They speak kindly and are all talented. I really enjoy being here.
"Aberforth—Tom—" Ms. Mellors smiled and nodded to them.
That's how seniority matters; even the Dark Lord has to greet you respectfully.
The terrifying threats from the Black Demon Lord have no effect on someone like her.
Just look at how well Mr. Burgin Burke, the boss of the place where Voldemort used to work, is still living now, and you'll know how much Voldemort cherished these seemingly many but actually few acts of kindness in life.
The three of them quickly started discussing it.
Even if they are on different sides.
After all, the events that happened today were too shocking. In their emotional state, they wanted to express their thoughts and hear different opinions.
"I once told Gilderoy that he is the future, the future I can see." (Chapter 117)
Ms. Mellors gazed with some emotion at the basin called "New Age" and at Albus, Gellert, and Gidlow, each surrounded by a group of people. "But I never imagined that the future he brought would quietly change so many people and move forward together with them."
Voldemort pursed his lips and remained silent; he knew that this included him.
"Although I hate to admit it," Aberforth said with a sigh, "I've lived next door to Hogwarts for decades. It's always been peaceful here, and it's gradually become boring. It was Gilderoy's arrival that brought about a huge change to Hogwarts."
Albus has changed.
Gellert has changed too.
Even Tom, who was standing next to her, had changed.
The whole world is changing in a wonderful way.
So, he also needs to change, for example—"I'm planning to move the Pig's Head Bar here!"
His gaze was deep and thoughtful. "A new era, a new age. Perhaps this place will become particularly interesting."
Here, it seems that dramatic changes are happening every single moment.
Just then, a gasp erupted from the crowd in the distance. The three of them turned around and were shocked to find Gilderoy casting a spell on the building with his wand.
Then the building disappeared from everyone's sight.
Yes, it's just a visual disappearance.
Everyone could still sense, through a wizard's unique perception, that there was a building here, but they couldn't see it or touch it no matter what.
"The Charm of Loyalty?" Aberforth was taken aback, then dismissed his guess. "No, the Charm of Loyalty targets people, while this spell targets houses."
Both spells affect the house and the people, but the feeling is so different.
"The World Isles!" Voldemort said with a complex expression. "The last Gryffindor-invented spell, which I recommended to Gilderoy."
Aberforth stared at Voldemort in disbelief. "You'd be that kind?"
As a hidden master with extremely strong abilities, he knew all too well how powerful the magic Lockhart was casting. He also knew that the relationship between Voldemort, Albus Gellert, and Gilderoy was not as harmonious as it seemed. Therefore, Tom was aiding the enemy!
Voldemort certainly didn't have such good intentions. He recommended this spell because he knew Gilderoy would have difficulty resisting this type of magic and planned to use it to trick him.
Unfortunately, this actually strengthened Gilderoy.
He was sensing the vanished Lockhart Building at that moment, knowing that it would become the absolute sanctuary of his enemies in the future.
It's annoying!
Lockhart was thrilled, laughing and waving his wand as he granted access to each of the future participants in the building.
First, there was Lupin and Tonks, for whom he promised to give an apartment in the building as a wedding gift.
Then there are the young wizards of the Duel Club, where an entire floor will serve as their meeting and activity space.
Next came the Lockhart Book Club student power in Beauxbatons, the Hibiscus Ravenclaw Alumni Association, and one by one the people allowed in, such as Sirius and Fudge.
Everyone eagerly followed Lockhart into the building.
"No photos here!" Rita Skeeter glanced at her juniors at the Duel Club Gazette, gesturing to the magical cameras in their hands. Then, she put a finger to her lips and, in a coaxing tone she thought would be pleasing to them, said, "This is Lord Gilderoy Lockhart's secret base. We must keep it a secret!"
"Of course we know!" The newspaper's editor-in-chief, Cassius, said with a serious expression, then gave a warning look to Fred Weasley, the newest and seemingly uncontrollable reporter among the newspaper's staff.
Fred and George, who was standing next to him, made a face at each other and saluted. "Yes, Ms. Skeeter, yes, Editor-in-Chief."
Then, together with several other people who couldn't hold back their laughter, they all burst into laughter.
Lockhart, who was ahead, heard this, smiled, and said nothing.
He led everyone to the 7th floor via elevator. "The Wizarding World, 7" is a very mysterious number. He decided to make this the activity floor for the Duel Club.
"I'll show you something interesting!"
He gestured for everyone to look out the floor-to-ceiling windows. At that moment, many people in the New Era Basin were looking up at the building that was barely noticeable.
If they hadn't known that this was the building of the magic master Lord Lockhart, they probably would have been planning to cast some detection magic.
Unfortunately, even with the use of detection magic, it was still difficult to cross the boundary of the "world island" magic.
"Snap!"
Lockhart snapped his fingers.
Instantly, a cacophony of noise rose from the Muggle street, the bustling activity unique to the Muggle world.
Lockhart House is located in London's international financial center on the south bank of the Thames, a bustling and vibrant area that is busy day and night.
Wow~
The young wizards gasped in surprise; in fact, even the adult wizards were stunned.
Fudge stared wide-eyed at the Slytherins and Aurors across the street, who were warily scanning their surroundings. "We—we—"
"How did we end up here?"
Lockhart smiled slightly and beckoned to everyone, "This building has always been here. Come on, let's go out and take a look."
It wasn't until they stepped out of the building and onto the streets of Muggles, experiencing reality firsthand, that they truly believed they had traveled directly from the magic school to the Muggle world!
"Hey, what kind of activity are you guys doing?"
A Muggle woman looked at their unique costumes, then at the children, and asked Lockhart, who was clearly the most influential person in the group, with some curiosity.
Lockhart smiled and replied, "I'm a professor, and I've leased a space in this building to turn it into a movie theater. You know, kids are really interested in that."
"A movie theater?" the Muggle auntie exclaimed in surprise. "In this place where every inch of land is precious? Hey, that's not a good idea."
Lockhart shook his head. "Because the children need it!"
The woman opened her mouth, looked at the children, and finally nodded vigorously. "You are a great professor. The children need this. It's a wonderful answer."
She left with a heavy heart.
"A movie theater?" Rita asked, puzzled, sensing something amiss.
Lockhart turned and looked up at the building. "Lockhart Tower is not only located in the New Age Basin of the Wizarding World, but also in the Muggle world. This building is too big. I will open some floors for Muggles to move in."
In order to explore the various possibilities of the new era.
If the New Age Basin is the future center of the wizarding world, then Lockhart Tower will be the crossroads of the wizarding world and the Muggle world.
"In the New Era Basin, you and your Lockhart Building will be the most special ones!" Rita exclaimed excitedly.
"Let's go back, we've brought extra work for the Aurors." Lockhart smiled and greeted Scrimgeour, who was warily watching the Muggle aunt, before leading everyone back into the building.
"Snap!"
He snapped his fingers again.
When everyone looked back, the area outside the building entrance had returned to the New Era Basin.
"Wow!" the little wizards exclaimed in unison.
This is magical!
It also has a fairytale-like romance!
They began to look forward to moving here when they started their future school life.
Members like Percy and Penelope, who graduated, were very happy, as graduation reconnected them with the club after a break and gave them the opportunity to reintegrate.
Next is free time.
The Duel Club is on the 7th floor, the Hibiscus Ravenclaw Alumni Association, the Beauxbatons Lockhart Book Club, and the Lockhart Meeting Room are on the 6th floor, and Lupin and Tonks' suite is on the 26th floor.
It will become even more interesting once some Muggle businesses move in.
Lockhart showed these people the spaces where they could operate in the future, and then said nothing more to them, simply gesturing for Sirius to leave.
He also arranged a suite for his good friend Snape, on the same floor as Lupin and the others. To ensure that his friend, who was in a deep coma, was properly taken care of, he had to give Sirius some instructions.
After finishing all that, the most important thing is moving!
He led the wronged fairy, the little golden retriever, Boggart, and several other family members toward the mushroom house on the edge of the Forbidden Forest at Hogwarts, intending to move everything inside to his private floor in Lockhart Building.
The top three floors of the building.
"You've truly taken the most solid step." The Fairy of the Wrongfully Killed said, looking at the beaming Lockhart. She knew many of Lockhart's thoughts and expectations. "Everything is so natural. No one will object to the nature of Lockhart Tower."
Lockhart chuckled, "They'll thank this portal in the future!"
He originally intended to call it "Window to the World," meaning the wizarding world opening its eyes to the world. In the hundreds of years since the implementation of the Law of Secrets, wizards have completely separated themselves from Muggle life and are full of various stereotypes about Muggles.
However, it should be noted that the Muggle world is developing rapidly.
Therefore, we should not just observe, but go out and get involved, and engage in some degree of communication.
This is the significance of a "portal".
"I'm afraid it's more than that!" After all, the fairy who died unjustly had served as a high-ranking official in the British Ministry of Magic, and her knowledge and thinking began to broaden.
"The old wizarding community lived in the Middle Ages, and their lives were restricted to using Muggle items. But Muggle wizards and some half-blood wizards actually live in the Muggle world, and they are coming into contact with these technological changes."
"This is a direction in which the wizarding world may be severely torn apart in the future."
"Not pure-bloods and Muggles, not the Commonwealth Wizarding Council and the French Federal Wizarding Council, but medieval wizards and New Age wizards."
"And some of your actions have given Dumbledore, Grindelwald, Voldemort, Fudge, and others a fairytale romance that they lacked, rather than reflecting their political considerations!"
Lockhart looked at her with some surprise, making her feel a little embarrassed.
"Your progress is so rapid!" Lockhart exclaimed in amazement.
"No, I just—" The wronged fairy looked up at him intently, her eyes filled only with his image, and nothing but his image, "following in your footsteps!"
The golden retriever jumped off Boggart's shoulder, quickly climbed onto Lockhart's shoulder, and barked as if to say, "Me too, me too!"
Lockhart laughed, a bright and radiant laugh.
"Let's move, family! We're moving!"
Whoosh~
A huge red surged forth as burlap sacks floated merrily above them.
Hakimi the cat shook its fur, growing larger than a tiger, gesturing with its broad shoulders, and meowed, "Not only can I carry the useless Winged Demon, but I can also carry lots of luggage!"
"Hahaha~~~" Boggart, now transformed into the burly body of an upside-down god corpse, burst into laughter from inside a blood-stained burlap hood.
For a moment, the air was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
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