Bab 233: Chapter 232 "Discussing The Future Plans"
Evidently, Amelia had aligned herself with Skyler early on. Otherwise, how could she have invested so much effort in lobbying within the Wizengamot to ensure Skyler's successful acquisition of the alternate seat?
"Knowing it all ends up like this, perhaps I should have followed her footsteps sooner," Crouch said without batting his eyes.
"I must say, Mr. Crouch. I just don't think I could consider you as a viable option back then, considering how your son acts and how the Death Eaters have been laying dormant. I'm afraid pulling you earlier would put a risk to our plan that exposes of our activities..." Skyler explained while gesturing his hand openly.
Seeing how calm and articulate Skyler was at expressing his thoughts, Crouch squinted his eyes for a moment as he observed Skyler, "Is that so... I see, too bad then. At least I still got the chance to join your rank."
It wasn't hard for him to infer that in Skyler's perspective, all individuals, whether allies, subordinates, or mere pawns, likely held a specific ranking, and Amelia stood out as the foremost among many allies.
Externally, he maintained composure, but internally, he contemplated how to contribute to Skyler, add value, and enhance his standing and ranking in Skyler's estimation.
Unbeknownst to him, he was gradually surrendering the pride befitting a leader of a pure-blood family and embracing the role of a devoted follower.
Earning Skyler's trust and attention had unexpectedly become his existence's focal point, and he willingly welcomed it.
"If I'm not mistaken," Crouch cut to the chase, voicing the question on his mind, "You invested considerable effort to recruit me because you have a task you want me to undertake, correct?"
Skyler chuckled, lifting his hand slightly before snapping his fingers., "That is correct, Mr. Crouch. There is something we need to discuss and I need your opinion on it."
Above Skyler and Crouch, the air in mid-air experienced abnormal fluctuations, and then a map nearly 10 feet in length slowly materialized from the void.
Crouch's eyes narrowed. Being a perceptive individual, he recognized the difficulty of this wandless and silent transformation spell. Moreover, the map was evidently not a random creation. It featured numerous meticulous markings and lifelike sketches of landscapes and landmarks.
"This is..." Crouch identified the map at a glance. It was a comprehensive map of Great Britain, encompassing Ireland as well.
"This is an inspiration drawn from Muggle maps. Naturally, I've made modifications to align it more closely with the wizarding world," Skyler explained casually, gesturing with his finger, "For instance, here's Hogsmeade Village. Notice this building? It's the Three Broomsticks pub."
Skyler moved his finger downward, indicating, "Look here, this is London, with St. Mungo's Hospital, King's Cross Station, Diagon Alley, and the Ministry of Magic..."
Crouch was so stunned by the intricate details of the map that he was momentarily speechless. Gazing at the numerous markings, he couldn't resist pointing to the ones in London's residential areas and inquiring, "What are these? Aren't those where the Muggles live?"
Crouch was momentarily stunned as the stories and scenes of the Alliance started echoing once again in his head; the thought of Skyler wanting to spread the same terror as his grandfather isn't something surprising anymore for him, but having the front seat to discuss with Sjyler about the plan is something truly unexpected.
Skyler offered an enigmatic smile and directed his finger toward the mentioned residential area. "This is Sherlingford Square." He tapped on a building marked with the number 9, and the names "Newton Scamander" and "Porpentina Scamander" instantly appeared. Skyler clarified, "This is the residence of the renowned Scamander family." Turning to Crouch, he asked, "Do you comprehend?"
Crouch's expression was a mix of wonder and realization; he braved himself and asked, "Is this not the plan to conquer the Muggles' world? I don't thi--- Wait! You are not going for them. You wanted to establish spots for the Alliance to capture and serve as your safe points in the outside world!"
He finally grasped that the young man before him was dead serious. Skyler had genuine intentions to assert control over the entire British wizarding world.
"As expected of you, Mr. Crouch. I'll make sure that all your needs shall be fulfilled for our cooperation in the future," Skyler said in a relaxed manner before he continued looking at the map.
Skyler's fingers continued to traverse the London residential area, selecting a sign in the vicinity. "You shouldn't be unfamiliar with this place, right?" Upon his words, the names "Sirius Black" and "Kreacher" materialized on the sign.
"Isn't that the location of the Black ancestral home?" Crouch furrowed his brow, exclaiming, "Sirius Black is actually hiding there! Right under our noses! What are the Aurors and the Intelligence Department doing? They claimed he was abroad! Did you arrange for him to be there?"
"Sirius is truly remarkable. As the most notorious figure under the Dark Lord, he managed to escape Azkaban without a wand and eluded capture for so long. The Ministry deployed considerable resources to apprehend him—Aurors, hit wizards, reconnaissance teams—all working tirelessly. They even sought aid from the Muggle government, yet he remained elusive."
"It's one thing if you say he fled abroad, but he's clearly been in Great Britain, and right in the densely populated London. This is incredibly skillful."
Skyler gently shook his head. "No, it wasn't me. Someone was assisting him, but it wasn't me." His smile grew more peculiar. "Care to guess who it might be?"
Crouch's eyebrows furrowed deeply. "A Death Eater? Did they make contact with him?"
"No," Skyler provided the unexpected answer. "It's Dumbledore."
"What!!!" Crouch couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief.
He had considered various possibilities among the many wizards and factions, but Dumbledore's involvement never crossed his mind. How could the revered Dumbledore collaborate with the Death Eaters?
"You didn't see that coming, did you?" Skyler smiled. "There might be undisclosed secrets in Black's case. However, the key point is, if my guess is correct, Black is likely a significant member of Dumbledore's Order of the Phoenix when trouble arises. So—"
"According to my deduction, this location is crucial and warrants our attention. It might be employed as the future headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix."
Crouch nodded, expressing strong agreement. "If the mysterious man aims to control the wizarding world, the Ministry of Magic will inevitably become a target he must command. Therefore, from the Order of the Phoenix's standpoint, a location in London, close to the Ministry of Magic, and a partially vacant mansion is strategically valuable."
The interior space is expansive enough, and the ancient protective magic surrounding it adds to its concealability. The Black ancestral home is indeed the most suitable place to serve as the secret base of the Order of the Phoenix.
Skyler's fingers then traversed southward, passing through various wizarding gathering places in south London, such as the village of St. Catchpole, Godric's Hollow, the Cotswolds, and Cornwall County Dingworth. Each crossing marked the appearance of the corresponding wizard's name.
Then, his finger turned a corner in the southernmost county of Cornwall, drawing a circle around the coast of Great Britain, and began moving upward, finally stopping at the Hebrides Islands in Scotland.
A triangular dragon head mark adorned it. The moment Skyler's finger touched the mark, the name of a family emerged - the MacFusty family.
This family, known for its mystery and scarce connections to the British mainland, is reputed to be responsible for tending to the ferocious Hebridean Black Dragons and is aptly named the "Black Dragon Tamer."
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