At the moment, Andy's mind was full of question marks.
What does this moron mean?
I'm a model student who studies hard and strives for improvement every day, so how did I become the reserve Dark Lord?
And why is everyone aware of it?
Is there any justice in the world? Is there any fairness?
Taking a deep breath, Andy lightly curled his finger, and the Imperturbable Charm instantly activated. "Professor, I really want to know what is being said about me outside."
Snape: "..."
What is being said about you… Don't you have a clue?
"It's not that serious."
Snape said after a moment of silence. "It's no secret that Malfoy and the others have surrendered to you. Many Death Eaters know about it."
Andy: "…"
So...was it leaked during the Ministry trial?
"All the Wizengamot wizards know about you, but the Ministry has forbidden them to divulge it."
Snape continued. "Dumbledore vouched for you, saying that your contact with those people was just part of a plan to drive a wedge between the Death Eaters."
"But many people are still worried about you. They think you will become the next Voldemort...or Grindelwald."
"The Ministry's top brass has discussed this matter..."
When he got to this point, Snape paused for a moment before continuing, "Since you have Dumbledore's personal guarantee and have not violated any laws..."
"Therefore, the Ministry doesn't want to take any action against you."
Andy: "..."
So, without me knowing, so much has happened outside?
How terrible!
After a moment's thought, Andy let out a resigned sigh.
"...Never mind."
Let those people think whatever they want!
In the wizarding world, after all, it is strength that ultimately speaks!
Seeing Andy remain silent, Snape asked curiously, "Collins, what are you going to do about this?"
"Hmm..."
Andy joked with a wink, "How about torching the Ministry of Magic with a fiendfyre?"
Snape: "..."
"Are you serious?" Snape's eyelids twitched.
Although Andy spoke in a joking tone, Snape dared not take it lightly.
The wizarding world is neither big nor small.
With Andy's current strength, in the Muggle world he is comparabale to a warlord with a large army at his command, the kind of one who could start a rebellion at will.
Now ask yourself, are you afraid?
Imagine:
A major general with hundreds of thousands of troops under his command jokes that he is going to lead an army to attack the king's castle. Do you dare to take his words as a joke?
"Whether it's serious or not is not up to me to decide,"
Andy said with a smile. "There are some things that I never take to heart. But for other people, it might be a huge deal."
"I can't control what other people think."
"But...no one can control my actions, either."
Snape: "..."
In fact, Snape also believed that Andy had nothing to do with Malfoy and the others because the two sides simply were not on the same page.
However, each person has a different perspective.
Snape now just hoped that the Ministry of Magic would not take some extreme actions; otherwise... Andy might really show up at the Ministry of Magic and let loose Fiendfyre.
He believed that Andy would do such a thing!
He didn't say anything more about this because it was meaningless.
Snape could not stop Andy, nor could he interfere with the Ministry of Magic's decisions.
Luckily, Dumbledore is still here.
The Ministry has also decided not to take any action.
Otherwise... something really terrible could have happened!
***
On the other side.
Looking at the haughty Dolohov, Dawlish was about to interrupt when Scrimgeour raised his hand slightly to stop the two men from arguing.
"No one will believe this!"
Scrimgeour narrowed his eyes and said indifferently, "Dolohov, Dumbledore has vouched for him. Andy Collins contacted them only to sow discord among the Death Eaters."
"In fact…"
"After those people contacted Collins, Collins reported the matter to Dumbledore."
This is ironclad evidence.
Neither Lucius Malfoy nor any other Death Eater who had surrendered had any substantial contact with Andy.
The person who testified on their behalf was also Dumbledore.
And Dumbledore had already discussed this matter with the Ministry of Magic a long time ago.
Dolohov looked at Scrimgeour with a hideous expression. "So what? I know you'll believe it, Scrimgeour!"
"But there's nothing you can do about it!"
"You can't do anything to him!"
"His intelligence and power have far exceeded Lord Voldemort's!"
With that, Dolohov suddenly laughed maniacally, "Do you want evidence from me, Scrimgeour?"
"I can tell you everything!"
"But what will you do if you know?"
"Do you dare arrest him?"
Dolohov stared at Scrimgeour. "Tell me, Scrimgeour, do you dare arrest him?"
Scrimgeour's expression became a little unpleasant.
He dared to arrest anyone!
But daring to arrest someone and being able to arrest someone were two completely different things!
Scrimgeour was not one of those confused Ministry high-ups but a well-seasoned Auror with a keen and accurate judgement of all things.
He had investigated many of Andy's deeds.
He had also personally contacted Andy.
In Scrimgeour's opinion, Andy was no different from Voldemort. They both believed in 'magic is might', and both placed themselves in a high position, dismissing everyone else.
But having the same mentality does not mean having the same goals.
Voldemort wanted to rule over everyone.
Andy, on the other hand, just wanted to improve his magic.
This was Scrimgeour's final judgement after personally meeting Andy.
But such a person is also very scary.
Just like this island beneath their feet – Azkaban once belonged to the Dark Wizard Ekrizdis, and it wasn't until after his death that the Ministry of Magic discovered this island when the concealment magic had lost its effect.
If a powerful wizard wants to hide, no one can find them.
Such a wizard is extremely destructive.
"If there is evidence, of course I will arrest him!"
Scrimgeour said indifferently, "But...you won't be able to witness it."
Dolohov sneered at this, then said no more.
At this point, arguing was pointless.
He just felt a little sorry...
Meanwhile, Andy also felt a little sorry.
This guy is a big fan of his!
He should have said so earlier!
If he had said so earlier... Well, it wouldn't have made a difference even if he had.
Andy was just a little surprised that he had such a high reputation among the Death Eaters.
"Time's up!"
Scrimgeour glanced at his pocket watch, then swept his gaze over the three of them and said indifferently, "As Death Eaters, you have not been judged unjustly!"
No matter how much money was involved in this trial, these three deserved this punishment as Death Eaters.
Finally, it's time!
The Dementor's Kiss...
Andy's heart throbbed.
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