In the dim room of Malfoy Manor, Draco Malfoy squatted on a chair with his hands around his knees, staring at the broken mirror in front of him in a daze.
A few days ago, a drastic change took place in the Malfoy household.
Not only did Draco's father Lucius' plan to lead others to raid the Mudblood wedding fail, but he was also foolish enough to lead others into a trap set by the Ministry of Magic, resulting in many dark wizards who responded to him being captured and even losing their lives.
The Malfoy family's reputation was ruined overnight. Lucius, who had always been Draco's role model, became a loser in the eyes of countless Death Eaters. He and his mother became the objects of hatred and scorn of the Death Eaters. Because of Lucius's stupidity, the Death Eaters and those who believed in him suffered heavy losses.
Bad luck seemed to have haunted the Malfoy family. Not long after the Ministry of Magic won a great victory, a pair of Aurors visited Malfoy Manor and brought them a letter from home and a fine of 50,000 Galleons.
This was definitely the craziest thing Draco had ever seen in his life.
That damn Scrimgeour actually threatened them that if the Malfoy family was unwilling to pay a high fine of 50,000, his father Lucius would not have the chance to enter the courtroom.
Pay up, or die.
That was the handwriting of his father, Lucius, and Draco would never admit his mistake even if he died. In this family letter, Lucius secretly mentioned that there were two other wizards who enjoyed similar treatment, and as for the other captured Death Eaters, they were all "arrested and killed".
Regardless of whether he was really killed because of the arrest, he is dead anyway.
Fifty thousand Galleons was a huge sum of money for the wealthy Malfoy family, but it was not impossible to come up with. However, the bad thing was that the families of two other Death Eaters who had received similar letters came to their door.
The fine for the three was a full 100,000 Galleons.
It's simply blatant robbery.
Even the wealthy Malfoy family may not be able to raise the fine in a short period of time.
However, the funniest thing is that it is because they are pure-blood wizards that they have the privilege of being fined but not killed. Look at those other unlucky Death Eaters who died the day they were caught.
The situation of other captured dark wizards was even more unfortunate. Not only were they publicly tried using truth serum, but those with serious crimes were also executed on the same day.
It is said that the new minister Scrimgeour set an example by personally executing the first batch of prisoners, and currently dark wizards are being executed every day.
No, it should be said that since Scrimgeour came to power, he has been either participating in trials or on his way to kill people every day. He even shouted directly: Only those who were killed by them have the power to forgive them, and we are only responsible for sending them to repent to those they killed.
Scrimgeour was even given the title of Minister of Executioner.
However, those who felt that Scrimgeour's actions were cruel and tried to discredit him were arranged by Scrimgeour to participate in the truth interview.
Most opponents were made to look bad and became the objects of scorn in the wizarding world.
The Death Eaters had tried to make him pay, but there was no one left at home, and the dark wizards who had tried to burn down their house were caught by the Aurors in an ambush, and were publicly executed because of the overwhelming evidence and serious crimes.
Scrimgeour even publicly stated that he would fight against the dark forces until he was killed in office, becoming the most ruthless minister in the history of the wizarding world.
And it was still a blessing that his father was imprisoned in Azkaban prison.
Because he is still alive, and everyone else is dead.
However, this caused other dark wizards and Death Eaters to hate Malfoy, who organized this action, even more, and even suspected him of betraying the Dark Lord.
Ever since his father was captured and sent to Azkaban, Draco's happy life fell apart.
After Voldemort's resurrection, the Malfoy family failed to return to its former glory, nor was they respected under the new regime, and he himself was not highly sought after as the son of Voldemort's second-in-command.
It's all just a fantasy.
The Malfoy family almost collapsed because of his father Lucius's successive failures. His mother was upset and overwhelmed, and Draco had to take on the responsibility of a man and revive the Malfoy family.
However, before Draco Malfoy could come up with a way to revive the Malfoy family, he received another bad news: the Dark Lord wanted to see him.
All this made Draco feel extremely terrified. Although he had imagined the scene of Voldemort's victory, he never thought that he would face the Dark Lord directly.
There was a knock on the wooden door, and his mother Narcissa and Aunt Bella were standing outside.
"Draco, are you ready?" Narcissa said in a trembling voice.
"Cheer up Narcissa, I think this is the first time Draco has met the Dark Lord." Bellatrix said excitedly, "You should be proud of this."
Narcissa looked at her sister with trembling lips and said nothing. She never thought it was a good thing for the Dark Lord to summon Draco at this time.
Draco changed into decent clothes and, with the help of Bellatrix, successfully met the legendary Dark Lord.
No reverence whatsoever.
Voldemort terrified Draco.
"Lucius failed. Not only was he captured, but many others were also implicated." Voldemort's cold voice contained such anger that Draco trembled and lowered his head. He did not have the courage to look the Dark Lord in the eye.
"Malfoy is an ancient family. You can only take back your glory by yourselves." Voldemort looked at the son of Lucius Malfoy and said coldly, "I will give you another chance."
"What chance?" Malfoy asked, trembling his lips.
"A very confidential plan is entrusted to you to carry out." Voldemort said coldly, "I want you to murder Albus Dumbledore."
"The murder of Albus Dumbledore," Draco repeated tremblingly.
"Yes, as long as you can successfully kill Dumbledore, the Malfoy family will be able to regain its glory, and I will personally release Lucius from Azkaban." Voldemort stared at Draco Malfoy with his scarlet eyes, "and you will receive higher honor than anyone else."
"I do." Draco said firmly.
“Very good, stretch out your left arm, and I will grant you the qualifications to become a Death Eater. Don’t let me down again.” Voldemort looked at the little Malfoy whose arm was trembling slightly, and warned: “If you fail, run away or surrender, the Malfoy family will no longer have glory, and you and your family will pay the price with your lives.”
"I will succeed."
Draco accepted the official membership of the Death Eaters. He wanted his father to return to Voldemort's favor and the Malfoy family to regain its glory.
Draco quickly convinced himself that murdering Dumbledore did not cause him much psychological pressure.
Because people who oppose Voldemort have always been around the Hogwarts headmaster. As long as the Hogwarts headmaster is gone, the Dark Lord will rule the wizarding world again, and he believes that the world will become a better place.
Voldemort was obviously pleased with this, and raised his wand to brand the Dark Mark on Draco's arm.
"Master, what should I do?"
Draco asked with his head down, he was a little confused because the Dark Lord had no requirements for his plan to murder Dumbledore.
"Do what you want and do everything you can to kill Dumbledore." Voldemort looked at Draco, who was full of desire for revenge, and was very satisfied.
He didn't care whether Draco Malfoy could kill Dumbledore, because the plan was not originally carried out by him, but if he succeeded, that would be the best, as it would help him solve a big problem.
If he failed, Lucius Malfoy would experience the pain of losing his son, and Voldemort believed that was the greatest punishment for Lucius.
Looking at the Dark Mark on his arm, Draco left respectfully, knowing that he still had hope of restoring the glory of the Malfoy family.
After meeting his mother and aunt Bella, Draco told them the mission given to him by the Dark Lord.
"Draco, I'm so proud of you," Bellatrix said excitedly, "Narcissa, you should be happy. The Dark Lord has given Draco such a high honor."
Narcissa trembled as she hugged her son, crying silently.
"Mom, I will succeed, but... I need help. The Dark Lord didn't ask me to do anything, nor did he let me tell anyone else about the plan... I need a careful plan and more helpers. It's impossible for me to kill Dumbledore alone."
"I'm glad you didn't shrink from your responsibilities." Bellatrix patted Draco's shoulder gently. "I'll teach you what to do. As for helpers, that's not a problem at all."
"Let me go back and think of a solution." Draco was so angry that he just wanted to complete the task and restore the glory of the Malfoy family.
Watching her son leave, Narcissa collapsed on the floor and sobbed. She knew that this was the Dark Lord's revenge for Lucius' failure. The Dark Lord never thought that his son could succeed, he just wanted him to die!
"Draco has grown up, you should be happy for him." Bellatrix said coldly, "Besides, Draco is also happy to have the opportunity to prove his ability."
"Draco is just a child, he is only sixteen years old." Narcissa stared at her sister pleadingly.
"Don't worry Narcissa, I will help Draco." Bella said excitedly, "You should believe that Draco can kill Dumbledore."
"How could Draco succeed!" Narcissa cried, "Not even the Dark Lord could kill Dumbledore."
"How dare you..." Bellatrix gasped.
"He is my only son..." Narcissa pulled her long golden hair frantically.