After daybreak, the Gryffindor students in the common room finally received the news. Professor McGonagall, with a tired face, regretfully told everyone that Black had escaped again.
As soon as Professor McGonagall turned and left the common room, Shanna took a few quick steps and followed Professor McGonagall through the portrait passage, obviously having something to say to Professor McGonagall.
Seeing this scene, Fred, George and Lee Jordan looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders and went back to the dormitory to catch up on their sleep. It was not difficult for them to guess that Shanna wanted to tell Professor McGonagall about their previous speculation.
As for the result, the three of them had actually guessed it.
The students who had been waiting for news with bated breath all felt sleepy and went back to their dormitories to rest. The common room suddenly became empty.
Not long after, Shannah returned to the common room, but just by looking at the expression on her face, she could tell that Professor McGonagall obviously didn't like these self-righteous "speculations", not to mention that they also suspected that Black had his helpers in the school.
"You are right. Professor McGonagall is unwilling to believe these speculations."
Noticing the inquiring looks from the others, Shannah said helplessly, "However, she agreed with the speculation that Blake sneaked into the castle through the secret passage."
There are so many secret passages in the castle that even Filch cannot know where all of them are. Perhaps when Black was studying at school, he discovered a secret passage leading to the outer layer of the castle.
"They are all adults and would rather trust their own judgment than listen to a minor's comments. Especially when there is no evidence, don't expect to influence other people's thoughts. This is ridiculous." Albert pointed out mercilessly, "To be honest, what you did just now was quite irrational."
"In fact, I prefer to trust your judgment. To some extent, you see things more clearly than most so-called smart people." Shanna was silent for a moment before saying, "If anyone can catch Black, I bet that person will definitely be you, not the professors of Hogwarts or the Aurors of the Ministry of Magic."
"You seem to be very confident in me." Albert was a little surprised.
"After all, you can prophesy, right?" Zannah said matter-of-factly.
"Actually, I think Dumbledore should ask you for help, so they don't have to mess around over there." Arya was also very confident in Albert. She had not forgotten that it was Albert who discovered that the murderer who attacked Muggle wizards was a serpent last year, and used this to lure out the heir of Slytherin.
"My prediction fee is very expensive." Albert smiled.
"If you can catch Blake, you can get 10,000 Galleons in one go." Shanna pointed to the reward for Blake in the newspaper, "This is worth countless of your predictions."
"No, at least I can get the prophecy fee as soon as possible." Albert looked at the bounty on the Daily Prophet and said meaningfully, "As for Blake's bounty, whether I can get it in the end is still uncertain."
"Okay, let's go back and rest first. We're very tired after not sleeping all night. If you find anything new, remember to tell us." Angelina covered her yawn with her hand and called for everyone to go back to the dormitory to catch up on some sleep.
Black's invasion undoubtedly shocked Hogwarts, and the group of Dementors who tried to help search the castle were once again blocked outside the school gate by Dumbledore's wand.
The Dementors were very annoyed by this, but there was nothing they could do.
Ultimately, the Ministry of Magic can only influence the school through the Board of Governors, so… Hogwarts Castle security is further strengthened.
First of all, Sir Cadogan was fired, which made the majority of Gryffindor students feel relieved. The incompetent gatekeeper was sent back to his original eighth-floor staircase landing, and he was extremely indignant and aggrieved about this. Sir Cadogan was just following the rules, and the whole thing was not his fault.
In order to get the Fat Lady back to work, Dumbledore promised to hire some people to protect her safety, and he just received a notice from the Board of Directors. As a result, a group of rude and rude dwarfs appeared in the corridor leading to the Gryffindor common room.
These guys were not competent security guards, at least in Albert's opinion. They only walked around the corridor with threatening steps, muttering to each other, and even compared the size of the sticks in their hands, or hit their companions on the head with sticks to explore the truth of whether the stick was stronger or the head was stronger.
Oh my god!
Those who don’t know the situation would think he was a gangster from somewhere.
"I doubt whether they are up to the job. It is hard to imagine that Professor Dumbledore would be willing to pay them to strengthen security."
After Professor Flitwick showed Black's wanted list to each security guard at the front door for identification, Albert walked over and talked to Professor Flitwick about it.
"These are security guards hired by the school board. Since the magic department cannot send Aurors to guard Hogwarts, this is the only thing they can do." Professor Flitwick said as he walked away. "However, I think the sticks they have should be more than enough to deal with Sirius Black, who has no wand."
As the two passed a corner of a corridor, they saw Filch trying to nail up a rat hole in the wall with a board.
"To be honest, I doubt that Black's target is Harry Potter." Albert said to Professor Flitwick, "Otherwise, Ron Weasley would have died last night, along with Harry Potter and several other students in their dormitory. Given Black's viciousness, I don't think he would let go of a group of sleeping children, especially one of whom is the object of his hatred that he dreams of killing."
"There are indeed many suspicious points. Perhaps we need to wait until Black is captured before we have a chance to figure out the reasons." Professor Flitwick kindly reminded: "However, arresting Black is the job of the Aurors."
"The Ministry of Magic has always done unreliable things, such as allowing Dementors to enter Hogwarts." Albert muttered: "Sorry, I have never liked Dementors."
"No one will like those things." Professor Flitwick stopped and said to Albert, "If you have predicted something, you can tell me or Dumbledore what you have predicted."
"I predicted that Black was caught, sir." Albert said after hesitating for a moment, "One night, I saw from the crystal ball that I caught Sirius Black, but the Ministry of Magic seemed to be going back on its word. Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge was unwilling to give me Black's bounty."
"this… "
Professor Flitwick looked a little surprised. He didn't expect Albert to say such a thing.
"Did you catch Blake?" he asked tentatively.
"He's just a professor of prophecy. Things may still change in the future." Albert said calmly, "To be honest, I want to know the credibility of the Ministry of Magic."
"If you really catch Black, I don't think the Ministry of Magic will deny its responsibility." Professor Flitwick said after a moment of silence, "If you want to see Professor Dumbledore..."
"Professor Dumbledore should be very busy right now. I think it's best not to disturb him." Albert shook his head. "Besides, it's still unclear whether prophecies are accurate or not."
Professor Flitwick looked at Albert's departing back and walked quickly towards the headmaster's office. When he knocked on the door and went in, Headmaster Dumbledore was writing a letter to someone in the office.
"Filius, is there something wrong?" Dumbledore looked up and asked.
"I just met Mr. Anderson and he said..." Professor Flitwick told Dumbledore what had just happened.
"Mr. Anderson is questioning the credibility of the Ministry of Magic." Dumbledore asked with interest.
"Yes, he seems very unhappy about the Ministry of Magic's default." Professor Flitwick asked doubtfully, "But I thought you would be more concerned about the fact that he caught Black."
"Under what circumstances would the Ministry of Magic default on its debts?" Dumbledore put down his quill. "What do you think Mr. Anderson wants to tell us?"
"Black could be innocent?" Professor Flitwick felt incredible.
"Yes, if Black is innocent, I think the Ministry of Magic will definitely withdraw the reward on Black. Based on my understanding of Fudge, he will definitely not be willing to pay the Galleons and will naturally default on the debt," Dumbledore speculated.
"But why is Mr. Anderson unwilling to come and tell you this in person?" Professor Flitwick was confused. "Besides, how could Black be innocent?"
"Back then, Sirius Black was imprisoned in Azkaban without trial." A light flashed across Dumbledore's glasses. "So, we don't really know the specific circumstances."
"But why did he come to Hogwarts at all?" Professor Flitwick continued. "He obviously intended to murder..."
"Harry and his roommates were not injured. I think Mr. Anderson probably guessed something." Dumbledore crossed his arms and said calmly, "However, he probably knew that we would rather believe what we speculated. Mr. Anderson is a very smart man. He understands what it means if Black is really innocent, so he gave us a precaution in advance, and... he was obviously disgusted by the Ministry of Magic's practice of shirking its responsibilities."