Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 400: Praise and Reprimand of the Malfoys! Meeting with the Newts!

After the two targeted gatherings, the Malfoys made a video call to Dudley via Mirror Image.

They told Dali everything they had done and what they were thinking.

Dudley praised the Malfoys' competence, but also reminded and cautioned them.

The two-faced Death Eaters who have now decided to completely side with the Malfoys and join the White Wizards may revert to their previous stance after Ecclesiame completes her body modification and reappears in the wizarding world as Voldemort.

“Tell those who want to surrender that surrendering is not just talk; we need to see their actual actions.”

When 'Voldemort' appears and runs up to them to threaten them, I hope they will fight back instead of surrendering.

I can forgive their past hypocrisy, but if they continue to hold this view in the future, they will have to bear the consequences.

Dudley emphasized this to the Malfoys with a cold expression during the video call.

This gave the Malfoys a jolt.

“But doing so would push them to the other side…” After hesitating for a moment, Lucius couldn’t help but remind them.

Narcissa quickly tugged at her husband's sleeve, signaling him to stop talking.

"Let them choose whichever they want!" Dali's voice turned even colder. "I know that you pure-blood families are all connected, and even if you each have your own agendas, there is still a bond between you."

You don't want to directly confront them, so so far you're mainly using negotiation and persuasion as the main methods.

But I must remind you, I will only recognize those who surrender with concrete actions. Your task is simply to help me select such people. Even if there is only one such person, or even none at all, I can accept it.”

“Assistant Dursley, we understand.”

After hearing Dali's words, Narcissa quickly replied on behalf of her husband and made a guarantee.

Dudley's tone softened slightly as he continued:

"For those underage pure-blooded descendants who have passed the screening, I can give them more time, without making any hard requirements, and without making them go to the battlefield to confront that disguised Voldemort in the near future."

You can arrange a secret residence as a temporary hideout for the pure-blooded descendants.

Narcissa quickly nodded in agreement.

"No pain, no gain. You can tell those two-faced Death Eaters who want to completely surrender that as long as they don't change their minds and are willing to fight for the White Wizards, I can guarantee they will live."

It all depends on whether they believe it or not.

Dudley then added, "It is expected that in early September, at the very beginning of the new school year at Hogwarts, the dark wizard disguised as Voldemort will come out and start making moves."

You can adapt to the situation at that time.

This dark wizard is sometimes more troublesome than the real Voldemort. I will let the defector prove his resolve with actions, and she will likely do the same.

Moreover, she won't be as easy to talk to as I am. She will definitely use force to coerce those who have surrendered to her to kill the White Wizard, and even kill you former Death Eaters who have chosen to side with the White Wizard.

That excuse about being an undercover agent is unlikely to fool her.

That will be the final selection.

Everyone wants to bet on both sides and win from both, but in most cases, this is just wishful thinking; reality is harsh.

Dudley's words of advice shattered some of the Malfoys' previous naive ideas.

It made them realize the reality.

Also.

Without concrete actions to prove it, even if Dudley and Dumbledore were willing to accept them, the members of the Order of the Phoenix, and the white wizards who had been fighting Voldemort, would not recognize them.

……

After hanging up the video call with the Malfoys, Dudley reflected on himself.

The impending reality of facing death made him somewhat impatient, especially regarding the selection of the two-faced Death Eaters.

But he doesn't think it's wrong.

It's hard to change an adult's mind, especially for ruthless old foxes like the two-faced Death Eaters.

The likelihood that they can admit their mistakes and correct them, and thoroughly reflect on themselves like Old Deng, is almost zero.

Therefore, taking advantage of Erkris's mischief to thoroughly screen out the salvageable members of the two-faced Death Eaters is currently the most effective method.

Once Eckeris has rid the wizarding world of these scourges, Dudley will resurrect all the white wizards who died tragically at the hands of Voldemort and the Death Eaters.

At that time, white wizards would hold absolute dominance in the British magical world.

If ideological and educational reforms continue for a few more years under such circumstances, the atmosphere of the British magical community will surely be completely transformed.

Inside Hogwarts Castle, Dudley looked up at the sky outside the window and pondered for a while.

Suddenly, Old Deng called him via voice message through the mirror image.

After the call was connected, they received a message that Newt and his wife had arrived at Hogwarts.

Dudley immediately sensed the locations of people within the Hogwarts grounds, and teleported to his target's side.

Inside the empty Great Hall of Hogwarts, Dudley met Newt and Tina, who were over ninety years old.

They are talking to the younger version of Old Deng.

However, it was somewhat incongruous for a man in his nineties to respectfully address a man in his thirties as "teacher."

“I am Dudley Dursley, Mr. Newt, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Dudley stepped forward, greeted Newt in a friendly manner, and extended his hand, displaying a dignified and unassuming demeanor.

However, to Dudley's surprise, Newt was very enthusiastic, not only smiling broadly but also quickly taking Dudley's outstretched hand with both of his.

“Assistant Professor Dursley, it’s a pleasure to meet you! I’ve actually wanted to visit you for a long time, but I was afraid that coming here abruptly would be too presumptuous, so I’ve been putting it off until now.”

The Calming Charm that you and Mr. Harry Potter created is truly a great spell. It not only makes werewolves no longer afraid of transforming under the full moon, but it is also incredibly effective at calming frenzied magical creatures.

After I learned it, I was always amazed by the miraculous effects of the calming mantra.

Newt, with his white hair, spoke to Dudley with enthusiasm and excitement.

Dumbledore chimed in, "Newt established the Werewolf Registry at the Ministry of Magic and is very concerned about the living conditions of werewolves."

Dudley, who was familiar with the original story, also realized this. He paused for a moment, then quickly recovered and continued:

"Spells are created to work, there's no need to get so worked up."

The Obscurus research materials that Mr. Newt sent me through Dumbledore were also very valuable, and I have already included them in the Hogwarts Library's collection.

In terms of contribution and greatness, you are no exception.

"Alright, stop bringing up Dursley's teaching assistant. We came here to talk about becoming a professor, didn't we?"

Newt's wife, Tina Goldstein, was a perceptive Auror in her youth.

She noticed that Dudley was a little uncomfortable with Newt's enthusiasm, so she spoke up to remind him, making the atmosphere more harmonious.