Struggling to survive at Hogwarts

Chapter 227 The Azkaban Escape

Before Thea could figure out Umbridge's intention in asking her to pay attention to Hagrid, later that evening Thea received a special letter.

Although it was signed Lucius, Thea felt that the timing of the letter was off.

Could it be...?

Thinking of a certain possibility, Thea didn't dare to delay and immediately opened the envelope.

Sure enough, the handwriting inside was Voldemort's.

His letters were always simple and clear, conveying his purpose in just a few words from beginning to end.

He needs all of her Azkaban badge research manuscripts.

Seeing this, Thea raised an eyebrow. Had Voldemort finally lost patience with that bunch of good-for-nothings?

Or is he planning something big again? Is he planning to unleash his former trusted lieutenants?

Bella and the others have all come out, so should she go back?

...Perhaps she will also participate in that big event?

Thea's mind raced with wild thoughts, but her steps never faltered as she walked toward the secret room, where most of her research materials were stored.

Speaking of which, Voldemort should be able to deal with Dementors, right?

So, are all these materials of hers... meant for those Death Eaters?

Thea paused, and after a moment, she put down the quill pen.

She couldn't let Voldemort discover anything amiss; she couldn't gamble her life on something that could only happen in the future.

At the same time, she did not believe that Voldemort would completely trust her based solely on that vague blood relationship.

By the time Thea had gathered all the information, it was almost curfew.

Taking advantage of this last bit of time, Thea used a full five large owls to mail the pile of documents.

Only after watching the owl's departing figure did Thea leave with peace of mind.

She wasn't worried about Umbridge causing trouble because she was now considered "half" on Umbridge's side.

She wasn't worried about Dumbledore's questioning; she had only sent some research materials over. Besides, no matter how powerful Dumbledore was, he couldn't directly reach Azkaban.

From the moment Voldemort was resurrected, Bella and her friends were destined to escape; it was only a matter of time.

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Thea had already prepared herself to leave Hogwarts through the secret passage and Apparate directly to Riddle House as soon as Voldemort gave the order.

But she waited and waited, and in the end, all she received was a news article in the Daily Prophet: "Azkaban Mass Escape: Black Sets a Good Example!"

To be honest, when Thea saw this headline, she immediately realized that the Ministry of Magic was desperately trying anything!

In order to cover up the fact that Voldemort had returned, they did not hesitate to smear Sirius Black, who had already been exonerated!

Therefore, Fudge's actions must have angered many people in the Ministry of Magic...

As Thea pondered, the entire hall gradually quieted down.

No one cared about the delicious food on their plates anymore; their eyes lingered on the photos in the newspaper and on Thea, their faces a chaotic palette of surprise, fear, and disbelief.

Aren't you hungry?

Thea belatedly realized that the source of this eerie silence was herself. She gently tapped the table, her voice soft, but to the others it sounded like thunder.

In an instant, the scene became lively, with all sorts of fake chatter rising up, so enthusiastic that it seemed to be covering up the strange silence that had just passed.

The farce ended as abruptly as it began, before the professors could even react.

Amid the commotion, Thea didn't miss the complexity and apprehension in Umbridge's eyes. Only now did she realize that she was dealing with a tiger for its skin.

Thea slowly swallowed a mouthful of hot milk, but in her mind she was already planning what to do next.

As Bella's daughter, how should she react when she hears the news of her mother's "prison break"?

As Voldemort's successor, how would she react upon hearing that Voldemort's "comrade" had returned?

Furthermore, Fudge is now resorting to desperate measures. The Azkaban breakout has already caused widespread panic, and Fudge's attempt to shift the blame has undoubtedly angered many "righteous" members of the Ministry of Magic...

This time of internal and external troubles is the perfect opportunity for Thea to take advantage of the situation!

However, she couldn't rush things; she needed more specific information.

Thea carefully wiped the breadcrumbs off her hands, trying hard to suppress her excitement.

Haste makes waste; she can't rush things…

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When Harry saw the photo, his eyes were immediately drawn to the unique witch in it.

It's not that she was particularly beautiful; even the most beautiful person, under Azkaban's ravages, would have their beauty reduced from ten points to only two.

Harry was drawn to her for a simple reason: he recognized the witch.

This is Bellatrix Lestrange, his godfather's sister, and also...

Harry's gaze slowly drifted to the face of the girl who remained expressionless not far away.

That was... her mother—a Death Eater.

Thea didn't have time to guess Harry's complicated feelings; she was now anxiously awaiting news—news that could dispel all her doubts.

Fortunately, Thea didn't have to wait long. Starting an hour after the headline news came out, a series of letters made Thea feel no longer worried.

She took out a piece of stationery, quickly wrote a few sentences, and then had the owl deliver it.

The owl flew further and further away, and Thea's mood grew happier and happier.

Go Crouch!

Revitalize your business!

With the matter at the Ministry of Magic temporarily settled, Thea began to think about returning to the Riddle mansion.

Going back is a certainty, but when to go back... she needs to think about it carefully.

In the end, Thea didn't dwell on it for too long.

Because Snape personally delivered a letter to her, Voldemort decided to hold a welcome party at Riddle's old house, which she was required to attend, but the exact time was uncertain.

Oh, Thea understands. Although it's called a welcome party, it's actually a council of Death Eaters' event planners.

It seems that this time, she will have to participate in Potter's annual year-end survival challenge.