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Huang Xi nodded, unsure whether she, who had been secluded for over a thousand years, understood what Qi Kemo was saying.

She then pointed to Harry, who was lying in the Pensieve, and asked, "What's that guy over there doing? Your friend?"

"Yes, his name is Harry."

Zicomo explained the function of the Pensieve to Huang Xi.

Huang Xi commented, "Humans are really fragile; they can't even bear too many memories."

Of course, she silently added in her mind, "Except for Zicomo."

"Not every race is as blessed as the phoenix."

Zicomo laughed and said, “Humans may be fragile, but they are creative and can use their strengths to make up for their weaknesses. That’s exactly what the Pensieve is for.”

Huang Xi nodded thoughtfully.

At that moment, Dumbledore, who had seen Fudge off, pushed open the door and entered.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Huang Xi standing in front of Qi Kemo.

"This is... the phoenix of the East?" Dumbledore asked in surprise, leaning closer. "I heard you went to the East last summer. It seems you've found a good companion."

“Hmm, this is Huang Xi,” Zicomo introduced. “Huang Xi, this is Dumbledore, the headmaster of this school, you can think of him as the leader.”

"Hello."

Huang Xi nodded to Dumbledore, which was considered a greeting.

Dumbledore exclaimed in amazement, "...She can talk!"

Zicomo asked, "What? Is it strange that a phoenix can talk?"

Dumbledore said, "Fox has been with me for so many years, and I've never seen him speak."

Zicomo said, "Could it be a matter of species differences?"

His way of expressing himself was rather tactful, but Huang Xi was different.

She bluntly stated, "Don't compare me to that stupid bird with impure blood."

This was the first time Dumbledore had ever heard of the concept of pure-blooded phoenixes.

Zicomo patted Huang Xi's head, signaling her to tone it down.

As the saying goes, "You have to consider the owner before you beat a dog," so it's not appropriate to speak ill of someone else's companion in front of them.

Zicomo said to Dumbledore, "Huang Xi is a bit blunt, don't mind her."

Dumbledore nodded to indicate that he understood, after all, the phoenix was a proud creature by nature.

He looked Huang Xi up and down, clicking his tongue in amazement.

This was the first time he had ever gotten so close to observe the phoenix of the East. The one he had seen in Kunlun in the East had vanished in the blink of an eye, and he hadn't even had a chance to get a good look at it.

Huang Xi felt uncomfortable being looked at by Dumbledore, but since Dumbledore didn't do anything to her, she couldn't say anything.

So she nestled on Zicomo's shoulder.

Zicomo came to her rescue, saying, "Alright, stop staring. Huang Xi is a girl; it's not polite for you to stare at her like that. Besides, Harry has returned from your memories."

Zicomo pointed to Harry, who was watching them from beside the Pensieve.

“Curiosity is not a bad thing, Harry,” Dumbledore admonished sternly, “but you should proceed with caution.”

No one would be happy if someone else spied on their memories.

It's unclear which part of his memory Harry saw, and with Zicomo still there, it's not convenient for him to ask.

“I’m sorry, sir,” Harry apologized.

He recalled the scene he had seen in Dumbledore's memory and turned to Zicomo, saying, "Zicomo, I know who that strange Death Eater in my dream is."

Harry had mentioned his strange dream to Chicomo, including his encounter with Barty Jr.

At that time, Barty Jr. used Harry's wand to issue the Dark Mark, and was subsequently subdued by the Aurors from the Ministry of Magic who arrived at the scene.

Harry, who had just regained consciousness, immediately recognized the person who had appeared in his dream.

However, Harry didn't know at that time that he was Barty Jr.

He also mentioned this when he told Zicomo about his dream.

Zicomo immediately uttered the name: "Little Batty? Keng? Kai"

Harry froze, then asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

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“Snape told me.”

Zicomo explained, "Snape was there during the Quidditch World Cup, wasn't he? He recognized Barty back then. He told me about it later."

Harry asked, "Then why didn't you tell me when I told you about this?"

Zicomo shrugged and said, "You didn't ask back then. Besides, he was already arrested by the Ministry of Magic at that time, so there's no point in telling you now."

Harry was speechless for a moment; it seemed that was indeed the case.

When he told Zicomo about his dream, he focused entirely on Voldemort.

Little Bati? (The rest of the text appears to be gibberish and unrelated to the initial question.)

Zicomo stroked his chin and said, "But now it seems he may have escaped later."

Zicomo's words made Harry think of something, and he asked, "You mean, Mr. Crouch's death is related to his son?"

Harry realized that Barty the Elder had imprisoned Barty in Azkaban, and Barty would surely harbor resentment towards him.

If Barty Jr. really escapes and, under Voldemort's orders, enters Hogwarts to try and harm him.

So it's not impossible that old Crouch stumbled upon Barty Jr.'s plans and was killed by him.

Harry's guess was not entirely correct, but the result was right.

It was indeed Barty Jr. who killed Crouch Sr.

Zicomo nodded, confirming Harry's guess.

At this moment, Dumbledore, who was standing nearby, asked, "Who can enlighten this old man? What was Harry's dream? Barty, little one?"

Zicomo and Harry's conversation made him feel like an outsider.

Harry didn't answer Dumbledore's question, but instead turned to Chicomo and asked, "Little Barty?"

Zicomo waved his hand and said, "The Ministry of Magic did indeed report his death more than a decade ago, but since he has reappeared now, he must have faked his death and escaped from Azkaban by some means."

Zicomo pointed at Dumbledore and said, "You should explain this to our headmaster first."

Dumbledore's face had darkened.

He always felt that Harry had become arrogant ever since he became a champion at Hogwarts.

Not only did they rummage through his memories without permission, but they also ignored his questions time and time again.

Dumbledore was feeling extremely tired and thought that he might as well find a new savior.

Seeing Dumbledore's gloomy expression, Harry quickly told him what had happened.

Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that what Harry saw in the Pensieve was merely the memory of Karkaroff's trial.

"If things are really as Zicomo suspects, then Barty Jr. is very likely still at Hogwarts."

Dumbledore warned Harry, "Harry, you need to be careful, and never go out alone."

Harry nodded, indicating that he understood.

Dumbledore turned to Zicomo and asked, "What do you think of Barty Jr.?"

“How would I know?” Zicomo rolled his eyes. “But there is one person who is quite suspicious.”

"Who?"

"The first person to discover the murder of Crouch Sr.

In fact, Zicomo did not know who was the first to discover that old Crouch had been murdered.

But cunning criminals often pretend to be witnesses when they report a crime.

Moreover, Moody was also here when Dumbledore and Fudge were arguing.

Therefore, Zicomo boldly speculated that 'Moody' impersonated the first witness.

Dumbledore's answer proved that Zicomo was right.

"You mean Alastor? How is that possible?"

Dumbledore never expected that Zicomo's suspect would be this former senior Auror.

Zicomo shrugged and said, "Then how do you explain him going to a place like the Forbidden Forest late at night instead of eating dinner?"

Dumbledore was speechless for a moment; he couldn't seem to find any legitimate reason to exonerate 'Moody'.

Before Dumbledore could answer, Zicomo continued, "Just be careful, and if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

After saying that, Zicomo got up and left.