Became good friends with the Boy Who Lived

Professor Dumbledore was quite efficient. He said he would go to explain the situation to the current Minister of Magic the next day. In fact, he went to the Ministry of Magic after sending Aries and Harry back.

The next morning, the students of Hogwarts enjoyed breakfast in the Great Hall as usual. Owl postmen delivered various packages to the students. Aris, who was enjoying his breakfast at the guest of honor seat, saw the students who gasped after receiving the Daily Prophet.

Professor Dumbledore came to the main guest seat, sat in his exclusive seat, and whispered a few words to Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Professor Sprout, and Professor Snape. Then the professors left in a hurry.

After a while, students from four colleges, seven grades, and all ages gathered in the auditorium, just like a start-of-term dinner or an end-of-year dinner.

Professor Dumbledore stood up, his expression serious, and said softly: "Please be quiet!" Although his voice was very soft, every student could hear what he said.

The hall gradually quieted down, and Professor Dumbledore said solemnly:

"I... Albus Dumbledore, have already issued a challenge to Voldemort. Before long, Hogwarts will become the site of the final battle. Professors and students in grades 6 and 7 can stay and participate in the battle or leave Hogwarts as they wish. Students below grade 5 must leave Hogwarts and return to their respective homes..."

The auditorium suddenly became noisy...

"Merlin! Are you going to fight You-Know-Who and the Death Eaters? A duel to the death..."

"Protest... Why can't students below the fifth grade participate... Colin Cleves applied to participate..."

"Fourth grade...Dennis Cleves applied to participate in the competition..."

"Wanting an all-out war with the Dark Lord? Are you crazy?"

"Hufflepuff... all members are willing to fight..."

"Gryffindor... all members are willing to fight..."

"Ravenclaw...all fourth-year students and above...please join us..."

Chirping............Mumbling............

"Quiet!" Professor Dumbledore said in a voice as loud as a bell, showing the majesty that a headmaster should have. The hall immediately became quiet. Professor Dumbledore's voice was no longer as gentle as usual, but he said in an unusually serious tone:

"War is not a game, not a joke, and not as simple as you think. You can't deal with it by waving your wand a few times. If you violate school rules or don't complete your homework, you will only be put in solitary confinement or kept after class. But war is not that simple. We will face bloodshed and sacrifice. Students below the fifth grade must leave school. There is no room for negotiation. As for professors and students in the sixth and seventh grades, if you are afraid... To be honest, there is nothing to be ashamed of in fearing war... You can leave with the students below the fifth grade. After all, you only have one life. Please think carefully before making a decision... You have one day to prepare. The Hogwarts Express will leave tomorrow..."

After breakfast, Aris returned to his work, checking the activity of all the summoning arrays to ensure that they could be activated when used, and checking the four array bases of the Hogwarts defense array. Aris used his position to set up important array bases in Slytherin's basement, Gryffindor Tower, Hogwarts kitchen, and Ravenclaw Astronomy Tower, four different places in a sufficiently secret location. He also set up a backup array base in an inconspicuous corner on the eighth floor. No matter which array base was destroyed, this backup array base would automatically start.

"Tom Riddle!" Aerys muttered to himself, "I'm afraid that once you come, you may never leave..."