Hogwarts Summoning Guide

The turmoil finally came to an end. Snape and Harry returned to the castle and immediately sought out Dumbledore. Dumbledore arranged for Madam Pomfrey to take care of the injured and unconscious Lupin—he had gradually regained his human form on the way back, but the Cruciatus Curse and Harry's Sleeping Curse had deeply affected him, and he would probably need careful care to recover slowly.

After hearing Harry's brief explanation, Dumbledore, along with Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick, rushed out of the castle. From afar, they could hear an astonishing scream from the surface of the Black Lake. By the time they reached the shore, Black, transformed into a large black dog, was already there, carrying the unconscious Whitescale.

Blake clung tightly to Peter, collapsing from exhaustion on the beach.

When Bai Lin woke up, he was already lying on a soft and comfortable bed in the Hogwarts infirmary. Catherine was sleeping soundly beside him. She went to Hagrid's hut to find Bai Lin, but Hagrid told her about the battle that happened last night.

Bai Lin lovingly stroked Catherine's hair, and Catherine shook her head, waking up.

Bai Lin opened his arms, and Catherine rushed into his embrace. But just then, the three little ones noisily pushed open the door to the ward and rushed in.

"I heard the professor killed three Death Eaters in one night..." Ron continued to ramble on.

Hermione, however, immediately noticed the two people embracing on the bed, and her emotions instantly melted. She pouted and remained silent.

Harry, holding a glass jar, saw that Bai Lin had woken up and quickened his pace happily, saying, "Professor, you're awake! I knew you'd be alright!"

Catherine gave Bai Lin a slightly resentful look, then casually got up from his arms and smiled as she greeted the three little ones.

Bai Lin nodded to Harry and said, "You have... Peter in your hand?"

Ron interjected, "Scabbers is in Black's mouth, but Harry insists it's not Scabbers, but something like Peter Pettigrew! I'm so confused! Professor, you be the judge!"

Harry said helplessly, "Sirius handed Peter over to me, and he was taken over by Snape and Filch. Now they've taken away his wand and locked him in the basement, while Professor Lupin is still unconscious. I don't know what to do..."

Bai Lin grabbed the glass jar that Harry handed him; the grayish-white mouse was curled up at the bottom of the jar as if it were dead.

Bai Lin asked Ron, "Ron, do you believe me?"

Ron quickly replied, "Of course I believe you! You're my idol, Professor!"

Bai Lin said, "What Harry said is true. As for the specifics, I placed a camera in Hagrid's hut, right above the fireplace. You need to go to Hogsmeade and find a Muggle projector to find out the truth. It records the changes in Black, Lupin, and Peter, as well as all the confrontations. You'll understand once you see it. When the Ministry of Magic arrives, you should give the videotape to Fudge."

Ron, still somewhat skeptical, looked at the mouse in the glass jar and asked, "So, Professor, are you going to kill it?"

Bai Lin stared at the rat and said, "Although Peter isn't as wicked as other dark wizards, the bad things he's done are enough to warrant the cruelest punishment. He's a Death Eater, he killed Harry's parents, murdered thirteen Muggles, framed his brother Black, and even cast the Cruciatus Curse on Lupin and Black yesterday. I won't kill him; since he enjoys being a rat so much, I'll give him the punishment of a rat!"

Bai Lin aimed at the mouse in the jar and activated the encyclopedia's seal. Immediately, a series of notifications appeared on the system interface in front of Bai Lin:

[Successfully sealed one Animagus, Pokédex score +400, Magic boost +3]

[Bai Lin (Kaelin White), Strength: 15, Magic: 15 (+42)]

[Total Encyclopedia Completion Score: 2120, Encyclopedia Magic Bonus: 42, Magic Creature Affinity: +5; Summoned Beasts: White Werewolf - Yukikaze (Level 4), Screaming Mandrake (Level 1), Mermaid's Blessing (Level 3)] Sealing the Tyrannosaurus Squid directly increased Bai Lin's magic power by 5 points, which Bai Lin exclaimed was well worth it. The biggest surprise was that Yukikaze actually leveled up from Level 3 to Level 4, indicating that the Encyclopedia rating also has a bonus for summoned beasts.

[Defeat a Death Eater, Hogwarts contribution +100, current Hogwarts contribution 600]

[Main Quest: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Phase Two: Trial of Loyalty (Completed)]

[Main Quest: The Prisoner of Azkaban - Final Stage, Trial of Will (Start)]

[Trial of Will: Defeat the enraged Bellatrix Lestrange and his Death Eaters to protect Hogwarts. (Dementors may participate.)]

"Is he dead?" Ron asked sadly, looking at the rat's body that had turned into light.

"No, I sealed it away, making him a rat forever, never to become human again." Bai Lin patted Ron's shoulder reassuringly and said, "You'll have a new pet."

With such a major incident, Hogwarts couldn't possibly handle it on its own, so Dumbledore immediately notified the Ministry of Magic.

Minister of Magic Fudge arrived quickly, accompanied by four Aurors and a tall hooded man. This incident was serious; not only was Black captured, but three Death Eaters were also discovered, one dead and two wounded. Although Fudge was reluctant to admit that Voldemort and his henchmen had returned, the dark magic marks on their arms could not be lied about.

Fudge first met with the Onion-Nosed Auror (Laut Archer), who gave Fudge a detailed account of what he knew. Fudge then learned that all these troubles were related to his restless, adopted nephew. He was the one who found Black, he was the one who killed Antonin, he was the one who subdued Little Eyes, and although Scarface was Laut's weapon, it was Whitescale who captured him.

Fudge arrived at the ward with a gloomy expression, rolling his eyes once again as he was forced to witness a public display of affection. Bai Lin and Catherine kissed for five minutes straight, while Fudge and the Auror waited awkwardly at the door. Dumbledore, arriving a step later, clearly eased the awkwardness, as Catherine had already stood up, her face flushed, to the side.

"Ah, Uncle Fuji, you've arrived. Please forgive my physical condition," Bai Lin said with a smile.

Fudge waved his hand impatiently and glanced at Dumbledore beside him. Dumbledore walked over to Bai Lin with a kind expression and warmly inquired about his health.

"Lord Auror should have already reported the situation to you. Do you need me to add anything?" Bai Lin glanced at the man with the scallion-shaped nose. He then glanced out of the corner of his eye at the tall man following behind them.

Fudge waved his hand, and a young Auror took out a notebook and quill pen, ready to record Bai Lin's "confession".