Hogwarts Summoning Guide

Fudge said, "We have plenty of time. Tell us everything you know! Your actions were unauthorized, and although it was Death Eaters who died, your behavior is highly suspicious! Don't expect us to treat you like a hero!"

Bai Lin smiled and said, "As you wish, Uncle." He paused and said, "As everyone knows, I am a researcher of magical creatures. Through years of research, I have gained an ability called the Eye of Insight. If an Animagus is in front of me, I can see its true form at a glance."

Fudge frowned and said, "That explains how you found Black, but what does it have to do with the Death Eaters?"

Bai Lin said, "The Eye of Insight can not only see through shapeshifting, but also through the illusions wizards use to conceal their physical features. Yes, even if you use a spell to cover the dark magic mark on your left arm, I can see through it at a glance... like you, Mr. McNeil!"

Everyone was startled, especially the tall man standing at the back. As he angrily pulled out his wand, Catherine, who had quietly moved to his side as if she were harmless, shouted first, "Ixpariyamas! (Expelliarmus)!"

McNeil cried out in alarm as Catherine knocked his wand away. With a shout, he lunged at Catherine. He was tall and muscular, a notorious executioner on the Ministry of Magic's Animal Control Committee. Catherine was startled; she was standing too close.

Bai Lin gritted his teeth, about to cast a spell, but Dumbledore was faster than him. Before he could even hear Dumbledore humming anything, McNeil was frozen in mid-air, as if he were frozen in ice, with only his two eyeballs still able to move.

Fudge was quite frightened; his nerves were clearly slow to register what was happening, and he didn't react immediately. Dumbledore said, "We must subdue them immediately. If we let them touch the Dark Mark, we can notify the Mystic!"

Fudge glanced at Bai Lin, who had breathed a sigh of relief and regained his composure, and said, "This is a very serious accusation of yours, and it needs to be verified..."

Bai Lin jumped off the sickbed, pretended to take out his wand, and pointed it at McNeil's arm, saying, "Reappearance of Bones!" His Chinese spell drew a curious glance from Dumbledore.

However, the Chinese incantation was clearly effective. McNeil usually rolled up his sleeves and exposed his arms, so no one had ever suspected him. But at this moment, a brand clearly appeared on his left arm: a huge skull spitting out a poisonous snake.

Several Aurors, including Fudge, exclaimed in surprise. One Auror stepped forward, examined the object closely, and nodded to Fudge, saying, "Minister, it's true!"

Fudge looked at Bai Lin, who shrugged and said, "I only recently discovered this ability myself. I was drinking at the Hogsmeade pub the other day and saw this on Antonin Dolokhov's arm at the next table. I was terrified." He winked at Fudge, but didn't look terrified at all.

Bai Lin continued, "Out of curiosity, Catherine and I lured Antonin out. Who knew that before we'd even exchanged three words, he'd cast a Killing Curse on me? Luckily, I used my unique summoning spell in time to block it. In the end, Catherine and I fought him for a long time. Finally, when he cast the Killing Curse on Catherine, I was forced to throw my longsword and kill him..."

"As for the other two Death Eaters, they should be Antonin's accomplices. They disguised themselves as Aurors to arrest me. This Auror should have already reported what happened afterward," Bai Lin said eloquently.

Fudge continued, "And what about Black? He's a Death Eater too, right? Some people say you're in cahoots with him!"

Bai Lin slapped his forehead and said, "I almost forgot about him. He and Peter Pettigrew are both Animagus (shapeshifters) who are not registered with the Ministry of Magic. I saw through them at a glance, but I didn't act rashly. Instead, I tried to find out the truth..."

Fudge roared, "What self-righteous truth? You should report him to the Ministry of Magic immediately so they can deal with him!"

Bai Lin said, "As for the truth, I've already recorded it. Please be patient, I'll show it to you soon."

Dumbledore clapped his hands in time and said, "Mr. Kaelin possesses noble qualities, which are very rare. Cornelius (Fudge's name), shall we have some tea and listen to Mr. Kaelin continue his testimony?"

Fudge glared at Bai Lin, but still agreed to Dumbledore's suggestion. He instructed the Aurors to properly detain the Death Eaters, and that they would remove the effects of the Dark Mark after gathering evidence, and then escort the Death Eaters to Azkaban according to procedure.

The three children returned to Hogwarts an hour later, bringing a complete set of projection equipment. Bai Lin was surprised to see Dumbledore there and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, Mr. Dumbledore could also use Legilimency to pull the truth out of Harry's memory, but I still used some simple Muggle equipment."

Fudge forced himself to watch the entire videotape, including the whole confrontation in Hagrid's hut. Dumbledore was all smiles, clearly he already knew the truth but had been struggling to find evidence. Now Bai Lin had solved a major problem for him.

To the children's delight, the videotape also contained footage of Malfoy repeatedly provoking Piccolo, leading to Piccolo attacking him. Fudge rolled his eyes. Compared to the series of Death Eater incidents, the accidental injury of a student by a hippogriff was insignificant. But with this videotape, and the executioner sent by the Ministry of Magic to kill Piccolo being a Death Eater, Fudge had long since given up on the poor animal.

"Buckbeak... I mean the hippogriff, is it alright, sir?" Harry asked Fudge excitedly.

Fudge's lips twitched, and he waved his hand impatiently, saying, "Let it go, let it go. I'll explain to Lucius." The children cheered.

"And what about my godfather? I mean Sirius Black?" Harry asked.

Fudge said, "I'm afraid we can't release him immediately. The Department of Magical Law and the Auror Office will find out the truth, and I don't think it will be long."

Dumbledore stood up and proclaimed, "A day of truth! Mr. Kaelin, you have saved two lives! And of course, you have also subdued four villains. I will apply to the Ministry of Magic for the Order of Merlin on your behalf!"

Bai Lin rubbed his hands together and said to Fudge, "Hehe, Uncle Fudge, we can put the medal matter aside for now. Could you please send me Black's bounty and the Ministry of Magic's reward for capturing Death Eaters sooner? I ordered a Firebolt, and there's still the balance of a few hundred Galleons..."

Fudge rolled his eyes.