Chapter 856 Nurmengard

Hermione and Ron were very confused and didn't quite understand why Ivan trusted Snape so much.

Harry was hesitant to speak. He suspected that Snape had another important reason, that is, when the other party taught him Occlumency, he had been eager to know what relics the principal had left for him.

But thinking about that will, Professor Dumbledore asked him to trust Snape when necessary, and Harry swallowed the words that came to his lips again, because he was not sure what Snape was doing for him. Voldemort works, or lurks around Voldemort to provide them with information.

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After breakfast, Ivan said goodbye to Harry and others, put on his Ravenclaw crown and prepared to go to the restricted book area to pick up one or two books to read.

Along the way, Ivan kept thinking about what Harry had just said, peeling off the cocoons from it, and quickly guessed everything about Snape's plan.

Needless to say, this must be another task assigned to Snape by Dumbledore before his death. The purpose should be to deal with the Horcrux attached to Harry.

It’s just that Ivan is a little curious about why Snape wants to hide it from him. Logically speaking, they all have the same goal in dealing with Voldemort. The effect of joint cooperation is far greater than fighting alone. Isn’t Snape afraid of making mistakes? What's wrong?

Or is there some inside story that he didn't expect?

Ivan pondered for a long time and opened the book in his hand but had no intention of checking it. Just when Ivan felt that he had vaguely grasped some clues, a soft "click" sound came from beside him, interrupting his thinking.

Ivan turned his head unhappily. After seeing this uninvited guest, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked curiously. "Dingying, why did you suddenly come to see me?"

"Mr. Hals, Winky... Winky just found out some news in the kitchen, about Mr. Dumbledore..." Winky, a short and small house elf, looked at Ivan in fear and said hesitantly.

"Stop, we'll talk later..." Ivan raised his hand to stop what Twinkle was about to say. He looked around and saw that there were no students staying near the restricted book area. However, Ivan was still a little worried and kept taking Twinkle away. In the library, I stopped when I entered an empty classroom.

In order to find a way to complete the mission of the House Elf Legion, Ivan had developed Winky to offline more than a month ago and ordered it to collect information on those House Elves.

Especially to understand what they are thinking and who they are serving, whether it is the headmaster of Hogwarts or the school itself.

Dobby cannot do such work, otherwise he will definitely make a mess, or he will quarrel with the elves at Hogwarts because of a dispute over ideas.

So Ivan had to choose another internal agent, and Twinkle, who had just joined Hogwarts and was still in a state of confusion, was the best choice.

In particular, Winky didn't need elf rights or a salary. She just wanted to find a master and work for a lifetime like an ordinary house elf.

This requirement was easily met, and the next thing fell into place. It only took him an hour to convince Shining to change the court to work for him...

"You can say something now." Ivan said.

Winky did not hesitate and immediately told the news she had learned from other house elves.

"You mean, there is an elf who knows the whereabouts of Principal Dumbledore some time ago?" Ivan asked in surprise.

Twinkle nodded and replied cautiously. "They say Mr. Dumbledore spent a lot of time in the tower at Nurmengard..."

"Nurmengard?" Ivan murmured to himself. He always felt that this place was very familiar. After carefully searching through his memories, he suddenly discovered that the place was a prison. In 1945, the dark wizard Grindelwald was fighting a duel. After his defeat, he was imprisoned in a tower in Nurmengard by Dumbledore.

Dumbledore obviously went there to see Grindelwald, and the purpose was probably to deal with the dark magic stained on his right arm!

As one of the few powerful dark wizards in the world, Grindelwald may not be worse than Voldemort in black magic. He is also the person most likely to crack that black magic...

But now it seems that Dumbledore and Grindelwald were not able to break the curse in the end, but only delayed its outbreak.

But how did these house elves know the news?

Ivan looked at Twinkle in surprise, waiting for its answer.

"Mr. Dumbledore asked us to deliver meals to Mr. Grindelwald on a regular basis..." Winky shrank his neck and said in a sharp voice.

Although it entered Hogwarts for a short time and did not receive this mission, judging from the information learned from other house elves, this does not seem to be a good thing.

Listening to Shining's words, Ivan nodded.

Nurmengard Prison was built to imprison some opponents when Grindelwald was at the peak of his power. It has been abandoned for a long time. There should be only Grindelwald as a prisoner in it. Daily food and drink are very problematic.

Dumbledore couldn't afford to hire someone to take care of this felon, so his only option was to let the house elves at Hogwarts take care of him.

Thinking of this, Ivan suddenly became a little excited. Dumbledore's death was always shrouded in layers of fog. Many doubts about it made him rack his brains and couldn't find any clues.

Now there is finally a new breakthrough - Dumbledore went to Nurmengard and stayed there for a long time during the time he disappeared.

Grindelwald is the original owner of the Elder Wand and has a deep connection with Dumbledore. Ivan believes that many of his doubts can be answered there.

"Twinkle, go to the kitchen later and ask which elf is responsible for delivering food to Grindelwald today, and find a way to take over this job." Ivan immediately agreed.

"But, sir, Winky... Winky doesn't know where Nurmengard is... maybe it won't be delivered in time." Winky grabbed the dirty clothes on his body and said aggrievedly.

"No, I don't need to trouble you, I will deliver it myself!" Ivan said decisively. He didn't want any elves to come and interrupt their conversation.

After making the decision, Ivan sent Twinkle away and then went to the Room of Requirement to change into combat robes.

Although his trip was just to go to Nurmengard to meet with Grindelwald and ask him a few questions, and there was no need to fight, he had to prepare for the worst anyway.