A week had passed since the historic Valentines Day duel.
However, throughout Hogwarts Castle, very few people, whether teachers or students, were aware of the duel.
In most peoples mories, Valentines Day night was simply a night of stormy weatherwind, rain, thunder, and lightning.
They were forced to retreat to their common rooms and only discovered the truth the next morning when everything had already been revealed.
On February 15th, the Daily Prophet published a detailed report uncovering the truth behind everything.
The report included information about the recent attacks at Hogwarts and how Headmistress Vinda Rosier, amidst various doubts, had identified the true culprit behind the series of incidentsthe Vampire, Trocar.
Unfortunately, before the minister could lead the Aurors to Hogwarts, the cunning Vampire had managed to escape.
Minister Bagnold publicly apologized and assured the public that the Ministry of Magic would spare no effort in capturing the Vampire and throwing them into Azkaban.
anwhile, discussions about the matter were rife on the Hogwarts campus.
Its unbelievable! exclaid Miss Gemma. Professor Trocar is a Vampire! I always had a good impression of him
I always suspected Trocar wasnt a good person! Marcus Flint, a sixth-year student, chid in.
I still rember two weeks ago in Transfiguration class, I made a mistake, and he made copy the entire Advanced Transfiguration Guide principle section ten tis
The Wizarding world is too lenient towards Vampires! Theodore Knott, a first-year student, comnted.
These creatures that endanger the lives of wizards should be caged and kept in captivity!
In short, opinions of all kinds were voiced.
Overall, however, the turmoil had subsided.
A week later, most students who had been attacked were discharged from the hospital, and their recovery was progressing well.
This included Ronald Weasley, the first to be attacked, and Maria Adams, Rico Carlo, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Neville Longbottom, and Hermione Granger.
Of course, the school Matron, Madam Pomfrey, had also recovered.
Harry Evans, however, seed to be staying in the school hospital for an extended period. He might have to repeat a year.
Madam Pomfreys temper seed grumpier than before, and she had developed a disdain for lower-grade students visiting the school hospital.
The students discharged from the hospital turned their experiences into party tales that garnered much attention within Hogwarts Castle.
Ronald Weasley particularly enjoyed the attention, although he still seed slightly shaken.
Nevertheless, he gladly recounted his adventure in great detail whenever soone asked.
I was cleaning the trophy room when I realized we were short on cleansers, so I returned to Mr. Pringles office Then sothing suddenly hit , and I didnt even see it. It bit on the neck, and my whole body felt the effects of an unknown curse.
I couldnt move at all I was lying on the ground. After a while, it flipped over, and thats when I finally saw its faceit was our Transfiguration Professor, Professor Trocar! He bared his fangs and started sucking my blood, and gradually, I felt weaker and weaker until I lost consciousness Ron Weasley retold his story enthusiastically.
However, not everyone shared Weasleys enthusiasm.
Neville and Hermione, for instance, rarely ntioned the attacks in front of othersexcept perhaps in conversations with Matthew.
And now, they found themselves once again gathered in the History of Magic classroom.
My suspicions were correct! Hermione said softly. Professor Trocar truly is a Vampire. Just yesterday, when Ravenclaw prefect Miss Clearwater led a team to clean his office, they found nurous small animal corpses in a cabinet.
There were chickens, rabbits, cats, and even puppies. All of them had been drained of blood and piled up in that cabinet, Hermione continued.
When Professor Kettleburn arrived, he recognized so of the chickens and the remains of a litter of rabbits. They had been his pets He was quite devastated Hermione said with a sad tone.
Is that so? Matthew replied casually.
He had already suspected that the little chickens and rabbits Professor Kettleburn had lost had been killed by Professor Trocar. Tl
The murderer was none other than Professor Trocar himself.
It seed that before the president, Professor Rosier, had a chance to arrange a source of blood for him, Trocar had no choice but to take matters into his own hands.
After all, Vampires required fresh blood three tis a week to sustain themselves.
However, this minor issue had been resolved, and Professor Trocar no longer needed to venture into the Forbidden Forest every night to steal and extract blood.
Matthew, dont you find it strange? Hermione exclaid. With so many small animal corpses, only Professor Kettleburn claid a few. Where did the other animals co from? Since Trocar was always getting blood from Hogwarts
Then it can only an he may have had other helpers at Hogwarts! Matthew interrupted.
Thats enough, Miss Granger! Matthew scolded, his tone harsh.
Hermione was taken aback by the way Matthew addressed her.
This is not sothing we should be concerned about! Matthew asserted firmly. Have you forgotten that your curiosity nearly led Neville into danger just a week ago? Havent you learned your lesson?
Hermione looked a little dissatisfied but ultimately lowered her head.
Im sorry I shouldnt have ddled in so many things Hermione said while looking down.
Its alright, Matthews anger subsided slightly, and he said, The perpetrator behind the series of attacks is no longer here. Its all over now. We should enjoy the peace and tranquility of life at Hogwarts.
Hmm! Neville and Hermione nodded in unison.
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