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The group of aurors came inside hastily and secured the surrounding.

"Madam Bones! thank god you are here.. If you would have delayed coming for even some minutes than Dumbledore might have lost his life." Ela thanked Amelia gratefully.

"When I received your message that dark lady Kali was at Hogwarts, I immediately understood that It was a set up. The information we received was false and her real target was Hogwarts."

"Yes. It was a very cunning move. We would not have been so helpless if auror Aulis and Marlene would have been here. It all was indeed a set up." Ela exclaimed.

"Madam Amberheart, Dumbledore has fainted and needs immediate treatment to stabilize his wounds." Madam Pomfrey said while tending to Dumbledore's injuries.

"Send him to st. Mungo's. He will be treated there under the watch of our aurors." Amelia replied instead of Ela. Madam pomfrey nodded and went to st. Mungo for assistance.

"Madam Bones, this incident must not be repeated. If any dark lord can just walk inside Hogwarts then how will we keep our children safe.? " Ela told Amelia what was in everyone's mind.

"I assure you that Hogwarts' security will never be compromised like this again. Auror Aulis and Auror Marlene will stay here and will not be called back to ministry. Auror Moody will also be stationed here for teacher's safety. "

Students and staffs were given a week's leave to unwind and relax. Ela also destroyed the philosopher's stone and Invisibility cloak( deathly hollow) taking advantage of Dumbledore's absence.

Dumbledore was also released from st. Mungo's before the classes restarted. Even after his humiliating defeat, he was not any more humble. Ela did not care about it and neither did others see things that way.

Dumbledore wanted to play the role of main character. According to him, he must be the hero and if not at least the main villain. He is not much different from Lockhart in this aspect. But Ela had decided that he will not even be remembered as a side character. He will become an extra and only then he will be allowed to die.

Classes started normally after 1 week long leave. There were some changes like Aulis taught DADA, Pandora charms and Nyssa potion but only for the rest of the term. Dumbledore was told to search for new teachers for the next year classes or inform ministry if he is unable to. Ela would obviously not let any of the clubs to shut down.

Just then Dumbledore walked up to Ela, " Madam Amberheart, Minerva told me that you were there when Madam Bones went to investigate third floor corridor.? " Dumbledore asked.

"That's right, I was there when she went to investigate the castle. Why? what happened? "

"Did you see Madam Bones taking a mirror with her? You see ,that is Hogwarts property and an invaluable artifact."

" I'm sorry to say this headmaster but when we went there we did not see any mirror."

"What!!! madam Amberheart, Are you sure about it? This is a very serious matter so if you know anything please tell me."

"Do I need to lie to you Dumbledore.. And if it is so important then why was it placed there in the first place?. And also please tell me what was the function of that artifact so that I can determine if you had placed a particularly dangerous artifact in a school full of children." Ela asked in a questioning tone causing Dumbledore to fall silent.

"It seems that my memory is affected somehow. I'm sorry for wasting your time. I just remembered an urgent commitment I have to fulfill, so I will get back to you later." Without giving Ela any time, Dumbledore hastily retreated.

Ela too did not pay him any more attention. Time continued to pass and Easter Holidays came and went without much bang as students were much more serious about this year's exam than any other previous year. Ela knew that they were much better prepared for their respective years this time thanks to the existence of clubs.

Infact in the last month prior to exams Slytherins and Gryffindors also visited those clubs regularly after understanding that they can not ace their exams without reading those books.

In between, Ela also found Hagrid trying to hide a baby dragon and after reprimanding him and making him understand the risks it poses for students, she took that egg and placed it inside her realm.

Pandora and Luna are specially interested in different animals both magical and mundane, so Ela had made a new planet just for these beasts and animals and made it semi-sentient so that it will automatically adjust according to those animal's needs. Ela had been focusing on getting many different animals and moving them inside that beast sanctuary. One can see many different types of ecosystems and many different types of beasts even those that have been thought to have been extinct. Ela had also placed Fluffy there with many other Cerberus.

Exams were held regularly and there was a massive improvement in this year's results. Results were announced, top student, teacher and house were rewarded accordingly and handsomely. Students and staffs, all were overall very happy with how the year went and everyone went home for holidays anticipating their next year....

Ela has also planned to go on a vacation in France with her family and they all joined the students in Hogwarts Express to reach London.

Meanwhile there were only some guards and caretakers left in Hogwarts aside from Dumbledore. Finally finding himself away from prying eyes, he immediately went to Gringotts to see Grindelwald.

"Gellert, how are you? "

"Albus, as I told you previously, these wounds contain some energy that is not letting me regenerate even with the help of Phoenix tears.

We tried every method, healing, rituals, Phoenix tears, unicorn blood and every other healing agent, in fact we even tried alchemy and runes but it is as if this leftover energy is just not letting my wounds heal." Gellert said sadly.

Dumbledore also tried everything but could not help him. "Leave it Albus, I have accepted it. " Gellert told Dumbledore.

"I will kill them all. Fuck it all. I dont care about my image anymore. I will let the world feel the wrath of dark lord Dumbledore." Dumbledore shouted angrily.

"No Albus. You will not do this. Things are not same. That Kali-" Gellert shuddered.

"- that kali is too powerful. I think she has reached the crystallized core stage. We are not her match. You will only lose your life if you take action irrationally.

Continue to try and lead the wizarding world. We will have to swarm her with attacks so use the wizarding population.

Dont confront Amberheart directly, those aurors are not simple. They are stronger than us.

So just continue to follow your plan as that is our only option right now." Dumbledore finally calmed down listening to Grindelwald.

"You are right Gellert. In my anger I was going to make blunders. I will follow your words my friend.

That Kali is really too powerful. She sliced through Elder wand as if it was an ordinary wood. We do have to be cautious towards her.

And I think we can make magical prosthetic for you. You will atleast be able to move freely... "

"We can only do so.... " They both sighed helplessly.