HP: The Dropout Who Saved the World

Madame Maxime was far more straightforward than Newt. She picked up a nearby newspaper and thrust it into Jane Yu's hands.

"Sorry about this, Yu, but take a look."

"The latest news—officially confirmed by Austria—Gellert Grindelwald has escaped from prison."

Jane unfolded the newspaper, only to find its pages larger than any she had ever seen. The headline and report were written in multiple languages, clearly emphasizing the international significance of the news, ensuring it could be understood by all.

[Austrian Ministry of Magic Confirms: Gellert Grindelwald Escapes from Prison]

[Our reporter brings you this breaking news:

The Austrian Ministry of Magic has officially confirmed that Nurmengard Prison has been breached, and Gellert Grindelwald has escaped.

Grindelwald is widely regarded as one of the most powerful dark wizards in history. Extremely dangerous and responsible for numerous atrocities, he once led his followers in a wizarding war and orchestrated countless murders.

After losing a duel to the renowned wizard Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore in 1945, Grindelwald was imprisoned in Nurmengard for fifty years.

The International Confederation of Wizards has called upon all Ministries of Magic to spare no effort in capturing the fugitive and urges all members of the wizarding community to cooperate and provide any critical information.

Our reporter will continue to follow developments on this case.]

"Although you grew up in Britain, where wizards might not talk much about him," Madame Maxime said urgently, her opal necklace trembling with every movement, making her appear even more anxious, "you must understand that Grindelwald's dark influence once spread across all of Europe—he is no less dangerous than Voldemort."

The elderly Nicolas Flamel spoke with a trembling voice, his frail frame seeming to sag even further. "Even after all these years, I can still vividly recall that day—the black veils draped over Paris, the blue flames that nearly consumed the entire city."

"We don't know what he plans to do next, but I fear heading west means Voldemort's resurgence, and heading east means Grindelwald's escape—the world is on the brink of chaos once more."

Madame Maxime sighed deeply, continuing her criticism of the Austrian Ministry of Magic, which she likened to the British Ministry for its inaction. "In fact, the Austrian Ministry of Magic has been suppressing news of the escape for quite some time. They feared causing public panic, and only now, after confirming that Grindelwald has vanished without a trace and the situation has escalated, have they reported the incident to the International Confederation of Wizards."

Jane's face fell completely.

She mulled over the unfolding events, but the more she thought about it, the less sense it made.

Did the protagonist Harry Potter ever cause Grindelwald's prison break?

"You must return to Britain, back to Hogwarts, and stay close to Headmaster Dumbledore," Madame Maxime's voice suddenly rose, firm and commanding. "Europe is no longer safe. If your identity as his child were to be exposed, you would undoubtedly become Grindelwald's primary target."

"We all know about that duel—after escaping, he is very likely to seek revenge on Dumbledore. For your safety, this is the conclusion everyone has reached after much deliberation." She continued, her brows furrowed with urgency. "Hogwarts is the safest place. At the very least, as a defeated adversary, he would not dare set foot on land under Dumbledore's protection."

A sharp snap echoed through the air, and a house-elf appeared in the headmistress's office, delivering the latest newspapers.

Madame Maxime picked up the topmost paper, quickly scanning its contents. Her expression grew darker with each passing second. She handed the newspaper to Newt, whose face also turned grim as he read it. He then passed it to the Flamel couple, who let out long, weary sighs.

[Arson and Pillage! Dark Wizard Grindelwald Destroys Muggle Residence]

[Today, the Austrian Ministry of Magic confirmed that a Muggle house at the foot of the Alps was destroyed by dark magical flames.

However, the fugitive Grindelwald remains at large. His symbol was left at the scene... Thankfully, there were no Muggle casualties in this incident.

The International Confederation of Wizards continues to urge everyone to remain calm and vigilant, and to maintain communication...]

"See that?" Madame Maxime continued, pulling out a chair and sitting down so that her eyes were level with those of the standing individuals. "Extremely radical ideologies, treating Muggles like livestock, seizing their property—those years, wizards who opposed him perished because of him—"

She continued her tirade, but Jane's eyes were glued to the large photograph in the report.

That rubble... wasn't that her house?

The Deathly Hallows symbol hovering above... wasn't that the one she had seen before leaving?

The deep understanding of Horcruxes... the mastery of dark magic... the blue flames...

A solitary figure living in a small, dark tower unfit for habitation... the obsessive attention to Dumbledore...

All those unsettling details suddenly fell into place!

The man who had introduced himself as Anton Vogel was none other than Gellert Grindelwald!

Her guardian's former romantic partner and duel opponent!

She had inadvertently stumbled upon Gellert Grindelwald!

She was the one who had set all of this into motion!

Jane stood frozen, her face pale and rigid, not even noticing when the newspaper slipped from her trembling hands to the floor—

Not only had she single-handedly ruined her chances of transferring schools, but she had also become an unwitting accomplice in Grindelwald's escape!

If anyone found out, not even Dumbledore himself could save her!

Everything was ruined!

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