thefictionvixens Chapter 254 There is only one truth
Chapter 254 There is only one truth
Chapter 254 There's Only One Truth (Part 2)
"————" Shiloh's series of words silenced Peterson.
After thinking for a few seconds, he said, "Then—why did François Rozier attack my cousin?"
"I don't know," Shiloh shrugged. "Maybe they're jealous, maybe they want money, or maybe they're just plain stupid."
This last one is actually the truth.
The thought of it made Hilo want to send that guy to hell—he should have cast the Imperius Curse on them with the three brooms.
"But that doesn't explain how they knew my cousin was going to Hogsmeade, does it?" Peterson suddenly said, as if he had just realized something. "So you told them?"
"Isn't it normal to tell your family about this?" Hilo paused and asked, "Could it be that Miss Hamilton didn't tell you—"
Peterson's face immediately darkened, while Loila beside him remained silent.
Seeing that he remained silent, Shiloh decided to press her advantage. She pursed her lips and said, "Since Miss Hamilton didn't tell you about this—then what was the purpose of your trip to Hogsmeade?"
"I—" Peterson began to explain, but then stopped himself, as if he had thought of something.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Shiloh was also taken aback—she had only wanted to confuse the issue and gloss over the matter—but it seemed that she couldn't bring herself to talk about what Peterson Hamilton had done.
"That makes things easier," Shiloh smiled, then slowly said, "You wouldn't be...doing something shady, would you?"
"Or perhaps—that shameful thing is that you are actually the murderer who murdered Miss Hamilton?"
"Ugh!" Loila, who hadn't spoken until now, shuddered and suddenly looked up at Peterson.
Peterson, wide-eyed at the look, quickly said, "Cousin, this guy is obviously talking nonsense!"
"I just happened to be going to Hogsmeade anyway—why would I want to harm my cousin?" He said, looking at Shiro. "You damned Rozier, stop talking nonsense."
"What reason did I have to kill my cousin?"
"Do you think I am?" Hilo curled his lip. "Killing someone just because you don't get along is the style of a dark wizard."
"Of course you do!" Peterson said, as if he had just remembered something. "You Rozier people are all members of the Basilisk Party, and my cousin disappeared because of your Basilisk Party!"
"It's perfectly reasonable for you to want to harm my cousin."
"Mr. Peterson Hamilton, isn't this a bit too much of a rash move?" Shiloh scoffed. "To casually label someone as a member of the Malay Party is defamation."
"Besides, Grindelwald was already captured when I was born," Shiloh said, raising an eyebrow. "Isn't someone who was in school around the same time as Voldemort more suspicious than the possibility that I'm a member of the Visorians?"
"I'll say it again: I have absolutely no connection with Fu—I have absolutely no connection with the mysterious man."
Seeing the office growing increasingly chaotic, Dumbledore finally coughed and said, "Please calm down, gentlemen."
"I think Professor Rozier has a point."
"After all, she had no reason to harm Miss Hamilton, and there was no need for her to return to Hogwarts after the operation failed, was there?"
"Headmaster Dumbledore—"
"Please wait a moment, Mr. Hamilton." Dumbledore slightly raised his hand to stop Peterson from speaking.
He coughed and continued, "But this only makes Professor Rozier less of a suspect."
"After all, no matter how you look at it—François Rozier is indeed Professor Hilo Rozier's cousin."
Dumbledore smiled as he spoke, "Then we only have one option left, don't we?"
"?" Hilo looked at his smile and instinctively sensed something was wrong—
No wonder this guy always seemed so nonchalant—did he already have evidence?
However, regardless of the evidence—he certainly didn't order the three of them to kill anyone—and Legilimency is useless against them—
Could it be a truth serum? — But even if it is, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll tell everything — after all, François is a wizard who has undergone years of training —
And if this method really worked, they wouldn't be asking me here—thinking this, Hilo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing that the three of them were looking at him, Dumbledore nodded slightly and said, "Miss Hamilton is a magic array expert, do you remember her?"
"And last year—Miss Hamilton invented a magic circle that can see people's memories," Dumbledore said, winking. "And—at that time, those three were still asleep."
"If I wear it now, I should be able to see everything that happened before, right?"
"...——"
Hearing Dumbledore's words, Heero's expression changed—
No—we absolutely cannot let this so-called magic array artifact be used—if I wear it, not only will I be exposed—but the entire Wusili Party will be exposed—
Heero instinctively gripped his wand and began to think rapidly—should he take action himself? Defeating Dumbledore was unlikely—then what about destroying the magic circle artifacts?
No—Loila Hamilton is perfectly capable of making another one—so, should we run away?
There's absolutely no way that's possible—
Hilo's mind raced, but he couldn't find any possible solution—except for confessing.
If I admit it, there's no need to use the headband—so should I plead guilty?
Hilo pursed her lips and took a deep breath—even though this matter had nothing to do with her, for the sake of the UMNO party, she had no choice but to—
"Wait—wait a minute—"
Suddenly, a timid voice came from behind, startling both Shiloh and Peterson.
They both looked at the person who had spoken.
That was none other than Loira Hamilton, the victim of the entire incident.
She looked at Dumbledore, her face pale, bit her lip, and after a few seconds of silence, said, "Dumbledore—Dumbledore—could you—not do this?"
"Cousin?!" Peterson stared at Loila in shock, as did Shiloh Rozier.
Only Dumbledore nodded with a smile and said, "May I tell you why, Miss Hamilton?"
"Because I—I don't think—I don't think Miss Hilo wants to harm me," Loila stammered in a low voice.
"But that doesn't seem to convince me."
"Ah—it's also because—because she's my friend!" Loila exclaimed, as if she had just realized something. "How could a friend—would hurt a friend?"
"We agreed to meet at Hogsmeade just to play together."
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"————"
What are you talking about?
Not only Peterson had this thought, but Shiloh was also stunned.
She looked at Loila blankly, not quite understanding what she was saying.
friend?
How could a friend hurt another friend?
Putting aside whether I am her friend or not — the logic of this statement seems flawed, doesn't it?
And playing together and stuff—can that really convince Dumbledore?
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Dumbledore was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed.
"If that's the case—perhaps Professor Rozier really wasn't involved in this."
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"Headmaster Dumbledore, where are you—" Peterson was completely speechless. He glanced at Loila, then at Dumbledore.
His lips twitched, unsure of what to say.
Dumbledore smiled gently: "Miss Hamilton is the victim of this whole affair."
"If even Miss Hamilton feels that Professor Rozier is not a suspect—then our unfounded speculations seem rather—"
"Isn't that meddling in other people's business?"
So that's how it is...?
Hilo suddenly felt so tired. She didn't know what to say anymore—she didn't know what to do anymore—she didn't know what everyone present was thinking.