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Chapter 393 - Return to the Island

## Chapter 393: Return to the Island

"What happened?"

Wade wanted to ask the same question: What exactly is on my face?

Why did everyone who saw him ask that?

He instinctively reached up to touch his face again, finding no wounds or blood on his head.

Looking down at himself, his clothes were intact, just a bit wrinkled from being soaked by the rain, but otherwise fine, just like usual.

"We'll explain together in a bit."

Before Wade could explain, he heard Madam Pomfrey say coldly, her voice laced with suppressed anger, "I also sent my Patronus to notify the other Heads of House."

As she spoke, she paced around the room, using the movement to release the anger and frustration building up in her chest.

She had completely forgotten there was a patient in the room.

Wade turned his head and inadvertently saw a head poke out from behind the bed curtains, like a hamster peeking out of its hole.

It was Astoria, Daphne's sister.

Wade vaguely remembered that she was apparently destined to marry Draco Malfoy in the future.

Their eyes met, and the child jumped, hastily raising a finger and making a face, pleading with him not to expose her.

Wade looked away, pretending not to notice.

This was a ward that could accommodate over a dozen beds, and at such a distance, Astoria in the corner might not hear much.

Even if she did hear, knowing the dangers of this world and becoming more vigilant might not be a bad thing.

While waiting for the others to arrive, Professor Snape had already mentally reviewed the most troublesome students in his house.

Seeing Madam Pomfrey and Wade, and then thinking of the precious Potions that would soon leave his storeroom, Snape instinctively recalled the previous attack orchestrated by Draco Malfoy.

Hmm, Malfoy is still up in the air fighting Potter for the Golden Snitch! Thank Merlin, it wasn't those two who caused trouble.

As for the others…

Flint, Warrington, Montague… they were all competing on the field.

Immanuel was in the stands, Oswald next to him… Wasn't Trey there? Crabbe hasn't been very well-behaved lately, but he shouldn't have the guts...

Snape thought and thought, but couldn't quite grasp it.

The Head of Slytherin silently walked over to Wade, crossed his arms, and his robes spread out. He didn't look at Wade directly, but only leaned slightly towards him.

Wade: "…"

—You're scared of Madam Pomfrey, and you think I'm not?

After a moment of silence, he covered his lips with his hand and whispered, "It's not Slytherin. It's related to the previously missing underage Wizards…"

Snape's eyes brightened slightly, then he remembered Madam Pomfrey's current demeanor, and his expression darkened again.

Soon after, Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, and Professor Sprout all rushed in, their faces filled with confusion.

"Poppy, the match isn't over yet. Why did you need us so urgently?" Professor McGonagall asked.

She was a dedicated Quidditch fan, and today's match was between Gryffindor and their arch-rivals, Slytherin. If Madam Pomfrey hadn't been so insistent, Professor McGonagall would never have left the stadium.

At that moment, all four Heads of House looked at Madam Pomfrey.

Madam Pomfrey, however, nodded at Wade.

"It's like this…"

Wade had no choice but to repeat what he had said before.

Because time was of the essence, he spoke more concisely this time, but fortunately, everyone understood.

After listening, the professors' anger was no less than Madam Pomfrey's.

"I'll go with you too," Professor Snape said curtly, scoffing, "I want to see how powerful these Muggles are who dare to use Wizards as experimental subjects."

"Don't forget, according to what Wade saw, most of the children who were victims were actually Muggles." Professor Flitwick sighed, drawing his Wand. "I'll go too."

"I'll come along too." Professor Sprout's eyes welled up with tears; she was both angry and sad. Seeing Professor McGonagall about to speak, she quickly said, "Oh, Minerva, don't argue with me about this—someone has to stay at the school."

Professor McGonagall was the Deputy Headmistress, and she always had to bear more responsibility than others.

So she regretfully dismissed her previous idea and nodded, saying, "I will immediately send word to the Ministry of Magic and Scrimgeour. Perhaps they will also need to contact the Muggle government to assist in settling those children."

She was a rational and just person, clearly understanding how vast the Muggle population was. Even if some of them committed terrible crimes, it didn't mean all Muggles should bear that guilt.

Then, Professor McGonagall waved her Wand, and a few seconds later, four well-maintained Flying Broomsticks flew in through the narrow window.

"These are broomsticks from my personal collection. They're very stable and fly fast," Professor McGonagall said, handing them to the professors. "Take them; you'll find them useful."

The others also used Accio to summon items they could use. Aside from Professor Snape, who had a small trunk, the others all had snakeskin bags.

It was evident that the professors at the Magic school all possessed bottomless satchels, but normally they had to set an example for their students, so they rarely brought them out.

Wade hesitated—students who applied for all elective courses would receive a Time-Turner, which shouldn't be a secret among the professors.

The only person he wasn't sure about was Madam Pomfrey, but judging by her attitude just now, perhaps Madam Pomfrey was also aware.

Wade turned his back to the beds and pulled out the Time-Turner from his clothes, shaking it as he asked, "Professor, Madam Pomfrey, this... you all know about this, right?"

"Of course, child," Professor Flitwick replied.

Feeling reassured, Wade then softly explained why he had returned to the school.

"About half an hour from now, a tormented and abused child will manifest an Obscurus and wreak havoc on the island. I actually came back because of her."

"An Obscurus…"

The faces of the group, initially filled with anger, now showed a hint of solemnity.

"Poor child…"

Professor Flitwick murmured.

"Since you already know it's going to happen, you can't change it," Professor Snape said coldly.

"I know. The other child I want to save is one whose organs were taken. They had a deep bond, and if she were alive, perhaps she could calm the Obscurial."

Wade added, "Also, I think the professors need to know what they'll face once they get to that island."

For a moment, no one spoke, each lost in their own thoughts.

"Time's almost up."

Wade had set a charm to remind himself of the time. He took out a golden key, holding it in his palm. The professors gathered in a circle, each extending a finger to touch the key.

"If there's a disagreement, follow Severus's lead," Professor McGonagall said sternly before they left. "The worst thing in a battle is for everyone to have their own ideas."

"Understood!"

Even those who disliked Snape responded in unison.

The two heads of Slytherin and Gryffindor exchanged glances, silently conveying their trust and responsibility.

Professor Snape nodded slightly, then his gaze fell upon the key, his eyes dark.

"Five, four, three…" Wade counted down softly, "Two…"

He shifted his gaze and saw Professor McGonagall unconsciously clasping her hands, her index and middle fingers crossed—a gesture of prayer.

"One!"

The strange pulling sensation returned, and Wade's hand was firmly stuck to the key. During the flight, Professor Flitwick occasionally bumped into him, and then he bumped into Professor Snape.

But he couldn't actually see the people beside him, only streaky, dazzling lines.

Wade couldn't help but close his eyes.

Suddenly, they landed heavily on the reef, and the salty scent of the sea breeze hit them.

Professor Sprout was closest to the edge and nearly slipped off the rocks, but Professor Snape quickly reached out and caught her.

"Thank you, Severus," Professor Sprout said.

"Strange, what's that?" Madam Pomfrey pointed ahead and asked.

Wade instinctively looked down, initially expecting to see a face swollen from being soaked in seawater. After not finding anything, he realized Madam Pomfrey was pointing to a pipe embedded in the side of the cliff, thicker than a thigh.

At that moment, hot water was pouring out of it, rushing into the sea, and steam rose all around.

"This seems to be… cooling water?"

Wade paused, waved his wand, and checked the current time again, then understood—no wonder Dumbledore had given him twenty minutes.

When they arrived back on the island, the strong magnetic field Wade had experienced earlier had just ended.

Any earlier, and they would have been subjected to the magnetic field as soon as they landed. The Portkey's landing point might even have been off, dropping them dozens of miles out into the ocean.

Wade took a deep breath, realizing his oversight. He silently noted the lesson, then quickly explained the island's topography and the location of the research lab to the professors.

"Alright, we should go," Professor Sprout said. "If anything happens—"

"Improvise!" Professor Flitwick twirled his wand in a flourish and said, "First, get Madam Pomfrey and Wade to the location."

"Don't treat me like a delicate young girl!" Madam Pomfrey said, looking formidable with her wand in hand and suitcase. "I can protect myself!"

"Disillusionment Charm first."

Professor Snape said, just as he was about to cast the charm on Wade, he saw Wade tap his own head with his wand, and his body began to disappear from top to bottom.

"Good use of the spell," the Potions professor mumbled. "It seems Dumbledore really taught you a lot."

It sounded a little sour.

Wade wisely didn't correct him—the Disillusionment Charm had actually been taught to him by Lupin.

After everyone had cast the Disillusionment Charm, they mounted their brooms and took off. As Wade flew, he unconsciously looked down.

In the distance, nestled between the reefs, he vaguely saw a pale hand.

He averted his gaze and flew to the front.

—Wade's broom had the best performance, and he also needed to lead the way.

However, the four professors subtly protected him in the middle.

"Don't fly so fast, Wade," Professor Sprout called out from behind him. "Don't forget there are still enemies on the island!"

Wade slowed down a little, and the group zipped through the air above the island.

In fact, none of them could see each other now, because their Flying Broomsticks had also turned invisible. But the magic would always help them pinpoint each other's location.

*BOOM—BOOM—BOOM—*

Huge machines flew into the sky, colliding and exploding, and fires ignited in several places.

Hundreds of fully armed soldiers rushed out of the building, and some, carrying long, slender Guns, ran up the tall buildings.

"Sniper rifles!"

The well-informed Professor Flitwick immediately shrieked, "Those weapons have a very long range! Even Dumbledore could get hurt!"

"Pomona, Filius, you two deal with those guys!"

Snape shouted.

The two immediately turned their brooms and shot downwards.

Professor Flitwick flew towards the men with the sniper rifles, while Professor Sprout flew even lower.

The soldiers on the ground heard the rushing sound overhead and looked up in confusion, only to see a large amount of sparkling, beautiful dust falling from the sky.

The invisible Professor Sprout swept over the soldiers, once again dropping a large bag of powder.

"Look out, it's poisonous!"

A soldier shouted loudly, urging everyone to quickly put on their gas masks.

Some quick-witted individuals had indeed put them on as soon as they saw the dust in the sky, but the fine powder still touched their skin.

One by one, the soldiers collapsed, falling asleep soundly on the ground.

Professor Sprout felt a moment of shame for her soft-heartedness, then turned her broom and flew towards the other soldiers.

Meanwhile, Professor Flitwick had already flown behind the soldiers adjusting their sniper rifles.

The black-clad soldier felt a chill down his spine. He twisted his neck, unknowingly set up his gun, and leaned in to look—

The scope was pitch black, as if he'd forgotten to open the cap of the aiming telescope.

A beam of light shot from the front…

...

Wade wasn't aware of the scene behind him.

The group flew directly to the laboratory, only to find it still heavily guarded, the main door tightly locked, seemingly undisturbed by the commotion outside.

"Alohomora!"

Professor Snape used a Confundus Charm to distract the surrounding soldiers, pointed his Wand at the alloy door, and the internal chains rattled, then the door clicked open.

He reached out and pushed, but it didn't budge.

"Huh?"

Snape released his hand in surprise, thinking there was some strange mechanism to the door, only to see the door open outwards—

As he pushed the door, someone inside was also pushing it.

Snape frowned and quickly stepped back two paces.

A voice came from the gradually widening gap in the door—

"...I'll take this one. Finish up with the other one as soon as possible."

The bespectacled man, completely oblivious, pulled a light blue box out as he spoke to the person beside him:

"The experiments on the third floor need to be sped up too. The higher-ups want us to be a bit more rough. Increase the dosage of the drugs, just don't kill them."

Another person, wearing a mask, laughed and said, "Perfect, let's start with Mabel then. Logan's been wanting her for a while."

The bespectacled man nodded indifferently. "Whatever you want, I just need results..."

Several beams of Spell light shot out simultaneously, and the two people at the doorway immediately fell unconscious.

Wade took the box. When he opened it, a cold white mist poured out. Inside the box were what looked like still-fresh internal organs, seemingly trembling slightly.

For a moment, he felt his scalp tingle and almost dropped the thing.

"Go save them," Professor Snape said calmly.

Wade composed himself, picked up the box, and entered the room with the two professors.

There were few people inside. A conveyor belt was slowly moving, and a person in surgical scrubs stood with their back to everyone, washing something at a sink, red water flowing into the basin with a gurgling sound.

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