Chapter 772: Changes in Diagon Alley
It was already dark when Kyle and Newt left the Black Forest.
The two of them stood in the long-awaited moonlight, with Newt still wearing a distressed expression as he complained that Kyle shouldn’t have destroyed such a large area of the forest.
"This is the only way I could think of to keep the werewolves in check," Kyle explained, unfazed by having to repeat himself. "Only by showing absolute strength will they let go of their unrealistic fantasies."
"Didn’t Professor Dumbledore say it himself? Hatred shouldn’t be allowed to continue. If the werewolves show up on the battlefield this time, that idea will never come to fruition."
"I know what you’re saying, but..." Newt sighed.
Of course, he understood that this was the best option—not only would it spare the lives of all the werewolves, but it would also deter them from getting involved in the war. It was the best of both worlds. And yet, he couldn’t help but feel sorry for them.
How many Bowtruckles could have lived in such a vast forest...
Never mind, he told himself. At least it’s not Fiendfyre, and with the Black Forest’s unique topography, it should recover quickly.
Then another thought occurred to him. After Kyle had used the Plant Engorgement Charm, the plants that had grown several times larger would require significantly more nutrients. The thickened tree roots were like pumps, draining the surrounding soil of its nourishment.
Even without the Fire-Making Charm, the vegetation in that area would likely wither and die over time.
Whether or not that’s the case, at least it makes me feel a little better, Newt thought.