She made some risky investments and 'in consequence' [='consequently'] lost a lot of money. = She lost a lot of money 'in consequence' of some risky investments.
Hundreds of people became sick 'as a consequence' [='as a result'] of the poor sanitary conditions.
The outcome of the election will be of little 'consequence' (to me). [=will not matter much to me]
(..) discovered it. One hopes that no more of Lord Voldemort's old school-things. . . . . .should find their way into innocent hands. The consequences for the one responsible would be. . . . . .severe. Well, let us hope. . . . . .that Mr. Potter will always be around to save the day. (..)2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets