Chapter 238 - Education Order No. 24 (2nd Update)

For the rest of the weekend, Jon had a pretty laid-back time.

The last bright autumn sun still shines on the campus, and Jon likes to sit under a willow tree by the lake with a book in hand, basking in the sun and reading a book.

It's a pity that Astoria can't read with him...... She has always been followed by a group of chirping girls, so that even if the two meet, they can only exchange glances with each other.

Jon was the same with him, the Knights of Walpus, who were very enthusiastic about him now...... So much so that his popularity in the Slytherin common room has increased a few points compared to before.

Also, he didn't find an opportunity to contact Dumbledore...... Throughout the eighth floor, on the murals on the walls, you can find the kittens that Jon had seen in the headmaster's office before, and the ones that were caught by the headmasters' portraits.

That means it's full of Umbridge agents...... If you go directly to the principal's office, you will be making it clear to Umbridge.

Owls didn't work, either, as owls throughout the castle would be inspected by Umbridge, especially those addressed to Dumbledore.

The compound potion could have been considered, but it was a pity that Jon didn't have a suitable candidate, and the stone monster might not let himself in...... So Jon had to give up.

And with Dumbledore's well-informed nature, he may not have been unaware of the existence of such an organization on his campus...... It's just that he doesn't care about it.

So Jon waited for Dumbledore to send Fawkes to him next time, and then to mention it to Dumbledore by the way.

......

But on Monday morning, when Jon was about to head to the hall for dinner.

At the bulletin board not far from the main entrance of the hall, a large number of people gathered.

They were pointing at the bulletin board as they seemed to be talking about something.

The new notice is printed in large bold letters, with a formal-looking seal underneath, and a neat floral signature next to it.

It reads as follows:

"The High Inquisitor at Hogwarts has ordered the dissolution of all student organizations, associations, teams, and clubs. Organizations, associations, teams and clubs are defined as regular assemblies of three or more students. A request for restructuring may be made to the Senior Investigator (Professor Umbridge). No student organizations, associations, teams, and clubs may exist without the approval of the Senior Investigator.

If a student is found to have formed or joined any organization, association, team, or club without the approval of the Senior Ombudsman. Summarous dismissal.

The above regulations are in accordance with Education Order No. 24.

Hogwarts High Inquisitor: Dolores Jane Umrizzi

Jon saw the group of people who had come out of the Hog's Head Bar that day, led by Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, gathered and talked. Among them, Harry and Ron both seem to be very angry.

Looks like the "Dumbledore's Army (DA)" that rebelled against Umbridge was still formed?

Jon thought to himself.

At the same time, they were discovered by Umbridge's spies in Hogsmeade at the beginning of their establishment...... That's why this notice appeared?

......

However, when it comes to eating, the atmosphere in the whole hall is different.

The students of the four colleges were eagerly discussing the announcement on the bulletin board and the so-called "Education Order No. 24".

After all, it's a very wide range of things...... Because of its existence, almost all school clubs, groups or teams have to be reorganized.

A few minutes later, Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson, both with panicked faces, came to Jon's side.

"Christophe, did you see that announcement?" Malfoy said nervously.

"Why did the Ministry of Magic suddenly make such an announcement as soon as you joined the Knights of Walmoth?" Pansy Parkinson looked at Jon with a suspicious look and asked, "Nothing like this has ever happened before......

"Don't panic. Jon said calmly, then lowered his voice, "This matter has nothing to do with us!"

"What guarantees do you have?" If it weren't for the fear of being heard, Pansy Parkinson would probably have cursed.

"Humph!" Jon snorted, "If the Ministry of Magic really knew that the Dark Lord had returned, and that we had such an organization on campus...... Would they just make such a stupid announcement?"

As soon as she said this, Pansy Parkinson was a little speechless.

It does make a lot of sense...... If the Ministry of Magic really knew that Voldemort was back, I am afraid it would not be an announcement, but the Aurors would have come to Hogwarts to arrest people.

"Why?" asked Malfoy, first thoughtfully, then a little puzzled.

"Didn't we see a bunch of people when we came out that day at the Hog's Head Bar?" Jon whispered.

"That's right......" Malfoy's eyes lit up, "Potter, Weasley......"

"And that Granger mudblood!" Pansy Parkinson added, "and many, many Gryffindors!"

"If I'm not mistaken, there should be Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw!" Jon said briskly, "There are at least thirty of them, and you don't think thirty people gather in a remote place like Hoghead's Bar just to have a drink?"

"They want to rebel against Umbridge?" Malfoy's eyes lit up, "And one of them secretly snitched Umbridge?"

"Yes, I guess that's right!" Jon nodded, then pretended to be mysterious, "Although in the fog of the crystal ball, I also noticed a hint!"

This time, even Pansy Parkinson nodded thoughtfully.

"Actually, this is our chance!" Jon said with a serious face.

Both Malfoy and Parkinson were stunned, not quite understanding what he meant.

"No student organizations, associations, teams, and clubs shall exist without the approval of the Senior Investigating Officer. Jon repeated the original text of Education Order 24: "Does this mean...... With the approval of the Senior Inquisitor, we can exist above board!"

"But ......," Malfoy and Parkinson looked at each other, "such a risk...... In case the Ministry of Magic finds out about us......"

"How is that possible!" Jon smiled and shook his head, "We can find a valid excuse, and we can even extend an olive branch to Umbridge!"

"What do you mean?" asked Pansy Parkinson, puzzled.

"After showing up at the school from an organization that was secretly opposing her......" Jon said with a smile, "I think Professor Umbridge needs some help from the students!"