The next morning, Phoenix reads the Daily Prophet, and the front page is Percy talking about the news, a large picture of Dolores Umbridge. She smiled and winked at them, with the headline on it: Ministry of Magic Seeks Educational Reform Dolores Umbridge Appointed First High Inquisitor

"Umbridge—'High Investigator?'" Daphne said with a frown, the half-eaten slice of bread stopped in the air.

"For some time now, the Minister has become increasingly uneasy about the current state of Hogwarts. "He took action after listening to the concerns of parents who felt that the school seemed to be moving in a direction that they disapproved of." ”

In recent weeks, it has not been the first time that Minister Cornelius Fudge has adopted a new decree to improve the school of magic. Not long ago, on August 30, Education Order No. 22 was passed, ensuring that if the current headmaster was unable to provide a candidate for a particular teaching position, the Ministry of Magic would recommend a suitable candidate.

Professor Umbridge was an immediate success, revolutionizing Defence Against the Dark Arts class and providing the Minister with on-the-spot feedback on the real state of Hogwarts. The most recent temporary operation came into effect with the passage of the Ministry of Magic's Education Order XXIII, which created the new position of Senior Inquisitor at Hogwarts. This is an exciting new move in the Minister's plan to try to control the so-called decline in education at Hogwarts. "The investigator will have the authority to vet her fellow faculty members to make sure they all meet the standards." Professor Umbridge has been awarded this position in addition to her faculty membership, and we are pleased to report that she has embraced it. ”

These new measures by the Ministry of Magic have received enthusiastic support from the parents of Hogwarts students.

"Now that I know that Dumbledore will be judged fairly and objectively, I feel much more at ease. "Mr. Lucius Malfoy, now forty-one, said last night at his Wiltshire mansion, "Many of us who care about the vital interests of our children have been worried about Dumbledore's strange decisions for several years, and it is gratifying to know that the Ministry of Magic is keeping a close eye on the situation. ”

Those outlandish decisions, which undoubtedly included the appointment of controversial faculty members, have already been commented on by this newspaper, including the hiring of the werewolf Remus Lupin, the half-hybrid giant Rubeus Hagrid, and the fake former Auror "Mad Eye" Moody. Of course, it is also rumored that Albus Dumbledore, who was once the president of the International Confederation of Wizards and the chief wizard of the Wizengamot, is no longer able to take on the responsibility of running the prestigious school of Hogwarts.

"I think the appointment of an Inquisitor is the first step in ensuring that Hogwarts has a Headmaster that we can all trust. A Ministry of Magic insider said last night.

The Wizengamot patriarchs, Grisirda Maclebans and Tiberus Ogden, resigned in protest against the appointment of an Inquisitor to Hogwarts.

"Hogwarts is a school, not an outpost of Cornelius Fudge's office. Lady Macbans said, "This is an attempt to further discredit Albus Dumbledore, and it is a disgusting act." ”

(For a detailed account of Mrs. Macbans' alleged covert collusion with the Goblin Syndicate, see page 17 of this newspaper.) )

"Draco, don't you see what your dad says in the newspaper?"

"How do you think Dumbledore will fight back?" Daphne asked, looking up, Phoenix.

"It's just the beginning. Phoenix drank the milk from the cup.

On Monday morning, they woke up early to finish breakfast and went to the history of magic, and it was natural for Umbridge to be so active that they could be so active. Draco's father said that the minister's determination was not a word, and that some of the teachers who were currently teaching would be fired.

When they arrived at the classroom, they found it the same as before. Umbridge didn't check Professor Binns' class, ah, a ghost was indeed wasting time, and it wasn't until Professor Trelawney's divination class that they saw what the so-called censorship looked like.

"So," Umbridge said, looking up at Trelawney, "how long have you been in this position, exactly?"

Professor Trelawney glared at her fiercely, crossed his arms and shrugged his shoulders, as if trying to protect himself as much as he could from this crude and rude investigation. She paused slightly, as if to conclude that the question was not so abrupt, and that she had no reason to ignore it, and said in a very angry tone, "Almost sixteen years." ”

"It's not a short time. Professor Umbridge said as he jotted down a few more strokes on her clipboard, "So Professor Dumbledore appointed you?"

"That's right. Professor Trelawney said crisply.

Professor Umbridge made a few strokes.

"You are the great-great-granddaughter of the famous prophet Kassandra Trelawney?"

"Yes. Professor Trelawney said, holding her head a little higher.

A few more strokes were jotted down on the clipboard.

"But I think - you can correct me if I'm wrong - you're the first person in your family to have second sight since Kassandra?"

"These things are often passed on from generation to generation to generation, well, to three generations. Professor Trelawney said. Draco made a vomit expression behind their backs.

"Of course," she said coquettishly, noting a few more strokes, "well, I wonder if you can prophesy something for me, eh?" she looked up inquiringly, still smiling all over her face.

Professor Trelawney tensed, unable to believe his ears.

"I don't understand what you mean. She said, grabbing the shawl around her skinny neck.

"I want you to make a prophecy for me. Professor Umbridge said clearly.

Now, Harry and Ron aren't the only ones peeking and eavesdropping from behind their textbooks. Most of the students in the classroom stared blankly at Professor Trelawney, who was straightened up, and the beads and bracelets were ringing.

"Tianmu will not be ordered to watch!" She said in an indignant tone.

"Understood. Professor Umbridge said softly, scribbling down a few more strokes on her clipboard.

"I-but-but-wait," Professor Trelawney said suddenly, trying to speak in her usual ethereal voice, but trembling with anger spoiled the mysterious effect of that voice.

"I-I think I did see something--it's about you-ah, I felt something--something black--something extremely dangerous-"

Professor Trelawney pointed at Professor Umbridge with a trembling finger, and Professor Umbridge still had that kind smile on his face and raised his eyebrows.

"I'm afraid—I'm afraid you're in terrible danger!" Professor Trelawney ended her words dramatically.

There was silence. Professor Umbridge's eyebrows were still raised.

"Well," she said softly, scribbling a few more strokes on the clipboard, "well, if that's all you can do—"

She turned and walked away, Professor Trelawney standing still, his chest heaving violently. The bell rang for the end of class, and she was the first to descend the silver escalator.

"The old liar is finished, and I don't think Umbridge wants a prophet to say she's in danger. Draco gloated.

"I want her to be fired first, then Hagrid. Phoenix said, "The other teachers are fine. ”

"Anyway, where is that stupid big guy going, I heard that Professor Grapeland is going to continue to substitute teach. When they arrived for the Defence Against the Dark Arts class ten minutes later, she was waiting for them all again. (To be continued.) )