Chapter 10 Pressing Forward

"I think Potter should have come to his senses after this lesson, not all professors are so talkative - to be honest, Snape's attitude towards students is quite lenient compared to Umbridge." Silver hugged Crook Hill and said to Hermione.

"Anyway, I think Umbridge is going too far." Hermione huffed as she wrote her essay on the history of magic, "I can't accept her philosophy of teaching. ”

"That's what the Ministry of Magic means, and Umbridge represents the attitude of the Ministry of Magic. Some in the Ministry of Magic believe that Dumbledore is in control of Hogwarts. Silver scratched his chin at Crookshan, and Crookshan purred in satisfaction.

"What does that mean?" Hermione stopped her quill in her hand.

"Literally, Hermione." Silver blinked, "Actually, it's not just the Ministry of Magic, there are quite a few school directors who want Headmaster Dumbledore to be less great. ”

"It's unbelievable, Professor Dumbledoreβ€”"

"Headmaster Dumbledore was the most powerful Headmaster of Hogwarts in modern times, and he was powerful and prestigious, defeating the dark wizard Gellert who swept most of Europe at the time. After Grindelwald, he was almost elected Minister of Magic. Silver laughed, "Of course, he was not elected Minister of Magic in the end, and the outside world generally believes that Dumbledore is a high-spirited and more willing to engage in education, but in fact, the strong opposition of wizarding nobles is the biggest reason why Dumbledore did not become Minister of Magic." ”

"Why is that?" Hermione asked.

"Because a strong leader is not a good thing for wizarding nobles, after all, no one wants to see another wizarding emperor, no matter what Dumbledore himself thinks, once a wizard like him sits in the position of minister, it is difficult to predict."

Hermione shook her head in disbelief, "It's unimaginable, oh. What is it. ”

The owl delivering the letter suddenly flew in and threw down today's Daily Prophet.

Hermione took a sharp breath of cold air. She unfolded the newspaper to reveal 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, Senior Investigator?" Hermione said with a frown, the quill slipping from her fingers.

"Read it to me, Hermione, I'm curious too." Silver said.

Hermione read, "During an impromptu operation last night, the Ministry of Magic issued a new decree. This makes his control over Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry unprecedented. ”

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

In recent weeks, Minister Cornelius. This is not the first time that Fudge has adopted a new decree to improve the school of magic. Not long ago, on August 30, the Ministry of Magic issued the Education Order No. 22, 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.

"It seems that Dolores. That's how Umbridge was appointed teacher at Hogwarts," Silver said, "Dumbledore couldn't find anyone. Our Minister Fudge assigned Umbridge.

"Wait, I'm not done yet." Hermione said.

"Umbridge's reforms were an immediate success, leading to a breakthrough in Defence Against the Dark Arts class. The Minister was provided with timely on-the-spot feedback on the real state of Hogwarts. ”

The most recent temporary operation came into effect with the approval of the Ministry of Magic's Education Order No. 23, which created the new position of Senior Inquisitor at Hogwarts.

"This is an exciting new step in the Minister's plan to control the so-called decline in education at Hogwarts." Assistant to the Minister Percy. "The investigator will have the authority to review her fellow faculty members," Weasley said. Make sure they are all up to par. Professor Umbridge has been awarded this position in addition to her faculty membership, and we are pleased to inform you that she has gladly accepted. ”

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." Forty-one-year-old Lucius. Mr. Malfoy said last night at his Wiltshire mansion. "Many of us who care about our children's interests have been worried about Dumbledore's bizarre decisions for years, and it's reassuring 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 been commented on by this newspaper, including the hiring of the werewolf Remus. Lupin, the half-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 we can all trust." A Ministry of Magic insider said last night.

Wizengamot's patriarch Grisill. Damacbans and Tibelus. Ogden resigns in protest against the assignment of an Inquisitor to Hogwarts.

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

(For a detailed account of Mrs. Macbans' alleged covert collusion with the Goblin Syndicate, see page 17 of this newspaper.) Hermione finished reading and looked at Silver.

"It seems that Minister Fudge can't wait to remove Dumbledore, and it's strange why he would do this." "But now it's clear, Hermione, don't you go against Umbridge, the Ministry of Magic is fully supportive of her approach, if you really don't want to go to class, you can ask Professor McGonagall for a fake note, and Madam Pomfrey can do it." ”

"What are you talking about?" Hermione said angrily, "I've already issued a fake sick note last time to accompany you, and I want to open it a second time." ”

β€œβ€¦β€¦ Okay, but you'll have to sit next to me, and to be honest, I'm not too worried about you, after all, you're a Gryffindor too. ”

Hermione's shoes slammed into Silver's feet. (To be continued......)