Chapter 18: The National School of Magic and Magic
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"Minister, you're coming fast enough. Dumbledore sat behind the desk with a serene expression, the tips of his slender fingers clasped together. Professor McGonagall stood straight beside him, her expression very nervous.
"Because I learned that there was an illegal assembly at Hogwarts to practice Defence Against the Dark Arts student group. The Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, stood by the fire and said in a loud voice, shaking his excitement back and forth, clearly pleased with the situation. "As soon as Professor Umbridge informed me, I rushed to Hogwarts. ”
"Then you're doing your duty, Minister. ”
Umbridge and the members of the investigative team brought Harry and Ron to the Headmaster's office.
"He was caught by the boys from our investigative team. Umbridge said. There was a very inappropriate excitement in her tone.
"Yes. Fudge said appreciatively, "Very good, Potter." I guess you know why you're here, right?"
Harry made up his mind and wanted to reply contemptuously "yes", but when he caught a glimpse of Dumbledore's expression, he immediately changed his mind. Dumbledore didn't look directly at Harry—he stared intently at a spot just above Harry's shoulder—but when Harry looked at him, he shook his head slightly, barely noticeable.
"I'm sorry, what did you say?" Fudge said.
"I don't know. Harry said firmly.
"You don't know why you're here?"
"Yes, I don't know. Harry said.
"Then you don't know. Fudge said in an unabashedly sarcastic tone, "Why did Professor Umbridge bring you to this office? Don't you feel like you've broken the rules?"
"School rules?" said Harry, "no. ”
"What about the Ministry of Magic's decree?" Fudge asked angrily, changing his perspective.
"At least it didn't violate the ordinance that I knew. Harry said calmly.
"Good, Potter. Fudge's tone was full of anger, "So you don't admit that you have set up an illegal student organization in private?"
"yes, that's right. Harry said, "I'm just doing some after-school exercises with my friends." ”
"Very good, Potter. Fudge said. "I hope you'll hold out a little longer. ”
"Well, Ron Weasley. Fudge turned to Ron, "I know you're the prefect of Gryffindor. He pointed to the prefect logo on Ron's chest, "Maybe you've been blinded by your friendship with Harry Potter, young people make mistakes like that." But if you can tell the truth honestly, then not only will I not hold you accountable, but I will reward you well - your father Arthur and your brother Percy are both employees of the Ministry of Magic, and I'm sure you won't embarrass them, right?"
Ron's face turned pale.
"Minister, are you threatening this child?" Professor McGonagall said politely.
"Professor McGonagall. I'm just trying to persuade this kid to tell the truth. ”
"Hello, Minister, it seems that I have arrived at the right time. Silver walked in.
"Professor Umbridge, I've asked the Weasley brothers to go to Ban to reflect on their mistakes. Silver said to Umbridge, "I made them write a letter of repentance." ”
"Very well, Jack, I knew you were still on the side of the Ministry of Magic, so let him pass the misunderstanding. Fudge happily snatched the parchment from Umbridge's hand.
"Good. Very good. After reading it hastily, Fudge waved the parchment and said to Harry Potter, "What else do you have to say? Potter, the Weasley brothers have confessed." I've been practicing Defence Against the Dark Arts with you at the Room of Requirement two days a week for more than a month, and with you and Potter, you're already four of you! ”
"And what does that mean, Minister?" said Dumbledore leisurely.
"That means. The Ministry of Magic has the authority to expel Harry Potter!" Fudge exclaimed.
"With all due respect, Minister Fudge, the Ministry of Magic doesn't seem to have the power to expel students. This authority belongs to the school board and headmaster of Hogwarts. ”
"Of course I do, Albus. Fudge said, pulling out several transfer agreements, "All the trustees of Hogwarts transferred all of Hogwarts' shares to the Ministry of Magic two months ago, including the Silver family. ”
Fudge smiled at Silver.
"Hogwarts is now a public school of witchcraft and wizardry under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Magic in England, and I now think that under the management of Headmaster Dumbledore, the students have repeatedly violated discipline and made mistakes in the appointment of teachers, which is really not a good headmaster. Albus, I declare that from now on, you are no longer the Headmaster of Hogwarts. ”
"It's a shame, Fudge. Dumbledore said quietly.
"None of the Hogwarts faculty and students will admit it!" Professor McGonagall said excitedly.
"It doesn't matter if you admit it or not, Professor McGonagall, the important thing is that facts are facts, just as Potter's mistakes cannot be denied. Umbridge said in her sweet voice.
"Now, Potter, I give you this opportunity, and if you confess who instructed you to do so, I will consider opening up the net and sparing you from the fate of being expelled. Fudge said.
"No one is directing me, I'm just not convinced Silver, he can run Defence Against the Dark Arts cram school, why can't I practice Defence Against the Dark Arts with my friends?"
"That's because Silver has submitted a formal application to both Professor Umbridge and the Ministry of Magic, and many children of Ministry of Magic employees are in attendance, guaranteeing that Professor Silver's Defence Against the Dark Arts is safe and defensive. "Listen, Potter, you don't have many options, either confess who is directing you or leave Hogwarts." ”
"You-"
"Well, Fudge, why do you embarrass a child?" said Dumbledore, "I hinted at Potter by doing this. ”
"Professor—"
"Headmaster—"
Harry and Professor McGonagall were shocked.
"Oh, what are you talking about?" Fudge said excitedly, "You admit it!"
"yes, I admit it. Dumbledore laughed.
"So what are you doing here, Dumbledore, are you trying to plot against me, against the Ministry of Magic?" Fudge said excitedly.
"You're thinking too much, Fudge, I just hope that Ravenclaw's Silver doesn't come to the fore. After all, Gryffindor had already lost once in last year's Top 3 Cup, and they couldn't afford to lose a second time. Besides, do you think I'd be stupid enough to rely on a few little wizards to oppose the Ministry of Magic? ”
"But you can't—"
"Yes, I can't do that, Minister, but as you said, I'm no longer the Headmaster of Hogwarts, so what reason are you going to punish me?" Dumbledore said.
Fudge was choked speechless.
"Okay, Minister, your goal has been achieved, I am no longer the headmaster of Hogwarts, and half a year ago, you used all kinds of means to make me lose the president of the International Federation of Wizards, the wizard of Wizengamo and the Order of Merlin of the first class, what else do you want to do, arrest me, put me in Azkaban?" Dumbledore stood up, his tall figure with a natural oppressive force.
"I, you, no. "I didn't mean that, I just said what if- then, that's all for today, Professor Umbridge, prepare to be the acting Headmaster of Hogwarts until Dumbledore and the new Headmaster complete the handover process." ”
"Acting Minister, we weren't—"
"Dolores!" Fudge raised his voice, "do as I say, as for Harry Potter and Ron Weasley." Fudge glanced at Dumbledore's tall figure, "We should be lenient with the children - give them a probationary probation, and not expel them for the time being." ”
"That's the best, Minister. Silver said with a smile. (To be continued......)