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Professor McGonagall's two dark eyebrows were tightly twisted together, making her look like an eagle.

As Umbridge turned to continue his speech, Professor McGonagall and Professor Sprout exchanged a meaningful glance.

"The headmasters of Hogwarts have been innovative in their responsibilities to run this historic school, and it is entirely right, because if there is no progress, it will stagnate and it will decay. At the same time, however, progress for the sake of progress should never be encouraged, and our traditions are tempered and often do not need to be poorly revised. To achieve a balance between the old and the new, between permanence and change, between tradition and innovation. ”

Umbridge went on and on, presumably taking it as a report on the work of the Ministry of Magic.

Evan quickly lost her mind, and aside from the meaningless words, there was only one thing she wanted to convey, and that was that the Ministry of Magic was not satisfied with the current state of Hogwarts and was ready to interfere in the operation of Hogwarts.

He had known this for a long time, so naturally he had no interest in listening to her continue.

The little wizards had never seen such a scene, nor were they interested in listening to her chatter here.

Everyone's attention was losing focus, and Umbridge couldn't keep up with Umbridge's train of thought, Dumbledore was silent as he spoke, and now the students were talking to each other, whispering, giggling, and the Great Hall was noisy.

To Aven's left, Kate holds her chin in her hand, but her head keeps sliding, and at the Ravenclaw table next to her, Cho is happily chatting with her friends, and Luna, who is a few seats away from her, pulls out the copy of "Singing Against the Tune".

Meanwhile, at Hufflepuff's desk, Ernie McMillan was one of the few students still staring at Professor Umbridge, but his gaze was glazed over, and it was certain that he was only pretending to be listening in order to live up to the new, gleaming prefect badge on his chest.

At the Slytherin table on the other side of the auditorium, Astoria was talking to a girl.

She was Astoria's older sister, Daphne Greengrass, and they also had an older brother who was a Slytherin seventh year.

From the podium, Umbridge didn't seem to notice the audience's fidgeting.

She ignored everything that lay beneath her, and continued to speak slowly and methodically in her goosebump-inducing voice.

She gives the impression that even if there is a large-scale riot under her nose, she will not care.

However, the teachers listened carefully one by one, and Dumbledore kept staring at Umbridge.

To Aven's right, Hermione listened intently to every word Umbridge said, but judging by her expression, she didn't like to hear them.

"Because some changes work well, while others are found to be bad decisions when the time is right. At the same time, there are old habits that will be preserved, which is understandable, and there are habits that are obsolete and must be abandoned. Let us keep moving forward into a new era of enlightenment, efficiency and reasonableness, resolutely keeping what should be maintained, what needs to be perfected, and what we should forbidden. ”

Half an hour later, Umbridge finally sat down, and Dumbledore began to applaud, followed by the other teachers.

However, there were few responses below, and a few students subconsciously applauded, but most of them deserted after only two or three sentences, not realizing that the speech was over.

Before they could start applauding, Dumbledore stood up again.

"Thank you very much, Professor Umbridge, for your very enlightening remarks. He said, owing her a debt, "Well, as I said, the Quidditch team will be selected for ......."

"yes, it's very enlightening. Hermione said in a low voice.

"You don't mean you're listening with relish, are you?" Ron asked quietly, turning his dumbfounded face to Hermione, "It's probably the most boring speech I've ever heard, and I grew up with Percy." ”

"I'm talking about instructive, not funny," Hermione said, "and it says a lot." ”

"Really?" Ron asked blankly, "Sounds like a lot of nonsense, by the way, Harry, did you think I could sign up for the House Quidditch team?"

At the mention of Quidditch, he suddenly came to his senses.

"Of course, if you can come, it would be great!" Harry said, coming back to his senses, "Wood is gone, we need a new goalkeeper, I don't know who the captain is yet, I'll help you inquire tomorrow." ”

The first-year students looked at the two of them wistfully, and everyone was interested in Quidditch compared to Umbridge's speech.

As the most popular sport in the wizarding world, Quidditch is more popular than you think.

Many Muggle-born wizards enter the wizarding world, and the first thing they know is Quidditch.

Everyone seemed to want to be on the Quidditch team, and the chances of Ron being selected were low if there was an open and fair selection.

It's not that he doesn't fly well enough, but it's too unstable, and it may not be able to show his strength at all......

"Listen to what she has to say, progress for the sake of progress should never be encouraged, and the Ministry of Magic is interfering with Hogwarts if we should forbid it. Hermione turned to Aven and ignored the two of them.

"As expected, Fudge wanted to divide us from within. "Be careful of this woman, she's not easy. ”

Umbridge represents the Ministry of Magic, and Hogwarts cannot openly resist the orders of the Ministry of Magic until a complete break.

Hermione was about to say something, but there was a clatter of tables, chairs, and benches.

Apparently, Dumbledore had already announced the disbandment of the entire school, as everyone had stood up and prepared to leave the Great Hall.

Hermione jumped to her feet, looking panicked.

"Aven, we should be going to show the way to the first-year!" she said hurriedly, "Ron, hurry!"

"I almost forgot!" Ron shouted, "Hey, y'all!

"Ron!"

"Ahem, that's what it is, they're so small......"

"Then you can't call them petty, first-year freshmen!" Hermione called majestically to the other side of the table, "Please go this way!"

"Come on, it's time to take you back to the common room and bedroom. Evan said, and Kate stood up.

A group of freshmen shyly walked down the aisle between the Gryffindor and Ravenclaw tables, all shrunk back as much as they could, not daring to come out.

With twinkling eyes, they looked at Aven, Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

This year's class of freshmen is more numerous than usual, and they do look very small and immature.

"There are so many people, don't these guys know to make way for the freshmen?" Hermione said dissatisfied.

The crowd was blocking the door, because Umbridge had been delayed for too long, and everyone wanted to hurry back now.

Compared to those strong upperclassmen, the little ones around the prefects don't have an advantage at all.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it!" said Aven, pulling out his wand.