The director of Hogwarts, Dumbledore's answer really surprised Ryan. He didn't expect the headmaster to trade this thing. "But I haven't even graduated yet, and if memory serves, the addition of Hogwarts Trustees requires the unanimous consent of all Trustees. ”

Ryan didn't think the pure-blood would agree to become the director of Hogwarts with the Mudblood they saw as him, but Dumbledore's next words surprised him.

"Now all the school directors have agreed. Dumbledore stroked his white beard and said. "The Longbottoms, the Blacks, and the Weasleys all agreed. ”

"They're not school directors, are they?" Ryan said. "If I'm not mistaken, those school directors are supposed to be old pure-blood families—"

"That's right. Dumbledore continued, "But that was in the past, and now they are not school directors. Or maybe we're not Hogwarts here. ”

"What? what the hell is going on?" Ryan and Hermione asked at the same time, wondering how they had only been in Azkaban for a week, and how much had changed outside. This place is clearly Hogwarts Castle.

"Ah, by the way, you probably didn't know about it all the time you were out there. Dumbledore said, holding up a finger. "On the third day of school, the Ministry of Magic declared us a stronghold of the rebels, and at the behest of Lord Voldemort, announced the formation of a new Hogwarts, and required all students to go to that Hogwarts after being screened for pedigree. ”

"He said it's called Hogwarts, that's Hogwarts?" Ryan was stunned by Voldemort's operation, the heritage and real power of a thousand-year-old school can't be changed by a brand change, just like the big blue bird in the previous life with the word Peking University, but it definitely doesn't mean that it is the level of Peking University.

"The vast majority of Slytherin students, nearly 1/5 of the Ravenclaw students, and a few Hufflepuff students chose the new Hogwarts. Dumbledore said helplessly. "So the day after the announcement, I used the Hogwarts Express to send the students back to London who wanted to leave, and then picked up a group of Ministry staff and their families who were willing to come. ”

"It's simply-" Ryan now figured out the specific situation, that is, both Dumbledore's side and Voldemort's side are now accumulating strength, which also means that there should be no large-scale battle at this stage, but mainly to accumulate strength on both sides to win over helpers. That's why there is this train, because both sides hold people who the other can't afford to lose.

Thinking of this, Ryan suddenly realized that the reason why Professor Dumbledore wanted him to become the director of Hogwarts today was to hope that he was on his side. After all, there are so many routes for him to choose from, and he doesn't need to be tied to the UK.

A legend, a master alchemist, will be welcomed wherever he is. For Ryan, except that he was absolutely impossible to be accepted by Voldemort and his gang because he was not from a wizarding family, he would receive the warmest welcome whether he went to Europe or the New World. Not to mention that because of his bloodline, he can even perfectly integrate into the powerful magical world of the Celestial Empire.

And Ryan used to like to take everything with him, from everyday items to a lot of wealth. Especially for alchemists, the most important alchemy equipment and alchemy materials, Lane, are all crammed into the Ten Thousand Worlds grocery stores and even other worlds.

It was convenient for him to do so when he needed alchemy equipment, and he could start working anytime, anywhere. He can also get what he needs in time in various situations, but in the eyes of others, such as Dumbledore, Ryan has always lacked that sense of belonging to the British wizarding world, so he carries everything with him, as if he is ready to run away at any moment.

Later, whether it was the opening of the store and the placement of the core production facility in Norway, the purchase of a house in the non-magical world, and the relocation of his family to the Celestial Empire, these behaviors further reinforced everyone's previous impression that Ryan was ready to run away at any time. So in order to win Ryan over and bind him to the British wizarding world, Dumbledore felt that he had to do something.

As an old man in his 100s who has experienced so many ups and downs, Deng Liduo naturally knows that there is no way to stay in Ryan simply by shouting slogans. From the fact that Ryan did not hesitate to let his relatives emigrate at the time and bring that wealth with him, it is clear that Ryan is a person with his own ideas, and he is not like Harry who can give everything for some kind of righteous slogan.

And he thinks that he has found the most important reason for Ryan's lack of belonging to the British wizarding world, that is, as a hemp wizard, Ryan can be said to have nothing in the British wizarding world except for his own ability, and ability will not lose its original value just because of changing locations. Since there is nothing to defend and cherish in the UK, isn't it normal to have no sense of belonging here?

So Dumbledore directly took out the status of the director of Hogwarts as a bargaining chip this time, and in the Western world, the status of the director is equivalent to a stepping stone to enter the upper class.

Seriously, Ryan would have been excited if he had gotten this thing a few years ago. But now that he has mastered multiple worlds, he doesn't have much interest in the status of the British wizarding world.

Even Hermione, too, saw the injustice of the British wizarding world in her second year and wanted to change it. But now, after traveling through countless worlds, she feels that there are too many people and things that need to be changed, improved, and saved. The British wizarding world was a tiny, tiny part of her, and it wasn't worth her much effort.

It's just that this kind of thing is always an obsession, and both Ryan and Hermione hope that their childhood dreams can be fulfilled, which is why they now choose to stay in England and fight Voldemort.

So after a brief exchange through the Phoenix brand, Ryan said to Professor Dundedo very calmly. "It's an honor to be a Hogwarts Regent, so please give us a list of expenses in a moment. We will fulfill our obligations as a school manager and donate the funds and materials needed for the current year. ”

"Either way, I need to thank you for reaching out in this critical situation. A smile appeared on Dumbledore's face. After signing a series of papers, Ryan and Hermione leave the principal's office.

"Albus, I think you're out of sight. Just after Ryan and Hermione left, a portrait of a goatee and intelligent wizard on the wall of the headmaster's room said. "That boy has more secrets hidden in his heart than you think, and the chips you pulled out don't seem to be working as you want. ”

"Phineas, everyone has their own secrets. We can't ask everyone to reveal their hearts to others. Dumbledore looked up at the portrait of the Deputy Headmaster and said. "As for the role of the chips, I think it's enough to have Ryan stay on our side. I don't feel like I'm entitled to ask others to give everything they have. ”

"That's right, Albus. Only the cunning Dark Wizards would demand that others give everything they have, and it is this freedom of personal choice that we want to protect. Otherwise, how would we be different from those dark wizards?" said an old witch with long silver hair hanging down at once.

"Thank you, Dalyse," Dumbledore said, looking at the portrait of Phineas.

"Well, well, you're all saints. But I don't think it's the best thing for you to do at this time, war is always cruel......" The portrait of Phineas was still chattering, but by this time everyone was busy with their own business, and no one listened to his nagging anymore.