Chapter 37: Witnessing History (2)

"Kids, colleagues, at this point when I was forty-eight hours before the meeting began, I decided to hold this internal meeting. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

The aged Dumbledore stood at the front of the Great Hall, and began his speech with a rare and serious gesture. In response to this unusual scene, the noisy Great Hall suddenly fell silent, and all eyes were on Dumbledore.

Dumbledore continued his speech.

First, he turned around and bowed to Ming Yuan.

"First of all, Professor Mingyuan, please allow me to apologize to you first."

The stunned eyes were focused on Dumbledore and Ming Yuan, even Ming Yuan didn't seem to think of Dumbledore's actions.

"Headmaster Dumbledore, what are you doing here?"

Ming Yuan tried to lift Dumbledore up, but Dumbledore stubbornly bowed to the bottom, holding it for a full three seconds before standing upright.

"Professor Mingyuan, please forgive me for the stubbornness and prejudice of this old man."

"Frankly, three months ago, when you first came to Hogwarts and made a big move, I couldn't trust you because of your youth. At the time, I had a negative view of your reforms, which influenced my judgment for a while. As a result, I may have hindered your reform plans, and if so, then I apologize to you again. ”

This old man, who was not stubborn, but rather enlightened, freely admitted his prejudices and did not have the slightest intention of concealing them.

It was not a gesture that was forced to be made because of external pressure, on the contrary, it was a sincere apology of the initiative, which Ming Yuan easily read, and Dumbledore's next words also made him give a respectful salute.

"Professor Mingyuan, you have shown me the effect of your reform in three months. I was glad to see the mischievous Gryffindors reading hard, to see the people in the common room reading all night long, to see the people lingering in the library until the retreat, and to see all the students rising as a result of this reform. “

"Still, I am opposed to your reforms. I've always been a proponent of giving children more time to develop freely, and I think it's better to give them time to play and explore freely than to spend all their time reading. ”

"But the opposition is only because of the difference in philosophy, I recognize the benefits of your reforms, and I still want to repeat my apologies. I shouldn't have used a biased brain to make judgments, because I lost my impartial stance and didn't see the potential benefits of your reforms in the first place. ”

"Now, I am an old fool to admit that your reform is indeed clever. If there is a difference of philosophy, let the students of Hogwarts decide the future of Hogwarts. ”

To this old man, who had been opposed to his reform plan until now, Ming Yuan also bowed to him as a sign of respect.

"No, Headmaster Dumbledore, you're enlightened enough. As you said, if there is a difference of philosophy, let the students of Hogwarts decide the future of Hogwarts. ”

"Here, too, allow me to pay tribute to you. At the same time, I would like to apologize for the inappropriate behaviour and language I have taken towards you in the past, and frankly I felt that your stubborn mind was absolutely unaware of the benefits of reform, but in fact I was too arrogant. ”

The auditorium erupted in applause, and everyone applauded the two professors, who had different philosophies.

Many of the ghosts with transparent bodies were stored in the castle when Hogwarts was founded, and many of them shed transparent tears when they saw this scene.

"Merlin is on top, this is a fine tradition that Hogwarts has maintained since its founding, and it is pure rational criticism."

"Acknowledging the rationality of each other's ideas despite their very different philosophies, I felt like I saw the four founders."

Dumbledore turned to the Great Hall full of Hogwarts students.

"Now, here's what I'm going to say to you, kids."

Dumbledore said in a sighing tone, "In three months, you have experienced a completely different mode of education. I am gratified to see your growth, even as many of you are in pain. ”

There was a slight laugh in the auditorium, and then it quickly stopped.

Dumbledore continued his words again.

"In the past three months, I think many of you have a better impression of Professor Mingyuan's educational model."

"For some students, after the adaptation period, you may find yourself more comfortable with this type of education. It's a wonderful way to get rewarded for your hard work and feel your improvement every day. “

"Some of your classmates are poor, and I understand that the rewards offered by Professor Mingyuan can help you more than the meager Hogwarts handouts; Some students are interested in climbing the peak of magic, and I understand that the various social resources provided by Professor Mingyuan can help you; I understand that some students are thinking about their future prospects, hoping to get better jobs and have a better way out in the future. ”

For some students, this kind of education model is difficult to adapt. But this does not mean that you are less capable than others, but it does mean that you are better at learning freely. You like the air of freedom, you like to read freely, you like to find interest and grow in happiness, and for me, I would prefer to see you like that. ”

"But no matter what, no matter what the reasons you voted for, I want to say to you that I'm proud of you, boys."

"Exercise your reasonable right to cast a sacred and solemn vote, children, and it is a sign that you have become a reasonable wizard with the power to make decisions and mature thinkers."

Dumbledore took a step forward, and so did all the Faculty members, and they performed the ancient rites of wizarding at the same time.

"I, as a member of the Hogwarts Staff, hereby take the oath to the Hogwarts emblem that has been passed down for thousands of years."

"I will ensure that voting is fair, impartial and open, that every ballot is treated fairly, and that every student's right to vote is treated with the highest respect."

"Whether they are excellent or unsatisfactory, whether they follow the school rules or deviate from the norm, we hereby pledge that we will never lead, force or induce students to vote in any way."

"May the glory of Hogwarts live on forever."

The students also returned the ancient rites.

"May the glory of Hogwarts live forever!"