Chapter 64: Removal of the Headmaster
Under the starry sky, the Forbidden Forest became more and more secluded and deep, only the Hagrid hut mixed with the edge of the Forbidden Forest was brightly lit, in the house, Hagrid was sweating profusely looking at Cornelius Fudge, from time to time to Dumbledore cast a few eyes for help, in the corner where no one noticed, Augustus, Harry Ron stood incognito, silently watching the conversation between the three.
"It's terrible, Hagrid," Fudge said in a crisp and quick tone, "it's terrible, it has to come." There were four attacks on Muggles, which was too much and the Ministry of Magic had to take action. "I don't," Hagrid looked at Dumbledore pleadingly, "you know I didn't, Professor Dumbledore, sir" "I hope you understand, Connelly, that I trust Hagrid completely. Dumbledore frowned at Fudge.
Said. "But you see, Albus," Fudge said unnaturally, "Hagrid's track record is not in his favor." The Ministry of Magic had to take some action - the school board had been contacted. "But Connelly, I'm going to tell you that taking Hagrid away won't help at all." Dumbledore said.
His blue eyes flashed with anger that Augustus had never seen before.
Take Hagrid away, why do you want to detain Hagrid at this time, is he related to the Chamber of Secrets? But shouldn't it, with Hagrid's level, it is impossible to commit so many petrification cases, or is it that he has a close relationship with the murderer, and if he catches Hagrid, he can find the murderer out of the vine? Now everything is in a fog, and the Minister of Magic personally came to arrest Hagrid, which made Augustus even more puzzled.
"Look at it from my point of view," Fudge said, fiddling with his top hat, "I'm under a lot of pressure." Something had to be done. If it hadn't been Hagrid, he'd come back, without a word. But I had to take him away. Shouldn't I fulfill my own-"
"Take me away?" Hagrid said, trembling all over, "Where to take it?" Time is short," said Fudge, not looking Hagrid in the eye, "not a punishment, just a precaution."
If you catch another person, you'll be released and fully apologize" "It's not Azkaban, is it?" Hagrid asked, hoarse, low.
Azkaban! A hint of shock flashed in Augustus' eyes, this was simply ridiculous, did they want to bring Hagrid there? If so, what is the difference between it and direct conviction, it is important to know that if it is not an unforgivable crime, it is impossible for a heinous criminal to be taken to that place, after all, the existence of Dementors is not an ornament, for any prisoner, it is simply a nightmare place, a concentration of negative energy in the wizarding world, the closest place to hell.
Augustus quietly watched Hagrid and the three of them silently ponder, at this time Hagrid was already sweating profusely, with panic and uneasiness in his eyes, Augustus noticed that he was looking at Dumbledore almost pleadingly at this time, and Dumbledore's eyes were full of helplessness, and he seemed to have no way to change this decision. Augustus shook his head, the system of this world realm is still too strong, even a legendary mage has to succumb to the system, the existence of such an ultimate force should be beyond any organization, but now, even a person of his own can't do it.
There was a heavy knock on the door.
Dumbledore went over to open the door. This time it was Harry's turn to elbow him on the ribs: he let out an audible exclamation.
Mr. Lucius Malfoy strode into Hagrid's cabin, his whole body tightly wrapped in a long black travel cape, and a cold, contented smile on his eyelids. Tooth began to bark wildly.
"You're already here, Fudge," he said with satisfaction, "good, good." What are you doing here?" Hagrid said angrily, "Get out of my house!"
"Believe me, my dear friend, I'm not glad to enter your room—oh—you call it a house?" Lucius Malfoy looked around the small chamber and sneered. "I just came to the school to have a look, and I was told the principal was here."
Another uninvited guest, tonight is really lively, one after another people who shouldn't be there have come to Hogwarts, in this eventful season, it's really not a good thing. Augustus' eyes twinkled with a subtle glint as he stared at the people in the room.
"Things are terrible," said Mr. Malfoy lazily, pulling out a long roll of parchment, "and the board thinks it's time to let you go." This is the removal order - all ten directors have signed their names on it, except for the Julius family, who hold a five-vote veto on the board, but unfortunately they are no longer able to save your position as headmaster.
It seems that the worst thing has happened, Dumbledore was really deposed, even if he had already greeted the family, but he was not prepared in advance, and was led by Lucius, and still pulled Dumbledore from the position of headmaster, sometimes, the magical world under the system is really helpless, even if your strength is monstrous, you still have to give in in front of politics, this is indeed the disadvantage of this world, if it is in the original world, with Dumbledore's strength, which empire does not treat him as a guest, How could such a thing happen!
"If the board wants me to go, Lucius, of course I'll give up my seat." "But—" Fudge stammered. "No way!" Hagrid growled.
Dumbledore's blazing blue eyes were always staring at Lucius' cold gray eyes. "But," Dumbledore said very slowly and clearly, so that everyone present could hear every word he said, "I will only leave this school when everyone here has betrayed me." You will also find that at Hogwarts there is always help for those who ask for it. ”
In that moment, Harry was almost certain that Dumbledore's eyes glanced towards the corner where he and Ron were hiding. "Sentimental," Malfoy said, bowing. "We'll all miss your — oh— very personal way of handling things, Albus, and I only hope that your successor will be able to stop — ah—the murder once and for all."
Malfoy strode to the door of the cabin and opened it; Bow and send Dumbledore out. Fudge fiddled with his -154- top hat and waited for Hagrid to walk in front of him, but Hagrid stood still, took a deep breath, and said cautiously, "If anyone is looking for something, they just have to follow the spider and they will find the right direction!" That's all I have to say. ”
Spider, is this a literal guessing puzzle? Or do you really want to follow the spider in search of clues? Augustus thought about it in confusion, and slowly came to his senses, and Harry and the two of them also came out of the invisibility cloak, and things really went up and down tonight, first Hagrid was going to be taken to Azkaban, and then there was Dumbledore's deposition. Now, we must grasp the clue of the spider, this may be the only way to save this school and the principal, for Augustus, this year's campus life is still very comfortable, so, whether from his own or moral point of view, this time, the heir who exists in the secret room, Augustus must personally catch him out and bring him to justice!