Chapter Seventy-Eight: The Second Merlin Medal

Standing on the high platform, looking at hundreds of wizards, Dumbledore's voice was not hurried, and he said calmly:

"I have heard a saying that a race without heroes is unfortunate, and a race with heroes who do not know how to respect and cherish is incorrigibleβ€”I think so."

"Over the years, countless wizards have made outstanding contributions to the wizarding world.

Their courage and wisdom, loyalty and fearlessness have made a significant difference in our world and have guided and inspired generations to come.

They are the heroes of the wizard race! ”

"As a token of respect and love for these heroes, we hope to award them medals, which is why the Merlin Sir Regiment was founded in the first place."

"Great wizards write stories that can be sung and wept, but these stories, like the film in a camera, may be out of focus, blurred, collapsed, cracked, and forgotten after a few years.

We also hope that these medals can become luminous coordinates, and fix the distant stories in the galaxy and pass them on to future generations forever......"

Dumbledore's words were so contagious that the audience in the stands applauded several times, interrupting his speech.

After the speech, Dumbledore began to announce the names and deeds of this year's winners, and the wizards in attendance cheered enthusiastically at each name.

The first to go up to receive the award was Mace Goldbell for his heroic act of rescuing a Muggle child from a vampire.

She was followed by Bet Dwyef, who commended her for improving her treatment for dragon pox.

They are all third-class medals, which are also the easiest to obtain.

It was this medal that Lockhart received that year for his introduction of methods of resistance in his autobiographical writings.

Lockhart wrote that the deeds were plagiarized by others, and the method was naturally fine, which is why others would believe it.

Soon, it was the turn of the second-class medal to be issued, and the first wizard to go up was Miranda Goshak, who also caused quite a stir when she heard her name.

After all, Miranda Goshawk is the author of the Hogwarts textbook Standard Spells...... Many people thought that she was already ancient, but they didn't expect that she was still alive!

Next, four or five more wizards went up, and before it was Rove's turn, he calmly sat down in his chair and waited quietly.

Shirley clenched her hands into fists with a solemn expression, looking even more nervous than Rove, the winner who was about to go up.

Rove wanted to laugh a little, but he endured it, deliberately straightened his face, and whispered, "Shirley, I'm so nervous." ”

The ponytail girl became even more nervous when she heard this, but she still encouraged Rove: "You can take a deep breath and exhale slowly." ”

Rove did it again, and said with a 'crying' face: "No, I'm more nervous...... I don't want to go up, autism is going to happen. ”

Shirley took her hand off the table, quietly held the young man's hand, and comforted her softly, "Don't be nervous...... Just get a medal and don't look at the wizards in the audience. ”

Rove's fingertips slid over the back of the ponytailed girl's white and greasy hand, and said in a playful but gentle tone, "Don't be nervous." ”

Shirley looked at the young man's sly eyes, and then felt his restless little hand, where did he not know that he had been deceived, so he wanted to withdraw his hand.

But Rove had already clenched her hand, his fingers clasped together, and smiled, "Are you still nervous?" ”

The ponytail girl was stunned, gradually the corners of her mouth curled, and she shook her head and said, "Don't be nervous." ”

"Mr. Rove Scamander...... He unbunked the conspiracy of Peter Pettigrew the Death Eater and helped Sirius Black, who had been wronged for twelve years, clear his name. ”

Dumbledore's voice rang out suddenly.

"After Peter Pettigrew escaped from prison, Scamander captured and killed him with his own hands, keeping the wizarding world safe......"

When Rove heard his name, he easily took Shirley's hand, looked at Newt and Tina, and smiled, "I'm going up." ”

After saying that, the boy walked straight towards the podium.

All eyes were on Rove, and people were whispering.

There has long been no suspense about Rove's award to the Order of Merlin...... At least that's what the wizards of England think.

Of course, after last year's trial of Peter Pettigrew, there were many calls for Rove to be awarded the Order of Merlin.

However, at that time, there were still many conservative wizards who felt that he was only twelve years old, too young...... It shouldn't have been awarded so early.

But with Peter's escape from prison, people were in panic for months, and even the Aurors couldn't catch him, such a dangerous person, and finally died at the hands of Rove.

Even the most critical wizard can't find a reason to object.

Everyone's idea was to give him that damn Merlin medal...... It also has to be a Merlin Order of the First Degree!

However, many foreign wizards did not know about this, and they were a little surprised to see the winners so young.

The Order of Merlin is composed of an atmospheric gold medal and ribbon, the green ribbon is the first class, the purple ribbon is the second class, and the white ribbon is the third class.

It is said that the green ribbon on the first-class medal is a tribute to Merlin's Slytherin House at Hogwarts.

At least the little snakes' welcome words every year are promoted like this, and I don't know if it's false propaganda.

Fudge took the medal of the green ribbon, walked up to Rove, and said with a smile:

"On behalf of the British Ministry of Magic, I hereby confer the Order of the Order of Sir Rove Scamander Merlin of the First Class."

"Thank you, Mr. Minister." Rove tilted his head and asked Fudge to hang a medal on himself.

Everyone applauded, and some were whistling.

After Fudge hung up the medal, he whispered, "There is a surprise for you next." ”

Rove raised an eyebrow, wanting to ask something, but Fudge had already walked over to a table to remove a medallion.

He had no choice but to walk quickly towards the stage, and the corners of Dumbledore's mouth not far away were hooked, and he continued to read aloud:

The next winners are...... Mr. Rolf Scamander. ”

I only heard this name a minute ago, and when I heard it again, many wizards thought they had heard it wrong.

Even Rove thought Dumbledore had read it wrong, so he didn't stop, but continued to walk down.

Dumbledore looked at the guests and announced loudly:

"In July of this year, Mr. Scamander successfully prevented a terrorist attack and saved the lives of nearly 100 wizards from a floating dragon ship from a group of dark wizards.

For this reason, the Order of Merlin decided to award Mr. Scamander the Order of the Order of Merlin, First Class. ”

Swing suddenly stopped, and looked at Dumbledore in amazement.

The wizards of the entire stadium also seemed to hear the incredulous words, and they all froze in their respective positions.

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