Chapter 59: Umbridge's New Strategy(1/2)
Snape had no intention of stopping Rooney.
He just watched the other person leave quietly, and then sat back in his seat.
John and Alice didn't react much and sat down opposite him respectively.
"I just came back and you have already made such a big splash." Snape said in a somewhat sinister tone, "As expected of you, Mr. Shafiq."
John shrugged his shoulders and said:
"There's nothing I can do about it. I can't just look at that guy named Rooney and persecute Michelle, right?"
Snape pursed his lips and stopped talking.
Because he knows.
Putting himself in John's position at that time, he would probably do similar things.
John raised the corners of his mouth slightly, poured a cup of boiling tea from the crucible and handed it to Snape:
"I know you are worried that if we are so public, people may discover our true identity, which will lead to the collapse of the entire plan.
But in fact, you are completely over-worrying.
Nowadays, in the entire Hogwarts, the people who have a chance of discovering the truth are all our own people.
For example, Dumbledore, you, and Professor McGonagall.
You and Dumbledore knew about it, and like Professor McGonagall, even if they knew, they would definitely keep it a secret for us.
As for other people, no matter how powerful their imagination is, they would never think that I would return to Hogwarts again."
Snape said nothing, but took a sip of the tea that John handed him.
Seeing this, John smiled again and said:
"Instead of worrying about these things, you might as well worry more about Dumbledore. He is responsible for investigating the gold cup and crown."
"He will do a good job." Snape finally said, "Although he is not so reliable in some things. But this matter... I believe in him."
"I hope so." John nodded, "We will also work hard in this area."
Alice also brought a cup of tea to John and said:
"Don't be too anxious, John, we still have a full semester."
"Yes, we still have time." John said quietly, "One semester is very long, but at the same time, it is also very short."
After saying this, John also picked up the teacup and took a sip.
None of the three spoke again.
Instead, he just sat in silence in the office drinking tea.
Just like when John was still at Hogwarts, the three of them occasionally gathered in the office to spend leisurely weekend afternoons.
But vaguely, it seemed to be different.
…
at the same time.
Hogwarts third floor.
Rooney was panting heavily and quickly arrived in front of the Defense Against the Dark Arts office.
This time he did not adjust his mood like last time, but couldn't wait to knock on the door.
"Come in."
A sweet voice sounded from the room.
Rooney pushed open the door almost as soon as the sound rang.
Like the previous four owners of this office, Umbridge obviously has her own unique taste and has made some modifications to the office to meet her own needs.
However, Quirrell, Lockhart, Lupin and the fake Moody were transformed no matter what.
The appearance of the office still matches the overall style of Hogwarts Castle.
Umbridge is different.
Her hobbies are so bizarre that it's hard to accept.
At this moment, almost everything in the entire office was covered with lace dropcloths and tablecloths.
There are also several vases filled with dried flowers, each placed on a separate small cushion.
Hanging on one wall is a set of decorative plates, each with a large, brightly colored cat wearing a different bow around its neck.
The wallpapers you see are all pink and tender colors.
If the person living here was a cute little girl or an old woman with a childlike innocence, others might be more accepting of it.
But it just so happened that the person sitting behind the desk now was Umbridge, the fat, ugly, toad-like Umbridge who liked to talk in a deep voice.
This is a bit disgusting.
But Rooney obviously doesn't care whether it's disgusting or not.
He came to Umbridge in three steps and said:
"Professor! Help me, Professor!"
Umbridge glanced at the frizzy Rooney with some disgust, pointed at the pink children's chair opposite, and said in a low voice:
"Sit down, Rooney. If you have anything to do, tell me slowly. I can get you some snacks."
After saying that, Umbridge twisted her waist and took a plate full of colorful cakes from the cupboard on the side and placed it in front of Rooney.
However, Rooney is not in the mood to taste it now.
He couldn't wait to tell everything that happened today, and then looked at Umbridge with wet eyes full of pleading and sincerity.
Umbridge picked up a small piece of cake with her long nails, tasted it slowly, and said thoughtfully:
"You mean, that boy named Green disarmed all of you with just one shot of [Expelliarmus]?"
"And Alice! That bitch kicked me!"
As Rooney spoke, he spread his legs again to show Umbridge his injuries.
"Oh no! What are you doing? Rooney, you rude bastard!"
Umbridge covered her eyes and said in disgust.
Hearing this, Rooney closed his legs in embarrassment.
Umbridge glared at Rooney and continued:
"That boy... Green, he said he has the final say here now?"
"He definitely wants to rule the entire Slytherin, just like John Shafik back then!" Rooney said fiercely, "Now Snape has switched sides! That old bastard, he wants to help Green and Alice
Strike me, he wants to put me in detention!
I even mentioned your name, but he still boasted without any shame!
Professor Umbridge, he doesn’t take you seriously at all!”
"Snape is indeed our enemy." Umbridge said calmly, "I will expel him sooner or later."
Rooney added excitedly:
"And Green and Alice! Those two bitches! Professor Umbridge, you will definitely seek justice for me, right?"
"I understand, Rooney, leave this matter to me." Umbridge said noncommittally, "Now, maybe you should leave."
"Yes! Yes! Professor Umbridge! Thank you so much!"
Rooney left with a lot of gratitude.
He acted very excited.
Because he could already foresee the scene where Green, Alice, and even Snape were tortured to death by Umbridge and directly expelled from Hogwarts.
In this regard, he has absolute confidence in Umbridge.
Because the person standing behind Umbridge is the Ministry of Magic!
Not even Dumbledore dared to confront Umbridge head-on!
However, what he didn't know was that as soon as he left the office, the fake smile on Umbridge's face disappeared instantly.
She frowned, waved her wand, and used magic to repeatedly clean the table and chairs that Rooney had just used.
It wasn't until the patent leather on it was almost washed off that she breathed a sigh of relief, sat back at her desk again, and fell into deep thought.
She was sent to Hogwarts on three missions.
The first is to cooperate with the fairies to carry out the "Fairy Protection Class".
The second is to investigate Dumbledore's criminal evidence, try to label him as a criminal, and seize his authority.
The third is to control the students of Hogwarts and let them become the power of the Ministry of Magic instead of waiting for the disadvantaged private soldiers.
To be continued...