There seems to be something wrong with today's breakfast session. Although it is already time for breakfast, the four long tables are not filled with sumptuous breakfasts as usual. Hundreds of little wizards are sitting at the empty long tables with big eyes.
He stared, not knowing why. What's even more strange is that in the past, there were more or less professors on the faculty bench. But today, the entire faculty bench was empty, without a single person.
Various speculations arose in everyone's mind, and the auditorium buzzed like a swarm of bees, but someone soon answered their doubts.
Dumbledore is here. Behind him are Minister of Magic Bones, Madam Maxime, and Mr. Karkaroff. Behind these four people are all the Hogwarts faculty and staff and reporter Li Li from the Daily Prophet.
Tower Skeeter. Each of them is dressed very formally, with a solemn expression and a serious smile. If you carefully observe the micro-expressions of the professors, it is not difficult to see that they are still very happy inside.
The appearance of the principal and professors silenced all the restless students in the auditorium. From this scene, they could tell that something big was about to happen.
Tom, on the other hand, was sitting at the long table in Ravenclaw House, waiting for the award ceremony to begin.
The professor, minister and the two principals walked to the staff bench and took their seats, while Dumbledore stood in front of the podium in front of the staff bench and looked at the students in the audience.
After everyone was seated and silence returned in the auditorium, Dumbledore cleared his throat and began to speak to everyone in a slow and unhurried voice.
"Before everyone enjoys breakfast, I have something important to announce!" Dumbledore's eyes swept across the teachers and students in the audience, and finally fell on Tom.
"Everyone must have known about the dark wizards who made a big fuss at the Quidditch World Cup finals during the summer vacation. Faced with the fierce flames of the dark wizards, a young wizard stood up, faced the difficulties, and fought with magic.
Fighting side by side with all the Aurors, they fought bravely against the dark wizards and drove them back. This brave young man is Tom Yoder of Ravenclaw College! After unanimous agreement within the Knights of Merlin,
We will award Mr. Yoder the Order of Merlin, First Class, in recognition of his contributions to wizarding society!"
After Dumbledore finished speaking, the little wizards in the audience were silent for a moment - they needed time to digest this big news.
Many students had heard about the news through newspapers and knew about Tom Yoder's achievements, but when the medals were actually handed out, everyone was still filled with shock. You must know that possible and already obtained are two different concepts. Accompany
It is not unheard of to compete for an award for more than ten years. It is common to be nominated every year but not win every year. Before the medal is distributed, variables will always exist.
But now it's different after the actual implementation.
The students around looked at Tom with awe in their eyes: Tom Yoder is also a big shot now!
That's right, anyone who can win the First Class Medal of Merlin is definitely considered a well-known big shot.
Regarding the result of receiving the First Class Medal of Sir Merlin, Tom can only say that it is "unexpected but reasonable" because the awarding of medals is highly subjective and does not have a clear measurement scale...
The Order of Merlin is divided into three levels. The first-level medal is used to commend "outstanding bravery or outstanding achievements" in magic, the second-level medal is used to commend "achievement or efforts beyond the ordinary", and the third-level medal is used to recognize "outstanding achievements or outstanding achievements" in magic.
Individuals who have contributed to the accumulation of knowledge or entertainment."
It’s hard to say how to evaluate the criteria. For example, when Damocles invented the wolfsbane potion, did he contribute to the accumulation of knowledge, did he make extraordinary achievements, or did he ease the relationship between wizards and werewolves?
How can he be considered as having outstanding achievements in magic due to his relationship with others?
All three theories are reasonable. The level of medal you can receive in the end depends on Damocles' connections.
The upper limit of the first-class medal of Sir Merlin is very high. Dumbledore received the first-class medal after defeating Grindelwald. But its lower limit is also very low. Arcturus Black of the Black family gave it to
After donating a large amount of gold to the Ministry of Magic, he was awarded a First Class Medal. In recognition of his contribution to the magical society as Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge also awarded himself one.
The Order of Merlin First Class is like a top 100 UP of a certain station that never deteriorates and will only go bankrupt. Some people get it to prove their own gold content, while others get it to prove the gold content of this award.
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But Tom is very sure that he is fully worthy of this medal - if the Death Eaters escape slower, Voldemort will only be a mere commander after he is resurrected.
Under the eyes of everyone, Tom stood up slowly and walked step by step towards the faculty chair. The photographer standing in the corner of the auditorium raised the camera, pressed the shutter to the end, and issued a continuous "Kacha"
With a loud sound, a purple smoke burst out from above the camera, completely recording the scene. At the same time, thunderous applause erupted in the auditorium.
Everyone, even the students from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons, clapped vigorously. In the entire auditorium, only those young wizards from Death Eater families were more perfunctory. But it is understandable, after all, this medal is
Take what their father or mother brushed out.
"Say a few words," Dumbledore looked at Tom, gave him an encouraging look, took two steps outside, and gave the podium to Tom.
Tom was not polite and walked directly to the podium and looked at the students in the audience. This was the first time he saw his classmates from this perspective.
Tom only found out today that the perspective above is like this.
One thing is for sure, the view above is indeed wide and can take in the entire auditorium. Tom can clearly see everyone's face, expression, and movements.
Standing here makes Tom feel an indescribable feeling in his heart. Today he is just here to give an acceptance speech. If one day, he can stand here to express his ideals, and the people in the audience are willing to act for this ideal.
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There is nothing more satisfying than putting your thoughts into someone else's head.
He waited for the applause to stop and began his speech. This was the first time he stood on the stage and spoke to all the students.
The students in the audience were also very considerate and listened quietly to Tom's speech. Today, Tom, under the supervision of Hermione, put on a pure black wizard robe with golden lace on the cuffs, looking elegant and noble.
.Coupled with his handsome face and the achievements of having received the Order of Merlin, his charm instantly soared...
Many little witches had stars in their eyes.
"I didn't notice before that Yodel is so handsome?"
"Ah, that's too bad! If he and Krum pursue me at the same time, which one should I choose?"
"Why not take them all? They are all your wings (funny)"
Sitting at the Ravenclaw table, listening to these words, she felt mixed emotions in her heart. On the one hand, she was sincerely proud of her boyfriend, and listening to the praises of others, she felt full of pride. On the other hand, she felt very proud of her boyfriend.
On the other hand, she felt a little wary.
Those looks like those female cats in heat made her very unhappy.
This dog has an owner!
!
She regretted untying Tom's "shackles".
Tom didn't know the mental activities of the people in the audience. He glanced at Hermione and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
"When I learned that I was going to receive a medal, I was extremely excited and surprised. I didn't expect that I would actually receive the First Class Medal of Merlin." Tom stood on the stage and said word for word.
.His voice is very clear and can be heard clearly by everyone.
"I asked Professor Dumbledore if this was a bit of an imperial decision. How could I, an ordinary Ravenclaw student, become the recipient of the Order of Merlin? Professor Dumbledore told me that the Order of Merlin has already
It’s decided, you are the winner of this medal. Regarding this, I can only say that I am very ashamed that I have only made a small and insignificant contribution..."
Facing such a humble Tom, everyone gave him warm applause.
Tom's speech soon came to an end.
"...Dark wizards are a cancer in the wizarding world. No matter where we see them, we must eliminate them! If we see them in Diagon Alley, we will eliminate them in Diagon Alley. If we see them in Hogsmeade, we will eliminate them."
Hogsmeade is wiped out. If you see them in the bathroom, just push them into the toilet and wipe them out... We want to expel every dark wizard from the wizarding world!"
The sonorous and powerful speech moved the students. They not only clapped, but also stood up and cheered to cheer for Tom. The photographer in the audience also took a picture of Tom's speech. He had already thought about the title and cover of tomorrow's newspaper.
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Dumbledore looked at Tom with a subtle expression.
Tom Yoder's speech was very explosive.
"It should be a good thing..." Dumbledore thought in his mind: at least he wanted to attack the dark wizards instead of pursuing some theory of pure-blood supremacy. If Tom was shouting "Drive out all the Mudbloods", he would probably
Dumbledore is about to have a heart attack.
After Tom finished speaking, Dumbledore took a box from Minister Bones. In the box was a shining golden medal with a green ribbon, symbolizing the Slytherin House of Hogwarts where Merlin was.
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Dumbledore hung the medal on Tom's chest, and then ritual music rang out in the auditorium, and a dazzling array of food appeared on the long table. When Tom finished shaking hands with the distinguished guests on the faculty bench, the medal ceremony was officially over.
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"How is it, my great hero? How does it feel to be decorated?" After Tom returned to his seat, Hermione rolled a corn tortilla into a microphone-shaped meat roll, put it to Tom's mouth, and interviewed him
Thoughts.…
"I almost got stuck by the pin on the medal..." Tom complained and took a bite of the pancake microphone in front of him.
He took the medal off his chest and stuffed it into Hermione's hand.
"Here, you can play with it."
Hermione was stunned. She didn't expect that Tom would throw such a precious thing to her casually.
"This is-"
"It's just a medal, maybe it's not pure gold." Tom waved his hand, "It's nothing to me. Sooner or later, people will say that among the recipients of the Merlin Order of Merlin is Tom Yoder, and
It’s not Tom Yoder who is the recipient of the Order of Merlin.”
As he spoke, Tom picked up a sausage and swallowed it whole.
"You guy..." Hermione lowered her head and fiddled with the ribbon on the medal, feeling very sweet in her heart.
After breakfast, Tom stood up quickly and walked out of the auditorium. A witch wearing a magenta robe with a purple fur collar stopped him.
"Tom, I-"
"I don't have time for an interview." Tom refused very simply. He acted quickly, without any hesitation, and walked out of the auditorium without looking back.
Rita Skeeter was left sulking alone: she was really here for a serious interview today!
The reason why Tom is in a hurry to leave is also very simple: he wants to go back to Azkaban. There, he and Dumbledore will give Voldemort a "little" surprise.
After getting rid of Rita Skeeter, Tom went straight to the principal's office, with Hermione following him.
"This doesn't seem to be the way to the Ravenclaw lounge?" Hermione has been at Hogwarts for four years, and she can still figure out the way back to her dormitory.
"Well, you go back to the lounge first."
Hermione:?
"You're hiding something from me!" She realized immediately: Tom was going out again, and she didn't take him with her!
Dog man!
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"I'm not kidding you, we really have to do something very important."
"We?" Hermione caught the key subject.
Tom smacked his mouth and understood what it means to speak too loudly and make mistakes.
"I'm going to find Professor Dumbledore. He will never let you succeed - if you dare, knock me out!"
Listening to Hermione's threat, Tom felt happy - it was like being hit by a shotgun in the chest. Didn't you expect it? This time I am going on an adventure with Dumbledore! The Dumbledore you called is not here
Service area~
Outside the principal's office, when Hermione saw Dumbledore and a tall old man standing next to him, she couldn't help but have a bad premonition in her heart.
"Professor Dumbledore, you...?"
"Miss Granger, I need you to help me keep a secret." Dumbledore was not surprised to see Hermione present. He took out a small bottle from his arms, which was filled with sticky potion.
Hermione recognized it. The bottle contained Polyjuice Potion.
"Please allow me to introduce you to my brother, Aberforth." After Dumbledore said this, Hermione noticed the old man standing next to Dumbledore. He wore glasses like his brother and was tall.
Tall and thin, with strands of wire-like gray beard. His eyes are exactly the same as Dumbledore's.
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Two in one 4,000-word chapter
Note: The Order of Merlin is named Order of Merlin in the original work, abbreviated as O.M.