Chapter 1075 The team battle is about to break out
"I'm very sorry, Professor Umbridge, but I have to make a correction..."
Before Elena could respond, Professor Sprout suddenly interrupted. The usually gentle and friendly witch said in a cold tone.
"According to the current school rules of Hogwarts, professors of various subjects do not expel students except for confinement and deduction of points. They even have the power to deduct more than 20 points at a time. As for the Ministry of Magic's trial? Forgive me.
Frankly speaking, I have never heard of Hogwarts students facing trial for casting spells in the classroom. Besides, what you just said about attacking senior officials of the Ministry of Magic..."
Professor Sprout glanced at Umbridge, and a trace of just the right amount of confusion appeared on his honest, round face.
"If I remember correctly, weren't you suspended from your job by the Ministry of Magic? Has your job been reinstated by the Ministry of Magic?"
"Oh, it sounds like you think it's common for students to attack professors at Hogwarts?"
Umbridge's expression darkened, and she turned her head to look at Headmaster Hufflepuff, who was obviously trying to get off guard, and narrowed her eyes slightly.
"As a senior investigator, I have the right to assist the school in managing students - if you think that such behavior will not be punished, then perhaps Hogwarts has quite a few issues that need to be reevaluated in terms of teacher responsibilities and school rules.
, it’s time for revision.”
"Of course you have to be punished! Even if Elena didn't really hurt you, she at least frightened you."
Professor Sprout said with a serious face, and pondered thoughtfully for two seconds, trying hard to straighten his face so as not to smile.
"Twenty points will be deducted from Hufflepuff House, and starting from this week, Elena Kaslana will be put in solitary confinement in my office every night - for two weeks, let me think about it... what other punishments are there, oh,
By the way - you and the elf will go to the vegetable garden to collect vegetables on weekends, that's it for the time being."
"Is that all?" Umbridge stared at Professor Sprout with her raised toad-like eyes.
"Based on the current school rules of Hogwarts, that's it, Ms. Senior Inquisitor." Professor Sprout shrugged and replied.
"I see, then it seems that the rules of Hogwarts are going to be changed."
Umbridge looked around, and suddenly returned to her disgusting tone of voice.
In previous analysis and discussions by the Ministry of Magic, Hogwarts is different from other places. Dumbledore has "operated" here for decades.
If Umbridge was alone, there would be almost no way for the Ministry of Magic to weaken Dumbledore's influence here.
The failure of the previous arrest has clearly proved this. The professors here do not know how to respect the authority of the magical government at all, but the Ministry of Magic has found the right path - if the senior investigators alone are somewhat weak,
Then join forces with other forces.
"I'm sorry, Professor Umbridge. How the Hogwarts school rules should be revised is not within your purview."
Sirius Black, who was watching the excitement in the teacher's office, crossed his arms and said jokingly, "If you have the opportunity to run for principal in the future, then you can write a different rule every day. After all, this was your job in the Ministry of Magic."
The most familiar thing – prohibition.”
"Oh? I don't think so, Professor Black."
Umbridge raised her eyebrows, looked at Sirius maliciously, and said slowly.
"It seems that these years of living in Azkaban have not taught you the importance of rules - of course, this is not surprising. Compared with the tragic death of the Potters, Peter Pettigrew was imprisoned.
, Professor Black got a blessing in disguise after arrogantly breaking the rules.”
Bang!
"Sirius! Don't be impulsive!"
Sirius Black's smile disappeared instantly, and he stood up suddenly and drew out his wand.
However, before his arm could be fully raised, Lupine, who was standing next to him, quickly hugged him, pushed down Sirius' arm somewhat roughly, and held him tightly to prevent Sirius Black from
Pounce on that nasty Ministry of Magic official.
"Remus, let me go, I want to clean Ms. Umbridge's mouth-"
Sirius Black gasped and stared at Umbridge, wishing he had an extra hand to cast spells.
At the same time, the expressions of other professors in the teacher's office also changed slightly.
Obviously, this senior investigator came well prepared, and her goal was to anger the professors at Hogwarts - wands between adult wizards are not within the scope of student regulations, and the Ministry of Magic's decree is
The probability is that the person who actively casts the spell will lose his job.
The review of past experiences may be just a cover-up, and her purpose is to create new black material.
"Then, let's end this matter..."
Grindelwald coughed slightly and took the topic very naturally.
However, before he could open his mouth and talk to Xini, the door of the teacher's office was suddenly pushed open.
"Oh, I hope I didn't interrupt the discussion - good evening, professors."
Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge strode forward, followed by several serious-looking wizards and witches behind him.
As Hogwarts embarks on the "new curriculum" education reform, many professors are no strangers to visitors from the Ministry of Magic.
In addition to Cornelius Fudge who was at the forefront, whether it was Amelia Bones, the director of the Legal Enforcement Department, or the Auror guards Kingsley and Deluxe, they also came every one or two months.
I will come to Hogwarts Castle and check out the progress of the "College Garden Project".
Of course, in the private discussions among the professors, it seemed more like these Ministry of Magic officials just found a reason to come over and have a meal.
What's different from before is that there are a few unusual figures in today's visitor list...
"Why did you come to Hogwarts?" Sirius frowned, "Malfoy, when did you join the Ministry of Magic?"
"Well, you might as well call me Director Malfoy, Professor Black - as a courtesy."
With a cold, content smile on his face, Lucius Malfoy followed everyone in the Ministry of Magic into the classroom office. Behind him, Old Greengrass and others also walked in.
The large room suddenly became crowded.
He looked around at everyone in the room, his eyes fell on the old wizard sitting at the back, and he nodded lazily.
"We happened to be discussing the future of the school with Mr. Minister at the Ministry of Magic. After receiving the owl letter from Deputy Minister Umbridge, we agreed that taking this opportunity to explain and solve some troublesome things should be a very efficient and correct decision.
...After all, judging from the current situation, Hogwarts still has many issues that need to be dealt with urgently, and it is obviously necessary for the three parties to meet and talk directly."
As members of the Ministry of Magic and the Hogwarts School Board entered the room, a subtle atmosphere of confrontation immediately formed between the two parties.
Umbridge's smile instantly brightened, and the "reinforcements" she had been waiting for finally arrived.
Now, it's her turn to fight back——
Naturally, the first target of her operation was that little girl who didn't know the heights of the world.
"Cough, cough."
Umbridge cleared her throat and spoke in a voice like a little girl's.
"Sorry, dear Mr. Minister, we still have an unresolved issue regarding student violations."
Umbridge said, there was a very evil, ruthless joyful excitement in her tone.
"I mentioned in my letter that Miss Elena Kaslana pulled out her wand and attacked me from behind without warning when I was conducting a background check for teachers at Hogwarts. However, for some reasons, this 'simple
'The serious violations have not been properly dealt with."
"Well, it's not solved yet? What's going on?"
Cornelius Fudge was stunned and followed Umbridge's gaze.
Only then did he notice the white-haired dwarf standing in the corner of the room and her classmates.
Fudge looked at Elena in confusion, and then at Dumbledore not far away, obviously not understanding what happened.
In Umbridge's letter, he did not describe in detail what happened in the Transfiguration classroom. He only knew that a conflict broke out when Umbridge was conducting a teacher background review process on Minerva McGonagall.
——A violent conflict in terms of spell resistance.
Of course, the whole story is not important to Fudge and others.
They just want a reason to go to Hogwarts without informing them in advance.
At the same time, Lucius Malfoy glanced at Elena casually and said arrogantly and lazily.
"I think this shouldn't be a difficult thing, right? Is there any controversy in the Hogwarts school rules about attacking the official professor - Professor Dumbledore? It can almost be expelled directly, right? Like this
Why do students keep them?"
"Oh, maybe it's not that simple -"
Umbridge put on a completely different face from before and said softly.
"Thinking about it carefully, as an ordinary second-year student, Miss Kaslana obviously did not have enough motive or reason to attack me. And considering that the incident happened during my conversation with Professor McGonagall, I have to wonder... is there something wrong?
Someone hinted or threatened her and deliberately interfered with the Ministry of Magic's security review of Hogwarts. And the understatement of the follow-up processing made me hesitate..."
Umbridge looked up at Fudge and added, looked around, and continued meaningfully.
"Professor Sprout's decision was to deduct 20 points and simply be placed in solitary confinement - obviously, I think this punishment is not enough to make the students realize their mistakes, but the relationship may be too complicated.
, I alone don’t dare to inquire too deeply.”
"Perhaps Professor McGonagall can help me explain some confusion?"
Umbridge grinned and looked at Professor McGonagall, with a malicious glint in her eyes.
"In my opinion, adults can sit down and discuss their conflicts and unhappiness, and there is no need to involve children who don't understand anything. Miss Kaslana has just entered the second grade, and she still has a long way to go.
I hope you can think about it carefully..."
As a politician who was promoted to a middle-level official in the Ministry of Magic at the age of less than thirty, Umbridge is very clear about her positioning at different times and on different occasions. This is also the secret of her dominance in the political arena - she is the most senior official of the Ministry of Magic.
My favorite sharp knife.
And now, her position is that of the Ministry of Magic's main team player in the fight against Hogwarts.