Lucius Malfoy's determination exceeded Dumbledore's expectations.
In other words, as the newly promoted "school board boy" took the initiative to speak, almost all the wizards present began to help him speak in unison and tacitly. Under such a sudden group will, Dumbledore was also a little confused.
However, the old man quickly understood the line from the expressions of the people around him.
"I see, is this a private contract between the Ministry of Magic and the school board..."
Dumbledore stood on the podium in the center of the hall, looking around at the expressions and movements of the wizards.
There are too many changes in Hogwarts and it is too mysterious. The Ministry of Magic and various pure-blood families hope to install spy posts in the castle.
Obviously, these cunning pure-blood wizard families will not take the initiative. They are more accustomed to letting small characters test them first. This is like a scout in ancient wars. Malfoy, who has just joined the school board, is undoubtedly such a status at this time.
, from this point of view, that letter...may not only represent Lucius Malfoy's personal meaning.
"The Ministry of Magic and the pure-blood families are indeed suspicious... I have to tell that girl to keep a low profile."
Dumbledore pondered for a moment, thinking quickly in his mind, and his tone became serious.
"I still say the same thing. As the principal of Hogwarts, I must first ensure that the students' campus life welcomes house elves from all over the world, but the premise is that during this period, management rights must be handed over and the arrangements must be unconditionally obeyed."
"Wait, Professor Dumbledore, you mean..."
Umbridge narrowed her eyes and whispered softly, "During this period, Hogwarts will be superior to the original wizard family. Even ordering them to reveal secrets or betray the original owner is theoretically possible.
?”
"Hogwarts has no intention of prying into the secrets of your homes," Dumbledore said simply, "but considering the overall situation, this is the bottom line. Schools have school systems, otherwise everything will be messed up."
"...Well, I have a question."
Mr. Greengrass from the school board stroked his cane and said softly.
"It is always reasonable for native families to want to know about the training situation, or occasionally care about the lives of their own servants, right? As we all know, we always attach great importance to reputation... Hogwarts may be too tolerant in this regard."
"Of course you can. Whether you send a letter or ask directly, there is no problem."
Dumbledore nodded politely and said softly,
"Hogwarts is not a prison, nor is it the Dark Devil's lair. Any visit is welcome as long as it does not affect the school's normal education plan. At least, personally, I am very optimistic about Mr. Malfoy's proposal."
"Well, in that case... Mr. Minister, why don't we let Lucius try it first?"
Greengrass nodded noncommittally and looked around him with a smile.
He had long heard that the Malfoy family had a close relationship with the Ministry of Magic, and now it seemed that it was indeed the case.
Unsurprisingly, most of this proactive attack came from the Ministry of Magic: The Ministry of Magic has become more and more obvious in placing nails over the years. This was what Greengrass and the others had expected.
Although he didn't know how big the appetite of the Ministry of Magic was, Greengrass didn't mind selling well at this time.
Unless the Malfoy family betrays the honor of its pure-blood wizard family, he will never be able to stand on the opposite side of the Hogwarts school board members. Greengrass is very aware of the middle-aged wizard's astuteness in taking sides and positions.
Politics, power, these are short-lived after all, blood is the most eternal bond.
Lucius Malfoy?
Sure enough, these old guys can't hold it back anymore?
Cornelius Fudge raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Greengrass thoughtfully.
Since he tried every means to let Umbridge enter Hogwarts this year, these Hogwarts school board members obviously feel threatened, and it is not surprising that they do this in order to maintain their control over the school.
Perhaps, this is also the reason why they suddenly attracted the Malfoy family to the board of directors.
"If Mr. Malfoy himself has no objection, of course the Ministry of Magic also supports it 100%."
Cornelius Fudge said with a smile, and glanced at Greengrass, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
As the "Young Minister of Magic" who has just been in office for two years, Cornelius Fudge urgently needs the support of these veteran magic families. In this case, anyone who is not a fool knows that he should give out favors as soon as possible.
Besides, compared to Umbridge, house elves can naturally discover more secrets.
"It seems that you have almost discussed it, so I don't have any objections..."
Dumbledore smiled slightly and whispered thoughtfully.
On one side is the current British Minister of Magic, and on the other is the talker of the old pure-blood wizarding family. The eye contact between the two is so obvious that they have already said it. If you refuse forcefully, it will be a guilty conscience.
"So, Mr. Malfoy, what do you think?"
Dumbledore turned his head and looked at the middle-aged wizard sitting in the last seat.
"If there is no problem, we can start the 'dispatch learning' tomorrow. The Owlhouse at Hogwarts is open to your house elves at any time. Of course, you can also go to Hogwarts Castle on the weekends to learn about the 'training' progress.
"
"...Of course, I will always pay attention."
Lucius Malfoy took a deep breath, clenched his pale hands into fists, and then unclenched them.
In the palm of the man's hand, there was a short reply like a note.
[Sorry, students have their own lives, we can only try our best to guide them. 】
He should have known that as the most powerful wizard today, Dumbledore would not care at all about the request of a former Death Eater.
Even if losing the only house elf would be a little troublesome on a daily basis at best, if Draco were to be lost, Lucius couldn't imagine what the Malfoy family would become. He would have to find a way to protect that stupid, disobedient son.
Fortunately, compared to the Dark Lord, at least Dumbledore is a more decent person.
…………
Dumbledore frowned as he watched the Hogwarts school board members leave.
Things were more difficult than he thought.
This almost means that the eyes outside the school have begun to focus on Elena Kaslana in advance, and it is not the content shown in their plan, but who is behind the overall plan.
The only thing that confused Dumbledore was why Lucius Malfoy was willing to charge into battle.
However, the whole story of these things is not that important for the time being.
Regarding the issue of house elves, just leave it to that white-haired dumpling to deal with when the time comes.
Didn't that white-haired dumpling want to try training on a house elf? He simply used the elf sent by the Malfoy family. Hogwarts plus the dual restrictions of the original wizard family, even if Elena had nothing
Demagoguery will never subvert the racial habits that house elves have developed over thousands of years... Probably, probably not, right?
Compared with the house elves who are accustomed to being loose and free at Hogwarts, those who come from pure-blood wizard families are difficult to change their minds no matter how hard they think. Over the years, Dumbledore has visited many magical places.
family.
But for some reason, Dumbledore suddenly felt palpitations in his heart.
After experiencing too many similar incidents, he is now beginning to suffer from "Elena Kaslana Syndrome".
"...Professor, Professor Dumbledore?"
Not far away, Cornelius Fudge stopped and looked at Dumbledore with some concern.
"Your face looks a little uncomfortable, are you too tired..."
"Oh, it doesn't matter, it's just an old problem this time."
Dumbledore came back to his senses, waved his hands tiredly, and showed a helpless and warm smile.
"As I get older, my energy is no longer comparable to that of young people like you. Don't worry about me. Just keep talking."
"Oh, then I will continue..."
Cornelius Fudge cleared his throat, lowered his head and looked at the manuscript in his hand, and continued reading.
"In addition to the Quidditch World Cup schedule, the 'Golden Crucible' competition expected to be held in the middle to late next year should also start, and the coordination work of the International Federation of Wizards must also be synchronized... In addition, well, Um
Deputy Minister Rich submitted a "Draft on Restricting the Scope of Work on Dangerous Species" last month..."
"Restrict...dangerous species?"
Dumbledore looked through the meeting outline at hand and asked calmly.
"Yes, Professor Dumbledore," a fat pink toad said with a smile, "Based on the emergency response submitted by the Auror Office last year, we believe it is necessary to restrict the activities of 'non-human' species in the magical world.
They can avoid being hunted and killed, but for safety reasons, they are obviously not suitable for engaging in some public occupations."
"I should have expressed my opinion on this point."
Dumbledore sat up straight and crossed his long fingers on the table.
"Restricting and squeezing the normal lifestyle and range of those 'special groups' will only force them to take desperate risks, or drive them to the dark side of the wizarding world. The wizarding world should be more tolerant and actively try to get used to living in harmony."
"But about two months ago, Fenrir Greyback...well, maybe it was his men. Anyway, another werewolf attacked Muggles. Although the unlucky guy saved his life, I think this
I’m afraid he’s not a good person.”
Cornelius Fudge slowly shook his head and said seriously.
"Perhaps there really are some harmless, kind-hearted werewolves and vampires in this world... But we don't have the energy or ability to distinguish them one by one... There is no nationwide killing order, which is already the result of a compromise. Sk
Lin Jie is leading the team to capture Fenrir. If this operation can be successful, then we can slowly negotiate..."
"Fenrir Greyback, is it still him this time? Okay, I understand."
Dumbledore frowned and sighed.
Fenrir Greyback is perhaps the most ruthless werewolf in the wizarding world.
He even makes it his goal in life to bite as many people as possible and infect as many people as possible.
For decades, Fenrir Greyback has wanted to create enough werewolves to conquer wizards, so he specialized in biting children so that they would grow up away from their parents and grow up with a hatred for normal wizards.
, became a member of his werewolf army. During the dark period when Voldemort was raging, this was Voldemort's weapon to threaten those who disobeyed.
At the same time, he is one of the few Azkaban fugitives in the wizarding world who has the authority to be killed on the spot by Aurors without approval.
Dumbledore once tried to take action, but Fenrir Greyback was like a wild beast in the mountains. He disappeared into the mountains and forests before he could get close. Several successive encirclement and suppression attempts by the Ministry of Magic also failed.
"Just in terms of the way it is handled, will this force the 'acquired werewolves' who originally lived in the magical world to become more..."
"Professor Dumbledore, the Ministry of Magic has set up a special werewolf registration office."
Cornelius Fudge gave a polite reminder, obviously not intending to give in on the draft.
"Yeah, the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures of the Ministry of Magic, a subsidiary department of the Office of Beasts, the Werewolf Registration Office. I don't think many people are willing to be treated as beasts... I have reservations."
Dumbledore looked at the wizards around him and shrugged helplessly.
Even if he becomes the most powerful wizard recognized in the magic world today, he is actually powerless on many things.
As Grindelwald and Elena said, changing the world requires more than just strength. Traditional thinking is like a stubborn disease. Even if a corresponding antidote is found, it must be cured little by little over time.
It's like the house elf about to arrive at Hogwarts.
Perhaps Elena can incite goblins, unite saints, and even capture ghosts, but when she faces a house elf from a pure-blood family who has received enslavement education for generations, she will understand what habits and the horror of imprinting are.
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Malfoy Manor.
Lucius Malfoy was explaining to his wife what happened at the board meeting today.
However, to Lucius's expectation, the rhetoric he prepared did not come in handy. Narcissa accepted it faster than he expected. This witch of the Black family, who has always been somewhat strong, did not show any signs of resistance due to this.
Too many protests.
Narcissa crossed her arms and looked at her husband thoughtfully.
"So, Dobby will go to work at Hogwarts Castle?"
"Yes, the time is roughly one year, because..."
"During this period, Dobby was still the house elf of the Malfoy family, right?"
"Yes, but Hogwarts will have higher command authority..."
"What about Draco? In addition to the principal, compared to other students at Hogwarts, Draco can obviously command Dobby a little bit. I understand it correctly, right? Taking care of his young master is something that should be done in the first place.
Dobby’s job.”
"Well, that's right..."
"That's no problem. You can take care of the rest yourself."
Mrs. Malfoy stood up and walked neatly out of the living room.
Only Lucius, who was hesitant to speak, and the timid house elf were left in the living room.
Having been husband and wife for decades, Narcissa knew her husband's character and conduct very well. Although she was not entirely sure what had happened recently, a woman's intuition still gave her a lot of guesses that Draco might be in trouble.
Already.
Maybe it's not entirely Draco's fault, but judging from her husband's recent irritable mood, there must be some connection between the two.
"..."
Lucius Malfoy silently glanced at his wife's back, smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Maybe it would be better for him to take the initiative to confess when the matter is over.
Immediately afterwards, Mr. Malfoy's face gradually turned cold, and he lowered his head to look at the house elf in front of him.
"You have to go to Hogwarts tomorrow," he said softly, "Dobby, I think you should know that you know why I have to send you there, right? After you get to Hogwarts, you have to
How to do it?"
"Yes, Master, I will serve you well."
"Find that dangerous notebook! You must find a way to find out where the thing Draco stole from home is before things get out of control! If you have any information, tell me immediately, don't do it yourself...especially
, especially don’t let Draco, or other house elves, or Dumbledore notice that something is wrong, otherwise... you know what might happen..."
Lucius Malfoy lowered his voice and said sternly.
"I will come to Hogwarts Castle once a week, and I don't want to have no news by then..."