Chapter 956 Contact the full text and fill in the appropriate chapter name
Hogwarts Headmaster's Office.
The professors walked into the room one by one, some with confused faces, some with indignation, and many more nervous.
What happened tonight was too unbelievable. Whether it was the Ministry of Magic's brazen arrest, the magic battle or the subsequent press conference, it was the first time for this school. What made the professors even more confused and uneasy was that magic
The relationship between the Department and Dumbledore is also particularly delicate.
However, Albus Dumbledore, who walked into the office first, did not explain immediately.
"Wait a moment, we may have to hold a plenary meeting."
The old wizard waved his magic wand lightly, conjuring enough high-back chairs and soft sofas in the office, as well as some tea and snacks. After that, he sat behind the desk and took out a copy of the Hogwarts School Rules from the desk and read it carefully.
He stood up, frowning and tapping on it from time to time.
A few minutes later, the deans of the four colleges and the two castle administrators finally arrived in the office.
"Well, Professor Dumbledore, who else are we waiting for? We have been notified that you wish to convene a general meeting-"
Severus Snape frowned and looked around at his colleagues sitting in the room. He stood by the office door with his arms folded, like a tall and thin obsidian gargoyle statue, and looked at the man sitting behind the desk.
The principal was the first to break the silence in the room.
"Oh, Severus..." Dumbledore put down the school rules in his hand and was about to answer him.
"Sorry, we're late - uh, I'm very sorry."
At this moment, a panting man's voice suddenly came from behind Snape.
Everyone turned their heads and saw Alexey's figure appearing at the door of the office, as if he had just run a long way.
What surprised everyone even more was that, in addition to this math professor from Russia, he was also followed by several strangers whom people had never seen before... and two gray-haired old men, Nico Flamel.
and Newt Scamander...Professor.
"No need to apologize. In fact, it's me who should be saying sorry today - to everyone here."
Dumbledore shook his head, raised his head and said to the confused professors in the room.
"Now that everyone is here, let me make a long story short: Regarding the teaching reform project carried out at Hogwarts this semester, I have something to hide from you, and after several considerations, I feel that this is very wrong.
Behavior - As formal faculty and staff of Hogwarts, everyone present should have the same right to know as I do, so this plenary meeting that should have appeared earlier was held tonight..."
He waved his hand gently and closed the office door softly.
On the other side, Grindelwald, Newt and others also took out their wands and waved them lightly, causing invisible ripples to sweep across the room.
There are too many monitoring methods in magic magazines, and they have to check more carefully to prevent the following conversation from appearing on the front page of a magic magazine's new issue next week, which will undoubtedly seriously disrupt the subsequent Hogwart.
The press release from the Ministry of Magic.
"Sorry, I told a lie before. Professor Alexei is not a squib."
Dumbledore crossed his fingers, looked around at the slight commotion in the office, and said in a calm tone.
"He comes from the Budeker Institute of Nuclear Physics in the non-magical world. Not only him, but also Ms. Arkhipovna, Mr. Ognechka, and Ms. **Sha who came to the principal's office with him today...
...and the 'external staff' living outside the gates of Hogwarts today are all senior researchers from top research institutes in the former Soviet Union - they are the origin and breaking point of Hogwarts' new curriculum."
Mr. Filch made a strange sound, which sounded like a grunt mixed with an exclamation.
Professor McGonagall's expression did not change much, except that her lips pursed tighter. She had known about this some time ago. Quirrell, Lockhart and Grindelwald, who were standing by the window of the room, were also very calm.
Professor McGonagall knew earlier and more fully.
But other professors in the principal's office were not so calm, and there was a burst of chaotic discussions and murmurs in the room.
Mrs. Hooch, the flying class professor, widened her eyes in shock. Her sharp eyes like a falcon rarely showed panic. If those low-rise houses next to the school were all Muggles, then what happened on the Hogwarts grounds before?
The cheers, cheers and broomsticks would have been exposed long ago.
People like Professor Sprout, Professor Flitwick, Professor Sybil and others also looked worried and surprised.
"So, you want to say that this is the reason for the Ministry of Magic's secret arrest today?"
Snape narrowed his eyes slightly, looked thoughtfully past the Muggles standing by the door, and said in a playful tone.
"If Professor you are suspected of seriously violating the Statute of Secrecy, I suggest that you confess directly to the International Federation of Wizards and the Ministry of Magic instead of holding a meeting of all Hogwarts faculty here. In the face of such a troublesome and difficult situation, we have no choice.
Ways to help you relieve your worries..."
"Thank you for your concern, Severus, but these are actually implemented with the permission of the Ministry of Magic——"
Dumbledore smiled warmly and said softly, "We have established a strict isolation area and set up multiple security posts from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade. Everything is carried out in compliance with the standards of the Statute of Secrecy."
, the purpose is very clear: to better promote magic education."
"Then since everything is in compliance with the regulations, why do you suddenly plan to share this secret with us now? Mr. Principal."
Snape stared at Dumbledore's old face, and glanced at the wizards around the room.
Obviously, perhaps most of the wizards present did not know this before, but this definitely does not include Nico Flamel, Newt Scamander, Minerva McGonagall, Quirinus Quirrell and others.
, it can be seen from their reactions - they are not surprised in any way.
"The situation is different. The situation will become more delicate, with both advantages and disadvantages."
Dumbledore rubbed his brows and said in a deep voice, a look of deep exhaustion appearing on his face.
"The Ministry of Magic is obviously not satisfied with the status quo. They want more and stronger intervention and supervision of the development of Hogwarts. Under such a new situation, the original gradual and subtle indirect communication is obviously too slow. We need
Establish more comprehensive and smooth communication.”
"For example?"
Mrs. Huo Qi raised her eyebrows and looked at Alexei and others suspiciously.
"With all due respect, Professor Dumbledore, at least I don't think children will have any use for Muggle knowledge in heaven."
"But the new generation of flying broomsticks may be used, Ms. Huo Qi. This is also one of the topics we have been studying before."
Ognechka bowed indifferently and replied politely, "We may not be able to give the broom the ability to fly, but we can find ways to help it fly faster, more steadily, with shorter speed change times, and safer.
, and some other additions..."
"Sorry, sir, who are you..."
After Mrs. Hooch was stunned for half a second, she realized that she didn't seem to know the names of these new Muggles.
"Ognechka, former head of aerodynamic layout at the Sukhoi Design Bureau, is now a technical consultant at the Sugoi Broomstick Company."
Ognechka looked at the Hogwarts flying class professor in front of her, extended her hand generously, and introduced herself with a smile on her face.
"We expect to launch the first mass-produced racing broom in the first half of next year. We have just entered sample development. There may be many things that will trouble you in the future - to be honest, the sky is so wonderful. Studying the flow of wind and
Character, it’s a fascinating thing.”
After Mrs. Hooch carefully examined Ognechka for a few seconds, her expression was no longer as stiff as before.
Although she does not know Legilimency, as a retired professional Quidditch player, she can clearly distinguish the other party's passionate emotions for the sky and wind. This kind of thing cannot be faked - there is no doubt that the other party
He is a Muggle who chases the sky.
"Rolanda, Rolanda Hooch, flying instructor at Hogwarts and Quidditch referee."
Mrs. Hoqi stretched out her hand, shook Ognechka's hand politely, and stared at her with golden eyes like an eagle.
"I believe in Professor Dumbledore and look forward to further cooperation with you. I hope you can bring some different scenery to the Quidditch sky."
With the conversation between Mrs. Hooch and Ognechka, the atmosphere in the principal's office began to loosen.
The professors at Hogwarts began to look at the Muggle scholars with different expressions. Different from the Muggles in the minds of wizards, these Muggle scholars who appeared in the principal's office did not look timid or fearful at all.
Even calmer than the lower grade wizards.
However, before Dumbledore could continue to introduce the scholar representatives who visited the office today, another voice sounded.
"I believe that knowledge from the non-magical world can bring us new directions, there is no doubt about it. But..."
Professor Sprout nodded slightly and looked at Dumbledore, looking a little confused.
As the professor of Herbology at Hogwarts and the dean of the school with the largest number of students from non-magical backgrounds, she has no objections to the introduction of non-magical knowledge to Hogwarts. After all, she can learn from what she has learned when it comes to planting.
Quite a few.
But compared to these questions, Sprout was more concerned about the information Dumbledore said before.
"Professor Dumbledore, what do you mean by a new situation, a more subtle new situation? Do you think the Ministry of Magic will try more arrests after tonight's secret arrest? They should understand now
Gwarts is no longer their backyard. I don't think the Ministry of Magic will be stupid enough to continue provoking the school. The publicity starting tomorrow alone will be enough to keep them anxious for a long time."
"It is inevitable that they will be exhausted, but they will not give up..."
Grindelwald said with a grin, wagging his fingers and explaining slowly.
"I know the bureaucrats of the Ministry of Magic very well. Over the years, they have never really changed. The strength and influence of Hogwarts began to make them feel dangerous. After the failure of strong force, the Ministry of Magic will take it seriously.
Start treating the school cautiously - using various rules, the rules that politicians are most familiar with, to restrict and limit the rights of Hogwarts little by little."
"Politicians' methods? I don't quite understand. If I heard correctly, Deputy Minister Umbridge will be punished, right?"
Remus Lupine shrugged his shoulders and said in a relaxed tone, "The Minister of Magic has promised the reporters tonight that Umbridge will be responsible for this wrong arrest. This matter cannot be solved in any way."
If you go around, she will most likely be dismissed."
"Removal does not mean complete withdrawal, Professor Luping, you should understand tomorrow -"
Grindelwald shook his head and said with a playful expression.
I have to say that the professors present are still too immature and do not understand the meaning of concession in politics.
Grindelwald, who once infiltrated the Magical Congress of the United States of America and served as the Director of the Legal Department for a period of time, knew very well what might happen next.
"The Ministry of Magic's policy will not change in the short term."
Grindelwald glanced at Dumbledore, who was sitting behind the desk and had no intention of interrupting, curled his lips and continued.
"The setback in the secret arrest tonight will only make them change their methods, not the overall goal. Since Professor Dumbledore is not directly involved in teaching a certain course, if the Ministry of Magic wants to launch an attack, there is only one way -"
He looked around at the professors in the principal's office, spread his hands, and his voice dropped slightly.
"Looking for breakthrough points in every course and every professor here, just like what happened to Professor Quirinus Quirrell. As the subsequent course changes progress, they will always have the opportunity to find faults. I think this is also the case with Deng Xiaoping.
The reason why Professor Bullydo held the meeting is that when what happened at Hogwarts tonight is exposed to the public eye, the Ministry of Magic will have more opportunities to make things difficult and evaluate Hogwarts."
"Wait, you mean, that woman will come back..."
Sirius Black frowned and tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair with a funny expression.
"Obviously, Professor Umbridge will return to school soon," Grindelwald said. "The Ministry of Magic has never made any promises about Professor Umbridge's identity as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, right?
Because from the current point of view, she has completed her tasks in school quite well..."
"Okay, thank you for your analysis, Professor Apokalis."
If the old devil is allowed to continue talking, he feels that his position as principal is about to be taken away by Grindelwald.
After a slight pause for half a second, Dumbledore turned his head and looked at the teachers in the room.
"There is no doubt that the Ministry of Magic will strengthen its review of Hogwarts. But on the other hand, our education reform cannot stop. If we encounter problems during the improvement process, we just need to solve them in time... We are constantly working
Optimizing and correcting, this is a dynamic process."
"In a sense, the supervision and review of the Ministry of Magic is a positive encouragement and promotion. Of course..."
The old man smiled bitterly, pinched his eyebrows, and sighed helplessly.
"Of course, of course, this process may not be so pleasant. I hope you can understand it and be patient."
"As for the specific response from the Ministry of Magic, I think it will probably be within this week - the situation is roughly like this. Next, I will focus on the [Magic-Science] research institutes outside Hogwarts to help you as soon as possible.
After getting to know each other, we may connect with the person..."