#483 - Chapter 483 Who will she target?

Sebastian didn't take Karkus's words to heart. Whether it was about Gug or not, it didn't matter, as long as they listened obediently.

As for how many giants Karkus could gather and lead into battle, Sebastian didn't care.

These giants were more of a deterrent to ordinary wizards on the battlefield, after all, if the power of the magic wasn't enough, hitting them would be like a tickle.

However, since Old Voldy had gathered a dozen giants, Hogwarts would also need to have a few on their side. When Karkus stood there, Old Voldy's giants would surely be intimidated before the battle even began.

After leaving the remaining matters to Madame Maxime and Hagrid, Sebastian stopped interfering. The giants' affairs were better left to true half-giants.

Unlike when he needed Fawkes's help to arrive, going back was much simpler. He conjured a powerful Portkey on the spot and used it to return to Swan Manor.

He was really tired after a busy night, and he now urgently needed Mia to give him a full body massage.

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On Monday morning, the Ministry of Magic issued a new Educational Decree, appointing Umbridge as the Hogwarts High Inquisitor.

This major news immediately appeared on the headlines of major media outlets. Throughout breakfast, the magical televisions in the Hogwarts Great Hall were constantly broadcasting related news reports.

Swan Media directly invited Griselda Marchbanks and Tiberius Ogden, two elders of the Wizengamot, who resigned from the Ministry of Magic in protest of the Educational Decree, and then passionately criticized the new Educational Decree in the news.

"I have never seen such a shameless Educational Decree. Fudge is implementing a dictatorial rule. He wants to turn Hogwarts into his own office."

"What does Fudge want to do? Does he want to be the emperor of the magical world?"

Unlike Swan Media, The Daily Prophet extolled the greatness of this Educational Decree from multiple perspectives.

To increase credibility, the newspaper devoted an entire page to the praise of Lucius Malfoy, a successful person.

In addition to Lucius, many students' parents also expressed their support for the Ministry of Magic's educational reforms in The Daily Prophet.

Strangely, these students' parents all came from ancient pure-blood families, and almost all of them were Death Eaters identified by Harry Potter this time.

Ron laughed out loud when he saw the newspaper: "It's so funny, the official media supported by the Ministry of Magic are all people who suck up to Fudge. What's even funnier is that those who support Fudge are all those Death Eaters."

"Honestly, I'm a little confused for a moment whether Fudge has completely defected to the Dark Lord."

"Hermione, why are you still subscribing to this rubbish newspaper? It's too hard to even wipe your butt with it."

Hermione glared at Ron, who was drinking milk, and then placed the milk glass on the long table and said seriously.

"Don't underestimate this newspaper. We can see the Ministry of Magic's political direction from it."

"Oh?" Harry swallowed the treacle tart in his mouth and asked curiously, "What do you see?"

"The situation is not optimistic," Hermione frowned. "Umbridge has been given the power to review professors and dismiss them. In addition, she can also flexibly issue new Educational Decrees based on the actual situation at Hogwarts, only needing to report to the Ministry of Magic afterwards."

"So what? What does that matter?"

"Harry, don't you understand?" Hermione widened her eyes. "It's only been a week since school started, and Umbridge has become a laughingstock in the school, and the Ministry of Magic behind her is supporting her."

"With the support of the Ministry of Magic, Umbridge is likely to adopt a high-pressure policy at Hogwarts to silence all professors and students."

"I'm even worried that she will fire several professors to strengthen her authority."

This......

Harry thought about Umbridge's personality and felt that this was 100% going to happen, the key was who she would take action against.

"Hermione, who do you think she will fire?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Hermione shook the Daily Prophet in her hand.

In fact, it was not difficult to guess, the Ministry of Magic had already shown strong malice towards Hagrid in the newspaper.

"We all know that Hagrid is a staunch supporter of Professor Dumbledore, and he is also a half-giant, the Ministry of Magic will definitely not let him go."

Hermione looked around and then lowered her voice: "However, Hagrid is busy now, so the first professor to be fired is likely to be the Divination professor, Sybill Trelawney."

Trelawney?

This professor has always been controversial in the school.

Many students like her, after all, her class is the easiest class at Hogwarts. As long as you make up some doom and gloom, you can easily pass the exam.

However, for this reason, there are also many students who hate her, and many people think that this professor teaches some tricks to fool people.

It has to be said that if Umbridge takes action against her, it would not be surprising at all.

"Of course, this is just a deduction made from my perspective," Hermione said worriedly. "No one can say for sure what Umbridge will do, anyway, it will definitely cause a stir."

"What are you afraid of?" Ron curled his lips. "With Professor Swan here, she can't turn the world upside down. Don't forget, Professor Swan also has the position of Deputy Headmaster."

"Don't be silly, Ron, Umbridge wouldn't target Professor Swan unless she was stupid, and Professor Swan's position as Deputy Headmaster is mainly responsible for international exchanges, and all internal affairs are handled by Professor McGonagall."

"And Professor McGonagall's meaning is not to openly fall out with the Ministry of Magic." Hermione paused, looked at Harry, "Harry, you have to be careful next, don't give Umbridge an excuse to target you."

"Whatever, if I can't afford to provoke her, I can hide. I don't plan to take the Defense Against the Dark Arts class next."

"That's not easy, buddy," Ron patted Harry on the shoulder. "Umbridge will definitely not agree to your leave request, let alone let you take the interview and assessment for this class in advance."

Hearing this, Harry smiled and casually took out a few candies and placed them on the long table.

"No need for so much trouble, look at Fred and George's new products, Puking Pastilles, Fever Fudge, Nosebleed Nougat, in addition to that, I ordered a large batch from them, enough to last until the end of this school year."

"If Umbridge is still unrelenting, I will join Fred and George's prank team and cause trouble for Umbridge together. Sirius taught me a lot of tricks this weekend."

"Let's go, it's almost time for class, let us see Umbridge's methods of reviewing the professors."

However, to the surprise of the three, the campus was calm and peaceful, and no one heard of Umbridge appearing in any professor's class all day.

However, Umbridge was not idle. After dinner, she invited several students to her office.

"Mr. Malfoy, and you, please sit down."

"You are all young talents of Hogwarts, Professor, I just want to have a good exchange with you."