Chapter 481 Guidance and Warming Up
Looking at the reactions of the four deans, Yang Tian, who was already intent on causing trouble, was just looking forward to chaos. "Draco's proposal is good, but I don't think it's enough. After all, Headmaster Dumbledore is not in school now, so we are already at a disadvantage. Moreover, the directors of the school board may not all stand on our side. In this way, the negotiations may be mixed with more uncertainties. So, if we want to be treated fairly, we might as well make this matter bigger. Let all the young wizards contact their parents and their respective networks to put pressure on the Ministry of Magic together. It would be even better if someone could contact Ms. Rita Skeeter and ask her to publish an article in the Daily Prophet to let the entire magical world condemn their behavior."
Hearing this, Professor Sprout became a little worried. She asked hesitantly, "Is this going too far? Are we really going to make things out of control?"
"I think that if we make this a big enough fuss, it will be more beneficial to us." Draco emphasized again with a serious face: "Let alone other things, the Ministry of Magic itself is not a monolithic entity right now. I don't believe that everyone is on Fudge's side."
"Right, I don't believe it either!" Pansy on the side echoed, "There are many students in Hogwarts now who have family support like us. The lives of the young masters and young ladies are threatened, and it is impossible for the families behind them not to speak out. These families have their own agents and supporters in the Ministry of Magic. This is the key to our victory."
Daphne also added seriously: "But if our school lets Minister Fudge's people solve the problem in a small area out of fear, it will make it impossible for those who really want to help us to do anything."
The four deans are not fools and naturally have their own ways of understanding the situation in the Ministry of Magic. After further explanation from these little guys, they have gained a lot of confidence.
"Aren't you guys going too far with your discussion now?" Professor Sprout frowned and asked in confusion, "They have already breached the contract, so we just need to follow the agreement. Why are you so sure that the other party will break the contract?"
"Teacher, they will definitely break the contract." Yang Tian smiled and shook his head, and said firmly: "It is clearly stated in the agreement that if the contract is breached, the Ministry of Magic needs to apologize in the newspaper. Do you think they will do that? Therefore, breaking the contract is inevitable."
"Then let's make preparations in advance." Professor McGonagall made the final decision: "Professor Snape, you will contact the Board of Directors; Professor Flitwick, you will be responsible for communicating with experts in various fields and preparing to issue a joint statement..."
Tasks were assigned one by one, and everyone followed their orders...
Half a day later, Minister Fudge and Director Scrimgeour finally arrived, followed by three Aurors and more than a dozen aggressive office staff. This group of people obviously came with the intention of accusing someone, and their domineering attitude made everyone in Hogwarts who were watching feel very uncomfortable.
Fudge originally thought that he could easily handle this incident with his powerful momentum. However, when he saw the scene in front of him, he was stunned - all the teachers and students of Hogwarts were densely packed in front of the oak door of the castle, glaring at the people from the Ministry of Magic with a common hatred.
"What's wrong with Hogwarts? Why is it so nervous?" Fudge noticed that the atmosphere was not right and joked, "Dumbledore is away on business, but you guys are not going to get out of the control of the Ministry of Magic, are you? After all, Hogwarts still belongs to Britain, isn't it?"
Professor McGonagall stood at the front of the crowd. She looked at Fudge seriously and said in a firm tone, "Minister Fudge, it is obvious that your actions have caused dissatisfaction among students. So please tell me how you will deal with this incident."
"Is there anything else to say about this matter?" Scrimgeour stood up with a dignified look on his face: "Attacking the guards of Azkaban, detaining Ministry of Magic staff... It seems that our Mr. Yang Tian really doesn't take the Ministry of Magic seriously at all."
"Mr. Scrimgeour, how dare you say that?" Snape stared at the Auror Office Director like a venomous snake, wantonly spurting out venom: "Do I need to remind you, a fellow with a seven-second memory like a fish? Your Dementors have entered Hogwarts and attacked the young wizards of Hogwarts! You have breached the contract! Can you please have some sense of contract?"
However, Scrimgeour was not moved at all. He responded calmly: "Snape, remember your identity! You are just a dean of Hogwarts. You cannot express any opinions on behalf of Hogwarts."
"Huh, Scrimgeour, do you think I don't know your purpose?" Snape retorted with a sneer, "You just want to cut the Gordian knot by taking advantage of the absence of Headmaster Dumbledore. But I have to tell you that your conspiracy will not succeed!"
Scrimgeour's expression changed slightly, but he soon regained his composure. He said slowly, "Professor Snape, please watch your words. We are only acting in accordance with the law to maintain the order and laws of the wizarding world. As for whether Headmaster Dumbledore is in Hogwarts, the result will be the same! Moreover, the nature of this incident has been determined, and you cannot afford to have any clues. Therefore, please cooperate with our official duties and hand over Yang Tian, the main culprit of this action, and his supporters."
"Oh, you are so arrogant. But after such a long time, how come our chief director hasn't made any progress? I don't know who made this so-called characterization of you? Why hasn't you seen the announcement from the Ministry of Magic?" Yang Tian said disdainfully, with a hint of mockery on his face.
"Boy, the authority to handle this matter belongs directly to the Auror Office, so the characterization will naturally be done by the Auror Office." Scrimgeour said seriously.
Hearing this, Yang Tian laughed sarcastically, "I'm afraid that won't work, Director. I remember that in 92, the Ministry of Magic signed a legally binding agreement with Hogwarts, which stated that Hogwarts would have the same administrative level as the Ministry of Magic. In other words, Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic are equal institutions, and what right do you, an Auror Office that is one level lower than our Hogwarts, have to determine the nature of events at our Hogwarts?"
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