Chapter 425 Turning Point

Just as the students who escaped from the Response Room were all returning safely to the common room of their respective colleges, Umbridge was in a state of madness in the principal's office.

All asleep? Is it because of potions or magic? Umbridge asked anxiously. It looked like if she hadn't taken care of the Malfoy family, maybe she would have grabbed Malfoy's collar and shook it.

No, not really. Malfoy looked a little scared, he had never seen Umbridge like this to him. Professor Snape has confirmed that they are not poisoned or cursed, all healthy, just asleep.

So you're going to use the perjury of a young girl you coerced to charge me with? I don't think it's appropriate to rely on this single witness to insist that I'm trying to overthrow the Ministry. Not to mention that this witness's parents are completely It is under your control, so the authenticity of her testimony should be questioned by everyone. At this time, Dumbledore sat behind his desk and said in a very calm tone, as if he was recommending the cockroach pile to others. . But Harry could hear some relief and confusion in Dumbledore's tone.

We—this— Umbridge began incoherently, his chest heaving like a toad in a puddle.

But Harry still organized an illegal extra-curricular group, Fudge said after stopping the incompetent rage at Umbridge. Classmates meet-

Potter's partying with these students, Umbridge revived, was to convince them to join an illegal group whose goal was to learn some spells and curses that the Ministry of Magic had ruled as Not suitable for students-

I think you'll find yourself mistaken on this one, Dolores, Dumbledore whispered, the half-moon glasses drooping over his crooked nose as he stared at Umri from above. strange. Remember that the Ministry of Magic's decree banning all student societies didn't go into effect until two days after Harry's Hogsmeade party, so he didn't break any rules while at the Hogs' Head.

The people from the Ministry of Magic were stunned, and they found that they seemed to have overlooked an important thing. But Umbridge quickly reacted and said, That's all good, principal, but it's been nearly six months since we implemented Education Order No. 24. Although the first meeting wasn't illegal, it's been since then. All future gatherings will definitely be illegal.

Where's the evidence? We can't convict someone by guesswork alone, Dumbledore said, surveying her politely and interestedly over his interlaced fingers, but in Umbridge's eyes it was a strong Strong sarcasm.

Harry heard a rustling sound behind him at this time, and even thought Kingsley was muttering something. But soon these movements disappeared, just like what he discovered just now were hallucinations.

Didn't Miss Akemore tell us? Umbridge said, turning to Marietta, who was huddled by the side, good girl, you did exactly the right thing, so don't be ashamed. Now you tell Have we had meetings like this regularly in the past six months?

Under Harry's nervous gaze, Marietta shook her head. At this time, Harry was keenly aware that Marietta's eyes were very strange, and she seemed very confused as if she hadn't woken up.

Umbridge asked repeatedly, but Marietta just shook her head. Finally, when Umbridge got angry, Professor McGonagall couldn't take it anymore. She interrupted Umbridge angrily: Please don't intimidate the students,

I think she meant it very clearly that there have been no secret gatherings for the past six months. Is that so, Miss Akemore?

Marietta nodded at Umbridge's cannibalistic gaze. Umbridge said frantically, There was a party, Miss Akemore, you told me about it, in the Room of Requirement! Potter was the boss, it was him, Potter organized the party, Potter—why did you? Shaking your head all the time, girl? She even grabbed Marietta and pulled her over to face her, and started shaking her violently.

Enough. Fudge saw anger on the faces of Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, and hurried forward to pull Umbridge. Calm down, you shouldn't be like this to students.

Umbridge's only claim was to step back, but after retreating to Fudge's side, her eyes flashed a trace of resentment when she looked at Fudge's back.

But one thing is undeniable, Harry did organize an illegal gathering tonight. Fudge is indeed a seasoned politician, seeing that there is no way to get Dumbledore down on the charge of conspiring against the Ministry of Magic, so he simply Turning fire on Harry, trying to open a breach in Dumbledore's savior.

You must know that the previous Educational Order No. 24 clearly stipulates that if any student is found to form or join any organization, association, team or club without the approval of the senior investigator. Immediate expulsion. Fudge looked proud. So we should fire Harry and warn others not to disobey orders.

Harry felt a sigh of relief at this time, and now that all these troubles were caused by himself, it would be great if only one of him was fired without involving the others. I thought that even if I was expelled from Sirius, I would still take in myself, and I could even try to study high school courses by myself and then try to get into college.

No, I don't think so, said Dumbledore. What the Education Order says is to form or join any organisation, association, team and club with immediate expulsion. But now the evidence only shows that Harry gathered a group of people this evening, so it is very likely that this was just a gathering of Harry. I think because of this It's not appropriate to fire him. Otherwise, a few people can get fired if they get together and chat after dinner.

Fudge's face turned liver-colored, and now everyone knows what happened tonight. However, because Umbridge dropped the chain at a critical moment, there was absolutely no evidence to support his plan, so he could only watch Dumbledore press on him step by step.

Okay, I think everyone was too nervous and created too many misunderstandings tonight. Now that you have explained it clearly, you can do your own thing. There is no need to stay here and waste time. Dumbledore stood up. Looks like he's going to see a guest.

You— Fudge was furious, and pointed at Dumbledore with a trembling finger, but at this time he remembered that Dumbledore in front of him was one of the most powerful wizards in the world. So stiff there and dare not do anything.

Just when Harry thought everything was fine, suddenly there was a knocking sound outside the window. The thumping sound was so obvious in the silent office that everyone turned their heads to the windows.

There was an owl with a letter outside the window. Umbridge seemed to be refreshed after seeing the owl, and a morbid smile appeared on his face. They wrote back, Dumbledore, open the window and let the owls in.

Mag, who was standing by the window, frowned, but at Dumbledore's signal, he opened the window and took the letter from the owl's leg.

This letter was no different from an ordinary letter, it was a parchment envelope. But the strange thing is that the Hogwarts school emblem is printed on the flame paint of the envelope, but this owl obviously flew a long way to come here.

This is? Professor McGonagall looked at Professor Dumbledore in confusion, but Dumbledore ignored her and opened the envelope. After reading the contents of the letter. Dumbledore stared at Fudge at the desk, his blue eyes seemed to be burning with fire.

Connelly, I always thought we were still in the same camp. But I didn't expect you to be so obsessed with your official position, which made you easily lose your due judgment under the instigation of some careerists.

Seeing Dumbledore's sudden anger, Harry felt confused, he didn't know why a letter made Headmaster Dumbledore so angry, and now he was curious about what was written in that letter.

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