Chapter 182
The case was brought to a close.
One month later.
The Dumbledore case came to a conclusion, and both sides fought in the courtroom with their forged evidence.
In the end, Dumbledore barely saved his reputation by relying on the Wizengamot and the International Confederation of Wizards behind him.
At least on the surface, the British Ministry of Magic will no longer make any comments on this matter.
The price is that Dumbledore's reputation in the Wizengamot and the International Confederation of Wizards has plummeted.
There are even many people who think that he is not worthy of continuing to serve as the chairman of the International Confederation of Wizards and the chief wizard of the Wizengamot.
As for ordinary wizards, they have a preconceived idea that this matter was planned by Dumbledore.
Even after the results of the trial room were announced, it was only felt that Dumbledore relied on his own strength and status to force the Ministry of Magic to bow its head.
Inside Hogwarts.
Because the exams were approaching, all the laughter and joy seemed to disappear overnight.
Other grades were okay, mainly the fifth and seventh grades, who would stay in the library whenever they didn't have classes.
After the dinner, they went to participate in Slughorn's club activities and were more punctual than attending classes.
Those who left the first club activity were almost regretting it now.
Slughorn put them on the blacklist since they left for the first time.
Since they came here, even if they had no interest in the club, they should have held on for the sake of him and Argus.
In the end, they left on their own initiative!
They didn't even have this much vision and intelligence, they were just complete idiots.
In Slughorn's mind, such students were not worthy of his attention at all!
Not to mention club activities, he didn't even pay attention to them in class.
Completely ignored!
"Argus, look! Harry and Ron are back!"
One morning, in the hall of Hogwarts Castle.
Argus was enjoying breakfast quietly, and suddenly heard Draco's surprised voice.
Ron really didn't matter to Draco.
Harry was different!
Even though he had some unpleasant experiences with Draco, he was still Draco's recognized friend.
Argus looked up and continued to eat breakfast.
Based on Dumbledore's strength and expectations for Harry, it was not incredible to save Harry.
As for Ron... it was just a matter of mercy.
Harry had been saved, so he couldn't be left behind.
After all, he was a member of the Weasley family who had followed him for many years, so he couldn't let him down.
The return of Harry and Ron caused quite a stir in Hogwarts.
If it weren't for the exam week, I'm afraid the whole Hogwarts would be boiling for the two of them.
According to Dumbledore, the two appeared as assistants of Argus.
They were more or less half heroes.
But obviously, Harry and Ron, who had recovered their memories, both believed that they were the protagonists of the basilisk incident.
They saved Hogwarts!
"Evil Slytherin, I told you he was a dark wizard!"
"We worked so hard to kill the basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, what does he have to do with it! We didn't see his shadow from beginning to end!"
"In the end, he became a hero! He killed the basilisk!"
Ron muttered in his mouth, extremely dissatisfied with Argus.
Harry on the side rarely refuted.
As soon as the two came to the Gryffindor table, a large group of little lions rushed towards them.
They kept asking questions.
Harry and Ron enjoyed the feeling of being admired by countless people.
Especially Ron, who kept bragging about how brave he was in the Chamber of Secrets.
How to join forces with Harry to kill the basilisk!
"But... but from what I heard, it seemed that Argus killed the basilisk?"
"Were you and Harry already fainted at the time?"
A young wizard asked doubtfully, and the others echoed him.
"Yes, Argus killed the basilisk, and Argus also found out the Chamber of Secrets."
"Didn't you two just follow him to open the Chamber of Secrets?"
"Yes, that's what the Daily Prophet said. It was Argus who discovered the true identity of Gilderoy Lockhart, but he was not a Parseltongue and couldn't open the Chamber of Secrets, so he thought of Harry."
Ron was about to explode when he saw that his boasting was refuted.
Harry remembered Dumbledore's instructions before they were discharged from the hospital, and pulled Ron's clothes to calm him down.
But Ron, who was jealous, didn't care about these!
He slapped the table and stood up.
"Harry and I killed the basilisk, what does it have to do with him!"
"He's a liar! He obviously didn't do anything.
"He did it, but he took all the credit for himself!"
The loud voice instantly attracted the attention of countless people.
Many people's eyes jumped back and forth between Argus, Ron and Harry, as if they were judging whether what Ron said was true.
Argus's expression remained unchanged, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
He used a dinner knife to elegantly cut the bacon in front of him.
Argus's heart didn't care about these things, but the Slytherins couldn't stand it!
Pansy stood up and sneered, "That's right, Argus didn't do anything."
"Lockhart sent you and Harry out."
"After he sent you out, he returned to the secret room, obediently stuffed himself into the mouth of the basilisk, closed the mouth of the basilisk with his hands, and let the basilisk bite himself to death! "
There was laughter all around!
Yes, you two were knocked unconscious by Lockhart and stayed in the hospital for several months!
It wasn't Argus who saved you, was it Lockhart who had a change of heart?
A few sarcastic words made Ron's face red as a monkey's butt.
He was not a good talker to begin with, he opened his mouth to refute, but after thinking for a long time, he didn't know how to reply.
The people in Hogwarts originally had some admiration and gratitude for the two of them, but now after Ron's disturbance.
This emotion disappeared instantly!
There was contempt in their eyes.
He saved your life, but you didn't say thank you properly, but instead you are here to blame him!
Is this something a human can do?
Even Ron's brothers and sisters cast strange eyes on him.
Percy frowned and scolded: "Ron, sit down! "
Harry was very sensitive to changes in the atmosphere because he had experienced many similar situations in the past.
He hurriedly pushed Ron to the chair.
Unfortunately, the words had already been said. Even if Ron thanked Argus now, others would only think that he was unwilling.
Harry, who was with Ron, was also looked down upon by many people.
The reputation that Dumbledore had spent several months building for Harry was completely destroyed by Ron in just ten minutes.
"Seamus, what class are we going to have today?"
Harry asked his roommate for something to say.
As a result, Seamus just glanced at him, picked up his schoolbag and turned away, without any intention of paying attention to him.
Helplessly, Harry and Ron had to follow the Gryffindors to the classroom without even eating.
