"Principal Harris … Then let me share my thoughts first. The authority of this organization is too great. If we don't restrict it, it's hard to guarantee that someone will not abuse it and use it to oppress other families for their own family's benefit …" Amelia Burns' eyes widened slightly. She seemed to feel that her words were too serious and accusatory. She paused for a moment before continuing, "Principal Harris, please forgive me for not knowing what's good for me … I believe that the Review Board will not become a weapon that can be abused in our hands. However, I don't believe that all the successors will be able to do the same."
"Ms. Burns, let me explain this to you first …" Hermione raised her hand before Allen could answer. When she realized that everyone was looking at her and realized that this was not a classroom, she put her hand down embarrassedly. "Our vision is not only limited to the magic world … I think the establishment of the Review Board is indeed to prevent too many incidents like the recent incidents that affect the peaceful development of the magic world. So that we don't have to endlessly fight each other like before … I've prepared some information … Please wait a moment …"
As Hermione spoke, she took out the bound information from her pocket. She did not use her wand. Instead, she used her finger to continuously tap on it. She looked up at the number of people present and repeated the information until it reached the number of people she needed.
"Very good casting without a wand." Dumbledore did not look at the information after receiving it. Instead, he praised Hermione. Then, he looked at Allen. "The students of Hogwarts have indeed learned better than when I was in charge. You're more responsible in this aspect than I am."
"It's also because the students have practiced better …" Allen said humbly with a normal expression. However, he felt a little ashamed in his heart. In fact, the time he spent in the school this year was much less than the time he used to mock Dumbledore who was always absent from school.
"Allen allows and encourages the students to prioritize using magic to solve everything. He has opened up the casting restrictions in various areas. We have a lot of opportunities to practice …" Hermione praised Allen as she distributed the information to the rest of the people. "By the way, these data are the number of new industries and sales after our cooperation with Muggle in the magic world. It also includes the expected profits after the development of other businesses …"
Burns and the others looked at the information in their hands and nodded with a blank expression. It was not because they were indifferent to the wealth, but because these pure-bloods who were not proficient in mathematics could not understand the Muggle's statistical method used by Hermione.
Hermione had already anticipated that they might not understand. She further explained, "It's very obvious that our development speed and momentum this year is faster than any previous year. Under the premise that there are other huge profits that have yet to be exploited, we specially set up an organization to ruin our own reputation just to exploit some undesirable family businesses. I think everyone here knows that only idiots would do that …"
"What Hermione said is actually our explanation. Although the ending may be a little different from what you've discussed before, we really set up this organization for the stable development of the wizarding world." Allen emphasized, "Of course, in front of Abusi and all of you, I have to admit that this will undoubtedly reduce the number of people who will scold Harris in the process. However, this is more for those who are dissatisfied in this changing era. We are all people who cherish our reputation. Just like what Hermione said, if we don't care about our reputation and abuse our power for such a small benefit … I think only the crazy Tom would do that."
Ms. Burns's attitude softened a lot. At this time, Hector Foley was staring at the numbers on the information and was a little dumbfounded. As he often took care of his family's business, unlike Burns who was in politics and Longbottom whose family was controlled by Neville's grandmother, he quickly understood the expectations. However, the numbers on the information were so big that he felt that he did not understand it.
"Actually, there is a very simple way to make everyone feel at ease …" Allen leaned on the sofa and spread his hands casually. He spoke in a very indifferent tone. "Abusi, have you ever considered becoming a member of the Review Committee? I think if a light wizard like you joins, people will feel more at ease. "
This invitation surprised Burns, who had always supported the Order of the Phoenix, and the decorative chain on her monocle swayed. She turned to look at Dumbledore and asked expectantly, "Abusi, if you join, naturally, everything will be fine."
"Actually, I'm very satisfied with my semi-retired life … And I think Allen's answer has satisfied everyone, right?" Dumbledore's blue eyes flashed behind his crescent-shaped glasses. "I have to remind everyone that we are not gathered here today for this, but for Rufus."
Longbottom and Burns were disappointed and did not try to persuade Dumbledore. Foley sat at the side and swirled his wine glass. He knew that Dumbledore, who was not even willing to be the minister of the Ministry of Magic, would not be willing to be a member of the Review Committee.
"That's a pity, Abusi. Let's get down to business. What do you think about what Scrimgeour did this time?" Allen shrugged indifferently and changed the topic. Anyway, he had been going to the British Ministry of Magic to assimilate the floating city of Hogwarts, so it could be considered as his private property. Whether Dumbledore joined or not, he would not be bound by the organization set up by his father.
"I have to admit, Allen, Rufus's act of inciting the armed Aura to strike this time has indeed gone overboard … Anger has blinded him …" Dumbledore said. "For a long time, he has always had different opinions with me and had many conflicts with me. But I also have to admit that he has been working hard to defeat the Dark Wizards all his life … So Allen, in my opinion, since there is no conflict in nature, and in a sense, we are all doing this for the better development of the magic world, but there are differences and misunderstandings between us. I think we should eliminate these misunderstandings. I beg you, please try to give him a chance … He is an excellent Aura."
"Just as you have tolerated him as much as possible, Abusi, we at Harris have always been very tolerant of him. If it were someone else who was so rude and hindered the work of the department, he would have been fired a long time ago." Allen shook the wine glass in his hand indifferently. The honey-yellow wine in the glass shone brightly in the sunlight outside the window. He took a sip and looked at Longbottom and the others. "I understand what you mean. Your friendship for Mr. Scrimgeour is very touching … But I don't seem to see Director Scrimgeour here, so we are talking about this now … What is his attitude? Has he already admitted to his mistake? "
Ms. Burns felt a little uncomfortable being stared at. In fact, it was because of the support of pureblood families like hers that Scrimgeour was able to maintain his position and go against Harris for so long. Algie Longbottom lowered his head and drank silently. The old lion was very stubborn. Even now, he still insisted that this protest was something he should do. He felt that these losses were to prevent greater damage. He had already calculated that Harris would use the Umbrella to prevent the ordinary wizards from getting hurt.
"Headmaster Harris, I have a presumptuous request …" Hector Fries asked in a hoarse voice. His voice was loud, but he did not dare to look directly into Allen's eyes, revealing his guilty conscience. "Scrimgeour will be here later … We hope that you can come forward and explain to him clearly what the Ministry of Magic, Harris, and the Umbrella are thinking … This way, we can resolve the misunderstanding between each other. Perhaps Scrimgeour will not stubbornly go on strike anymore. This way, we can save an excellent Aura …"
"Allen will take the initiative to explain to Scrimgeour?" Hermione seemed to be angered by the other party's idea. She put the wine glass on the table and quickly sat up straight. She raised her chin and brushed the hair off her face. "Isn't this too unfair? The one who has made a mistake and is facing the risk of being fired is not Allen, and those pureblood families are really supporting the Death Eaters! "
"It's okay, Hermione. We're here to talk." Allen pressed down on Hermione's hand and looked at the crowd. "I'm here with sincerity. I'm not against explaining these things to Scrimgeour, but I have to ask, do you think that Scrimgeour will be able to keep his office director position this time? Especially after he called for Aura patrols to stop traveling? "
The purebloods wanted to speak, but Dumbledore stopped them.
"It doesn't matter if Scrimgeour is Aura's office director in the future or not. He has done something wrong, so it's reasonable for him to pay some price." Dumbledore looked at the purebloods apologetically, then turned back to Allen and said, "But at the same time, what's important is that we're saving a person who walked on the wrong path because of anger, so we should tell him our thoughts and clear up the misunderstanding, right? Allen, he's an outstanding Aura. I also hope that even if he's no longer the office director in charge of all Aura, he won't be punished too harshly because of this. Don't let him lose the position where he can display his talents … Of course, I'm not too clear about the rules and regulations within the Ministry of Magic, but this is my personal request and wish. "
Allen stared at Dumbledore. He knew that Dumbledore was actually very tired of these political things. As long as it did not involve actions that were too harmful to the magic world, the light wizards were not interested in participating. The previous excessive actions of Foggy and Umrich did not affect him, and Dumbledore did not have a good impression of Scrimgeour, who loved to oppose him. This time, he was willing to step in for what he thought was justice.
"Abusi, I understand … But I still have to ask, where is Scrimgeour now? I have to at least see him before I can explain to him, right? "
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