After the banquet, in the hall on the first floor of the tower.
After taking a sip of wine, Mr. Owen Harris looked at everyone with a pleasant expression, "The handover of the positions has been completed successfully. Our control over the Ministry of Magic is greater than any of the previous ministers in the thirty-second session. However, Connelly Foggy has always been cooperative. What do you think is the most appropriate arrangement for him?"
Lunn tapped his fingers on the table. "As the former minister, although he made a serious mistake because of the mysterious man incident, he fully cooperated with us in the subsequent actions. We appeased his subordinates. If he were to step down after doing all this, it would make us look bad. Should we give him the position of minister? At the very least, we can let others know that Harris is not a family that will burn bridges after crossing the river. "
"Just make Connelly a deputy minister." Owen Harris squinted his eyes and said to his second son, "The title of director is a bit more powerful, but it doesn't sound as good as deputy director. Anyway, Connelly is getting old, and he will retire in a few years. I think he will be satisfied with this position. Also, to the outside world, at least to the ordinary wizards who don't know about the Ministry of Magic, this position will make us less threatening."
Lunn nodded. Holding the quill, he quickly wrote some drafts of the new personnel arrangements on the parchment.
During Lunn, Mr. Owen Harris was concerned about his son's personal arrangements. "Allen, what are your plans for the future? Was he going to return to Hogwarts to teach? Continuing to study at the Hogwarts doesn't mean much to you. Why don't you just come to the Ministry of Magic? Hogwarts can apply for a long vacation and take the exam directly? Lavin … Luna, do you and Hermione have to do this? "
"That's right. Allen, you can be the director of Aura's office. You, who chased away Lord Voldemort, can go to Aura's office. I think that annoying Scrimgeour will have no reason to stay in his position." Penello's eyes lit up. He displayed his quick-wittedness as a student of Ravenclaw Academy and made the suggestion that was full of selfish desires sound quite righteous.
"Sorry, Penello, father. But I have to go back to Hogwarts. I promised Helga and, yes, Hufflepuff and Gryffindor, that I will bring the school back to the normal way. I will carry out a reform of the teaching in Hogwarts. Also, directly working in the Ministry of Magic is no longer of much help to us Harris Academy. We already control the Ministry of Magic. " Allen put the teacup in his hand on the table and put his arms on the armrest of the chair. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and said, "Also, the life in the academy is an invaluable and precious part of a wizard's life. I think there are a lot of wizards who are willing to spend a lot of money to go back to the days of being a student in Hogwarts and step on that little train when school starts to go to the Land of Dreams."
Hermione was a little worried when she heard Owen's suggestion. Although she also thought that she could not learn anything in the academy, she did not want to end her life in the academy just like that. She preferred to follow the steps she had planned before instead of suddenly changing her plans. She also planned to finish her studies in Hogwarts as usual.
"But this may cause a conflict with Dumbledore in advance." Lunn, who was writing, looked up and said worriedly, "Dumbledore contacted us a few days ago and tried to talk to you or father. But father was busy with the handover of the Ministry of Magic at the time, and you were in the exploration room every day, Allen, so father pushed the time to talk to you. And the problem that Dumbledore wants to talk to you about seems to be a problem with teaching as the headmaster."
"Allen's previous course was set up with the permission of the Ministry of Magic and the approval of the school board. Although Dumbledore has regained his position as headmaster, he can't just cancel this course." Owen patted Lunn on the shoulder to comfort him, then turned to Allen and said, "I didn't want to see him before, other than because of the Ministry of Magic, because I didn't know what you thought. But given our current attitude towards the other local families, if they contact Dumbledore and use the school board's shares and the headmaster's power to take legal action, even if Lunn controls the Magical Law Enforcement Department, he can only delay it for half a semester. Allen, what do you think?"
"Don't worry, father, Lunn. I've told you before that Gryffindor has transferred his authority as the founder to me. If Headmaster Dumbledore still tries to control the Hogwarts in order to insist on the right way of teaching, I'll just remove his authority. The law and the so-called shares of the school board can't help Dumbledore. This will make the Hogwarts reject and even treat him as an enemy. If the school board doesn't know what's good for them, their descendants can only go to France to study at the Boothbarton School of Magic … "Allen did not care much about this news. When he talked to Dumbledore before he fell into the curtain, the latter had already suggested this conversation. At that time, Allen did not intend to compromise, let alone now.
Albert, who had been silent all this while, could not help but worry about his younger brother. He wanted to say something, but his fiancée, Hibiscus Chinensis, pulled him back and signaled him to be quiet. However, Albert only held Hibiscus Chinensis's hand and shook his head as he comforted her softly, "Don't worry, my dear. Our family doesn't have so many rules like other families. You've been here for so long, don't you know?" After saying that, Albert turned to face his youngest brother, "Allen, but if your conflict with Dumbledore escalates … You know, he's the world's greatest light wizard after all. He once defeated Mr. Grindelwald in a duel. During the fourth year's Goblet of Fire, he protected Harry while facing the mysterious man and his men alone …"
"Albert is right. Allen, we'd better not take such risks. Otherwise, mom will be very worried about you …" Daisy turned her head to look at the kitchen. After making sure that her mother did not hear their conversation, she continued, "Tonks told me that Moody has been spreading around the bar recently. He said that you didn't chase away Lord Voldemort by yourself during the Ministry of Magic War. Although Dumbledore later asked the other members of the Order of the Phoenix to watch him and not allow him to spread nonsense, I reckon that some Aura with other families behind them and those Death Eaters who hide their faces are also spreading the rumor … Also, someone mentioned Luna's true identity. Many people heard the conversation between her and Hermione at the Arch, but there are too many rumors now. Basically, everyone thinks that it's nonsense when they hear this news …"
Hermione felt that the relationship between Harris and Dumbledore should not have turned so hostile. She could not help but worry about Allen because of Albert and Daisy's words. "Allen, there's a problem with the teaching of the Hogwarts, but don't we have a legitimate reason? We can try to persuade Dumbledore first. He should take responsibility for this matter, but we don't have to be so aggressive … You don't have to take the risk yourself anymore. We can find a safer way … "
"You're still so naïve. Dumbledore obviously won't listen to you." Penello sneered at Hermione's words. He knew that there was more than just a conflict of ideas behind this. "If he doesn't do anything, there's nothing we can do. If he really contacts the school board, the law will be on Dumbledore's side. But if he does … we'll make Dumbledore a criminal again. Do we really need to talk to a criminal one-on-one?"
Allen waited quietly for everyone to finish. He picked up the black tea and took a sip. Then, he waved his hand and said to his family in a relaxed manner, "I think you still don't understand how much I've grown in ancient times. To put it simply, Lord Voldemort and Dumbledore are no match for me. In fact, even without me, Luna can do this."
"What?! Allen, are you sure? That's Dumbledore … Oh … "Xenophilus, who had just joined the Tower, did not say a word. When he heard Allen say that Dumbledore, whom he had always supported and trusted, was no match for him, his conditioned reflex was to refute and disbelieve him. However, when he remembered his daughter Luna and her identity, he realized that he was on the wrong side of the argument. Besides, it would be strange if he couldn't defeat Allen.
Xenophilus stared at Hermione and Penello with dissatisfaction. He did not expect Allen to make a move on his daughter so quickly. He also did not know the relationship between them as clearly as he did today. The change in his status had caused a change in his attitude. If it wasn't for his precious daughter repeatedly reminding him to keep his mouth shut about this matter, he would have gone to Harris and caused a ruckus. Now, Xenophilus decided to talk to his daughter in private and persuade her to change her mind. Even though he knew that his daughter was much older than him, his sense of responsibility as a father did not disappear. He could not allow his daughter to let Allen do whatever he wanted.
"If that's the case, Allen, you should return to Hogwarts! But Allen, don't chase Dumbledore out immediately. Let the school board members form an alliance with him! " Owen Harris was silent for a while before his eyes lit up. "Don't worry, go ahead with your reform … Oh right, the Ministry of Magic has obtained a Rank 1 Merlin Medal for you. Hermione and Penello have also obtained a Rank 2 Merlin Medal for each of you due to your Animagus transformation in the previous battle. So, Allen and Penello's medals will be awarded to you in the Ministry of Magic. Arrange for Hermione's medal to be awarded to her in the Hogwarts. As the professor of Hogwarts, you will be the one to award the medal to Hermione."
"When the Ministry of Magic gives out the award, arrange for a few reporters to ask a few questions. We will also settle the rumors." Allen nodded. He understood his father's intention. Then, he turned to Xenophilus. "Since we're done with the business, Mr. Lovegood, about the TV station … Hmm? Mr. Lovegood … "
"Allen, what do you need the TV station for? Just tell me, I'll arrange it … "Hibiscus Chinensis saw that the crazy Xenophilus was still in deep thought, so she answered Allen on behalf of the unreliable TV station director.
"Oh, it's like this. I think that the TV station can broadcast some Muggle movies during the prime time these few days. The continuous broadcasting of news and Quidditch has already made the audience lose their sense of novelty. We should broadcast some pure entertainment programs so that the audience can relax a little in this stressful and tense atmosphere …" Alan pretended to make a suggestion unintentionally and added after taking another sip of tea, "I've taught in the Muggle school before. Some of the things that the Muggles call science fiction movies are quite interesting. However, remember to first state that the content is made up by the Muggles when it's broadcasted. It's the Muggles who added special effects … I should say that it's the Muggles' illusion, otherwise, it'll easily cause misunderstandings …"
"Alright, no problem. I'll write an application to your mother's management department and ask for permission. Let's do this as a formality. I'll just delay the broadcast of the Quidditch match at 8 pm. That way, the broadcast time of our TV program will be extended …" Although she had no idea why her brother-in-law suddenly cared about the TV program, this small request was not difficult to fulfill. Thus, Hibiscus Chinensis immediately agreed to it.
Seeing that they were done with the formal discussion, Hermione also began to chat. "Speaking of Quidditch, do you know? The newbie of the Montrose Magpie Team is Cedric Diggory, who graduated from Hufflepuff. Professor Mag is a fanatical supporter of the Montrose Magpie Team. I heard her asking Qiu Zhang when he would be able to get a starting position. "
"The Tonks are also his supporters. Because Cedric graduated from Hufflepuff, she has been bragging about Cedric in front of me recently. She said he learned how to use the Woelongon" Zigzag "flying spell when he was hanging upside down …" Daisy had also joined the Quidditch Team before, so she had always been interested in the game. However, unlike her best friends, the Tonks, she was a supporter of the Appleby Arrows.
Emily, who had purposely stayed away from the adults' conversation, could not help but add, "But Cedric is really handsome …"
Seeing that there was no more business to talk about, Owen asked Lunn to write it down in his notebook. Then, he looked at Luna apologetically. "I'm sorry, Luna, Xenophilius. I didn't know what you wanted before, so I didn't let Hibiscus Chinensis broadcast your part. I couldn't get a medal for you … Luna, do you have any other requests? In fact, if you're not in a hurry, I can give you another medal after a while. You know, Connelly Fudge used some tricks to forcefully give himself a first-class Merlin medal … "
"Oh, don't worry. I don't need it." Luna turned to Owen, and then suddenly said, "Let me and Allen work part-time in the Division of Mysterious Affairs. We'll be the Silent Ones."
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