It was already February, and the snow around the Hogwarts was beginning to melt, replaced by cold dampness. Grayish purple clouds hung low over the castle, and the continuous cold rain made the lawn slippery and muddy.
In the Hogwarts Auditorium, the rain beat against the high windows, and the enchanted ceiling spun dimly overhead.
The wizards sat around the long tables of their respective academies, and the plates in front of them were filled with food. After some wet owls flew into the auditorium with letters and packages, the wizards picked up the magazines and newspapers they subscribed to. Now, the focus of the media was on the press conference hosted by Professor Allen Harris. In the auditorium, regardless of whether it was the professors or the students, the topic of discussion could not be separated from that important news.
"Ravenclaw Temple wants to open up all the advanced magic skills such as theories and spells... As long as you work hard enough, you can have knowledge that is not inferior to that of a pure-blooded wizard." Justin Finlay shook his curly hair and happily shared his opinion with the wizards from Hufflepuff who were of the same origin as him. "I plan to study for a few more years after graduation. I don't want to be a waiter in a tavern anymore. I heard that Ms. Loina Ravenclaw is very close to our founder, Helga Hufflepuff. Maybe I can learn some gourmet magic and become a chef in a tavern?"
"I don't think the ancient food is as good as the British food that we have developed for so many years..." Ernie MacMillan frowned as he forked the ham and eggs on his plate with one hand and held a magazine with the other. "Justin, you know, my father and I have no prejudice against other bloodlines, but Harris used to follow Grindelwald..."
Emily sat at the head of the long Slytherin table. The plates in front of her were pushed far away, and some magazines were messily placed on the table. Her face was expressionless, and she seemed to be very indifferent. However, under the long table, her little leather boots began to tap the ground impatiently.
Emily threw the Wizard Weekly aside and started to read Wisdom Over Black Magic. She flipped the pages faster and faster, and just as Emily was about to throw the magazine away and change to another one, a loud bang startled her.
The sound attracted the attention of the entire Slytherin table. Draco Malfoy threw the magazine in his hand on the table. It was the Wizard Weekly that Emily had just read.
"Nonsense! In order to please their masters, these bugs have already ignored the facts and made up nonsense. Only fools and idiots would believe the words of this kind of declining media! " Draco's pale face did not turn red, but a faint blush appeared. He stared at the few pureblood wizards who were secretly talking about Allen on the long table. After venting his anger at the beginning, he deliberately dragged out his words and mocked them.
Draco stood up, and the chair that was knocked away made a sharp noise as it was dragged on the floor. He walked to Emily's side, and Pency tactfully asked the little witch next to him to make space for him.
"The Harris Family's background has been exposed by the unscrupulous media. They openly exposed the fact that the Harris Family used to follow Grindelwald and fled to England after Grindelwald's revolution failed … It's as if these pure-bloods didn't know about it at all! Draco angrily knocked on the table with his clenched fist and sneered. "This magazine is obviously hinting that Allen has inherited the will of Gellert Grindelwald, and that he has ulterior motives for opening up knowledge and skills through the Ravenclaw Temple. This confusing bait is very tempting to the Muggle, mixed-blood wizards, and superstitious wizards. Once the Temple's influence grows, Allen will try to break the Secret Act and initiate reforms like his predecessors. It's all nonsense! How is the education reform related to the Secret Act?! Just because of birth? "
"They also tried to imply that the Ravenclaw Temple is Harris's scam. My brother contributed all of our family's magic to the temple. They also think my brother is lying." Emily held her chin and said pitifully after listening to Draco's explanation patiently.
"This article repeatedly mentions Gellert Grindelwald and keeps hinting that Professor Allen Harris is just like The Dark Lord who caused a storm in Europe. They are keen on initiating reforms, so they might cause some turmoil." Draco looked at Emily and the newspaper in her hand and felt that he should not worry Allen's sister more. "But don't worry, Emily. We won't believe these rumors. None of the news about Potter and Dumbledore that the media reported last year is true."
In order to comfort Emily, Draco began to use the fact that he was gloating about Dumbledore and Harry Potter's wrongdoings to support his case.
Millisen, who had just finished three plates of breakfast and started to put on lipstick, raised her head and looked at Fernandez. Unlike his usual respectful attitude towards Emily, he raised his fat chin and retorted, "Professor Allen Harris did wrong this time. My father said that their selfishness will bring a lot of trouble to the magic world. Draco, don't forget that you are also a pure-blood Englishman. We have to be united. Why are you speaking from the perspective of an outsider? "
Draco's cold eyes seemed to be able to gouge out Millisen's fat lips. Millisen habitually lowered her chin and did not dare to continue arguing with them. Draco had recently learned lightning magic and was quite famous in Slytherin. Few people dared to provoke him directly.
At this time, Pency took the "Singing Different Tune" magazine from Emily. Pency read aloud, "Recently, rumors about Professor Allen Harris of Ancient Magic in Hogwarts trying to break the Confidentiality Act have been rampant. However, the truth is that Allen Harris has been emphasizing and protecting the Confidentiality Act. As a member of the International Union of Wizards and Wizards, Professor Allen Harris has sent warning letters to the Ministry of Magic in many countries after a series of mass disappearances abroad, warning them to pay attention to the domestic situation and to protect the Confidentiality Act of the International Union of Wizards and Wizards. It can be said that Professor Allen Harris is the most active member of the International Union of Wizards and Wizards. Those unfounded rumors and slanderous remarks about Professor Allen Harris will not be stopped by the wise."
After reading this paragraph, Pency glanced at the wizards who had noticed the commotion. A small group of people who had been whispering and believing the magazine could not help but lower their heads. Under the pressure of Pency, Draco, and the others, they did not say anything. They only secretly exchanged glances.
Hermione walked into the hall at this time. She walked faster than usual to the long Gryffindor table. Jenny kept waving at her, so Hermione went over and sat down beside her. She added a few pieces of grilled tomatoes and cooked mushrooms drizzled with cheese sauce for herself.
Jenny pulled her thick red hair behind her ear and said to Hermione in a fuss, "Did you see the news? The Harris family is on almost every newspaper and magazine. "
"Hermione, where did you go last night?" Hermione's roommate, Pavati Pettier, lowered her voice and came over.
Harry and Ron, who were wolfing down their food, stopped chewing. Jenny also looked at Hermione in surprise. Hermione was recognized as the most disciplined student in all of Gryffindor, but she did not come back last night. Only Lavender Brown seemed to be happy and gossipy.
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