Standing in front of Allen and looking at Theodore and Milleson who were on the verge of breaking down, Ernie's heart was beating faster and faster. Families that rebelled against Allen would be expelled, and students that helped Allen would be rewarded. However, although the McMillan Family did not rebel against Allen, they changed their mind at the request of Sirius. Ernie was a neutral family, so he did not show any support for Principal Harris. Ernie did not know how Principal Harris would deal with him. The unspeakable worry made Ernie restless, and he rubbed his feet on the floor.
"Alright, Ernie. There's nothing else. Go back to school." Allen put his hand together and gestured for Ernie to return to the Hogwarts.
Mr. McMillan, who was standing among the pure-blood school board members, was stunned. Before he could react, Harris had already asked Ernie to go back?
"He's just giving us a warning." Mr. Foley also let go of his worries. When he saw how much Harris had control over the Hogwarts, he whispered to McMillan, "But I think we really have nothing to do with the Hogwarts. Allen Harris is telling us that he can do anything to the Hogwarts."
For the pure-blood school board members, the irreversible situation was slowly becoming inevitable.
Paul Gringlass could hardly suppress his fear. He wanted to rush up and accompany his two daughters, but his feet were rooted to the ground, unable to move a step. He felt that the irreversible situation was developing step by step into an inevitable situation. Bursts of heavy and sorrowful guilt burned his heart like a burning needle.
As Allen slowly called out the names, wizards were expelled, rewarded, and returned to the Hogwarts. All kinds of emotions, such as sadness, joy, anger, and regret, intertwined in the square. By now, Allen's attitude was very clear. The wizards who participated in the resistance were all expelled. Those who were forced to fight back due to family reasons were called out and ordered to return to the Hogwarts as a warning. Those who supported Allen were promised that they would be rewarded.
Previously, among the group of pureblood school directors, there were some who secretly mocked and despised Longbottom and Malfoy for having Magi in their family who dared to go against their family's orders and support Harris. Now, they were filled with regret.
"Miss Astoria Greengrass, you have never done anything against me, and I understand your attitude towards my education reform. I will give you a reward in the future …" Allen's gaze moved from Astoria to Daphne. His voice was cold and emotionless. "As for Miss Daphne Greengrass, you have been expelled from the Hogwarts School of Magic. Your descendants will not be accepted into the Hogwarts."
Hearing this, Paul Greengrass did not believe that Allen Harris would be so kind. As the main person who planned this school board meeting, he had offended Harris completely. He instantly thought that he knew what Allen wanted. If the weak Astoria was left alone, what would the Slytherin who supported Allen do to please him? As a member of the Snake Garden, Paul Greengrass could predict what would happen.
Therefore, Paul Greengrass walked up to Allen and suppressed the anger in his heart. He stared at Allen and said, "Principal Harris, thank you for your 'kindness.' However, since Daphne can't stay in the Hogwarts, I think it would be better for Astoria and her sister to leave as well."
Daphne did not want to be expelled from the Hogwarts just like that. She was different from Theodore. With her family background, she did not need to go out to work. Besides, if she really wanted to study, she had plenty of ways to gain more knowledge about magic. However, Rona Ravenclaw had really shown her power this time. Her sister's condition required her to stay in the school where Rona Ravenclaw was concerned to increase her sister's chances of being cured. However, Greengrass had offended Harris this time. If she was not in the Hogwarts, even if Allen Harris would not do such a thing to a little witch, based on her understanding of Slytherin, someone might bully Astoria to please Emily Harris. Astoria was not in good health, and she was too upright to be a Slytherin. Therefore, Daphne could not leave her sister alone in the Hogwarts.
Daphne took a deep breath. Her face was pale, and her red eyes were fixed on Allen. She said in an unnatural tone, "Principal Harris, I made a mistake. I regret and feel guilty for the harm I have caused. I beg you to give me a chance to make up for it. Let me stay in the Hogwarts. I'm willing to do anything, even if it's not as a student."
Astoria's eyes were filled with tears. As her sister, she knew that Daphne was worried about her. She turned to Allen and begged, "Principal Harris, Daphne did something stupid because of me."
Astoria suddenly stopped talking. Her eyes widened. In the sky above the Hogwarts Castle, a sorrowful song that she had never heard before sounded.
"Fawkes?" Allen raised his head and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw Dumbledore's phoenix, Fawkes, spreading its wings and circling around the Hogwarts Castle. It lingered on every spire and window of the castle. Seeing Dumbledore standing on the balcony of the principal's office, Allen understood. Dumbledore released Fawkes to let it fly around the castle one last time before it left the Hogwarts as a farewell. The Lonely Library
After hearing the phoenix's song, Ben Bostel's heart was filled with sorrow. Big drops of tears flowed uncontrollably from the corners of his eyes.
Paul Greenglass raised his head and closed his eyes. He didn't want to lose his composure like Bostel. However, the phoenix's song seemed to have taken root in his mind. It kept echoing and spinning. It was as if the sorrow, helplessness, and sorrow in his heart had turned into this song. Before today, all the pure-blood families had been in the limelight recently because of the upstart Harris family. However, he never thought that the Greenglass family, which had been in the ruling class in the British wizarding world for a long time, would fall to such a state today.
This song triggered all the sorrow and helplessness accumulated in their hearts. Algie Longbottom's face wrinkled and shrunk into a ball under the sunlight. It seemed that the sunlight was too strong for him to open his eyes. Even Amelia Burns covered her mouth with her hand. Her face was full of glistening tears.
Anka, who was a little annoyed by Fawkes's voice, pecked Allen's ear with her sharp beak and grabbed Allen's shoulder even harder. Allen raised his arm and stroked Anka's soft feathers to comfort her. He looked at the pure-blood uncles and aunties who were in tears and then focused his attention on the Greenglass sisters who were frozen in place.
In fact, Allen already knew the reason for Daphne's actions. Now that he had vented his anger on Dumbledore and the school board, Allen's anger had dissipated a little. Therefore, he changed his mind and changed his original plan.
"Fireshield!" Allen quickly turned around and shouted. The hem of his robe drew a perfect arc in the air with his movement. His right hand turned a small half circle. Blue flames rose from where his finger pointed and formed an arc-shaped blue wall of fire.
"Due to your family's contributions to the Hogwarts in the past, I have decided to give all of you another chance. I have set up this wall of fire … As long as you promise not to do anything inappropriate to the Hogwarts and not to disturb others, you will be able to pass through this wall of fire without any harm. Otherwise, I believe all of you who have seen the battle video from the Ministry of Magic last year should know … "The blue flames rose and danced around Allen like dancing notes." Now, those who dare to pass through this wall of fire within three minutes and come out unharmed can stay. Now … Huh?! "
Before Allen could finish his sentence, a figure pounced on the fire shield.
A shrill scream echoed in the square. Paul Gringlass looked at his outstretched hand that was destined to not be able to hold Daphne's hand. Fear and heartache made this loving father of his daughter scream uncontrollably.
Daphne Gringlass clenched her jaw slightly. Her gaze was firm as she rushed into the blue circle of fire with an indomitable aura. At this moment, she was standing in front of Allen, unharmed. Gringlass's scream stopped abruptly. Then, fear and surprise surged in his heart. He retracted his trembling hand, straightened his back, and stared at Daphne, unwilling to look away.
Milleson was trembling all over. Beads of cold sweat seeped out of her forehead. Goosebumps formed all over her body, and her uneasy heart pounded rapidly. Seeing Daphne rush over, she let out a hoarse scream with her mouth half open. She took a few steps back, but Ben Bostel grabbed her arm tightly.
Bostel and his daughter had seen the fire burn the Death Eaters to death on television. Regardless of whether their daughter had the courage to go over, their father would never allow his daughter to take the risk. Of course, Milleson had no intention of going over with her.
"Now, can I stay in Hogwarts?" Daphne's muscles were tense. She panted slightly, her chest moving up and down. She stared at Allen's face with unwillingness to admit defeat.
"Amazing courage, Miss Gringlass. Since you passed the fire shield, of course you can stay. I'm very happy that Hogwarts has such a brave student like you." Allen admired Daphne's courage. His tone softened a lot. He looked at Astoria, who was outside the circle of fire. She was so excited that her cheeks were flushed. "Oh right, the other Miss Gringlass, I just said that I know your previous attitude and your devotion to Ravenclaw … So I actually have some understanding of your condition … Although I can't guarantee it, you are a student of Hogwarts. As the principal, I will naturally try my best to help you do some research and see if I can solve it …"
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