The conversation came to a standstill. Professor Meg and Sirius had completely opposite opinions, neither willing to back down.
This situation had happened many times in the previous meetings of the Order of the Phoenix. Elwyn could understand Sirius's thoughts, and he could also understand Professor Meg's difficulties.
No one could accept giving up on the Hogwarts just like that.
However, in a situation where there was a great disparity in strength, it was too stupid to defend the Hogwarts Castle against Lord Voldemort. It was tantamount to digging one's own grave.
Lord Voldemort probably wanted the Order of the Phoenix to have a clear stronghold so that he could destroy them and the Ministry of Magic together.
"Sirius, our goal is to defeat Lord Voldemort, not to defend the Hogwarts. There are still many things waiting for us to do," Elwyn said. "Dumbledore's death is not the end, but the beginning of the war …"
"You're right, Elwyn!" Sirius's body swayed slightly. "But there will always be sacrifices in war. If necessary, I will stay to protect the Hogwarts."
His appearance was really worrying. Would he do something drastic to avenge Dumbledore?
"I know what you're thinking, Sirius, but now is not the time to discuss sacrifices. A meaningless death is just stupidity. I hope you can remember this, "Professor Meg said." Let's listen to the opinions of others. What do you all think? "
"I support Blake's view. The current situation is really bad, but I don't agree with closing the school. I believe that Dumbledore wants us to continue running the school," Professor Sprout said. "I think as long as there is a student who wants to go to school, the school should be opened."
"But will we still have students after this?" "In a situation like this, any rational parent would keep their child at home instead of sending him to school. I can't blame them. After Dumbledore's death, we can claim that the Hogwarts have nothing to do with him and the Order of the Phoenix. I personally don't think it's any more dangerous here than in other places, but you can't want the mothers to think so. It's only natural that they want the whole family to be together. "
"I agree!" Professor Meg said, "Dumbledore's mark on Hogwarts is too deep. We can't just say that we have nothing to do with Dumbledore. Also, it wouldn't be right to say that Dumbledore never thought that Hogwarts might close down one day. When the secret chamber was reopened, he had considered closing the school. I have to say, compared to Slytherin's monster hiding in the depths of the castle, I think the murder of Professor Dumbledore is more disturbing … "
"We have to discuss this with the board of directors," Professor Flitwick said in a high-pitched voice. Professor Flitwick said in a high, thin voice. "We have to follow the rules. We can't jump to conclusions so hastily."
"I agree with Filius. We have to be cautious," Lupin said. "It should be up to the school's board of directors to decide whether or not to close the school."
"Hagrid, you haven't said anything yet." Professor Meg waited for everyone to express their opinions before saying, "What's your opinion? Should the Hogwarts continue to operate?"
During this conversation, Hagrid had been covering his face with his tear-stained handkerchief and sobbing silently.
Until now, he was still unwilling to believe that Dumbledore was dead.
Hearing Professor Meg's question, Hagrid raised his red and swollen eyes and said in a hoarse voice, "I don't know, Professor … It's up to the directors and the president to decide …"
"Professor Dumbledore has always valued your opinion," Professor Meg said kindly. "Me too."
"I-I'll stay, no matter what happens in the future." As Hagrid spoke, large tears rolled down from the corners of his eyes and flowed down along his messy beard. "This is my home. It's been like this since I was thirteen. If there are kids who want me to teach them, I'll teach them. But … I don't know … the Hogwarts is without Dumbledore … "
He twitched, and his face disappeared behind the handkerchief again. There was a moment of silence.
"Very good!" Professor Meg said as he glanced at the field outside the window to see if the minister had arrived. "I know what everyone thinks. In that case, I have to agree with Flitvey and Lupin. We should discuss this with the board of directors and let them make the final decision."
"What about the students? This semester is coming to an end. "
"Yes, this is something we have to consider. How to send the students home … I have a suggestion that it should be done sooner rather than later. If necessary, we can arrange for the Hogwarts to come here by express tomorrow."
"What about Dumbledore's funeral?" Sirius interrupted and asked.
"Hmm …" Professor Meg said, his voice trembling as if he had lost some of his original decisiveness. "Although we didn't find Dumbledore's body, we do need a proper funeral."
There was no doubt about this. If Dumbledore could not come back, then this funeral would be a real funeral.
Only Elwyn and Harry knew the whole truth, but they were not sure that Dumbledore would definitely come back.
"Where, where should we put Dumbledore's tombstone?"
"I know that Dumbledore's wish was to rest here, in the Hogwarts …" Professor Meg said.
"There's no better place than the Hogwarts!"
"Alright, if the department thinks it's appropriate, we'll … You know, in the history of the Hogwarts, there hasn't been a headmaster …"
"No headmaster has contributed so much to the Hogwarts," Hagrid roared.
"Absolutely!" Professor Sprout said.
"If that's the case, we'll hold a funeral and build a tombstone for Dumbledore in the Hogwarts. We can bury his wand in it," Professor Meg said.
"The wand is a wizard's most important item. From the day I met Dumbledore, he used this wand. It can replace Dumbledore …"
There was a moment of silence. Many people's eyes were sore. A great wizard like Dumbledore did not even leave a corpse in the end. Only his wand was left.
Hagrid could only bury his wand, which was so tragic that Hagrid let out a howl of grief.
"We can wait until after the funeral to send the students home. I think many of them will want to say goodbye to him."
"That's a good arrangement. Our students should be grateful. This is very appropriate. We can arrange for them to go home after the funeral," Professor Flitwick said in a shrill voice.
"Agreed!"
"Let's do it. This is the only thing we can do for Dumbledore now."
"Sigh, I think so …" Slughorn's voice was emotional. He raised his arm and wiped his eyes.
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