Chapter 1264 Seizing Power

Rufus Scrimgeour's arrival was fairly low-key, with almost no publicity.

Perhaps due to the Ministry of Magic, even Umbridge was not so arrogant.

In the next few days, Scrimgeour did not even live directly in the castle, but temporarily stayed in the Pig's Head Tavern in Hogsmeade Village.

To him, the "Headmaster" of Hogwarts seemed to be just the Auror Office of the Ministry of Magic in a different location, rather than an acting headmaster.

Scrimgeour appeared in the auditorium on time every day, spending a lot of time patrolling every corner of the castle, or observing classes in the corner of a classroom.

After the curfew, he would accompany Argus Filch on patrol for a while. When the clock struck twelve, he would return to the Hog's Head Tavern in the Thestral carriage.

However, as time passed, the news that Dumbledore would not be able to return for the time being gradually spread throughout the school.

Not everyone is as worried as the deans. Some people, such as some students in Ravenclaw and Slytherin, don't think there is anything wrong with it.

As for Umbridge's return to class, it seems to have been put on hold for no apparent reason - perhaps due to stimulation from Europe, Professor Lupine rarely showed a tough teaching attitude and vetoed Umbridge's proposals several times in a row. Rich's lesson plan, as for the pressure of multi-grade teaching, is temporarily shared by Professor Apokalis.

There is only one topic in Hogwarts school right now: the Ministry of Magic's plan to build a large magical city.

No one paid attention to this news at first. After all, there are a lot of heavyweight news these days.

However, after the gossip came out in an obscure newspaper, this topic was like the hand in the center of a fishing net, pulling up all the ropes in an instant.

The Ministry of Magic has lost a large number of magical families' homes, which is the most disturbing thing. At the same time, the ghost of Lord Voldemort has also become a nightmare that haunts bedtime stories.

Under the accumulation of various factors, the call to build a large-scale magic city suddenly started like a wildfire on the autumn prairie.

Children from magical families have heard about Voldemort and Death Eaters since they were young. No one will worry about whether the desperate Voldemort will follow the address and break into the door one day.

Especially those wizards who have resisted Voldemort or have been deeply entangled with Voldemort, they are even more worried these days.

This uneasy situation became very common in Slytherin House: the vast majority of "ex-Death Eaters" were forced to betray Voldemort, and they were afraid of being liquidated.

"My father is considering selling Malfoy Manor, but no one in the wizarding world is willing to take it over now."

One day after Potions class, Draco Malfoy found an opportunity to get close to Elena and asked hesitantly.

"Is there...a big problem in my family? I heard that my father is raising money these days? Sister, what on earth are my parents--"

Obviously, encircling, suppressing and liquidating the dark forces has become the most correct political action in the current wizarding world.

As a member of the Malfoy family, Draco was well aware of the dark history of his parents.

In fact, one of the reasons why he joined the foundation was just for this - to use resources to protect his family as much as possible when necessary.

"Mr. Lucius? Oh, no, as far as I know he is very motivated now."

Elena glanced at Harry, who was helping Snape organize the reagent bottles, and waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Of course there is financial pressure, but you could try to suggest that he go to Gringotts and get a mortgage."

"As for more things, you will know when your level is higher..."

She shook her finger, lightly drew a vague Foundation logo in mid-air, and winked at Draco meaningfully.

"The world is built on countless small, cumbersome realities, which we call industry - and Mr. Malfoy is now trying to hold up a speck of dust among them."

"And even if it is a speck of dust in the industrial field, when it falls on the shoulders of someone or a family..."

"A big mountain?"

Draco Malfoy replied subconsciously.

He had read this content in the foundation's tutorial document, but it was slightly different from what Elena said.

"The answer is correct - Jinshan."

"Draco, you are going to become a rich second generation."

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Elena has become the center of attention again in Hogwarts Castle these days.

However, she found that the attitude of her followers changed slightly, and most people began to respect and trust her.

In the "post-Dumbledore" era, the role of the Student Discipline Committee began to become more extensive, and the team finally began to expand.

In addition to controlling daily disciplinary violations, the disciplinary committee will also take over some gaps that the professors have missed - such as finding lost items and homework tutoring.

On the other hand, the "Witch Support Club" secretly established by Ginny and others has finally been completely transformed from the underground and has become a reserve team of discipline committee members. They are responsible for various tedious and meticulous campus operations. In emotional disputes, academic performance, Family relations...multi-front attacks in various fields quickly reversed the reputation of the disciplinary committee.

At the same time, the "Secret Room" beneath Hogwarts Castle has officially entered the development stage, and the young wizards have put a lot of energy into repairing the secret room.

Compared with the magical city that adults have to consider, a miniature "home building" project has also appeared in Hogwarts Castle.

As for the professors at Hogwarts, most of them are currently troubled by another matter.

After a period of dormancy, the hidden fangs of the Ministry of Magic finally emerged.

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"Hogwarts staff qualification review, what does this mean?"

In the staff room, Professor McGonagall frowned and turned to look at Rufus Scrimgeour.

"So...the Ministry of Magic plans to restart the previous investigator program? Will unqualified professors be suspended from classes or even kicked out of the school directly?"

"Mr. Scrimgeour, I think you should have a deep understanding of the current situation at Hogwarts these days - I don't think there is any need for extensive screening and assessment."

Almost all the professors at Hogwarts gathered here, and the crowd was clearly divided into two sides.

Professor McGonagall now finally understands Scrimgeour's work these days and where the Ministry of Magic's confidence lies.

Not all the professors on her side were what she imagined, but many professors chose to agree with this proposal.

Quirrell, Apocalypse, Slughorn, Filch...and even Professor Snape and Professor Flitwick all stood on the side of Scrimgeour's proposal.

Although the atmosphere at the scene was not that tense, this sudden attack-like behavior of forcing the uterus into the palace still made Mag feel betrayed.

"Hogwarts is going to expand its enrollment, starting from next semester-"

Scrimgeour said, glancing at Umbridge who had a slightly subtle expression not far away, and said in a deep voice.

"As the 'Guiding Headmaster' of Hogwarts, my first proposal is to significantly expand the teaching staff starting this year."

"In order to ensure the quality of teaching, the necessary teacher qualification assessment, review and follow-up guidance must be carried out again."

Scrimgeour paused briefly, crossed his fingers on his chest, and added.

"By the way, on these matters... I have also sought the opinion of the dean of the school..."

"Huh?" Professor McGonagall snorted softly.

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Guacridine!