The British wizarding world has been at peace for a long time, and there has not been such explosive news for many years. Within half a day after the werewolf incident was exposed, things quickly escalated and were almost uncontrollable.
After lunch, reporters from the Daily Prophet, Wizarding Weekly and many well-known domestic and international newspapers and magazines swarmed around the gate of Hogwarts, trying to break into the college to interview Amosta Brain. In the past, this young wizard was only famous in a certain area for uncovering the mystery of Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets and serving as the Director of the Student Security Office at Hogwarts.
After Dumbledore came forward and declined the interview invitation on the grounds that Professor Brain was unwell, these crazy reporters did not stop.
Letters of appointment invitations floated in from the window of Amosta's office like snowflakes, and it even reminded Amosta of the scene last year when the guy who helped Lockhart replied to the fans' letter.
Some crazy and extreme reporters refused to open the door to Hogwarts when they saw it, and even went to great lengths to try to sneak into the campus through the Forbidden Forest. However, the aborigines living in the Forbidden Forest did not want a large group of wizards to come in and interfere. Their lives have suffered for several reporters. If Dumbledore hadn't reacted quickly and negotiated with those creatures on Hagrid's behalf, there would have been serious consequences.
In the end, the reporters had no choice but to interview the natives of Hogsmeade, trying to dig out something valuable from their mouths.
In the school, the corridor on the third floor was almost filled with excited little wizards. They all knew that Professor Brain was not a particularly dignified professor in private. They hoped to find out some exciting news. Unfortunately, The door to Professor Brain's office was always closed, as if no one was inside.
In the evening, a special issue of the Evening Prophet came out.
Although those crazy reporters didn't get any news about the werewolves being eliminated, they still got something valuable.
A reporter spent a full two hundred gold coins to buy a photo from a villager in Hogsmeade.
This villager was an astronomy enthusiast. That night he climbed to the highest hillside nearby, the hillside where the Screaming Shack was located, and used an astronomical telescope to observe the orbits of the planets. He quickly noticed the movement at the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
His astronomical telescope could record changes in the position of the planets, and of course, it could also take pictures of things happening two miles away.
A young wizard filled with a cold aura floated high in the sky, spreading raging flames hundreds of feet high towards the earth. The werewolves struggled and howled in the terrifying flames, and fell down one after another. This scene was like Divine punishment!
When the newspaper was delivered to Hogwarts by an owl, the whole Hogwarts was in a state of excitement.
As night fell, the school auditorium was filled with chirping little wizards. When Amosta, who had been taking a break in the office, appeared on the steps next to the foyer, the auditorium, reflecting the clean night sky, was quiet for half a minute. The little wizard As they watched Professor Brain enter the auditorium from the foyer, pass through the dining tables between colleges, and walk to the faculty dining table, the auditorium suddenly erupted into thunderous roars and endless applause!
"That's cool, Professor!"
At the Gryffindor table, the Weasley twins raised their hands and shouted.
"Can I learn that trick from you, Professor!"
Cedric of Hufflepuff shook the Evening Prophet in his hand and roared with admiration.
The girls in Ravenclaw also rarely lost their reason and calmness. They whispered together head to head, stared at Amosta on the dining table, and burst into laughter from time to time.
"Please don't forget!"
Marcus Flint shouted to the entire auditorium,
"Professor Brain belongs in Slytherin!"
Marcus shouted very hard, and many Slytherins supported him. However, the response was very enthusiastic from time to time, and people from the other three houses did not want to pay much attention to them.
At the faculty table, all the professors raised their glasses to Amosta.
"I think it won't be long before you're more famous than that Lockhart, Amosta—"
Professor McGonagall pursed her lips and showed a restrained smile,
"I hope you can get used to this kind of attention. After all, it doesn't fit in with your humble and low-key style."
Although he had never received so much attention as he did today, Amosta did not appear panicked or flattered. He acted calmly as if the person receiving the attention was not him.
"Haha, I will try my best to adapt-"
Amosta smiled slightly.
"Actually, I have long thought that this day might happen, Amosta!"
Professor Flitwick deliberately suppressed his sharp voice, which made his tone sound a bit strange, and he said excitedly,
"Ever since you told me about your conflict with werewolves last year, I guessed that one day you would fight against those evil werewolves again, but I didn't expect you to do it so simply, Amos. tower!"
Dumbledore, who had not appeared at the staff table for a while, did not mind at all that he was being robbed of the limelight. He quietly listened to the conversation between Amosta and everyone, and happily dealt with the pork chops on the plate. He seemed to be satisfied with Amosta's calm performance at the moment.
In Hogwarts, the three Harrys who knew all the truth were left in the school hospital for observation by Madam Pomfrey. The Ministry of Magic, which was supposed to be interviewed, only published a paragraph about Greyback and his gang being wiped out. After a brief explanation, no further information was disclosed.
However, the turmoil caused by this incident in the magical world only became more and more serious.
Whether in Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, or St. Catchpole Village and Godric's Hollow, wizards are discussing the eradication of the Greyback werewolves and the Ministry of Magic, which rarely makes great achievements. Even the Muggle government disclosed on the morning news that the heinous 'terrorist' Fenrir Greyback was shot dead by the police.
For three whole days, Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic did not accept any interviews on this matter. This actually came from Amosta's suggestion. He believed that people's curiosity needed to be given some time to 'ferment'.
On Thursday, the morning light rose slightly in the sky, but the earth was still bathed in darkness.
In the student safety office on the third floor, Amosta, who had woken up early, was arranging his clothes in front of a round of water glasses floating in mid-air. Considering that he was going to be in the news today, it was rare for him to take some time to do it. Take care of yourself.
"Professor Blaine!"
After walking out of the castle and just walking down the marble stairs, Amosta saw Hagrid standing on the path leading to the school gate, waving to him excitedly.
Just yesterday evening, the Ministry of Magic officially sent an invitation to Hogwarts, inviting the teachers and students of Hogwarts who made outstanding contributions in the mission of annihilating Greyback to issue honorary invitations, except for Remus who was in the intensive care unit. ·In addition to Lupin, Hagrid and Snape were both invited. Faced with the olive branch offered by the Ministry of Magic, Snape left with a cold face. For him, saving Sirius' life could only It's a shame.
Hagrid had no intention of participating. He was afraid that a public half-giant would bring criticism to Dumbledore, but Amosta persuaded him with an irresistible reason.
Since Harry and others are only underage wizards, their commendations will be issued directly by Hogwarts. The specific performance may be an additional fifty points for each person, but an additional thirty points will be deducted for trespassing into the Forbidden Forest late at night. .
"How do I look, Professor?"
The two of them were walking side by side on the deserted campus. Hagrid stroked his beard and said nervously.
Today, Hagrid finally took off his usual sloppy coat and put on a large suit that was stiff and could almost be used as a sail. Amosta could vaguely smell the smell of cologne from it. Probably Hagrid used it to cover up the musty smell of the suit.
"Very good, Hagrid--"
Amosta has known Hagrid for many years, and this was the first time he saw him dressed like this. The corners of his mouth twisted slightly,
"I bet you look very photogenic in this one."
(End of chapter)
