"Something did happen, Connelly."
"Then I'm sorry, Dumbledore." Although Fudge was apologizing, his expression was very unnatural: "The Ministry of Magic has to take some necessary measures - it has already contacted the school board in advance."
Dumbledore frowned slightly. He didn't know anything about the school board. It was obvious that someone was doing some tricks behind his back.
Either coercion, inducement, or some other method.
As for who that person is, do you still need to ask?
"Dumbledore, these are the elites of the Auror Office. I think they can help Hogwarts deal with dangerous things."
Fudge said as he began to introduce the adult wizards who came with him.
Aurors can be understood as the law enforcement brigade in the wizarding world.
Theoretically, every Auror is an elite among wizards, and they are the ones best at fighting dark wizards and black magic.
However, in fact, this elite needs to be preceded by quotation marks.
But there is no doubt that Aurors are excellent.
"I think Hogwarts can handle this on its own."
There was a flash of anger in Dumbledore's aqua blue eyes.
This time the Ministry of Magic stretched its hand a bit too far.
It's the school board, the Minister of Magic, and the Auror. Its purpose is obvious.
To force Dumbledore into a palace.
A few decades ago, if someone had dared to force Dumbledore to have a palace, his end would have been tragic.
The title of the greatest white wizard is no joke.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older, I have more worries, my heart has softened, and I have less desire to fight. In short,
Dumbledore is actually quite easy to bully now.
"Professor, it's bad, Audrina is missing."
I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but at this moment, a little witch opened the door in a panic and shouted at the professor's seat.
Then everyone looked at her.
Hearing the words of the little witch, Lucius smiled even more and almost laughed out loud: "Oh, Dumbledore, I don't think Hogwarts is capable of handling this matter. You see, not only the little wizard There were attacks and people are missing.”
"Life or death is uncertain!"
Lucius emphasized the word.
"I highly doubt whether you are capable of running Hogwarts."
Although there was an honorific in his tone, there was no trace of respect on Lucius's face or expression.
"This was just an accident." Professor McGonagall couldn't bear it anymore and said.
Except for Snape, who had a meaningless smile on his face, the other professors glared at Lucius.
"The current situation is terrible." Lucius lazily interrupted Professor McGonagall, and while taking out a long roll of parchment, he said: "The board of directors thinks you should be let go. This is the removal order. ——Twelve directors all signed it."
"We feel that you have not used your talents as you should. Since you are unable to prevent the terrible things that are happening in Hogwarts, then we should replace you with a talented person. For example, I think the headmaster of Slytherin is quite suitable."
"Knowing that my child is also a student of Hogwarts, I hope that the principal of Hogwarts is a truly caring and responsible wizard."
"Mr. Lucius, wait. This is different from what was promised." The first person to jump out to oppose Lucius was Fudge. He almost shouted, with a very panicked expression on his face: " It's just asking the Aurors to assist in the investigation and asking Dumbledore to cooperate. It doesn't mean we want to remove him."
"Remove Dumbledore. No, no. This is definitely not something we want to do in front of so many children."
It's not that Fudge has a conscience, it's just that he doesn't want to bear the consequences of causing a bad impact.
This may be the only time in history that the Minister of Magic dismissed the Headmaster of Hogwarts, but it is certainly an infamy.
Even Phineas Black, the most unpopular of all Hogwarts Headmasters, was never dismissed by the Ministry of Magic.
Maybe some parents of little wizards don't like Dumbledore's "madness" from time to time, but there is no doubt that they all believe in and recognize Dumbledore's abilities. He is loved by all teachers and students. The title of headmaster is not just talk.
In fact, Fudge didn't say a word. Lucius has deposed Dumbledore, so who will solve the problem?
We can't let him, the Minister of Magic, come forward, right?
If the problem is not solved, who will bear the responsibility?
This question alone made Fudge very dissatisfied with Lucius.
If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have come with you.
Lucius couldn't care less about what Fudge was thinking now. He hadn't even looked at the nominal Minister of Magic. Anyway, his goal had been achieved.
Holding the parchment, Lucius took a step forward, almost eye level with Dumbledore.
"Lucius, you have no power to remove Dumbledore." Professor McGonagall took a step forward and said angrily: "Dumbledore is the chosen principal of Hogwarts!"
"I think. I have Professor McGonagall."
Lucius shook the parchment in his hand. There were a total of twelve school directors including him.
This means that the contents on this parchment are officially certified and comply with the laws and regulations of the wizarding world.
Although Lucius could not make any changes to the contract at Hogwarts Castle, Dumbledore may still be able to exercise the power of the Headmaster of Hogwarts Castle and still have the authority of the Headmaster of Hogwarts Castle, but in name he has Deposed.
Unless Dumbledore intends to flip the table and not recognize the joint signature of these twelve school directors.
But obviously, he won't do this, because he is Dumbledore, because he is the greatest white wizard, and because he will not collude with the 'dark wizards'.
Even if Dumbledore wants to overturn the table, the first person who refuses is not Lucius, but the Ministry of Magic. The power of the school directors is given by the Ministry of Magic. If you don't recognize the school directors, you don't recognize the legitimacy of the Ministry of Magic. .
This is why Fudge is so dissatisfied.
No matter what the situation, Lucius can achieve his goal.
Lucius looked arrogant, completely convinced of Dumbledore.
And if these Aurors can successfully resolve this matter, Dumbledore's prestige will be greatly suppressed.
Lucius's eyes flashed when he thought of this.
That's great news.
And if the situation does not change, then the culprit of this incident is the youngest daughter of the Weasley family - Ginny Weasley.
He had put that book with her in the first place.
He can also frame his old enemy, the Weasley family.
Hiding dark magic items. Gee, this crime is not a small one at all.
Kill two birds with one stone, a brilliant plan.
(End of chapter)
