Even with Dumbledore's help in nominating, the application for the Order of Merlin is not that quick and requires a lengthy review.
It took several months to apply for the third-level medal in the first grade. It was thanks to the connections of the Carlo family. The review process for the first-level medal was only more cumbersome than that of the third-level medal. Just studying this matter on the Wizengamot It will take several rounds of meetings, and it will be quick to get down before the end of the third-year semester.
In another Care of Magical Creatures class, Hagrid brought good news. After more than two months, the batch of hybrid carnivorous slug eggs finally hatched.
Little slugs carrying all kinds of soft shells behind them were crawling around in the box, eating the fruits and leaves that Hagrid had scattered.
These are the first magical snails in the wizarding world.
Unfortunately, even if the cultivation was successful, it still could not meet Dudley's requirements. He could only ask Hagrid to continue to help cultivate the next generation.
It has to be said that Hagrid really has no one in his social circle when it comes to magical animals, and he can get almost any kind of magical creature.
In the last class, he got a manticore (Manticore), which is a more dangerous creature than a griffon (danger is not equal to combat effectiveness), and is comparable to most 5X level magical creatures. Likewise, this thing also likes to feed on humans.
However, he behaved well in front of Hagrid and did not attack other little wizards.
Originally, Hagrid planned to bring a Chimera egg or cub for this class, but Dudley persuaded him not to do so.
In terms of threat, Chimeramon is higher than Manticore.
The main reason is that this thing has low intelligence, is thirsty for blood and violence, and can easily get into trouble if it goes crazy and disowns all its relatives.
It was changed to a few fire crabs.
Hagrid kept thinking about this for a long time.
Next class he said he was going to get a sphinx.
Dudley wrote down all the magical creatures Hagrid mentioned one by one, and when the domestication level increased, he would find an opportunity to pack them up and take them away.
At the end of the day's classes, the members of the discipline team gathered together to discuss everyone's goals for this semester.
A figure came forward. After hearing their conversation, he immediately lowered his head and turned to the side, as if he was deliberately avoiding them.
"Percy. I've asked you several times and I thought we should talk."
Dudley stopped when he was about to pass by the figure, turned around and looked at the figure and said.
It is none other than former Gryffindor prefect and current Head Boy - Percy Weasley
A young wizard who was also selected by the disciplinary team.
Seeing that he was recognized, Percy stood there and smiled slightly awkwardly.
Dudley asked the others to go back first, while he and Percy found a suitable place to talk. This time it was not in the Slytherin lounge, but in a random room in the castle.
When he opened the door, he saw a white and transparent shadow at the locker in the center, sticking his butt out and rummaging around for something.
"Are you daring to disturb Lord Peeves?"
Hearing the sound of opening the door, the white and transparent shadow turned around. He was about to get angry when he saw it was Dudley and immediately changed his face.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Durdsley."
Percy heard the flattery in his tone.
Peeves has no scruples in Hogwarts. The ghosts annoy him, the little wizards are afraid of him, and even the castle administrator Filch is a big headache for him. He is not afraid of anything and everything, and he is at the level of a little bully.
Except for not taking the initiative to provoke the professor, under normal circumstances he only sells face to three people. Two people and one soul.
Ghost - Bloody Barrow, Headmaster - Dumbledore and Dudley Dursley.
"Mr. Weasley and I have something to discuss. I don't want to be disturbed. Could Mr. Peeves stand guard outside the door for us?"
Dudley looked at Peeves and said in a very calm tone.
"I am extremely happy." Peeves promised immediately, opened the door obediently, and slipped out.
Percy couldn't help but look at him a second time. Peeves sometimes didn't even give the professor face when he came up to him.
The most important point is that there is really nothing others can do against him, and the methods used to deal with ghosts are completely useless on him.
But when you think about it being Mr. Dursley, it makes sense.
Dudley clapped his hands, and two stone stools rose out of thin air.
"sit."
Percy sat down slightly nervously.
"Percy, I remember I invited you to join the disciplinary team at the beginning of this semester, but you haven't given me a positive reply yet."
"Can you tell me why?"
Percy opened his mouth but said nothing, remaining silent.
Why? Of course it's because he's now the Head Boy.
When a young wizard at Hogwarts enters fifth grade, a male prefect and a female prefect will be born in each house. This is true for each grade from fifth to seventh grade.
At the same time, a Head Boy and a Head Girl are born every year in the seventh grade.
The Student Council President, appointed directly by the principal, is the theoretical pinnacle of power among students.
Although it was said that Dudley established the disciplinary team two years ago and was theoretically in charge of the student union and prefects, based on the current time, he was still not in charge of the seventh grade student union.
Joining the disciplinary team would mean giving up the position of Head Boy.
He will graduate after this year.
I can't wait until the day when the disciplinary team's power is at its peak, and the Head Boy has real power.
Percy craves power.
His desire for power is actually easy to understand. The Weasley family has too many children, and his father Arthur is a very Buddhist person. As a result, the Weasley family is used to being poor and their lives are very difficult and embarrassing. , as can be seen from the fact that Ron often laughs at himself for not being able to find a single Sickle in his pocket.
Percy didn't want that life.
In his opinion, his status as Head Boy of Hogwarts is a huge bonus when he is looking for a job after graduation. It will undoubtedly make his career smoother.
Maybe many students who have not graduated think so, but in fact, that thing is bullshit.
After leaving school and entering society, you want to gain power as soon as possible. Others will not look at how you are in school. Your ability is a bonus but not necessary. What is important is how you look at home.
The great sage Xun Geer once said well: "You must have power and background when you come out to hang out. Otherwise, you will just be a coward." '
If your own family is unreliable, then find a way to join others, which is the so-called opportunity (meeting a noble person).
The discipline team is actually a very good way. During the holidays, he has helped many newly graduated seniors find jobs in the Ministry of Magic.
"I'll give you three days. If you think about it carefully, you can come to me in Slytherin at any time."
Dudley didn't talk to Percy for too long, he just gave him a brief reminder and left.
To be honest, Percy's personal ability is pretty good, otherwise Dudley wouldn't recruit him into the disciplinary team.
As for whether Percy can wake up, it depends on his own destiny.
Opportunities are important, but whether they can be grasped is even more important.
Three days later, Percy knocked on Dudley's door with mixed emotions.
(End of chapter)
