July 7th.
In the wizarding world, this is a special day when Bridget Wenlock, a famous 13th-century arithmetician, discovered that the number 7 actually had magical properties.
This day this year is also a day worth remembering for the British wizarding community. The Wizengamot broke past traditions and decided to award a 14-year-old boy the Order of Merlin, the third-level Order of Merlin. This boy will become the youngest knight in history, become a legend, and be honored like the "Boy Who Lived". Enter the annals of history.
In the magnificent hall, neatly dressed wizards walked around the banquet. The wizards and witches behaved appropriately, like the upper class celebrities in Muggle society.
This is the hall of the Wizengamot, and everyone present is a member of the Wizengamot. The so-called Sir Merlin Order is actually just a name, to commemorate Merlin's contribution. Since the establishment of the Ministry of Magic, the Wizengamot has been responsible for awarding medals in the name of the Order of Merlin.
Xie Lin was wearing the robe of the Supreme Wizard. He inspired the aura of charm on the robe. The robe had a faint dark green luster, which covered his whole body with a mysterious and charming temperament.
Schelling first greeted Amelia, Rufus Scrimgeour, and Tiberus McLaggen. After some conversation, his interpersonal skills were recognized by the three of them. Amelia even introduced him to Barty Crouch, Director of the Department of International Cooperation. This is a very serious-looking old man. He has short gray hair, an unnaturally straight middle parting line, and a narrow toothbrush mustache on his lips.
Xie Lin naturally knew this character. He was a shrewd careerist. It was a pity that he was deceived by his own son. Otherwise, the position of Minister of Magic must be his.
The Crouch family had a star on Schelling's list, and Schelling had already investigated all eighteen generations of his ancestors.
Since his son Barty Jr. was imprisoned, he is now the only direct descendant of the Crouch family.
(Note: In the original book, after Barty Jr.’s death, Dumbledore said that this ancient family had died out. However, according to the Black family tree, Barty Sr. actually had two sisters. The author set that both sisters had married and changed their surnames. , so it belongs to the family branch)
Xie Lin could see that the sharpness in old Batty's eyes was no longer there. Under the bright and tidy appearance, in fact, the ambition of the past had been worn away. Xie Lin couldn't help but secretly sigh that it was a pity that this man was originally a powerful person, but he collapsed under a single blow.
In fact, there are still many followers behind Old Batty. If the International Cooperation Department in his hand is operated properly, it will also have a lot of power. It's just that he is frustrated. Of course, Schelling still seized the opportunity to talk to him and tried to leave an impression on him, at least to make him remember his name. After all, he can't even remember his assistant's name now...
The two chatted for a few words, and after leaving an impression on each other, they separated again.
Then, Dumbledore, dressed in a conspicuous purple robe, and the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, arrived. Fudge was a little short and a little chubby. He always had a kind smile on his face, but Xie Lin didn't see much smile in his eyes.
This is a hypocritical and cunning man, Schelling commented in his mind.
Xie Lin suddenly thought of something. Today, he seemed to be able to see clearly and observe every detail. When talking to everyone, every move and change in the eyes of the other person were automatically taken into Xie Lin's mind, and he analyzed the meaning in these words. How much sincerity, how much moisture. It seems that Aquila is not talking nonsense, Ravenclaw's secret god Peeping Amaterasu is really extraordinary.
"Oh, Xie Lin, my good boy, do you remember Uncle Kang? Your father Lucius and I have been good friends for many years!" Fudge greeted Xie Lin warmly.
It was true that Fudge and Lucius had a close personal relationship, but in fact, Fudge had never visited Malfoy Manor, and this was the first time he met Sherrin.
When Arthur Weasley went to Malfoy Manor with a search warrant, didn't you stand up to defend his so-called long-time friend? Xie Lin secretly sneered.
Schelling can't say that he has much affection for Fudge. This is a figure who wants to have both sides of the pure-blood family and the pro-Muggle camp. It is impossible to say that he is completely unaware of Arthur's actions. The most likely reason is that he first Letting the whole operation go was a way of giving Dumbledore face, and then pretending to interfere so that the operation would not cause serious harm to the pure-blood family and earn the favor of the pure-blood family.
This hand balance is really good!
It's a pity that this is no longer the ancient imperial period. If you don't have the strength yourself, nothing you say will be in vain when you encounter someone like Voldemort who doesn't follow the rules.
A smile appeared on Xie Lin's face, "Hello, Uncle Kang, I often hear my father mention you. I believe that my uncle has done a lot for Xie Lin to win this honor this time! Xie Lin will still be here. Thank you uncle in advance."
"No, no, this is what it should be. Don't talk about the friendship between me and your father. Just based on the glory you have won for the British wizarding world, this reward is well-deserved for you. Uncle is just taking advantage of the situation. That's all." Fudge smiled, "By the way, how is the business at Miracle Alchemy Workshop? If you need anything from uncle, just speak up, but don't be polite to uncle!"
"Thanks to my uncle's care, the business is not bad, and Xie Lin has earned a little pocket money. Finally, I don't have to look at his father's face when he takes money from him, haha." Xie Lin made a little joke.
"Haha," Fudge laughed twice as he accompanied Xie Lin, "Xie Lin, uncle, there is something else I want to ask you for help with?"
Sure enough, here comes the point. Xie Lin sneered in his heart, but still had a smile on his face, "Uncle, no matter what, Xie Lin will try his best."
"You also know that last year, there was a felon in Azkaban who escaped from prison. It was that madman Black. God knows how he did it. It has been a whole year. The Ministry of Magic has not even said that it will catch him. I haven't even touched it. I have to say that Black is really a troublesome person. The problem now is that people who don't know the truth think that the Ministry of Magic is incompetent, so they are a little dissatisfied with uncle..."
Xie Lin showed an expression of indignation, "Ah, how could they do this? My uncle is the Minister of Magic. He can't arrest such a dangerous person personally, can he?"
"Yes, but the masses don't think so..."
Xie Lin's expression immediately turned into confusion, "So, what can Xie Lin do for uncle?"
"It's like this," Fudge said quickly, "The Ministry of Magic is in urgent need of some good news to inspire people, so uncle hopes that you can make some outstanding performances as soon as possible, and then, then, tell uncle, Uncle will ask the Ministry of Magic to invite you again to join the Wizengamot bench..."
Then he changed the topic, "It doesn't matter even if you don't have a big or dazzling performance. Do you know how high your reputation is in the public mind now? It's almost as high as the 'Boy Who Lived'. People believe You are the star of the future, even the next Dumbledore—" Fudge quickly glanced left and right. At this time, Dumbledore had already walked a little away and was talking to his old friends Gsilda Marchbain and Tibby. Luce Ogden and Effias Dorje were chatting eagerly.
"Your name itself is already a positive symbol. I can't help but think -" Fudge lowered his voice and said, "Maybe you can cooperate with the Ministry of Magic to give the public confidence?"
Huh? Such a familiar dialogue. Isn’t this the dialogue between Scrimgeour and Harry two years later? How did it come true for me?
Xie Lin said slowly: "Uncle Kang, 'cooperating with the Ministry of Magic'... what does it mean?"
"Oh, it's no trouble at all, I assure you. For example, if you could visit the Ministry of Magic from time to time, it would give a favorable impression. While you're there, you could chat with Scrimgeour and get to know Some of the daily work of Aurors... Or chat with Senior Undersecretary Dolores Umbridge, assuming you are interested in working in the Ministry of Magic in the future... Or you are more interested in business matters, and You can have more contact with people at the Magical Devices Control Authority or the International Trading Standards Association... these will be good for you."
(Note: The Bureau of Magical Equipment Control comes from the Daily Prophet and is affiliated with the Department of Law Enforcement. It specializes in supervising the safety of all magic items in the territory. Only magic items that have obtained the certification seal of this department can be sold publicly in the territory; the author privately added it above Function of registering a patent)
(Note: The International Trade Standards Institute comes from the original work and is affiliated with the Department of International Cooperation. Percy's first department in the Ministry of Magic specializes in setting up qualification standards for imported and exported goods, such as the thickness of crucibles, and the classification of prohibited trade goods)
Xie Lin pondered for a while and realized that it really cost him nothing. In addition to giving Fudge a favor, he could also take the opportunity to establish contacts in the Ministry of Magic, so he agreed wholeheartedly.
During the entire conversation, Dumbledore had been standing nearby. Although he had been socializing with different people, his penetrating eyes often lingered on Schelling, and it was not until Fudge left that he showed a thoughtful expression.
Dumbledore had very complicated feelings about Schelling, a student.
To be honest, in his eyes, it is absolutely impossible for Sherrin to become the next Voldemort. Although the young Tom Riddle was good at demagogueing people, he was too superstitious about power and his acting style was straightforward, simple and crude. Characters may be able to disrupt order and gain superficial dominance by creating terror, but they can never conquer the hearts of the public.
He had also seen the shadow of Gellert Grindelwald in Schelling, but even Grindelwald, who had been entangled with him for half his life, had never given him such a difficult feeling.
If he had to say it, he only knew one such terrifying person, and this person could only be seen in the mirror - himself, Albus Dumbledore.
Schelling is so much like his younger self - talented, thirsty for knowledge, obsessed with truth, has the same vision and ambition as Grindelwald, is as good at perceiving people's hearts as Riddle, and has the ability to unite people's hearts similar to the two Dark Lords. His personality charm... However, his behavior style is completely different from that of the two Dark Lords.
He had been paying attention to Xie Lin for a long time. This student chose to abide by the rules of the weak when he could clearly be crushed by force. He did not have the high-spiritedness of a young man, but had the forbearance of an old fox. The most important thing was his eyes, even if Deng Deng Bullido could not remember Xie Lin, but this did not prevent him from reading Xie Lin's eyes, because this look was too familiar to him...
Whenever he looks in the mirror, he will see this kind of look - always full of strategizing and controlling the overall situation, like a puppet master, looking at each character aloofly and following his script like a puppet. act...
There were several times when Dumbledore almost couldn't help but intervene in Sherrin's actions. He was almost certain that Sherrin would be the next White Devil - yes, the term White Devil was the most appropriate.
Once he has power that can match his own, he does not need to use force to convince others, nor does he need to use coercion to rule. His existence itself is already the biggest variable. Even if he does nothing, the world will He will not escape his control at will, everything is under his control - the Dark Lord may be able to conquer the world, but the White Devil can conquer people's hearts!
There was only one reason for Dumbledore to stop, and that was Voldemort, who was still alive. Although I have made various arrangements for him and left a backup plan, who knows if there will be any eventuality? No matter how powerful I am, I am still a mortal and will always make mistakes. What if my plan ultimately fails?
In fact, Harry's growth has been much slower than he originally planned. In the first year, he successfully built Harry's reputation through cheating bonuses. In the second year, he originally hoped that Harry could become Of the hero who killed the basilisk.
For this matter, he specifically told the Phoenix Fox and the Sorting Hat, and even waited for the mandrake to mature under great pressure. The purpose was to make Harry the key to uncovering the identity of the basilisk, but he did not expect that at the last moment, he would suddenly appear. He killed Schelling and replaced Harry as the hero in one fell swoop.
(Note: Mandrake is not only grown in Hogwarts. Dumbledore can buy mature mandrakes from outside, or even prepared antidotes. He does this just because he doesn’t want the victims to suffer. They just exposed the identity of the basilisk. Even Hermione could deduce something, how could Dumbledore not guess the identity of the basilisk? He knew that Harry heard the voice of the monster behind the wall, because at that time he Used Legilimency on Harry)
In Dumbledore's opinion, Schelling was a good insurance policy. If the savior in his plan fails in the end, then the task of dealing with Voldemort will be left to Schelling.
The White Devil is better than the Dark Lord, right?
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