The Mightiest Badger at Hogwarts

After the time entered December, the entire Hogwarts was covered in ice and snow.

The cold weather has caused many students to spontaneously reduce their outdoor activities.

Especially the Hufflepuffs.

The hibernating nature of badgers seems to have affected them as well, making them prefer to sleep or play in dormitories and common rooms.

Even Link is no exception to this.

Of course, Link thought this was more likely because the Hufflepuff common room was just too comfortable.

Just think about it, on one side is the freezing cold and dusty Hogwarts castle.

On one side is the Hufflepuff burrow with a lit fireplace, warm as summer and brightly colored.

What's more, the Hufflepuff common room is right next to the kitchen, and house elves will bring takeaways in from time to time.

As long as everyone is not stupid, everyone knows how to choose, right?

Anyway, since the beginning of winter, Link likes to sit quietly in the Hufflepuff common room drinking tea in the afternoon, looking at the crackling bonfire in the fireplace from time to time, and then looking at the ice and snow outside. This sharp contrast plus resting The bright colors of the interior, which represented Hufflepuff House, always put him in a happy mood.

But it was probably impossible for him to continue this joy today.

Because no sooner had he taken his seat than Harry's trio appeared, led by Cedric.

Looking at the four people sitting in front of him without saying a word, Link's mouth twitched twice and he sipped the hot tea in the cup:

"Everyone, what's the matter?"

"You are asking questions knowingly, Link!" Hermione leaned forward and said rudely, "We have been giving you hints for more than a month, but you have completely turned a blind eye. Then, we have no choice but to say it clearly!"

Hermione lowered her voice and gritted her teeth and continued, "When will our self-study organization officially start its first assembly teaching? Everyone is waiting impatiently! Do you know how many people came to ask me about this yesterday? Is that so? I don’t even know how to explain it to them!”

As soon as this was said, Harry and others looked at Link with a bit of complaint.

I remember when Link called everyone to deliver that speech at the factory, they were all excited, thinking that he and others were about to do something big.

As a result, I didn't expect that more than a month had passed, and there was indeed no movement from Link's side.

They couldn't figure it out.

Everything in the Response Room is clearly ready, and even Hermione has completed compilation of the teaching materials for lower grade students. What on earth are Link still waiting for?

Does such a good thing have to be so anticlimactic?

Not only Harry and the others, but even Cedric had some objections to Link.

Although compared to the outer 'self-study organization', Link's attitude towards members of the military's inner circle is much more positive.

The scientific research funding promised to the Kennedy brothers and sisters was distributed almost on the second day of the rally.

He even found the training notes of Lord Godric Gryffindor for his reference.

But all in all, this is still too lazy.

On this point, Cedric has a similar idea to Hermione. Since Link has already supported such a big field, he dares to continue to work hard and continue to cook oil. Why is he now acting like everyone? The same three points of heat.

Of course, he also thought about whether Link had other plans.

After all, Link sent Newland to report to Umbridge, so there might be some kind of plan involved.

This delay has been going on for more than a month, and even today, Cedric is getting a little impatient.

And Link, who was stared at by so many pairs of eyes, felt helpless.

He was hiding in the Hufflepuff common room, but he didn't expect that Cedric would come to the door with someone.

After pondering for a moment, Link changed his sitting posture and said:

"I've been a little busy recently, so I didn't pay attention to things here for a while. Let's do this, we will start the class in a while, and you can also pay more attention to prepare the teaching materials for class more carefully."

Ron, who was still a little nervous after hearing this, had a trace of worry on his face and asked quickly:

"Link, what have you been busy with lately? Is it factory sales?"

He has been working in a factory recently, and he has already heard that there are a lot of things in the factory warehouse that cannot be sold, so he is very anxious.

After all, if the factory fails due to poor management, wouldn't he no longer have such a good job?

You must know that he has recently saved up all the money for Christmas gifts for Harry, Hermione, Ginny and even his parents this year.

It's just that it's a bit inappropriate to ask this now.

Link had a black line on his forehead when asked by Ron.

He couldn't figure it out.

His words sounded like an excuse, so why did Ron take it seriously?

Hermione, who was standing next to Ron, was even more furious. She slapped Ron on the shoulder and said angrily:

"If you don't speak, no one will treat you as dumb!"

After saying that, Hermione turned to look at Link and said, "What time will it be in the future? Link, we have prepared the teaching materials for class very carefully, but on your side, you'd better give me an accurate date today." !”

Link raised his eyes and glanced at Hermione, but said nothing. He just took a sip of tea silently and said to Harry with some confusion:

"Harry, isn't the confinement over there at Umbridge over? Why have you become so haggard after not seeing you for a few days? Are you sick?"

Hearing this, Harry instinctively reached out and pulled his bangs twice to cover the lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, and said with a pale face:

"It's nothing serious. I just haven't been able to sleep well in the past few days and I keep having nightmares."

"No way! This is all Angelina's fault!" Ron shouted with some dissatisfaction, "That woman has gone crazy! The weather has been so bad recently and she has to ask Harry and the others to go out for training! Harry designated Caught a cold."

Snapped--

Hermione slapped Ron hard on the back again, causing Ron to grin.

Then Hermione ignored the strange looks cast by the little badgers around her and looked angrily at Link who was just about to change the subject and was about to get angry.

However, before she could really speak, a bloated Hufflepuff got into the common room with difficulty and posted a piece of parchment on the notice board in the common room.

Link's eyes lit up when he saw this, and he ignored the murderous look in his eyes and stepped forward to take a look.

Hermione and others originally thought that this was another tactic used by Link to change the subject, so they hurriedly followed him, preparing to find out clearly from Link today.

But when they stood behind Link, they were all stunned.

Because they suddenly discovered that what the Hufflepuff had just posted was a large notice, so big that it covered everything else on the bulletin board - the list of second-hand spell books for sale, the school rules that Filch regularly reminded, and Quidditch. The Oddball team's training schedule, the note exchange for chocolate frog drawings, the new advertisement for factory workers, the date of the weekend in Hogsmeade, and the lost and found items.The new notice was printed in large bold letters, with an official-looking seal at the bottom and a neat cursive signature next to it.

Hogwarts High Inquisitor Order

All student organizations, associations, teams or clubs are hereby dissolved.

It is hereby defined that organizations, associations, teams and clubs refer to regular gatherings of three or more students.

Reconstruction can be requested from the High Inquisitor (Professor Umbridge).

No student organizations, associations, teams and clubs may exist without the approval of the Senior Investigator.

Any student found forming or participating in any organization, association, team or club without the approval of the Senior Investigating Officer will be immediately expelled.

The above regulations are in line with "No.20 No. [-] Education Order".

signature:

senior investigator

Dolores Jane Umbridge

"This...how did this happen!?"

Hermione muttered to herself as she reread the notice.

"This is no coincidence," Harry said, clenching his fists tightly, "She must have known about it, and that's why she specifically issued such an order against us!"

Ron exclaimed and reacted:

"You mean someone went to complain to Umbridge? How is this possible?! They all signed it at the time!"

"You know people but not their hearts. How do you know what they are thinking? What's more, some people didn't want to join at the time. We semi-forced them to sign." Hermione gritted her teeth and said, "But you don't have to worry. , no matter who the informer is, he will be exposed soon! That signature is not for free!"

Ron and Harry looked at each other after hearing this.

Although they were naive, they actually learned a little from John and Cedric afterwards, and could probably guess what kind of contract magic might have been attached to the parchment given by Hermione.

I believe many people will be able to figure this out after they go back.

But they didn't expect that someone would dare to tell the truth directly.

While listening to the conversation between the three of them, Cedric, who was not far away, looked at Link with a strange expression.

He knows.

Of course, it was Link who personally instructed Newland to tell the secret.

At this time, more and more people began to gather around the notice board. When Link saw this, he looked at each other and Cedric took a few people to his dormitory.

Hermione had no objection to this. Girls at Hogwarts could enter the boys' dormitory at will.

What's more, she really wanted to ask Link how to handle this matter.

After all, in her opinion, if Link hadn't kept delaying, this matter wouldn't have happened like this.

But before Hermione could speak after entering the dormitory, Link said directly:

"Okay, aren't you asking me when I plan to officially start classes? Let's do it tonight. To be precise, after curfew tonight, the location is the Room of Requirement."

As soon as these words came out, Hermione's expression immediately changed and she said anxiously:

"Tonight? Link, are you crazy? Umbridge just issued an order. Do you want to hit her gun?"

Harry also had an anxious look on his face.

The least anxious among them were Cedric and Ron.

The former is because he knows that all this is Link's plan, while the latter does not care about this self-study organization at all.

After all, his days of going to class every day and working in a factory to earn money are already perfect in his opinion, and there is no need to cause trouble.

"This is strange. Just now you were urging me to gather as soon as possible, but now I let go but you are unwilling."

Link said with a smile.

Hearing this, Hermione was so anxious that her eyes were a little red. She was about to retort, but saw Link wave his hand and continue:

"Okay, you don't have to worry about Umbridge. I have my own way of dealing with him and I won't mess things up. Just go and invite people to come and gather tonight."

"Okay... okay, it's just that you are a little too sudden." Hermione lowered her head and said slowly, "If you do this, I guess many people will not have time to come."

"Haha, if you don't come this time, you won't come again in the future." Link sneered, "Do they think I'm in short supply?"

Hearing this, Hermione's expression was a little tangled.

Of course she knew that Link was doing a good deed, and even did not hesitate to pay a lot for it. Unfortunately, many people only thought that Link wanted to benefit themselves. They were really blind.

Link didn't pay much attention to him, turned to Cedric and said:

"Scaffen and Newland have asked you to send a message and ask them to come earlier."

Cedric, who knew the inside story, didn't talk as much nonsense as Hermione. He nodded and left Link's dormitory.

Seeing this, Hermione could only nod her head and leave quickly with Harry and Ron.

It was only then that a smile appeared on Link's serious face.

The reason why he has not summoned the students to the Room of Requirement for this period of time is to wait for Newland to accomplish something, so as to further intensify the conflict between Umbridge and the students.

Now it seems that Newland is barely doing a good job.

I just don’t know how to be loyal.

With a sneer, Link pushed open the bedroom door and walked towards the Room of Requirement.

……

At night, Link walked alone in the Room of Requirement, which had been converted into a training room. At the same time, he looked at the bookshelves, looking glasses, secret detectors and other instruments around him.

Since the last meeting, he has handed over the disposal of the Room of Requirement to Hermione and Cedric, letting them watch and decorate it. This is the first time he has been back in more than a month.

And judging from the current situation, Hermione and the others are doing really well.

At least the magic books and equipment used to learn various defense against dark arts techniques are gathered.

Even the task of teaching those students, Link was prepared to leave it to them.

You must know that even to Si Gefen, Newland and others, he only promised to open up some advanced magic information such as the Disappearance Curse and the Shadowless Blade. How could he personally take action against ordinary students? ?

It's just a matter of showing up and performing.

As for whether they can teach those students well, Link is not worried.

In other words, it doesn't matter.

He didn't expect those students to become very good. The current teaching was, at best, just 'pre-service training' when the war broke out.

It would be fine if we could select some outstanding talents.

But Link doesn't mind if someone is ungrateful.

After all, their lives are their own. If they are used as cannon fodder and die in the war, they won't be able to blame him.

After nodding, Link, who had completed his inspection, sat back on the sofa and poured himself a cup of tea.

At this moment, the door to the Room of Requirement was opened...