The Mightiest Badger at Hogwarts

at the same time.

The flying carriage that Link was riding in, driven by Newland and escorted by a convoy of surrounding Aurors, quietly stopped in the open space in front of the gate of Forlì Castle.

Mrs. Foley, Emily, Old Kled and others were already waiting aside.

As soon as Link got off the carriage, several people came up to hug him and greeted him excitedly.

But Newland, who was still controlling the carriage, looked a little more disappointed.

This time they defeated the French Ministry of Magic at the International Federation of Wizards, and it can be said that they achieved an unimaginable victory.

After receiving such a great achievement, he originally thought that he would be greeted with flowers and applause when he came back.

But he didn't expect that except for a group of people close to Link, there was no celebration at all in front of the gate of Forlì Castle.

"If you feel deserted, you can return to the Ministry of Magic now. A large-scale celebration ceremony is being held there. I heard there are bonuses available, which should be more in line with your expectations."

As if sensing Newland's voice, Link, who had just hugged Emily, suddenly turned around and said.

After hearing this, Nulan smiled awkwardly and said:

"No, that's not necessary. I just want to say that we have achieved such a great achievement. Maybe we can have a banquet to celebrate, even if it is smaller, even if it is not at the Ministry of Magic, but here. It should be very good. Effectively improves morale.”

As soon as this was said, Percy beside him nodded in agreement.

As Link said just now, they have already prepared a similar large banquet at the Ministry of Magic.

It's a pity that Link doesn't want to go.

Percy could understand this. After all, it was normal for him to want to go home and reunite with his family after being away from home for so long.

But not having any kind of celebration and invitation even at home is a bit unreasonable.

As a result, he had to come to Forlì Castle to report to Link on such a happy day.

When he thought of this, Percy put on a bitter face.

After all, he is also a young man, so he naturally yearns for lively occasions.

Unfortunately, in response to their proposal, Link just shook his head slightly, and then walked into the castle with Mrs. Foley and Emily.

He could accept a small number of acquaintances coming over.

But throwing a big banquet?

Link couldn't stand this.

This is a habit that Link has developed since his previous life.

For him, home is a private space for resting. If too many people, especially unfamiliar people, break into this space, it will make him feel uncomfortable.

Percy was helpless when he saw this, followed him and said:

"Link, didn't Dumbledore come back with you?"

"He went back to Hogwarts on his own in the middle. You know, for him Hogwarts is home."

"Yes, of course I understand."

Percy was relieved when he heard this. Like Old Barty, he had never let down his guard against Dumbledore.

They had always felt that Dumbledore would one day want to force his way into the existing governing system of the Ministry of Magic in the United States. After all, with Dumbledore's status and prestige, this would be a piece of cake.

And this will dilute the power they currently hold.

Now that he knew that Dumbledore had returned directly to Hogwarts and had no desire to interfere too much in politics, he felt a little relieved.

Nodding, Percy continued:

"Then let me report on the current situation. We have urgently published the results of the International Federation of Wizards' mediation meeting and the current chaotic situation in the French wizarding world through the Daily Prophet. According to the latest feedback, in addition to There are a small number of people who are neither stupid nor bad, but the vast majority of the people support this incident.

For now, our Ministry of Magic has become the most beloved by the people in the past few hundred years, and the people are even more excited now!Link, let me tell you, even if you immediately declared war on the French Ministry of Magic, the people would probably not have much objection, and would instead clamor to join you!

At this point, the first goal we set after the restructuring, to win the hearts and minds of the people, can basically be said to have been successful.

The question now is, what do we do next? "

After saying this, Percy's expression became extremely serious.

Because this question was asked by him on behalf of himself, Old Barty, and all the director-level officials of the Ministry of Magic of the United States.

Link's next answer will determine whether the Ministry of Magic of the Republic of China will continue to grow stronger or fall suddenly!

When Link heard this, he said calmly:

"Then continue to improve the armaments, increase the intensity of recruitment, and increase the amount of training and treatment. Old Klie, you should be able to do this, right?"

Old Kled's answer was a ferocious smile.

As a senior leader who has managed the Foley family hunting corps for decades, he may not be able to instill various ideas into his Aurors like Scrimgeour, but he has trained the Aurors and even the Strikers to be extremely fierce. There is still the ability to increase combat effectiveness in a short period of time.

These Aurors and strikers educated by Old Kled were more like ruthless hunters disguised as regular soldiers than regular soldiers.

To be honest, such a team is a hidden danger of instability in peacetime.

But at this moment, it is what Link needs most.

"wait wait wait!"

Percy shook his head and said anxiously, "Link, you mean, we are going to expand our army?"

"Of course, didn't you say that the people's emotions are high now? Even if I start a war against the French Ministry of Magic now, they will support it with both hands and feet? This is a good time to expand the army!"

"That's just a metaphor! Do you understand the metaphor?" Percy looked even more flustered and danced, "I can't quite understand it. To be honest, Voldemort has been driven out of France. In France, we Even if we win the fight, at least they won’t have time to fight with us again within 20 years. This means that we have already won! In this case, why do we continue to recruit troops?

In my opinion, even our existing Auror and Striker units need to be cut, so that the budget can be reduced to fill the gaps in other parts.After all, the previous victory was not something they fought for, was it? "

Link stopped and turned to look at Percy in surprise.

After a while, he sneered and said:

"Who told you that we have won? Voldemort has not died until now, and you dare to say that there is no need to develop armaments? What are you thinking?"

"But...but..."

"There is nothing good to be done. To cut the grass, we need to root it out. This is the most basic common sense. Our hatred with Voldemort and the French Ministry of Magic can no longer be resolved. In this case, we should take advantage of their weakness to move forward."

Link said a little coldly, "Besides, who do you think you are? You have been a committee member for two days and you think you are really good, right?"

Percy lowered his head deeply when he heard this.

Cold sweat was dripping down his chin, and his body was trembling uncontrollably because of fear.

This was not only because of the warning given to him by Link at the last moment, but also because Link's words made him understand something.

The just-concluded mediation meeting of the International Federation of Wizards is not the end of this dispute at all, but the beginning of another new dispute.

The reason why Link wants to expand his army is because these Aurors and Strikers will be put to use in the near future!

"Huh, that's it. Don't embarrass Percy anymore. He's a good boy. Besides, I have something else I want to tell you. It's a very important thing. Come with me!"

Mrs. Foley took a long breath, came up and pulled Link away, and waved her hand to Percy, telling him to leave quickly.

This made Percy feel like he was being pardoned. He continued to lower his head and exited the castle gate backwards. He casually got on a flying carriage and accelerated towards the Ministry of Magic.

The purpose of his coming to Forlì Castle this time was to report to Link and hand over work issues.

Now that the work was completed and Link, the big boss, was offended, he could only go back and execute the instructions without stopping.

If he still failed to complete this army expansion mission, then he would no longer have to carry it with him at the Ministry of Magic.

Percy knew this very well.

At the same time, Link and Emily had been taken into a small room by Mrs. Foley.

Both Newland and Skeffen had been left outside by Old Kled as guards. Judging from this situation, Link realized that what Mrs. Foley was going to talk about must be something extremely private.

But the information in the room right now is really a bit too embarrassing.

Because the expected conversation didn't start immediately after the door was closed.

Mrs. Foley had a mysterious smile on her face, just looking at Link quietly, while Emily lowered her head and hid behind Mrs. Foley, looking shy.

This made the smile on Link's face slowly fade away, his breathing gradually became heavier, and a suspicion was rising in his mind.

"Should...should it be there?"

After a long time, Link finally couldn't help but said.

Because he was so excited, Link couldn't help but rub his hands while speaking.

When Link thought about it, this was quite possible.

After all, he and Emily are both young men and women, and they have never had much restraint on such things. No matter how busy they were at work in the past half month or so, Link and Emily did not have much to do. Do less.

With such a high frequency, although wizards, as powerful individuals, have much weaker fertility than ordinary Muggles, the chance of pregnancy is still very high.

However, this time it was Link who was happy too early.

Because after hearing what Link said, Mrs. Foley was immediately stunned.

Emily also raised her head suddenly and looked at Link with wide eyes.

"Link, although I also hope that Emily can have her own child as soon as possible, it is very unfortunate that that is not what I want to talk about this time."

Mrs. Foley said, shaking her head.

Hearing this, Link could only smile awkwardly.

"Actually, what I want to talk about this time is about your and Emily's wedding." Mrs. Foley continued, "You have been engaged for some time, so maybe it's time to consider it."

Link did not answer immediately, but glanced at Emily, who secretly rolled her eyes at him in response to what she just said about her pregnancy, and then lowered her head shyly again.

Now Link understood everything.

This matter must have been proposed by Mrs. Foley and approved by Emily.

Since Mrs. Foley withdrew from the overall management of the Foley family, her power has now been compressed within Foley Castle, and she has devoted herself wholeheartedly to the small family.

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So, out of boredom, Mrs. Foley started looking for trouble.

As for Emily, it was certainly impossible for her to refuse Mrs. Foley's request.

But honestly speaking, Link didn't think this was a good time to marry Emily.

Link sighed and said:

"Does Mr. Victoria agree to this? Or...does he know about it?"

"Given the current situation of the Foley family, he doesn't seem to have the reason or courage to refuse, right?"

After hearing what Mrs. Foley said, Link sighed deeply.

Poor Mr. Victoria must know nothing.

But as Mrs. Foley said, Mr. Victoria no longer has the right to express key opinions on the marriage of Emily and Link.

Because since Link officially became a member of the Ministry of Magic of the United States, the identity awareness between the two families has been infinitely greater.

The gap caused by this identity cannot be bridged by any relationship.

This can be seen from the fact that Mr. Victoria has not dared to come to Foley Castle to visit Emily during the recent period.

At this time, Mrs. Foley saw that Link had been silent for a long time, and said again:

"Link, you just need to nod your head on this matter, and we will take care of the rest. Now that your career has developed to this point, it's time to consider starting a family and relax."

"The problem is, now is not the time to relax."

As Link spoke, he placed a layer of soundproof barrier around the area, "You just heard the conversation between Percy and I. To tell you the truth, it is estimated that we will start fighting again soon. You Do you think it’s appropriate for me to suddenly get married and have a big wedding at this time when everyone is actively preparing for war?”

As soon as these words came out, the smile on Mrs. Foley's face finally froze.

She frowned and stared at Link. After a long time, she closed her eyes. She shook her head in pain and said:

"The enemy is still Voldemort? Why...why can't this guy always be defeated? Link, are you sure of victory?"

"Of course!"

Link said firmly, "Since I can kill him once, I can naturally kill him a second time, a third time... until he is completely destroyed! The final winner will definitely be us!"

Seeing Link's majestic appearance, Mrs. Foley's face improved a little, but there was still a strong worry in her eyebrows.

This is the sorrow that belongs to their older generation.

Everything must turn to its extreme, just like the fierce fire he mastered, the cursed magic power in it will also become extremely holy after being compressed to the extreme.

This reaction also exists in Voldemort.

The harm Voldemort inflicted on the older generation was too great.

Appropriate harm may make people resentful, but when the harm is extreme, what will arise in people's hearts will only be fear and various strange emotions.

"My idea is that the marriage with Emily is best done when everything is over and we have complete peace. Of course, this matter must be communicated with Mr. Victoria and gain his understanding. and approval. Emily and I truly love each other, and there is no need or ability to engage in that set of coercion methods. You'd better go talk to Mr. Victoria about this matter. I'm afraid that if I go there, he might There will be other bad thoughts.”

Emily nodded slightly, and Link could clearly feel her relief.

Apparently, she thought so too.

Mrs. Foley's mood suddenly became depressed, and she was half leaning on the leather sofa, looking slumped.

Link saw this and comforted him:

"Mother, don't be too disappointed. The wedding is just postponed, not impossible. Besides, Christmas is coming soon. Aren't you going to make good preparations this year? I also want to taste your craftsmanship."

"What's so good about Christmas? We don't have many guests to invite, and in the end we won't be dining together as a family? But what you said makes sense. It's a holiday after all, so we should prepare for it."

As she spoke, Mrs. Foley had left the room.

This made both Link and Emily laugh involuntarily.

Despite Mrs. Foley's lack of interest, her eyes immediately lit up after listening to Link's proposal.

This is obviously duplicity.

And Link knew it.

Mrs. Foley didn't know how to cook at all. As an eldest lady who had been pampered since childhood, Link even thought that she might not even know how to hold a kitchen knife.

Mrs. Foley will definitely try her best to realize Link's wish to eat her food, but this process will definitely be long and complicated.

This can be considered as giving Mrs. Foley something to do.

Just as Link was thinking this, the voice of Mrs. Foley calling for the house elf Little Button was heard outside the door. It was obvious that she was going to the kitchen to learn skills.

Now Link and Emily couldn't hold it in any longer and burst out laughing.

Then they smiled and hugged each other again.

As the saying goes, a break is better than a wedding. Even though the two of them have been together for a long time, as soon as they came into contact at this moment, Emily's face was completely red to the roots of her ears.

It wasn’t just that he smiled too hard just now, it was also too embarrassing.

However, just when Link was about to launch his next attack, Emily suddenly pushed Link away and then went to straighten up the clothes that were messed up by Link.

Link frowned and watched this scene, while Emily said in advance that Link could not ask questions:

"I'm also going to learn from Little Button."

"Isn't it necessary? I just want my mother to have something to do. Cooking is a good option."

Link hugged Emily from behind as he spoke.

He was so hot all over now, how could he let Emily go.

But Emily's attitude was unexpectedly firm, and she broke away again:

"You can't say that. Your suggestion reminds me that as a wife, it's fun to be able to cook a meal for your husband occasionally, isn't it?"

This time Link gave up completely.

He sighed and said:

"You will make Little Button sad if you act like this. The poor house elf will be deprived of the only joy of working by you two bad women."

Emily was so amused that she couldn't help laughing loudly again.

But looking at Link's somewhat depressed look, she stepped forward and gave Link a kiss, then whispered into Link's ear:

"I'll come back in the evening!"

The hot and humid aroma sprayed from Emily's mouth made Link's ears itch. This itch was transmitted to his heart through the blood vessels, making him want to save Emily.

But Emily seemed to have expected it, and ran out of the door with a smile.

Watching Emily's figure gradually disappear, Link shook his head and smiled. The power of Occlumency spread from the top of his head, quickly extinguishing the fire in his heart.

"Everything has been done, so it looks like I have to get busy too."

Talking to himself, Link gathered his thoughts and walked towards the basement.

Putting on a robe specially designed for potion making, Link sat in front of the potion table.

At this moment, there are various materials in front of him. These are replacement materials with similar medicinal properties that Link found after analyzing the formula of "Dawn Potion".

Although they are 'replacement materials', this does not mean that they are inferior.

In fact, because the original materials used in "Dawn Potion" were too powerful, Link could only choose from the highest-grade batch of existing potion materials when looking for replacement materials.

This directly caused the cost of a single "Dawn Potion" material to be almost the same as the price of a "Fu Ling Potion" material, and there were many materials in it that were also rare and needed to be purchased through other channels.

Link just sent the entire material catalog to Old Kled yesterday, and Old Kled's efficiency did not disappoint Link.

In less than a day, all the materials were placed in front of Link.

"call--"

After taking several deep breaths, Link rubbed his hands, put on the title of "Integrity, Loyalty, Honesty, and Fearless of Hardships" and devoted himself to making the potion.

Compared with material collection, this work is actually not that difficult.

The production process of "Dawn Potion" is so simple that it involves slicing, boiling, squeezing juice, boiling, crushing, and boiling...

This is the most basic method of processing and mixing, and can be completed by anyone with a passing grade in NWET Potions.

For such a simple process, the great potions masters in the Potion Masters Guild would probably not be willing to do it, because it would be too cheap to do such a simple job.

At first, Link was a little disdainful of the pharmaceutical level of the maker of the "Dawn Potion".

But then Link figured out something.

A person who can prepare "Dawn Potion" must have reached the pinnacle level at least in pharmacology.

And would a person with this level of pharmacology be inferior in refining potions?

Even if his skills in this area were really poor, wouldn't he be able to find a potions master to work with?

This is obviously impossible.

Then the reason why the production of "Dawn Potion" is so simple can be easily seen.

The production process of "Dawn Potion" is simple because it has been optimized to the extreme.

All unnecessary operations in the process have been removed, leaving only the simplest, crisp and effective actions.

This is not because the inventor's pharmaceutical level is not good, but because the inventor's pharmaceutical level is really too high to achieve the effect.

This simple process also made Link's production speed unprecedentedly fast.

In less than two hours after sitting on the medicine refining table, the liquid in the crucible had already turned into the dark red color of the finished product described in the formula.

At the same time, Link also received a system notification.