Hogwarts on the tip of the tongue

Wizarding society and Hogwarts don't stop just because one person disappears.

In fact, with Dumbledore gone, the wizarding society and Hogwarts have more things to worry about and things to do.

The preparation of the first modern magic city, the secret eradication operation of dark demons, the promotion of scientific learning methods, and the qualification review of faculty and staff

February passed horribly quickly, and before we knew it, March came quietly, bringing warm and humid weather, and the announcement of the change of the "leadership team" of Hogwarts.

Mag hadn't spoken much to the little witch since her last brief chat with Elena in the classroom, and now she suddenly discovered that the other party had given her a big gift.

"I heard that the nominee was you, Minerva - although your name was not mentioned."

The next morning, Professor McGonagall specially chose a solemn wizard robe.

When she arrived at the auditorium as usual, she happened to see Elena and her inseparable best friend walking in.

The news that Madam Pomfrey told her last night suddenly appeared again - Madam Pomfrey did not have much information about the reason for the nomination.

However, when the professors and students sat down one after another in the auditorium, and Rufus Scrimgeour suddenly stood up and walked to the podium, McGonagall knew that the final battle had begun.

ding ding ding-

Scrimgeour tapped the metal owl microphone, attracting the attention of everyone in the auditorium.

"Sorry, please allow me to use your breakfast time for a while."

The metal owl microphone spread its wings, and Scrimgeour's voice spread along the owl's wings toward the surroundings of the auditorium.

"Due to some matters, Professor Dumbledore will not be able to return to Hogwarts in the short term. In view of the current situation, the Ministry of Magic has decided to activate the terms of Education Order No. 20 No. [-]."

"When the official Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is away and unable to perform his duties as Headmaster for a certain period of time, the School Board, the Ministry of Magic, and Hogwarts will recommend a suitable nominee for the 'Acting Headmaster' based on certain conditions, and then After a month of inspection and voting, a formal candidate for 'acting principal' was finally determined."

"At the same time, the original Hogwarts Principal will be treated as the same situation as Hogwarts School Rules No. 40 and [-], and all powers and responsibilities will be transferred to the 'Acting Principal'"

"What does Hogwarts School Rule No. 40 say?"

At the same time, at the Hufflepuff table, Hannah quietly poked Elena and asked in a low voice.

"When the current principal is unable to complete the job handover process due to unexpected circumstances."

Before Elena could answer, Hermione replied casually while cutting the aloe bacon.

"In short, you can directly understand that Professor Dumbledore has disappeared unexpectedly and may have died in an unknown corner outside."

"Eh?!" Hannah's expression suddenly became weird.

However, the conversation that took place at the corner of the long table in Hufflepuff House did not attract the attention of other young wizards.

The focus was now on Rufus Scrimgeour, and even the least common-sense person knew that Hogwarts might be about to change.

"After many discussions, the school board, the Ministry of Magic, and Hogwarts have drawn up three nomination conditions for the 'acting principal'"

Scrimgeour took out a document from his arms, cleared his throat, and read in a deep voice, word for word.

"First, the nominee must be a qualified graduate of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

Professor McGonagall turned to look at the professors around her, and instantly understood the scope of this content.

So

Professor Abo Carsley, Nicole Flamel and even Newt Scamander are not eligible to be nominated this time?

"Secondly," Scrimgeour's voice continued, "the nominee must be an official professor at Hogwarts and still be in a front-line teaching position."

oh?Professor McGonagall raised her brow.

This one should be aimed at Elena, well, but also at Scrimgeour himself.

Or are there other candidates, such as some retired professors, or wizards from the Ministry of Magic or some pure-blood families who are ready to make a move?

After all, 90.00% of the wizards in the British wizarding world graduated from Hogwarts, but with these two restrictions, the list of available personnel is very limited.

"The last one," Scrimgeour put down the parchment in his hand, "This is not a requirement, just a suggestion of priority."

"In view of the current situation, we agree that it is best for the acting headmaster in emergency times to have experience working in the Ministry of Magic. Hogwarts magic is closely connected with the magical society, and it can quickly interpret social changes and play a role in school education at the same time. This is extremely It is important, and it is also a gap that we urgently need to fill – for now, these are the three conditions.”

Work history at the Ministry of Magic?

Professor McGonagall was slightly startled and glanced at Elena in the corner with a strange expression.

She finally understood why Madam Pomfrey said, "without mentioning her name" but was so sure that it was her.

In fact, most professors and students have begun to look at her subconsciously, and many are even ready to applaud.

However, after thinking about it all night, she did not intend to passively become an "acting principal".

After all, Dumbledore was not really missing or dead, and Professor McGonagall did not want to become the principal in this way - especially with the help of a certain little witch.

"Well, Mr. Scrimgeour, it seems that the nominee based on these three conditions has been announced?"

p; Professor McGonagall took a long breath and stood up slowly, ready to end this boring and strange farce.

"But I'm very sorry, you may not have considered-"

Obviously, when these three conditions for nomination are combined, doesn’t that mean——

"Yes, so I propose that the school's grammar professor, Ms. Dolores Jane Umbridge, serve as the 'Acting Headmistress' of Hogwarts."

"-Whether the nominee will decline the nomination. Hmm?"

The voices of Professor McGonagall and Scrimgeour appeared in the auditorium at almost the same time.

What followed was a long silence.

The students blinked in confusion, and the Weasley twins, who were ready to cheer and applaud, froze their hands in the air.

"Oh. Thank you very much for your thoughtful consideration, dear Vice Principal McGonagall——"

At this moment, a sweet, shrill voice like a little girl suddenly sounded.

With a victorious smile on her face, Umbridge stood up unhurriedly, her toad-like eyes happily scanning the people in the auditorium.

"Yes, being the Acting Headmaster of Hogwarts is an important task. But since Mr. Scrimgeour and everyone else trust me so much, I am naturally embarrassed to refuse or refuse."

"I must admit, I am extremely honored by this expectation and trust!" She grinned, showing her sharp teeth, "But seeing these happy little faces looking up at me, eager to be an agent I, the principal, have put things in order, and I have to say it’s great, Hogwarts should have started a new era long ago, right?”

Luna and Hannah looked at Elena beside them in shock, and at the same time quickly looked around a few times.

Except for Elena, who had a weird smile, they didn't see happiness on any of their faces - on the contrary, almost all of them had shock written on their faces.

"I am eager to start the work of acting principal as soon as possible, and I believe you will soon understand what a right decision this is."

"Ahem, sorry—Professor Umbridge, maybe you can't start the work of 'acting principal' right away."

At this moment, a stuttering but extremely firm young man's voice suddenly intervened.

Quilinasquilo said nervously, with a particularly serious look on his face.

"According to what Mr. Scrimgeour just said, this is just the nomination stage."

"There can only be one nominee, right? Professor Quirrell - in the actual operation of the Ministry of Magic, we call it equal selection."

Umbridge whispered calmly, wagging her stubby fingers triumphantly and looking around.

Cornelius Fudge had written to her some time ago and told her that the professors at Hogwarts would not nominate other wizards who would get in the way, and that she would be the only person elected successfully.

To be on the safe side, Umbridge specifically asked about a few possible problems, such as Professor Quirrell, whom she had almost secretly arrested. This time, the Auror office gave her a letter directly. The correspondence contained a complete record of the deal the Auror Office had made with Quirrell - canceling the prosecution and investigation in exchange for the other side siding with them.

Similarly, most of the control of other professors and faculty members is in the hands of Aurors.

As for Elena Kaslana, it is even more impossible for her to deliberately turn over to the Ministry of Magic in a place like this.

That little witch is currently busy receiving the Destiny Group that Grindelwald "robbed" from Paracelsus for her, so she won't care about these things.

Umbridge grinned and glanced meaningfully at Quirinathiro.

"Or do you think there are other professors here who meet the nomination rules and are willing to participate?"

"Of course there is, such as-"

Quirrell's originally pale face turned even paler, and he looked past Umbridge to McGonagall on the other side of the faculty bench.

He opened his mouth, but for some reason no sound came out.

But now no one cares about Professor Quirrell's weirdness. Everyone's eyes are now focused on Professor McGonagall who suddenly stood up just now.

"Well, Professor McGonagall, do you have any questions - or any other nominees?"

Grindelwald shook the goblet in his hand with interest and asked curiously before anyone else spoke.

"I see that you seemed to have something to say just now, but you were interrupted?"

"I"

Professor McGonagall stood there, as if she had returned to the time when she first entered Hogwarts and argued with the Sorting Hat in front of everyone.

The Sorting Hat was trying to persuade her to choose Ravenclaw because her magical talents and intelligence were more suitable for that side.

but

"I just found out that I should also meet the nomination criteria, right? Mr. Scrimgeour, Professor Umbridge?"

"As the Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor of Transfiguration, and former Head of Gryffindor House, and a member of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, I seem to be more suitable to be the Acting Headmaster than Ms. Dolores Umbridge. 'This position? So'

Regardless of whether this was the little witch's plan, she would never sit back and let Hogwarts become a bargaining chip for the Ministry of Magic to exchange benefits.

Professor McGonagall took a deep breath, and the confusion and confusion in her eyes gradually turned into a determined edge.

"I nominate myself, Minerva McGonagall, for the position of 'Acting Headmaster'."

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Great!