The Strongest Badger at Hogwarts
Chapter 517: Standoff
Link quietly stood behind Umbridge and spoke slowly.
Umbridge was so frightened that Umbridge almost jumped up, turned around abruptly, and started to retreat frantically, and even almost fell.
Draco was even worse than Umbridge.
The first time he heard Link's voice, he screamed in surprise, and then got into the alcove under the dragon-shaped decorative bottle.
Looking at the trembling alcove, Harry suddenly realized something and said in a dull voice:
"Malfoy, you didn't mean to ambush me here on purpose! You were only afraid of seeing Link, so you hid, didn't you? Ha! You even deliberately chose a ladies' bathroom for this!"
As soon as the words came out, the trembling alcove suddenly stopped.
It took a while before Draco's crying voice came out:
"I... I don't!"
Umbridge, who had already reacted at this moment, also looked sideways at the niche.
She knew in her heart that what Harry had just said was the truth.
As far as she knew, Draco Malfoy had never been a brave person. It was not surprising that Link Foley had broken his spine before.
The most embarrassing thing is that he even gave him extra points!
After gritting his teeth, Umbridge turned his head in the end—this is not the time to care about these things.
At the same time, Link and others became a little impatient, and said again:
"Umbridge, what do you think of my proposal? I will follow you, and you will let Harry go."
Harry became anxious when he said this.
He couldn't close his **** nose anymore, and desperately stood up and said:
"No way, Link! Go away and leave me alone!"
"No, Harry." Link said with a smile. "As a leader, how can I leave the members alone?"
Hearing that Harry's eyes were red, and he was almost crying.
And Umbridge smiled cruelly:
"It's really not possible, whether it's you or Harry Potter, you both have to follow me!"
After that, she seemed to think of something again, and continued, "Don’t even want to run away with people. Many people have seen you tonight. Unless you want to leave Hogwarts and go wandering, otherwise I can always catch Live yours!"
Link shrugged his shoulders when he heard the words, and said lightly:
"That's good, let's lead the way."
Umbridge smiled more happily.
She looked back at the niche, as if she wanted Draco to **** her along.
But after thinking about it, she shook her head again and said in a voice as soft as possible:
"Draco, go and see if you can catch more. Ask others to go to the library and check if there are people who are out of breath. Also check the bathroom, Miss Parkinson can Check the girls' bathroom.
Next, Mr. Foley and Mr. Potter, follow me to the principal's office! "
Link readily agreed, and Harry, who was about to fall down again, followed behind Umbridge.
A few minutes later, they walked to the front of the principal's office.
Harry's nose no longer bleeds.
Link poured him several bottles of potions that he could not name, and directly helped him heal the wound.
But at the moment his heart hurts terribly.
Umbridge's earlier words made him very worried about the safety of Ron and Hermione.
For such a serious crime, I'm afraid Umbridge will expel them all, right?
In this way, Ron's parents would probably kill Ron directly.
As for Hermione.
What kind of mood would she feel when she was fired on the eve of the OWL exam?
Of course there is Link...
If he hadn't been caught by that stupid Malfoy, how could Umbridge be able to catch him with Link's strength?
He was the one who dragged Link!
Looking at Link's smiling, seemingly nonchalant expression, Harry only felt guilty.
At this time, Link was still laughing hard because of his emotions.
But at the same time, he also had a trace of happiness in his heart.
He couldn't imagine what kind of punishment and humiliation he would be subjected to next.
If Link is not accompanied, I am afraid I will collapse, right?
"Cream cake roll."
Umbridge said rhythmically.
After speaking, the monster stone statue immediately jumped aside, and the wall behind it was split in two. They walked up the moving stone staircase and came to the bright gate.
There was a lion-eagle head knocker on the door, but Umbridge didn't take the time to knock on the door, but stepped forward and broke in directly.
Although it was late at night, the office was full of people at the moment.
Dumbledore sat behind the eagle-leg table with a calm expression, and Professor McGonagall stood erect behind him, his lips tightly pressed, and he looked very nervous.
What surprised Harry most was that Cornelius Fudge, the current Minister of Magic, was also in the office.
He was standing in front of the fireplace, and beside him stood two other wizard guards who were obviously Aurors.
And Percy.
After a few months, the big boy next door who was thin and freckled on his face has disappeared.
It was replaced by a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Magic!
Dressed in a navy blue robe and combed with a big oiled head, Percy stood there, and his aura was even stronger than Fudge.
One by one, they looked down vigilantly and solemnly.
As soon as Umbridge brought Link and Harry in, everyone in the office turned their eyes.
Their main concern is of course Link.
Perhaps due to the excessive excitement, Fudge's body began to sway slightly back and forth at the moment he saw Link.
But Harry always felt a little weird.
Compared with excitement, Fudge's movements are more like fear!
But... would he fear Link for the dignified Minister of Magic?
Still scared to the point of shaking?
Why?
Harry couldn't figure it out.
Fortunately, he didn't need to continue thinking anymore.
Facing the silent gaze of everyone, Umbridge proudly raised his head and said:
"Harry Potter was blocked by Malfoy's boy on his way to escape the responsive room.
And then, our Mr. Foley seemed to think that Mr. Potter could not be punished by himself, so he took the initiative to jump out. "
As soon as he said this, Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and even the principals on the wall all cast approving glances at Link.
Bravery and friendship are always praiseworthy.
Especially at this moment when their position is opposed to Umbridge.
When seeing this, Link just chuckled and nodded to everyone in response.
"It's amazing!" Fudge said with a stiff smile, "I will remember to tell Lucius. Now, Link... I think you should know why you are here, right?"
Harry felt his heart jump to his throat.
He could notice that Dumbledore was shaking his head silently at them. This movement was very small, but he could just observe it.
At the same time, he believes that Link can also find this. You must know that Link's Super Sensation Curse is quite famous at Hogwarts.
To his surprise, Link smiled without hesitation:
"Of course."
The expressions on Dumbledore's and Professor McGonagall's faces drooped as soon as these words were said, and Harry also had an urge to roar.
In contrast, Fudge and the others were already rubbing their hands in excitement.
But in the next moment, I heard Link continue to say:
"I regret that we went touring at night, Professor Dumbledore. But what makes me unable to understand is why Secretary Fudge showed up here with someone? Does it mean that you still need to go out for this small matter?"
As soon as this remark came out, the form in the entire office instantly reversed.
Dumbledore and McGonagall smiled again, but Fudge was stunned.
After finally reacting, Fudge stroked his hair with a trembling hand and said:
"Night tour is indeed one of the school rules you violated, but I came here because you violated the rules of the school, and also violated the laws of the Ministry of Magic!"
"Really? Why don't I remember such a thing?" Link said nonchalantly, "At least I must have not violated a law that I already knew."
"So, this is the first time you have heard of it," Fudge said angrily. "I found an illegal student organization in this school?"
Hearing this, Link couldn't help laughing.
It's like hearing something funny.
This seemed to completely offend Fudge, his entire face began to turn red rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Mr. Minister, I think," Umbridge said in a whining voice, "if we bring the informant, maybe we will make progress faster."
"Yes, yes, go!"
Fudge nodded suddenly and said.
After staying until Umbridge left the office, he ill-intentionally scanned the people present, "Nothing can compare to a good witness, right?"
Only the two wizard guards dressed as Aurors in the audience greeted Fudge dryly.
Dumbledore and others were all calm.
After a few minutes, the door opened again.
When everyone heard the reputation, they saw Umbridge quickly walk in.
Behind her were several men and women dressed as inspectors, all of them lowered their heads, making it difficult to see their looks.
"Don't be afraid, my dears." Umbridge said gently to them, "It's okay now. You did the right thing, and the Minister is very satisfied with you! The Ministry of Magic is now hiring people, and I can assure you. The hero will not be wronged!"
"This is natural!" Fudge said enthusiastically, "Scrimgeour, the director of the Auror office, has complained to me many times about the lack of good newcomers. I will recommend them to him, and I promise you will be there. Will... Oh! Merlin!"
Halfway through Fudge's words, he was suddenly shocked and exclaimed.
Because many of the witnesses couldn't help but raised their heads.
And their faces have long been covered by dense sores, and some serious ones even caused facial deformation, each of them looked like lepers!
Everyone in the office was taken aback.
Even those two elite Aurors who were obviously well-informed and had experienced many battles flashed a hint of astonishment on their faces.
The students wailed when they saw it, and pulled the collar of the robe under their eyes together, and even a few girls cried.
Harry was almost stunned.
Although a little illegible, he still recognized from the vague outline that they were all once members of D.A.
But right now, they took refuge in Umbridge and were brought as witnesses, and at the same time so many sores appeared on their faces...
To say that all this is unrelated is completely nonsense!
Harry suddenly remembered the list that everyone had signed during the first assembly.
At that time, many people thought it might be a confidentiality contract.
And now... this seems to be true!
"We were wrong, Lord Foley! Please! Help us lift the curse!"
A girl cried and said, "We have all discussed, as long as you can forgive us, we will never say extra words!"
"Shut up! You silly girl!" Umbridge yelled angrily when he heard the words, "I will find a way to find someone to solve the injury on your face! Don't think of being a turf! Just tell me you guys before. Talk to Mr. Minister again!"
"But... you have asked Madam Pomfrey to help us see... She can't do anything about this type of curse."
A boy who was holding his face muffled and said, and then continued to look at Link with pitiful eyes like the other companions.
Harry also looked at Link in amazement-the horror before him left his brain blank.
But Link only shook his head calmly when he heard the words:
"I can see that this is a curse caused by violating the magic contract. Although I do have some achievements in potions, if you think I can heal you, you are too high on me."
Link really wanted to laugh at this moment.
He didn't understand why these traitors were so naive.
Obviously they have betrayed.
He was not good enough to be loyal to the new master, and even went to extravagantly begging the old master to take back their punishment.
This is really... so stupid!
"But this curse is obviously you..."
An inspection team member said excitedly, but halfway through it, he was caught by a companion nearby, "Don't ask him anymore, it's useless."
Having said this, he glared at Link angrily, and then said to Fudge:
"Mr. Minister, let me just say it straight. For the past few months, we have been participating in an illegal student organization rally created by Link Foley and Harry Potter.
The time of this kind of gathering is not fixed, Link Foley will inform us through this kind of gold coin (he took out a D.A. gold coin and put it on the table).
Not only that. At the rally, Link Foley will teach us all kinds of dangerous magic on the grounds of learning Defense Against the Dark Arts! "
Dumbledore took the D.A. gold coin with the opportunity~lightnovelpub.net~ and looked carefully for a while before exclaiming:
"It's a wonderful design, Link, I didn't expect you to have such an excellent alchemy skill."
"You praised, Professor Dumbledore."
Link smiled and bowed to Dumbledore.
The two talking and laughing looked as if what the inspector just said had nothing to do with them.
This completely angered Umbridge. She slapped her hands on the table like an angry lion and said:
"Be serious! Dumbledore, didn't you hear what the witness just said? Link Foley, he formed an illegal student organization!"
Dumbledore looked at Umbridge with some confusion and said:
"Why are you so serious? We all understand that these are just slanders. Isn't it?"