Many people may criticize Professor McGonagall's past, especially her romantic relationships.
But undeniably, she was a perfect dean and a perfect teacher.
When their students are in danger or face injustice, they will be the first to stand up and protect them.
No matter which college!
Seeing all the bigwigs of Hogwarts gathered together, Fudge could no longer maintain his composure and quickly walked out of the office.
"Professor Dumbledore, Heads of House, it's been a long time."
"You must also be here for..."
"Minister Fudge, I would like to ask, what crime has my student committed that warrants being taken to the Ministry of Magic for imprisonment?" Professor McGonagall questioned him directly, showing no mercy.
"This…this…" Fudge stammered, not daring to reply rashly.
The fact that four Hogwarts professors appeared together represented... the attitude of the entire Hogwarts.
Putting aside everything else, more than 80 percent of wizards in the UK come from Hogwarts!
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the cradle of British wizards!
Among them, who knows how many are students of these professors!
If the deans don't show their power, all is well; but once they do, they'll surely be met with overwhelming support!
More importantly... besides the four heads of the houses, there's also Dumbledore, the supreme ruler of the British wizarding world!
His standing among British wizards far surpassed that of the Ministry of Magic!
Even Fudge's position as Minister for Magic had been yielded only because Dumbledore stepped aside!
Under these circumstances, Fudge dared not be careless.
"Well... Professor McGonagall, I've already sent someone to check. Please wait a moment."
"Right away..."
"Connelly!"
Dumbledore interrupted Fudge with a serious expression.
"You'd better go and take a look at the Ministry of Magic's main hall."
"Perhaps you will change your mind."
"The Ministry of Magic's main hall?" Fudge asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Let's go, perfect timing, I also want to see how Argus is doing now."
Dumbledore gave Fudge no room to maneuver and led the way toward the Auror's office.
Arthur and Mrs. Weasley stepped forward to greet them.
With the two of them taking the lead, others followed suit.
Even Lucius had to show some respect to this greatest white wizard of his time.
Dumbledore then noticed that everyone around Fudge's office had come for Argus.
The sight shocked him, filling him with apprehension.
A renowned wizard, a pure-blood family, and now Hogwarts!
Unbeknownst to him, this young man had already built a vast network of connections within the British wizarding community.
His reputation would surely rise again, thanks to the goodwill he had gained from the Acolytes' Shop and this incident among the wizarding public.
This was extremely detrimental to his future plans and Harry's development.
He couldn't help but secretly regret his initial hesitation.
Now that Argus had grown powerful, it was too late to touch him...
The group made their way to the Ministry of Magic's main hall.
Fudge was stunned by the sight before him the moment he saw the hall.
He never imagined that so many people would appear within the entire Ministry of Magic!
A sea of people!
A large group of Aurors and staff were working to maintain order.
"What's going on?!"
Fudge quickly grabbed an Auror and questioned him.
His hand unconsciously reached for the magic wand at his waist.
He'd heard Umbridge mention it before, but he hadn't paid much attention at the time.
He figured there were only a dozen or so people, what could possibly happen?
It wasn't until he came down that he realized... there were far more than a dozen!
There were well over one or two hundred people!
In shock, he wished he could lock himself completely behind Dumbledore.
Lucius and his men had already seen it when they arrived, and they didn't react to it.
Anyway, they hadn't come looking for him.
Why should he worry about it?
The captured Auror was sweating profusely.
"Minister, the news has already spread throughout the newspapers!"
"They're accusing us of abusing our power and arbitrarily arresting people!"
"And...and a few other newspapers said..."
"What did you say!" Fudge roared.
"They're saying we colluded with Gringotts' goblins, staged a whole thing, all for... for Acolytes Corporation's assets!"
The veins on Fudge's forehead bulged: "Damn it! Which reporter posted this?!"
"Rita Skeeter!"
"It's her again!"
Fudge almost fainted from exhaustion.
Looking at the indignant crowd, he swallowed hard and forced himself to step forward.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Fudge, Minister for Magic of Great Britain!"
"Please don't act rashly! If you have any questions, please let me know!"
However, all he received in response was a barrage of insults.
Left with no other choice, Fudge turned his attention to the person he least wanted to ask for help.
Dumbledore!
Dumbledore slowly stepped forward.
"Quiet!"
The sound wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
"It's Professor Dumbledore!"
"Is the professor also here to seek justice for Mr. Grindelwald?"
"Don't speak yet, listen to the professor!"
The crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone's attention turned to Dumbledore and the others.
"I understand how you all feel."
"As Mr. Grindelwald's headmaster, I am also deeply saddened by this incident."
"But please believe me, believe in Hogwarts, and believe in the Ministry of Magic."
"We will definitely give Mr. Grindelwald justice!"
"That's right!" Fudge quickly jumped out to show his presence.
"On behalf of the Ministry of Magic, I assure you all that you may return to your quarters!"
Fudge thought that with Dumbledore's influence, everyone would obey him.
As a result, not a single one moved.
This made him lose his composure.
"Alas!" Dumbledore sighed and spoke again.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please consider the feelings of the Ministry of Magic staff."
"They also have work to do. If they continue to stay here, it will not only waste their time, but also the time of many more people who need help."
"We'll just stay here and not cause any trouble!" a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.
Immediately, someone chimed in, "That's right, we just need to take a look at Mr. Grindelwald to make sure he's alright, then we'll go back!"
"Yes! We'll just take one look and then go back!"
"Take a look and leave!"
Dumbledore looked at Fudge questioningly, and Fudge pondered for a moment before nodding.
In his mind, Fudge was practically cursing Scrimgeour's ancestors down to the level of apes!
You caused such a huge mess, and in the end you're just hiding in your office and won't come out!
Let me shoulder it all!
Is this something a human could do?
Suppressing his anger, Fudge waved his hand, ordering most of the Ministry of Magic staff to leave the hall and return to their posts.
The wizards in the hall also kept their promise.
Unlike before, he didn't ask to enter the Ministry of Magic; he simply stood there quietly and waited.
As the group arrived at the Auror's office, before they even entered, they saw several Aurors acting like mice before a cat.
They rushed into the house in a panic!
"Freeze everyone!"
As a double agent, Snape was extremely sensitive to people's expressions and behaviors.
He immediately froze the group in place!
With a wave of his wand, the office door suddenly flew open!
Inside the house.
Argus sat upright in his chair, with several Aurors standing on either side of him as if interrogating some heinous criminal!
He was not allowed to make any move!
Tonks was tightly restrained by two Aurors and struggled incessantly.
Meanwhile, Scrimgeour was carrying a small bottle of unknown potion and walking towards Argus!
This time, even the usually good-tempered Professor Flitwick was furious.
"Minister Fudge, is this the interrogation you were referring to?"
"This is what you call security?"
"Well done... The British Ministry of Magic is truly excellent!"
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