Hogwarts: Why do you call me the Demon King?

A very bold idea suddenly popped into Percy's mind.

If Minister Fudge came to Hogwarts because of Isaac, doesn't that prove that Isaac can speak to Fudge?

What was his original plan?

It involves getting a perfect resume from Hogwarts and then applying for a job at the Ministry of Magic.

Since he couldn't make a good impression on Fudge, could he make a good impression on Fudge through Isaac?

"Sir! Mr. Waldore!"

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to disrespect you, I just... I really want to improve!

Having figured things out, Percy immediately bowed deeply, his expression showing no sign of reluctance and full of sincerity.

To be honest, Percy really does look like a potential politician right now.

With that ability to be flexible and adaptable, he'll definitely amount to something in the future.

“I take back what I just said, Percy. You really are well-suited to work at the Ministry of Magic.”

Although Isaac had foreseen this, he was still impressed by Percy's willingness to go all out after Percy gave him a live demonstration of his ability to change his expression.

Regardless, Percy did address him as "sir," and he expressed the respect he was due without reservation.

Now it's Isaac's turn to show his sincerity.

Percy, this young politician, is still in the stage of believing that hard work will always pay off.

His childhood was actually quite long.

From graduating from Hogwarts to interning and working at the Ministry of Magic.

Percy genuinely believed that doing things would bring benefits, and that aligning himself with the right side would ensure that the higher-ups would take care of him.

Unfortunately, since Percy entered the workforce, he has only encountered seasoned veterans of the Ministry of Magic.

My friend was the type who had just stepped out of the children's pool at Hogwarts and then plunged headfirst into the deep waters of the Ministry of Magic's upper echelons.

The reason the Ministry of Magic didn't drown Percy directly was because those old foxes, out of respect for his father Arthur, held him back.

But for Isaac, simplicity is good; the simpler Percy is, the better.

If Isaac treats Percy a little better now, won't it make Isaac's kindness stand out even more when Percy enters the Ministry of Magic and gets manipulated by the old foxes?

People are judged by comparison, and this is a world where everyone compares their shortcomings.

Isaac doesn't need to be exceptionally good; he just needs to be no worse than anyone else.

Thinking of this, Isaac pointed his wand toward Peter Pettigrew.

“Look at him, Percy. Do you know him?”

Percy turned his head, sulking the cold sweat on his back, and carefully looked Peter Pettigrew up and down, left and right.

He certainly didn't know this adult wizard.

But you have to listen carefully to the implication; Isaac clearly meant that he knew this wizard. But how could that be?

“I’m sorry, Mr. Valdore, I still… don’t know him.”

Perhaps you would like to get to know me?

All I can say is that Percy's book, "How Prefects Should Gain Power," was definitely worth reading; it really did come quickly.

“It’s not that I need you to know him, Percy. You already know him, it’s just that he doesn’t appear as a human.”

You may not recognize this person, but you are definitely familiar with his Animagus form.

I remember your whole family called it 'Banban'.

"Scarlett?!" The impact of Peter Pettigrew was unparalleled, and not just on Ron.

Actually, Ron was alright, because Scabbers hadn't been in his hands for long.

How did Percy pass this thing on to Ron?

Because Percy became a prefect in Gryffindor this year, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley bought him a new owl as a reward.

Because each young wizard at Hogwarts can only bring one pet to school, Scabbers ended up in Ron's hands.

This also means that Percy was actually the owner of Scabbers for the longest time.

So here's the question: how does a pet owner typically express affection to their pet?

Well, that's hard to say.

Banban's appearance is indeed a bit shabby, but it understands human nature.

So, under normal circumstances, there should still be some touching.

As Percy thought about how he used to stroke Scabbers' head and back when he was a child, his gaze toward Peter Pettigrew gradually turned hostile.

When people face their dark history from their youth, their first thought is always one of utter destruction.

If you can accept it with a smile, then it's not a dark history.

That thing should be called the way we came.

If Percy were authorized to use the Killing Curse at this moment, he would probably be able to kill Peter Pettigrew.

Even just standing to the side, Isaac could feel Percy's increasingly intense killing intent.

"Percy."

Isaac's shout was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing Percy's murderous intent. He immediately realized that the Minister had probably come to Hogwarts during working hours just to see "Scars"!

Why didn't the minister take "Banban" with him?

"Someone will take him away soon. Even Minister Cornelius cannot bypass the Ministry of Magic's procedures to do something."

Procedures and rules protect everyone, including you and me, and naturally, Secretary Connelly.

Do you understand, Percy?

Percy seemed to understand, but Isaac wasn't in a hurry to teach him.

Young people, fresh out of school, are often arrogant and unrestrained in their actions.

But after he hit a wall, he realized how precious Isaac's words to him in the dungeon were.

"This fellow will face the most rigorous interrogation and trial from the Ministry of Magic. As his former master, you will also be questioned by the Ministry of Magic."

Don't worry, this is a good thing for you—at least you can get a little exposure within the Ministry of Magic through this inquiry.

Isaac was practically giving Percy a buff, and Percy, forgetting all about his embarrassing past, hurriedly asked Isaac:

"Sir, how should I respond to the Ministry of Magic's inquiry?"

I mean... what should I say?

"Just to tell you what you know, their questions will probably revolve around Banban."

Just remember that to you, Scabbers is just a long-lived mouse, and you yourself don't know how long a mouse will live.

If you encounter a question that's difficult to answer, don't explain it clearly; never force yourself to answer just to show off.

Isaac earnestly advised Percy, "Percy, remember, no superior in the Ministry of Magic likes a big mouth."

If you know, say you know; if you don't, say you don't.

Political ignorance is never a sin; what is sinful is having a superficial understanding and then deliberately showing it off.

Chapter 96 Christmas is Coming (Please Read On)

That afternoon, Rufus Scrimgeour, Head of the Auror Office at the Ministry of Magic, arrived at Hogwarts with a large number of Aurors and strikers.

They rushed over, took Peter Pettigrew from the Slytherin dungeon, and then left in a hurry.

No one knows what they came for.

Discussions about Aurors were quite popular at Hogwarts for a while.

However, since there were no further gossip stories, the Auror Office's actions gradually lost their appeal at Hogwarts.

The news that Harry, the Savior, had broken Hogwarts' rules and joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team as the Seeker was reported, replacing the Aurors.

With Isaac himself at Hufflepuff, Draco Malfoy, no longer restrained by him, directly revealed his true nature in front of Harry.

Harry was just a little reckless, not stupid.

When Malfoy reverts to his true nature during flight lessons and starts bullying Neville, he no longer treats Malfoy as a special person who needs care.

Harry stole the show during flying class, instantly becoming a Gryffindor celebrity.

Because Harry needed to practice Quidditch, the Gryffindor trio didn't go to Hufflepuff to see Isaac for a while.

As it happened, Isaac was busy with his own things at the time.

Hogwarts's "rise" overshadowed the Ministry of Magic's activities, and the young wizards' school life became more peaceful.

But the situation is quite the opposite in the British wizarding world outside of Hogwarts.

The arrival of Peter Pettigrew has sparked a political storm brewing within the Ministry of Magic, one that Fudge has personally instigated.

Because Fudge had instructed Rufus Scrimgeour beforehand, the Aurors began interrogating Peter Pettigrew after he had been tested for potions.