Hogwarts: A little lion in the skin of the Eagle School

Time flies.

The first month at Hogwarts is coming to an end.

Aside from some minor hiccups at the beginning of the month, everything went smoothly this month.

The only one worth mentioning is Umbridge.

She hasn't caused any new negative news during this period.

During this period, she appeared to be planning to regain power.

But Dumbledore did not grant her wish.

It must be emphasized here that Hogwarts is not the territory of the Ministry of Magic.

The reason Umbridge was able to become a professor at Hogwarts was entirely due to Dumbledore's compromise because he didn't want to completely break with the Ministry of Magic.

Even if Umbridge abuses her power and acts arrogantly at Hogwarts by relying on the authority granted by the Ministry of Magic, the authorities can only turn a blind eye.

But if Umbridge makes a major mistake, Dumbledore will naturally not miss the opportunity to strike while he's down.

Therefore, the public opinion John caused last time has prevented Umbridge from completely getting rid of that stain.

Even though she had the support of the Ministry of Magic and some pure-blood families who were eager for Hogwarts to fall into complete chaos.

However, many parents who love their children dearly cannot stand Umbridge's educational methods that involve cruel punishment of students.

Therefore, Dumbledore, taking advantage of public opinion, repeatedly refused the Ministry of Magic's requests to grant Umbridge additional powers.

The Ministry of Magic was helpless in this regard, because they dared not go against the general public.

......

Finally, the first Hogsmeade has arrived.

Light snow has begun to fall from the sky.

Regarding the gathering Hermione mentioned before, this time the first admissions meeting will be held at the Hog's Head pub in Hogsmeade Village.

Or rather, a two-way interview.

They notified some like-minded students and invited them to participate.

As for how many people will actually come, they don't know...

"Wuhu!!"

"Hogsmeade! Here I come!"

John and his friends were very excited as it was their first time visiting Hogsmeade Village in their third year.

As soon as the four of them got off the carriage, they ran towards the village entrance, their footsteps crunching through the snow.

The other third-grade students weren't much calmer than them.

They ran excitedly towards the village entrance.

This is a village composed entirely of wizards.

There were not only wizards inside, but also some fairies and elves.

Even those who have seen Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley, areas with extremely high magical purity, will still be struck by the magical atmosphere of Hogsmeade.

It felt like I had suddenly traveled into the world of a medieval fairy tale.

There were no Muggles, no technology, only residents of the wizarding world coming and going, and they talked about wizarding gossip.

They were all filled with a sense of wonder as they looked at Hogsmeade from the village entrance.

"Elbow! Go to Honeydukes!"

Titus was the first to shout.

They've been wanting to visit that place for a long time.

I heard they recently released a new lollipop, I have to try it!

So the group agreed, but just as they were about to take a step, John was suddenly grabbed from behind.

Turning around, I saw Hermione with one hand on her hip.

A thin layer of fresh snow still covered her head and shoulders.

They had obviously been waiting at the village entrance for a while.

Because before they set off, the third-year students received a ten-minute safety lesson from Professor McGonagall at Hogwarts.

So the third graders were the last to arrive.

Where are you going?

"Didn't we agree to go to the Pighead Bar with me for the gathering first?"

Hermione stared at John's guilty eyes and said coldly without expression.

"Uh... this... that..."

John scratched his head awkwardly; he'd gotten carried away and forgotten.

He didn't even notice Hermione waiting for him at the village entrance...

"...Actually, I was planning to go to Honey Duke's to find you..."

John argued earnestly.

Pia!

Hermione slapped him on the back of the head.

"Oops... wrong, wrong, I just wanted to buy a lollipop before I went."

After being hit, John quickly admitted his mistake.

However, Hermione wasn't buying John's act and dragged him toward the Hog's Head.

Titus and the others watched pitifully as John was dragged away, shaking their heads and clicking their tongues in disapproval.

Since their spots at the rally had already been decided internally, they didn't participate in the recruitment process.

"Luckily I don't have a girlfriend," Titus muttered to himself.

"You might not even be able to find it even if you want to," Ethan laughed.

"Your mom!"

......

Pig Head Bar.

A bar with a pig's head sign hanging on it.

The door panel was crooked, and the brass rings were rusty.

Hermione pushed the door open and walked in, the hinges making a jarring "creak."

A small, dark, and very dirty bar came into view.

"Wow, you guys have a good eye for picking locations..."

"This place looks really cool."

John followed behind, a lollipop dangling from his mouth, and teased.

This was candy Hermione had prepared for him in advance, saying it was to prevent him from constantly thinking about Honeydukes candies.

Hermione understands me best.

At this moment, about twenty young men and women were gathered in a corner of the bar.

Many of them were acquaintances.

They knew people like Luna, Neville, Ginny, and the twin brothers.

And then there's Cho Chang from their Eagle School, who brought over a handsome guy from the Badger School.

"You've finally arrived."

Upon seeing Hermione and John arrive, Harry, who had been timid and hesitant, finally spoke with a sigh of relief.

He was the nominal initiator of this gathering, although Hermione was the actual mastermind.

However, he still had to take responsibility for carrying out this rally.

Hermione said that Harry initially refused.

But Ron managed to convince him, saying that this kind of gathering was too cool.

Harry finally agreed, living up to his best friend's expectations.

"Okay, now that everyone's here, let's begin."

Hermione pulled John to sit down at the front.

Although John was only brought in to make up the numbers, many people became more interested in the gathering after seeing him.

"Ahem, hello everyone..."

After settling John in, Hermione immediately got into the zone and addressed the crowd below.

"I believe everyone here today understands the purpose of this trip."

"Given Umbridge's inaction, we believe a new teacher is needed..."

"It's not a transformation spell, not a potion, and not a curse, but a teacher who teaches us how to resist dark magic and danger."

I originally thought the first question would be one of skepticism.

The meaning of this so-called rally was questioned, and the result was...

"Who is that teacher? Senior Harry? Or John?"

The one asking the question was Badger, a third-grader, who was clearly there because of John.

"It's Harry."

Hermione said directly.

Harry, who was sitting upright, suddenly paused and looked at Hermione.

That doesn't make sense. Didn't you say before that John would help too?

"Of course, those who are more knowledgeable can be teachers; if someone knows more, they can also guide each other."

"You're right, John."

As soon as she finished speaking the first sentence, Hermione smiled at John again and spoke.

John, who was watching the scene unfold, was also taken aback, and the lollipop in his mouth suddenly lost its appeal.

He stared incredulously into Hermione's beautiful, smiling eyes.

No, you're trying to trick me.