The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 172 The Legal Dilemma Arriving at Moriarty by the Light Wheel Company

Lilith's gaze suddenly turned cold.

"Principal, this is a great opportunity—the senior students who participate in the initiative will get a good job after graduation."

"They haven't graduated yet." Dumbledore tapped his glasses with his knuckles, his sharp gaze piercing through the half-moon lenses as he looked at Lilith.

"As long as they are still at Hogwarts, they are my students." After saying this, Dumbledore did not argue with Lilith, but turned to face his students: "It is the duty of every wizard to be familiar with the laws and regulations, and it is perfectly normal to use the laws and regulations to protect our own legitimate rights and interests. I am just reminding you that the laws and regulations are established on the basis of a stable social order, and behind them are powerful forces."

Ultimately, the essence of laws and regulations is power and authority.

A hint of weariness flashed across Dumbledore's eyes; to be honest, he didn't want to say these things to the young wizards.

However, in order to erase the traces Lilith left in the hearts of the young wizards, and to allow the graduating seventh-year students to rest easy and spend their final year in peace, Dumbledore revealed the true nature of the world to his students.

The topic had unknowingly become heavy, a fact the Gryffindor lion cubs hadn't yet realized, but the snakes had.

Seven years at Hogwarts will eventually come to an end. Where will everyone go after graduation?

The phrase "went their separate ways" doesn't quite capture the situation, because the English wizarding world is only so big, and the wizarding circle is very small.

If a male wizard who graduated at the same time grows up and goes shopping with his lover and child, the probability of him running into his ex-girlfriend and her partner is 100%.

Rivals from school days remain rivals as adults, and their grudges may even extend to the next generation.

For specific details, refer to Lucius and Arthur, and Draco and Ron.

Therefore, the circle you're in after graduation is still the same circle you were in before graduation; it's just that the people you like may be gone, while the people you dislike still exist.

However, for a small group of wizards, their positions and jobs after graduation have already been arranged, and their future is bright and promising.

Lilith is clearly that kind of person, and Fudge promised her a position in the Ministry of Magic, most likely in the Division of Legal Enforcement where Justus had previously worked.

Lilith, however, was not satisfied with this. She stared at Dumbledore's back, her eyes narrowing with displeasure.

Now she finally understood why so many pure-blood families and powerful families disliked Dumbledore.

No, it's not that I dislike Dumbledore.

It was because they hated Dumbledore's terrifying magical power.

But who wouldn't want to be a wizard as powerful as Dumbledore!

Wizards are strange; they dream of becoming powerful sorcerers and legends, but once they realize they can't become stronger, they start to hate wizards who are stronger than them.

Lilith shook her head, bringing her chaotic thoughts back on track.

This was her first time taking action, and she was met with strong suppression from Dumbledore. She was powerless to persuade Dumbledore to retract his decision, but she had to do something to increase her influence.

In short, we must not let morale plummet, otherwise the team will be difficult to lead!

Lilith glanced at Percy discreetly. This guy was determined to get into the Ministry of Magic, and as long as her family remained intact, she had plenty of ways to keep Percy in check.

Then I glanced at Gemma again. This fourth-year student was not someone to be fooled; she had a mature life plan.

Most importantly, Gemma is also a competitor!

Lilith cautiously withdrew her gaze; she dared to say that Gemma had agreed to help her organize this event in order to impress Moriarty!

The event didn't happen, and we didn't even see Moriarty. Sigh...

A deep sense of loss and frustration rose in Lilith's heart. Just as she was deep in thought, a voice broke the silence of the hall.

"I heard you missed the legal education event, is that right?"

Moriarty entered the Great Hall surrounded by a group of little snakes, smiling at each young wizard who looked at him.

"Look at these colorful cards, just like our feelings." Moriarty pulled a stack of cards from Leon's hand, making a rustling sound as he flipped them.

Lilith's eyes lit up immediately. She made the cardstock colorful in order to evoke a sense of resonance in people.

For example, the laws of Quidditch are gold, the color of the Golden Snitch.

The fact that the "Secrecy Law" is gray indicates that this law exists in a gray area.

The other colors also had symbolic meanings, which Lilith didn't expect her students to understand, but Moriarty did!

Lilith stared at Moriarty with a strange feeling, and Dumbledore also looked at Moriarty with a strange gaze.

The White Wizard didn't want to hear Moriarty say he supported Lilith.

Dumbledore really didn't want to go against his student anymore, but luckily fate spared him, and Moriarty winked at him.

"Principal, do you know that I've recently encountered a problem?"

Moriarty ran his fingers through his long gray hair, looking somewhat troubled, while the young wizards stared at him with wide, curious eyes.

Mr. Moriarty has encountered a problem?

The Hogwarts Quidditch Champion, the Head of Slytherin, the man who bet with Nicolas Flamel and won the bet, and the man who saved Hogwarts from the ancestor of vampires, even has his own problems!

A strong flame of curiosity ignited in the hearts of the young wizards.

Dumbledore was also puzzled, and he waited for Moriarty to continue.

Moriarty looked around and smiled faintly: "Some time ago, Professor Nico and I made a flying broom—of course, it was only a half-finished product."

We sent it to the Lightcycle Power Company, who wanted us to make them a new type of broom—yes, the one everyone test-flew a few days ago.

However, it seems that the Light Wheel Company has tampered with the contract. They proposed that Professor Nicole and I could contribute our technology as equity.

By contributing our technology as equity, we become a member of the Light Wheel Company. Our new brooms naturally belong to the company, so they don't have to pay us any fees. They can also enjoy the fruits of our wisdom, thereby exploiting us and making us work for them!

They thought it involved the law, but Professor Nico and I—a student and an old man—couldn't see it!

How ridiculous and yet so polite.

Everyone suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. In that case, Nimbus Corporation is indeed dishonest, actually trying to cheat their Slytherin Head and Alchemy Professor!"

But then it dawned on him—"Sir, you've created another new alchemical tool?"

The single word "again" is enough to explain a lot.

The young wizards remember perfectly well that the last alchemy item was a wand set—which is still being sold at the Magic Revival Item Shop!

This time, it's the turn of the new brooms!

Dumbledore smiled slightly; he already knew what Moriarty was about to say.

Moriarty looked at Lilith. "I was just thinking of asking you—the White Jacket Army—to do me a favor and check if there were any problems with the contract offered by Lightwheel Corporation. But now it seems you... well, you have something on your mind?"

"No, no..." Percy shook his head repeatedly, glancing at Lilith as if to signal her to speak.

Lilith just stared intently at Moriarty, and Gemma took over the conversation.

"I think we're fine! Absolutely fine!" Gemma smiled confidently. "Also, I must say, sir, we're not the White Jacket Army, our name is—"

"We don't have a name yet."

Lilith quickly seized the initiative, not wanting Gemma to steal the spotlight, and besides, their names couldn't be revealed prematurely.

"We only wanted to make an initiative, but since the principal doesn't allow us to get involved in politics, we have no choice but to give up our actions."

Lilith shrugged, then, as if she had just noticed Moriarty, changed her tone: "Oh, Mr. Moriarty—"

She walked toward Moriarty, and Percy and Gemma had to follow behind her. After Dumbledore and Moriarty arrived, they really could no longer stand in front of everyone.

The members in white coats also gathered together.

"Are you planning to entrust us with the legal matters concerning the contract between you, Professor Nicolas Flamel, and the Light Wheel Company?"

But we're not a law firm. Perhaps you could try contacting someone at the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.

Lilith walked up to Moriarty, habitually crossed her arms, and said calmly.

She was secretly delighted, but she couldn't help being a little smug, especially in front of Moriarty.

Percy was so anxious, but he didn't dare say anything, his face and hair turning as red as he was holding it in.

Moriarty shook his head with feigned regret, "In that case, I'll have to ask someone else for help."

As he spoke, he began searching through the crowd. The young wizards straightened their backs, puffing out their chests and raising their heads as if to prove themselves, hoping to be chosen by Moriarty.

Keep in mind that this is the first time Moriarty has asked for help!

Regardless of the benefits that helping Moriarty would bring, the act itself is already quite significant and would be very prestigious to talk about.

The people in white coats were getting anxious; they were somewhat resentful of Lilith for letting such a good opportunity slip away.

Lilith rolled her eyes at Moriarty. That scoundrel, he was definitely doing it on purpose!

Just like in the room at the Senburg Hotel!

(End of this chapter)