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Chapter 332, page 329: The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Student Council

"You just said that the prefectural system lost the original intention of student self-governance, but now that the prefectural system has been abolished altogether, doesn't Hogwarts lack even this most basic system of student self-governance?"

Percy's question also reflected the sentiments of most students.

Although most of them disliked the arrogant prefects, they were also well aware that they preferred to select managers from within their own group rather than have Filch or Professor McGonagall directly intervene in their management.

Dumbledore showed no impatience in the face of Percy's question; he simply smiled and nodded.

"Very good question, Mr. Weasley. Hogwarts has never belonged to any one person. As long as you study here, everyone is its master. After the abolition of the prefectural system, this castle is certainly not just filled with the voices and orders of professors. Student autonomy has always been the cornerstone of education."

Therefore, the class monitor system was abolished, and male and female student chairpersons were no longer elected. Naturally, we had to adopt a new student self-governance system.

Dumbledore glanced at the students in the Great Hall, who held their breath, waiting for his next announcement.

"We will establish a new management organization within the school, called the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Students' Council."

The student union has no distinction between colleges and can accept students from any college. It consists of a standing student president (regardless of gender), a secretary-general, several vice presidents, as well as department heads and staff. The purpose of the student union is to serve all students and assist professors in managing the school.

The student union has the power to deduct or add points up to 10 points and to impose penalties, as well as the power to organize activities, the power to supervise, and the power to have independent activity venues, etc.

Professor McGonagall will serve as a part-time student council counselor, overseeing the operation and management of the student council. She will not directly interfere in the student council's work, but she will have the power to decide on the specific candidates for the student council's management.

Of course, the candidates she chooses can only be selected from the students with the most support elected by you yourselves, ensuring that the student council administrators are students you yourselves approve of as much as possible.

When Dumbledore had only gone halfway through explaining the specifics of the Hogwarts Student Council, the young wizards below had already begun to whisper among themselves.

Everyone could tell that the newly formed Hogwarts Student Council wielded far more power than the previous prefects.

Moreover, the prefects were previously appointed directly by the heads of the various houses. Although the final selection still needs to be made by Professor McGonagall, at least the candidates have been chosen from a pool of candidates given by the junior wizards.

After Dumbledore finished speaking, the students' voices grew louder and louder, and everyone became excited. Young people always look forward to change, especially the senior students who have been at Hogwarts for more than two years. No matter how pleasant their life at the school was, they had long been tired of Hogwarts' ancient system.

Dumbledore was willing to make changes, and they looked forward to those changes, whether good or bad.

"Quiet."

Dumbledore gave them three minutes to discuss, and then his calm yet clear voice reached the ears of every young wizard.

Everyone fell silent, their eyes fixed on Dumbledore, who sat on the platform among a group of professors.

"The student council will officially begin preparations tomorrow. Before everything is finalized, I'd like to nominate a candidate for the first Hogwarts student council president. He also wrote the plan to create the student council a year ago."

At this point, Dumbledore turned his gaze to the Slytherin table.

All the young wizards in the Great Hall followed his gaze to a certain person at the Slytherin table.

"Lynn Bellock".

When Dumbledore called his name, Lynn stood up from his seat, drawing everyone's attention in the Great Hall like a magnet.

"The first Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Student Council President has been chosen as Lynn Bellocchio, a fourth-year student from Slytherin. Does anyone have any objections?"

After Dumbledore asked that question, the entire Great Hall fell silent.

Everyone, including the professor on the platform, wore an expression of utter entitlement.

The first student council president should definitely be chosen from the most outstanding and prestigious students at Hogwarts.

No junior wizard believed he was better or more respected than Lynn. Even Percy, who was most eager for and valued power, never considered competing with Lynn for the position, because there was no competition at all.

Unless Dumbledore explicitly stipulates that the student council president must be a seventh-year student.

Even if he became chairman, he wouldn't be the most handsome kid at Hogwarts.

The silence in the hall lasted for a full half minute before Dumbledore nodded.

"Since no one has any objections, then from today onwards, Lynn Bellocchio will be the first Hogwarts Student Council President."

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the auditorium.

Although Lynn became chairman in a manner almost like a direct appointment by Dumbledore, no one disagreed with the result, and everyone was convinced of his merits.

Lynn bowed deeply to the students in the auditorium who were applauding him. He finally understood why Dumbledore hadn't wanted to hide his identity until the very end last semester.

There's absolutely no need to hide his identity. Exposing his strength would draw the attention of many in the magical world, leading them to investigate his identity and ultimately discover that his real surname isn't Belloc.

However, unless Lynn is willing to live a mundane and ordinary life for the rest of her life, these things will eventually be known.

Putting aside these minor drawbacks, everything else is beneficial for Lynn.

After all, his reputation at Hogwarts was built up through his actions over the previous year.

Amid applause, Dumbledore waved his wand at Lynn, and a badge bearing the Hogwarts crest appeared on his chest—a testament to his status as student council president.

"Tonight's banquet is now over. Tomorrow, I will place four magic blackboards in the auditorium, one for each college to conduct anonymous voting."

You can write the names of the wizards you approve of on the blackboard. Each house will have five spots for the remaining student council officers, and Professor McGonagall will select the ten students with the most votes. Only students in their fourth to seventh years are eligible for nomination.

(End of this chapter)