My Hogwarts has a serious problem.

Chapter 442, Chapter 439: Percy's Eloquence

"Professor, what's on your mind? Please tell me first."

Before Lynn could finish speaking, Fox interrupted him.

"I know you're capable, Lynn, but some things are my own business, so it's not appropriate for you to get involved, understand?"

Lynn held the briefcase in his hand, looked at Fox, and then slowly nodded.

"Since you insist, I understand, Professor."

Fox patted him on the shoulder and said softly.

"I have seriously considered the matter you wrote to me about not long ago, and I will give you a definite answer when I return."

"You shouldn't be in any danger, right?"

Fox laughed.

"I can't guarantee that. Even walking down the street, you could be killed by a pebble falling from the sky. I can't be sure I'll come back safely either. But I don't think I'll be in any danger, it's just that things are urgent."

After handing the box to Lynn, he turned to leave, giving her a final word of advice before departing.

"Remember, if I don't come to you on the night the Quidditch match ends, open that box; there's something important I left for you inside."

Lynn weighed the briefcase in her hand; it wasn't heavy, and the contents inside seemed quite light.

"Can I open it ahead of time?" he asked.

"If you're interested, you can open it beforehand."

After Fox finished speaking, he turned and walked away into the depths of the woods. Lynn said to him from behind.

"Never mind then, I'll wait for you to come back and take it yourself."

Fox didn't reply. He waved to Lynn with his back turned, and then his figure gradually disappeared into the misty woods.

Lynn watched him disappear, frowned, took a deep breath, and stood there carefully examining the briefcase in her hand.

This box is no different from a normal box. Its surface is black and has no markings. The closure is just a regular lock. It could probably be opened with any lock-picking spell.

After finding nothing wrong with the box, Lynn shook his head and carried it toward the camp.

As Professor Fox himself said, he might be able to help, but some things are personal matters and he doesn't want to get involved, so Lynn won't forcefully intervene.

We'll discuss everything after the match.

When Lynn returned to the camp, Hermione, Harry and his father, and the Weasleys had already prepared dinner.

The three camps were all in one place, so naturally, they only needed one stove for meals.

Lynn returned the suitcase to the tent, then acted as if nothing had happened and happily ate dinner with everyone.

Mr. Weasley listens to Sirius recount his years in prison, while Mrs. Weasley lectures her eldest son Bill, telling him it's time to find a girlfriend and get married. Umaru, Harry, and Ron are having a heated discussion about the tactics Ireland might use in the upcoming final.

The Lynn Weasley brothers and Percy were talking about graduate employment.

"Percy's final wizarding exam scores met the Ministry of Magic's hiring requirements, and he is now ready to take up a position at the Ministry."

George explained Percy's current situation to Lynn.

The results of the seventh-grade ultimate wizarding level exam are released a week after the exam to avoid delaying graduates from participating in various recruitment processes.

Percy's grades were consistently among the best in his grade, and with Mr. Weasley pulling strings for him at the Ministry of Magic, it wasn't surprising that he joined the Ministry right after graduation.

"Congratulations, Percy. It's just that I'll have to worry about who will be the new head of the disciplinary committee after school starts."

Lynn raised the glass in his hand and congratulated Percy.

After all, they had been superior and subordinate for a year. Although Percy was indeed ambitious for power, his ability to do things was by no means lacking. Otherwise, he would not have been chosen as the head of the disciplinary committee.

Percy also raised his glass and clinked it with Lynn's. His face was flushed, and he was clearly a little smug about being able to get into the Ministry of Magic so quickly.

"It's not bad, I guess. It's all thanks to my experience in the student council. I heard that student council members make up 7% of the new wizards recruited by the Ministry of Magic this time. The Ministry of Magic believes that we have experience in organizing and leading students in school, so we will be able to perform better after joining the Ministry."

This is, of course, only what Percy sees on the surface. In reality, the reason why the Ministry of Magic focuses on recruiting student council members is the result of a joint arrangement by Leon and Crouch.

This was also one of the ways Buddy Crouch reciprocated John Sr.'s "friendship".

However, Lynn certainly wouldn't say such things in this situation, nor would he want to shatter Percy's current smug mood.

As a large number of graduates who previously served in the student council enter the Ministry of Magic each year, they will unconsciously form a small faction.

This thing may seem insignificant at first, but it could make a big difference to the entire Ministry of Magic later on.

After all, what was that saying again?

The future will ultimately belong to the young.

"I do have someone who can recommend you as the head of the disciplinary committee after I leave, Lynn," Percy said.

Lynn raised an eyebrow.

Who do you think is suitable?

Percy pointed to Hermione, who was sitting opposite him next to Lynn.

"Hermione would be a perfect fit. She did an outstanding job last year and even won the Outstanding Student Council Officer Award. She also has a lot of prestige among the disciplinary committee members, so you might want to consider her."

Lynn turned to look at Hermione, who was looking down and had a slightly flushed face, and said in a surprised tone.

"You're really that good?"

Hermione immediately raised her head upon hearing this.

"Why can't I be that good?"

"I just didn't expect that you wouldn't act so assertive around me usually."

Fried chimed in with a grumble.

"Who in the entire school acts assertively around you? Forget Hermione, even in meetings, Professor McGonagall acts more like an advisor than a professor."

Lynn stroked his chin and looked at Hermione, scrutinizing her.

"It's definitely something we can consider."

He wasn't afraid of students spreading rumors that he was practicing nepotism; given Lynn's current reputation at Hogwarts, such rumors were unlikely to spread.

If Hermione is indeed capable enough, she will be a fourth-year student by the time school starts, which would already meet the requirements for a leadership position in the student council.

Everyone enjoyed dinner.

Harry, Umaru, and Hermione rarely had the experience of spending the night outdoors with so many people, so every minute and second of today was new to them.

(End of this chapter)