Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 216, Section 214: Merlin's Order of the First Class?

"Dumbledore, what do you think of this curse?"

Snape didn't notice Dumbledore's strange look as he entered the Headmaster's office; he repeated what Dudley had done in Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

"Severus, what about you? What do you think?"

As someone who stands at the very top of the wizarding world, Dumbledore certainly knows the significance of this spell.

The wizard who invented this spell will receive unimaginable glory.

"I believe Dursley deserves a Merlin First Class medal."

Snape looked at Dumbledore and said decisively.

While the Order of Merlin, Class III, isn't worth much, and the Class II is somewhat questionable, the Class I is extremely prestigious. Only those who have made outstanding contributions to the wizarding world are eligible for nomination. It is the highest honor in the wizarding world and also the least awarded medal.

The wizard Damocles Belby, who invented the wolfsbane potion a few years ago, was awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class.

The Restoration Charm is a far superior invention to the Wolfsbane Potion. If Dudley obtains this medal, whatever he does in the future will be much easier.

Dumbledore was the chief wizard of Wizengamot, and one of the powers of Wizengamot was to award the Order of Merlin.

As the chief wizard, Dumbledore was the most qualified person to apply for the Order of Merlin First Class for Dudley.

To put it simply, it means finding someone you know.

This is why Snape took Dudley to find Dumbledore.

"Severus, that's just your opinion. You haven't asked Dudley yet. I want to hear what he thinks."

Dumbledore gave Snape a meaningful look as he spoke.

This was the first time in all these years that he had seen Snape so concerned about anything other than Lily.

Dudley was indeed Lily's nephew, but Snape didn't even care about Lily's older sister Petunia, let alone a mere nephew.

However, Dumbledore was certain of one thing: Snape genuinely cared for Dudley.

"Dali, are you willing to report this curse and make it public?"

"certainly."

Dudley nodded; he had never intended to keep the curse.

But he added, "Professor, I would like to also include the name of the old wizard who proposed the idea for the spell and conducted its initial research in the attribution."

"His name is Haimer, a very excellent wizard."

If the other party could hold on a little longer, he could save him. Every wizard in Lockhart's stories is extremely talented, and their knowledge and experience are the most valuable assets.

"That would be a joint effort, and if it's a joint effort, you're very likely not to get the Order of Merlin, First Class."

Dumbledore stared at Dudley, wanting to know what Dudley would choose. This 'bad guy' even deliberately said, 'This is a discovery even greater than the Wolfsbane Potion.'

"If you are the only one whose name is on the sign, you will receive unimaginable glory."

Dudley shook his head decisively: "It doesn't matter, Professor."

"One is one, and two is two. I'm just picking up scraps from someone else's work. Without him, there wouldn't be the Human Form Restoration Spell."

Dumbledore was very satisfied with Dudley's answer. He had not been blinded by the so-called honor. If he hadn't spoken up, no one would have known about this wizard named Haimer.

Snape frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed. If it were Lily, she would probably make the same choice as him. He really liked this boy who had inherited Lily's talent and bore a resemblance to his former self.

"Besides, it's just the Order of Merlin; it doesn't matter if I don't have it."

Honor is something that Dali can do without; even a first-class medal has no practical use other than showing off.

People won't obey you unconditionally just because you have a first-class medal.

Something more practical

"It seems, Dudley, you've already decided what it is?"

"Professor, I want to join Wizengamo."

The Ministry of Magic is the center of the wizarding world, and although it is a rotten place, it is undoubtedly the core of power.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Fudge is described as a good-for-nothing by those capable wizards. You still have to obey his words and the orders he issues, unless you're prepared to overturn the table and have the ability to do so.

Just like in the world of ordinary people, ordinary people in England often criticize their prime minister, so what? Even if the prime minister publicly insults a pig on live broadcast, the general public will at most treat it as a topic of conversation, and he will still be the prime minister.

Dudley cannot enter the Ministry of Magic before graduating, although he himself has no intention of doing so.

However, Wisengamo does not have this provision. As a combination of courts and parliament, Wisengamo members enjoy a high degree of freedom.

You can get in even if you haven't graduated, as long as you are qualified.

With only fifty members at full strength, Wizengamo is a part of the top wizarding power circle, not much less powerful than the high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Magic, and even more influential.

Most importantly, the English Ministry of Magic is only the Ministry of Magic in England. Even though it is the oldest and most influential in all of Europe, it is only one of many Ministry of Magic, while Wizengamo covers the whole of Europe.

"Wizengamo," Dumbledore murmured the name over and over.

Dudley was ambitious and never hid his ambition. Anyone with eyes could see it.

An ambition to acquire knowledge.

A desire to surpass the professor's ambition.

The ambition to become stronger.

Perhaps this is why the Sorting Hat assigned Dudley to Slytherin.

But these ambitions are not negative, just like the disciplinary group.

Since the establishment of the disciplinary committee, the school spirit at Hogwarts has really improved a lot. There hasn't been a single bullying incident since last year, and the first-year students this year are exceptionally well-behaved.

This is why Dumbledore often sided with Dudley.

"I can nominate you, but whether it succeeds depends on the other members' vote."

Dumbledore thought for a moment and then spoke.

"The same goes for the Order of Merlin. Like I said, the Restoration Charm is a greater invention than Wolfsbane Potion, not just for werewolves. Perhaps those wizards troubled by the Blood Curse can also find a great solution."

"Professor, the Blood Curse is different from the werewolf curse."

Dali shook his head.

He had studied the Blood Curse before. Werewolves can be transformed into beasts, and the Blood Curse can also transform people into beasts. They sound the same, but they are actually two completely different concepts.

Both Blazing Flame and Fiendish Curse can summon flames, but the fire they summon is not the same thing.

The Blood Curse is even more complex than the werewolf curse. The werewolf curse can only affect one generation. Apart from the special werewolf born from the union of these two werewolves in wolf form, there is no record of it being hereditary. The Blood Curse, on the other hand, is like a bone-deep infection that is passed down from generation to generation. In the later stages of beast transformation, the werewolf will completely lose its memory and become a pure beast.

"But isn't it also a source of inspiration?"

Dumbledore blinked, his eyes full of laughter.

Not long after, Snape and Dudley left the headmaster's office.

Dumbledore, who was about to eat some more candy or snacks, was suddenly drawn to a whimpering sound. He then noticed the special werewolf who had not been taken away by the two and was left naked in a corner.

"what?"

(End of this chapter)