Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 217, Section 215: Percy Weasley's Choice

Even with Dumbledore's help in nominating someone, the Order of Merlin isn't something that can be applied for quickly; it requires a lengthy review process.

It took several months to apply for the third-class medal in the first year, and that was only because of the connections with the Carlo family. The review process for the first-class medal is even more complicated than that for the third-class medal. Just discussing this matter requires several rounds of meetings. It's already considered fast if it can be approved before the end of the third-year semester.

In yet another magical animal protection class, Hagrid brings good news: the batch of hybrid carnivorous slug eggs, which had been hatching for more than two months, have finally hatched.

The little slugs with all sorts of soft shells crawled around inside the box, munching on the fruit and leaves that Hagrid had scattered.

These are considered the first magical snails in the wizarding world.

Unfortunately, even if the breeding was successful, it still did not meet the requirements of Dali, so he could only ask Hagrid to continue to help breed the next generation.

It has to be said that Hagrid's social circle when it comes to magical creatures is truly unparalleled; he can get his hands on almost any kind of magical creature.

In the last class, he acquired a manticore, a creature even more dangerous than a griffin (danger does not equal combat power). Like most level 5X magical creatures, this thing also prefers to eat humans.

However, he was well-behaved in front of Hagrid and did not attack the other young wizards.

Hagrid originally planned to get a Chimera egg or hatchling for this lesson, but Dudley dissuaded him.

In terms of threat level, the Chimera is even more threatening than the Sphinx.

The main reason is that this thing is too unintelligent, bloodthirsty and violent. When it goes berserk, it will not recognize its own family and friends, and it is very easy to cause trouble.

They changed it to several fire crabs.

Hagrid kept grumbling about this for a long time.

He said he was going to get a Sphinx for the next class.

Dudley memorized all the magical creatures Hagrid mentioned, planning to pack them up and take them away once his taming level was raised.

After a day of classes, the members of the discipline group gathered together to discuss everyone's goals for the semester.

A figure approached from the front. Upon hearing their conversation, the figure immediately lowered its head and turned to the side, seemingly intentionally avoiding them.

"Percy, I've tried to talk to you several times. I think we should have a talk."

Just as Dudley was about to pass the figure, he stopped, turned around, and looked at the person.

It was none other than the former Gryffindor prefect and current student council president—Percy Weasley.

The young wizard who was also selected by the discipline group.

Percy, realizing he had been recognized, stood there and gave a slightly embarrassed smile.

Dudley told the others to go back first, while he and Percy found a suitable place to talk. This time, they didn't go to the Slytherin common room, but instead found a random room in the castle.

Pushing open the door, I saw a white, transparent shadow sticking its rear end out, rummaging through the storage cabinet in the center.

"Do you dare disturb Lord Mischievous Demon?"

Hearing the door open, the white, transparent shadow turned around, about to get angry, but upon seeing it was Dudley, it immediately changed its expression.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Dursley."

Percy detected a hint of ingratiation in his tone.

Peeves was fearless at Hogwarts. Ghosts were annoyed by him, young wizards were afraid of him, and even the castle caretaker, Filch, had a major headache with him. He was a little tyrant, fearless of everything.

Aside from not actively provoking the professor, he generally only gives face to three people: two people and one soul.

The ghost—Barrow the Blood, and the headmaster—Dumbledore and Dudley Dursley.

"Mr. Weasley and I have something to discuss and wouldn't like to be disturbed. Could Mr. Peeves stand guard outside for us?"

Dudley looked at Peeves and said in a very calm tone.

"I'd be more than happy to," Mischievous Ghost immediately assured him, obediently opening the door and slipping out.

Percy couldn't help but glance at him again; when Mischief got going, he sometimes didn't even give the professor any face.

Most importantly, no one can really do anything about him; the methods used to deal with ghosts are completely ineffective against him.

But when you think of Mr. Dursley, it makes sense.

Dali clapped his hands, and two stone benches rose into the air.

"sit."

Percy sat down, looking slightly nervous.

"Percy, I remember inviting you to join the discipline group at the beginning of this semester, but you still haven't given me a definite answer."

"Can you tell me why?"

Percy opened his mouth, but remained silent.

Why? Of course, it's because he's now the student council president.

From the fifth year onwards, each house at Hogwarts will have a prefect and a prefect, and this will continue for each year from fifth to seventh.

In addition, a male student council president and a female student council president are elected every year in the seventh grade.

The student council president, directly appointed by the principal, is theoretically at the pinnacle of power among students.

Although Dali established the discipline group two years ago, which theoretically is directly in charge of the student council and grade leaders, according to the current timeline, he cannot yet take charge of the seventh-grade student council.

Joining the disciplinary group means giving up the position of male student council president.

He will graduate this year.

They couldn't wait for the day when the disciplinary group's power reached its peak, but the male student council president wielded real power.

Percy craved power.

His desire for power is actually quite understandable. The Weasleys had too many children, and his father, Arthur, was a very laid-back person, which led to the Weasleys being used to being poor and living a very frugal and difficult life. This can be seen from Ron's frequent self-deprecating jokes about not being able to pull out a single shicob from his pocket.

Percy didn't want that kind of life.

In his view, being the Hogwarts Student Council President was a huge advantage when he looked for a job after graduation, undoubtedly making his career path smoother.

Maybe many students who haven't graduated think so, but actually, that thing is just bullshit.

Once you leave school and enter society, if you want to gain power quickly, people won't care about how you fared in school. Your abilities are a plus, but not essential. What matters is your family background.

As the great sage Xun Ge once said: "To get by in this world, you need power and connections. Otherwise, you're just a nobody."

If you can't rely on your own family, then find a way to join others, which is what we call opportunity (meeting a benefactor).

The disciplinary group is actually a very good way; during his holidays, he has already helped many recent graduates find jobs in the Ministry of Magic.

"I'll give you three days. If you've thought it through, you can come to Slytherin to find me anytime."

Dudley didn't talk to Percy for long; he just gave him a brief hint and then left.

To be honest, Percy is quite capable, otherwise Dudley wouldn't have recruited him into the disciplinary team.

Whether Percy can come to his senses or not depends on his own fate.

Opportunities are important, but whether you can seize them is even more important.

Three days later, with mixed feelings, Percy knocked on Dudley's door.

(End of this chapter)