Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 448, Section 442: Finding Something for Sirius to Do

In the end, Harry followed Dudley's advice and did not study the Animagus. Instead, he focused on learning silent spellcasting and tried to master the most practical skill of ambidextrous spellcasting.

Not long after Harry left, Dudley summoned Percy.

"Has Sirius been seeing Harry a lot lately?"

Dudley ate another cookie, gazing at the sun-drenched, vibrant garden, and continued, "And he often gives feedback on Harry's study progress?"

"Yes." Percy adjusted his glasses (Percy is depicted wearing glasses in portraits), pulled a small notebook from his pocket, flipped through a few pages, and replied while looking at the contents, "As far as I know, Professor Sirius Black moved back to Hogwarts after he learned that Harry didn't have Privet Drive."

"Having learned about Harry's academic progress from other people, he believes that Harry's current studies are too heavy. As a student, he should be enjoying school life instead of spending all his time studying. In his opinion, this is no different from being a bookworm."

"Enjoy school life to the fullest?" Dudley scoffed and shook his head at this suggestion. "I don't think Tom will give us time. Are we going to rely on him instead of ourselves? He can't even beat Bella. Besides, he's not Harry, how does he know Harry isn't enjoying school life? Doesn't he know Harry is secretly dating Ginny? He's still so self-righteous."

Percy chimed in at the opportune moment, "Besides, he himself wants to teach Harry personally, but due to his own limitations, he doesn't have any impressive magic other than Animagus."

Sirius Black's abilities aren't bad, but they're not good either. At best, he can only teach those young wizards who haven't been trained by Dudley. Expecting him to teach the elite of the elite, the Disciplined Group, is clearly unrealistic, especially since Harry is the best among them.

"What do you think of the idea of ​​finding him something to do to help train the new Aurors?"

Although it was a suggestion, his tone carried an air of unquestionable certainty.

Percy chimed in, "Mr. Dursley, I think this is a fantastic suggestion. Scrimgeour will be delighted; he's been complaining to me a lot lately about the lack of manpower and the poor quality of the new Aurors."

Not everyone is entitled to call Dudley "D-bro." This was reserved for the original six members of the Discipline Group. Even other members of the Discipline Group would only call him Mr. Dursley.

"Then I'll assign you to handle this matter."

Although Percy is still working as Fudge's secretary, his power is now considerable. He not only reports directly to the Minister of Magic, Fudge, but even the notoriously rigid Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Amelia, trusts him implicitly.

Arranging such trivial matters as personal matters is extremely simple. As Merlin once said, "Even a third-rank official is subject to the prime minister's authority."

"I will certainly satisfy you, Mr. Dursley."

Dudley disliked Sirius Black, but he didn't really forbid him from associating with Harry. However, there was a condition: he couldn't interfere with Harry's normal training, nor could he influence Harry with his shallow perspective.

However, they have all made the same mistake now.

Since that's the case, then I'll find you something to do.

"Percy, Ms. Amelia has high hopes for your future. You should also visit the Aurors more often to showcase your abilities to them. This will help you take over as Chief of Staff of Mr. Scrimgeour's Office more quickly once he is promoted to Chief of the Legal Enforcement Division."

Although Dudley was not in the Ministry of Magic, he was fully aware of the situation there, even knowing who would succeed whom.

On one hand, it's because he has people everywhere, and on the other hand, it's because the Minister of Magic, Fudge, is in cahoots with him; the two have discussed these issues in private more than once.

Incidentally, the Ministry of Magic has reinstated Dumbledore as Chief Wizard, although Dumbledore himself expressed his unwillingness to accept the position and proposed that Dudley succeed him as Chief Wizard. However, this proposal was ultimately rejected by another senior member, Pierce Sinkness, on the grounds that he was too young and lacked the necessary qualifications.

Watching Percy's departing figure, Dudley took another sip of black tea. He actually thought highly of Percy. He was a very capable young man who was not only serious in his work but also outstanding in strength (Percy's performance in the final battle at Hogwarts was outstanding, defeating many Death Eaters in succession, and finally even defeating the then Minister of Magic).

Percy was portrayed negatively in the original book because he yearned for power and also loved money.

For a time, he even cut off all contact with the Weasleys and did many outrageous things.

But in the end, he had a change of heart, reformed, and stood firmly on Harry's side because his family was still the one he loved most.

There's nothing wrong with liking power and money.

Who doesn't like these things, whether they are young, middle-aged, or old?

And the final turn back is the most precious thing.

So Dudley corrected his problems at Hogwarts and gave him everything he wanted.

Percy was arguably the most loyal of these men to Dudley.

A few days later, Sirius, who had been disappointed that Harry didn't intend to study Animagus, excitedly came over to tell Harry some good news.

He was hired by the Ministry of Magic to coach the new Aurors.

Being an Auror coach isn't something just anyone can do; it requires either a seasoned, retired Auror or a wizard with some renown. Sirius Black was invited, which was a recognition of his abilities and a testament to his skills, so he was so excited he couldn't sleep all night.

Given Sirius's personality, he would naturally be more than willing to do something that would put him in the limelight. Being imprisoned in Azkaban for more than ten years had caused him to become disconnected from the entire wizarding community. To be honest, he really didn't know what to do if he wasn't by Harry's side. Now that he could be the Aurors' coach, it showed that he was still useful, so he was naturally more than willing to do it.

However, since he is a new coach, he won't be back for a while, so time will become very precious. At least he won't be as idle as the fairy. Therefore, he came to say goodbye to Harry.

"Once I've seen the Auror's training methods, I'll come back and teach you."

Before leaving, Sirius excitedly said to Harry.

"Ah? Okay...okay...um."

Harry's smile faltered upon hearing this, and he could only nod and agree.

He learned the Auror training methods from Professor Moody when he was in his fourth year.

He now knows not only what Aurors know, but also what Aurors don't know. Sirius wants to teach him, but... it's difficult, and quite challenging.

But he didn't want to spoil Sirius's fun at this moment.

(End of this chapter)