A Certain Magical Hogwarts

Chapter 321 The Lost Box

The political system in the wizarding world is very different from that in the Muggle world.

As a nominal United Nations, it doesn't have much power; it's controlled by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, and the Secretary-General is essentially a figurehead.

The magical world is different.

The International Federation of Wizards is a powerful organization that can interfere in the sovereignty of various countries.

The renowned "International Federation of Wizards' Secrecy Law" was researched, formulated, and strictly enforced by this organization.

The Federation can also review draft legislation from various countries through the International Office of Magical Law to ensure it does not conflict with the Secrets Act.

If they believe there is a conflict, the draft legislation of each country's Ministry of Magic will be immediately rejected and declared invalid.

In other words, the UK must obtain the Federation's approval before it can enact a law.

There's a lot of room for maneuver here!

If someone says you can't do it, then you can't do it, even if you can!

This is a way of interfering with sovereignty.

Therefore, the Foreign Affairs Department of the British Ministry of Magic is actually an "internal diplomacy" under the Federation, and its independence is greatly limited.

The members of the Federation are appointed by the Ministers of Magic of each country and approved by Wizengamo; neither can be omitted!

Of course, they want to fight for their own national interests.

Dumbledore was the British member of the Federation, and he was elected president of the Federation in the election!

However, the president cannot have absolute power; he is subject to natural constraints and is at risk of being removed from office.

If Minister Fudge doesn't agree to Dumbledore becoming a member of the Confederation... you won't even be a member, let alone continue as president!

If William were to promote Hermione to the ministerial position and then become the president of the Federation, he would truly have absolute power and a secure position.

Hermione can't possibly take him off!

This is what it means for officials to protect each other.

In addition to these, the federation is subject to other constraints.

It can interfere in the internal affairs of various countries to a certain extent, but it cannot manage them directly. It must issue orders through the international magic law offices of each country.

This office acts as an intermediary and lubricant; when the Federation issues orders, the Legal Office is responsible for relaying them to the Ministry of Magic.

In theory, Dumbledore does not have the authority to directly command wizards within a particular country.

As Clegane stated, he had not received orders from the Legal Office, so he naturally had no need to concern himself with Dumbledore, even though he was the Master.

This is about creating a time gap, trying to deal with Newt first in the process!

Caught off guard, Dumbledore had no choice but to first authorize William, the youth representative, to exercise the rights of Wisconsin-Madison.

William had no right to extradite Newt, but he did have the right to visit Scamander, a right granted by Wizengamot.

That's also the reason he came today!

Clegane couldn't refuse. He remained silent for a moment, then led William and Hermione toward the hall.

Miss Costa waved and told William that she got off work at eleven o'clock, and that after visiting Scamander, he shouldn't forget to come and see her.

French women are passionate and outgoing; English girls are far less so in this respect.

Of course, English girls are much more capable of violence, and for his own safety, William certainly wouldn't come.

The three of them walked through the front hall and came to the central hall. In the distance, a huge statue was placed in the most conspicuous position.

The statue features iconic elements such as the French tricolor, hat badges, and Phrygian hats.

Below the statue is a row of mottoes: Incanté, Envouté, Conjuré!

Hermione looked at the words curiously, and William explained, "The proverb means 'to cast spells, to incantations, to summon.'"

"How is it?" Clegane asked in fluent English. "Do you like our motto?"

William frowned; the French loved asking English wizards these kinds of questions.

Furong asked this several times.

This is certainly not a question that can be answered easily.

Admit you like this phrase; the French will think you're a very unromantic wizard who prefers simplicity and bluntness.

They say you hate it, yet they also say you use it as a daily insult.

You're clearly making things difficult for me, Fat Tiger!

"The wizard who said that must be very remarkable." William avoided the trap.

Clegane smiled and instructed an Auror to take the two to see Newt.

The Auror led William and Hermione into the elevator.

The three of them emerged from the fifth basement level and headed towards the room at the end of the road.

"She can't go in," an Auror said, blocking Hermione's way.

"Miss Granger is my private secretary," William said casually, "who is responsible for recording Mr. Scamander's testimony."

Hermione nodded quickly and took out a quill pen and a roll of parchment from the safety watch.

"If you have any objections, you can report me to the Federation." William flicked the Wessengamo badge on his robe and said softly:

"But you'd better not stop us, or I'll think you're showing contempt for the Federation and for Chairman Dumbledore."

Auror hesitated for a moment, then stepped aside.

William led Hermione into the room, and the door was immediately closed.

Scamander's trench coat was gone, replaced by prison clothes, and he was handcuffed with thick magic rings and strapped to a chair.

There were also a large number of civets crouching in the room.

The civet is a spiritual creature responsible for guarding the French Ministry of Magic and monitoring prisoners.

"What happened?" William sat down in the chair. "I received a letter from Professor Dumbledore and was shocked. How did you get arrested?"

Newt gave a wry smile, his eyes darting around, and he went into withdrawn mode.

"Didn't Professor Dumbledore ask you to go to America for Easter?" William asked.

William discussed it with Dumbledore and thought it would be most appropriate to have Newt spy on Tom.

He has experience dealing with the Dark Lord!

"I was planning to leave, but something happened. I discovered traces of Vida Rozier's activities in Paris."

"Vida Rozier?" William was taken aback.

"She was a bastard, Grindelwald's assistant back then, and a woman who also worshipped Grindelwald."

Newt glanced towards the door, then said uneasily, "But this isn't the time for that, William, my suitcase..."

"Don't tell me it's lost?"

Newt paused for two seconds, then nodded.

"How could it be lost?" Hermione asked anxiously.

She had seen that box at Nico Manor; it contained perhaps more magical creatures than Hogwarts.

"I was searching for the mysterious circus in a hidden location when I was suddenly attacked. When I woke up, the box was gone, and I had been captured by the Aurors."

"Could it have been taken by the French Ministry of Magic?" William frowned.

"It shouldn't be," Newt sighed. "They're looking for that box too."

"But you'd better find it before them, because some of the magical creatures inside are illegally transported and unregistered."

If I get caught, I'll definitely be convicted, and those animals will be killed.

"for example……"

"Hagrid's dragon—Nober."

"..."

……

……

(Although the word "saint" sounds noble, Grindelwald's followers never used the term "saint" in translation; they always used it for cults.)

(End of this chapter)