Hogwarts: Me? Fight Voldemort?

Chapter 246 Paying Homage to the Church of Hope and Enjoying the Warmth of the Sun

After putting away the contract, Jimmy told the nine people about the resources he had.

The Cyber ​​Corporation is publicly known, the Round Table is secretly involved, and they even have some connections with the Ministry of Magic.

This capital gave the Percy Nine even more confidence. A few days earlier, the Daily Prophet had reported on the Round Table, criticizing it as a criminal organization that specialized in the dangerous activities of kidnapping and smuggling magical creatures.

I never expected this to be the force created by Jimmy, a top-tier force with at least a hundred people.

While this number cannot compare to the Death Eaters at their peak, quality is paramount. The Death Eaters included a large number of eccentric and misfit individuals, as well as a multitude of dark creatures.

The members recruited by the Round Table are mostly dark wizards who have been in the wizarding world for many years. After being tested in actual combat and trained, each of them has the ability to deal with four or five ordinary Aurors.

The difference between wizards is greater than the difference between a dog and a human.

This round of learning and thorough investigation gave the nine people a completely new understanding of Jimmy's abilities; they had never seen anyone like Jimmy before.

He seems to belong to a different age, a different world, and a different school. His actions have exceeded the imagination of normal people, and are even somewhat mythical.

As a lower grader, he was actually lecturing to these upper graders, completely severing their identities as students, making them seem like a chaotic individual full of contradictions.

Whether it's his personality, which can be childish, mature, or ruthless at times, or the supernatural methods that even Voldemort never used.

Even when we're close, it feels like there's an impenetrable barrier between us.

Like an ant seeing the blue sky, Percy had already deeply bowed down before that enormous chasm.

The pride he once had as a class monitor and president of the boys' student council is now laughable, like the boastful words of a child.

Leaving the Room of Requirement, Percy was still excited, holding a notebook filled with Jimmy's quotes, reading it with great enthusiasm. "Jimmy said... to treat someone to a meal, you need money first! You need people in the Ministry of Magic... Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

He put down his notebook, completely absorbed in the moment, when he was startled by the person who suddenly appeared in front of him; the two almost bumped into each other.

Upon realizing the person was a girl with her head covered by a hood, Percy quickly took a few steps back. "Sorry..."

After saying that, he tried to walk around the person in front of him, but she stopped him, "Wait!"

"Um, does this student need something?" Percy was stopped, and he immediately straightened his clothes. Thinking that the student council president might have encountered a problem and needed his help, he proudly puffed out his chest.

The girl, whose body was mostly covered by a navy blue cloak, raised her hand and pointed to the notebook in Percy's hand, asking curiously, "What's written in this? I just heard you say... Jimmy?"

Percy glanced down at the notebook in his hand, then puffed out his chest with even more pride. "These are some very insightful things Jimmy said. I'm learning from Jimmy."

This is not a confidential matter, so it's okay to say it.

He was certainly not the only one in the castle who thought Jimmy's wisdom was unfathomable and that he should be a role model for others!

The girl shrouded in a blue cloak revealed an excited smile on the lower half of her face. She looked around, leaned closer to Percy, and said mysteriously, "I have a party here that you'll definitely be interested in. Would you like to know more?"

"A party?" Percy asked curiously, while also re-examining the girl in front of him. Was this party legitimate?

If you're serious, why dress up in such a sneaky way?

If it's not proper, why invite me out so casually?

I'm the president of the male student council!

She has the right to deduct or add points, and she is responsible for student discipline on campus. Isn't she afraid that I will report her to the professor?

The girl nodded repeatedly, then looked around nervously to make sure no one was watching. After confirming no one was around, she gestured to Percy, "This way!"

After saying that, she wasn't afraid that Percy would run away anymore. She led the way, sneaking along the wall towards the stairs.

Percy was curious about what kind of party the girl in front of him was talking about, and followed her with some caution.

They walked up to the second floor, where the girl in the cloak went into the girls' restroom first, turning back to wave to Percy and signal him to follow.

Percy hesitated for a moment, then went inside.

Because Jimmy said: Shamelessness is the fastest way for ordinary people to acquire wealth; only a bold toad can eat a swan.

The girl, shrouded in a cloak, pressed a button on the faucet of the washbasin in the middle of the bathroom. The washbasin opened up, revealing a large, dark hole. Without the slightest hesitation, she jumped down.

Percy hesitated for a moment before jumping down. The feeling of weightlessness lasted for a while before he felt his body pressed against a slide.

Following the slide, they arrived at the underground level without any major incidents.

The girl, shrouded in a cloak, continued to lead the way. They passed through a stone passageway, through a rusty metal gate, climbed a ladder, and finally arrived at a spacious but somewhat messy hall.

There were already people in the hall, not many. Percy counted and found there were 36.

Upon arriving here, the girl who had led the way no longer needed to hide. She lifted her cloak, smiled, and turned around, spreading her arms wide.

Behind them stood a row of people dressed similarly, revealing the enormous human face statue deep within the hall.

Milton sang in a devout tone, "Welcome here, Mr. Weasley, may the Church of Hope (jimi) learn more!"

The English name "Jimi" comes from the Greek word "Ιακωβος" (Iακωβος), meaning "one who takes over," implying that he is capable of becoming a trendsetter.

Percy's eyes widened slightly. His gaze lingered briefly on Milton and the others before moving over their heads to the meticulously sculpted head of Jimmy by the pool of water deep within the hall.

That was supposed to be a statue of Slytherin, but Milton and his friends smashed it and replaced it with Jimmy's portrait.

The enormous statue stands here, its eyes deep and its lips slightly curved in a smile, like a high and mighty god gazing down upon the crowd below.

It is unknown who created this work, but the remarkably lifelike statue seems to possess a spirit, conveying a divine message close to benevolence, compassion, blessing, and admonition.

The moment his eyes met the statue, Percy felt an urge to worship it. His mouth gaped open, and he stammered, unable to speak. His right hand was raised straight up at a 45-degree angle, pointing at the huge Jimmy statue.

Milton clasped his hands together in front of his chest like a devout believer, his eyes shining as if they could speak. "The Church of Hope was founded to better help the sun in our hearts, Jimmy Blaine."

He warms our hearts, both body and soul! Just thinking of Jimmy gives us boundless strength! Fear will vanish from our grasp!

The crowd behind Milton nodded in agreement, mimicking his gesture by clasping their hands together in front of their chests and chanting with fervent devotion, "Hope!"

"Friend, I hear you reciting Jimmy Liao's quotes. Since we're both Jimmy Liao admirers, why don't you join us?"

Milton extended the invitation to Percy with a serious and earnest expression, devoid of any playful mirth, clearly convinced that this was a serious matter.

Chapter 247 Cannot Leave Without Dehydration

Thirty minutes later, Percy swore an oath of allegiance to the church before the statue, promising never to betray it.

Slytherin probably never imagined that when he built the Chamber of Secrets, his portrait would be removed and replaced with someone else's.

There was no protective magic on the statue, and the original secret chamber inside the statue's mouth, which Voldemort had emptied, had been used by Milton as a meeting place for the Order of Hope.

“Jimmy said! To live, one must eat!” Percy stood to the left of the throne made of basilisk bones, holding Jimmy’s quotes and reciting them devoutly.

With each sentence read aloud, the members of the cult sitting in rows below would cheer in unison, "Well said!"

Inspired by the atmosphere, Percy was full of energy and once again loudly recited Jimmy's quote, "Jimmy said, bad guys like to do bad things!"

"Oh! I'm so moved to hear Jimmy's teachings!" Milton cried, covering her nose to keep from snot running down her face.

Since Lockhart's downfall, Milton, who had become obsessed with being a socialite and supporting her, was unwilling to let her beloved career end. Almost the instant Lockhart was convicted, she found a new object of worship.

It was none other than our beloved regimental commander!

Jimmy Blaine, a god-like genius and handsome young man! Isn't he more likable than that good-for-nothing Lockhart?

Milton rattled off Jimmy's virtues, gradually brainwashing himself. Learning from his previous failure, he secretly recruited followers at the school and established the Hope Church.

The sole purpose of the Hope Order is to help Jimmy become the ruler of the world and establish a world order centered on Jimmy's ideology.

This grand goal is still a bit far off for now, so Milton set a smaller goal for the time being: to help Jimmy control the entire British wizarding world.

Jimmy~ For you, we're willing to stand against the world!

Percy read on for over an hour, completely absorbed in the text, before finally stopping. He had finished reading all the Jimmy quotes he had written down, and the rest were confidential parts of the contract that he couldn't read to Milton and the others.

"Once I've compiled all of Jimmy's quotes, I'll make a copy and send it here, so you can all be immersed in Jimmy's wisdom at all times!"

The members of the cult stared expectantly at the Jimmy quotes in Percy's hands, their faces filled with longing.

Milton reluctantly turned his gaze away from Jimmy's quotes, took out a stack of parchment, and asked, "We're here today to write our resumes. Next year, we'll all be working for Jimmy's Cyber ​​Group. Do you want to come along?"

Percy was somewhat surprised by this and declined Milton's offer, proudly saying, "No, I have other plans. I'm going to work at the Ministry of Magic... you know!"

He also gave Milton a peculiar look, and Milton guessed, "Was this Jimmy's arrangement?"

Percy's eyes darted around as he recalled Jimmy's lesson. "Oh, I didn't reveal any secrets, I didn't say anything... This is what Jimmy taught us. Those who know, know; those who don't, I can't say much more. You understand?"

"I understand, I understand!" Milton nodded repeatedly, then asked with an embarrassed expression, "Percy, can you write a resume?"

They don't need to gather here to write resumes, but since they are all students who have never worked before and don't know how to write them, they gathered together to discuss it and also to hold a worship service.

Percy was surprised at first, but after thinking about it, he could understand their desire to work for Jimmy. "I know a little, I'll teach you. Write down your strengths, exam scores, and the departments you want to work for..."

After resolving the resume issue, Milton and the rest of the Order thanked Percy, then put on their hoods and sneaked away from the secret meeting place provided by Myrtle.

Jimmy, one of the parties involved, is unaware of what happened here.

After the Christmas holidays, his daily routine consisted of studying, eating, drinking, and having fun, while also researching new health-enhancing potions on his own without relying on deduction opportunities.

Based solely on his own knowledge, he came to a golden rule: materials from different dragon species can provide different effects.

Therefore, Jimmy approached Ron, hoping to purchase some materials related to Ukrainian iron bellies through Ron's brother Charlie's connections.

Romania is very close to Ukraine, and Eastern Europe is still in a state of chaos. Previously, a suitable supplier of Ukrainian iron-belly products could not be found. Currently, the giants in Eastern Europe are completely protected and kept in captivity, with no channels for selling them to the outside world.

When asked, Ron shrugged and said he couldn't help.

“My brother Charlie isn’t in Romania right now. There’s a war going on among the Muggles there, and their activities are affecting the dragons’ survival. All the dragons there are migrating.”

Jimmy was stunned by the news; he had lived in the wizarding world for so long that he had almost forgotten that this was a turbulent era.

Yugoslavia hadn't even broken up yet; it was in complete chaos, with civil war raging under the instigation of certain forces—I almost forgot.

"Okay?" Originally, we wanted to obtain the materials in a more formal way, but now we can only use a less formal method and ask the Round Table to think of a way to get some materials.

The following day, Jimmy wrote to the Round Table, issuing his first private order.

Gray took the letter very seriously and began researching, searching for members of the organization who were going to open a branch in Eastern Europe to assign him tasks. There were rewards for successful completion and penalties for failure.

Then, through the black market, a bounty is offered to purchase the item at a price slightly higher than the market price, and one membership slot is released.

At the end of January, the students' third Hogsmeade Week began.

With no work this time, Jimmy planned to do something new for Ron and Lavender, whose relationship was starting to cool, and also create opportunities for Harry and Hydra to be alone together.

His plan was supported by everyone, including Hermione, Parvati, and Sirius Black.

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