Malfoy Rise at Hogwarts

Chapter 79
The conditions are not bad, but very good - Xie Lin is not a stupid kid who doesn't know anything, and he doesn't know that there is no such thing as a good thing in this world (he has forgotten that being able to be reborn is actually a big prize in a certain sense), and he is a little hesitant at the moment.

Clopatra seemed to see Xie Lin's hesitation, and asked actively: "Sister can see that you are feeling uneasy because the conditions are too good, right?"

Schelling nodded.

Cropatra smiled gently and said: "You don't have to. Your potential has not only attracted our attention, to tell you the truth, the Defense Against the Dark Arts Alliance and the International Federation of Wizards have noticed you—"

She paused before continuing: "It's just that the Defense Against the Dark Arts Alliance is definitely not capable of offering conditions that are sufficient to compete with us, and the International Federation of Wizards has always held itself in high regard and rarely recruited underage wizards to join them. Even Dumbledore himself was invited to join them five years after graduating from Hogwarts. Here I must remind you that once you accept our conditions, it is equivalent to becoming our endorsement and sharing the honor and disgrace with us—this also means that you will lose your future to join the Defense Against the Dark Arts Alliance, the International Wizards Opportunities for the federation..."

So that was the case, and now Xie Lin understood that it turned out that several organizations were robbing people.

On the bright side, the "International Federation of Wizards", which is equivalent to the United Nations in the Muggle world, is more powerful and internationally recognized.However, as Cropatra said, they did not extend an olive branch to Schelling, but chose to wait and see Schelling's performance as an adult.

(Note: It is possible to be an ordinary member of these organizations at the same time, but not after becoming an endorsement. This is the choice problem facing Xie Lin. Of course, Xie Lin can still choose to join each organization and become an ordinary member, but there are not so many benefits)
There is a Muggle saying, "Two birds in the bush are worse than a bird in the hand." What's more, now that the troubled times are approaching, Xie Lin can't wait until he becomes an adult, and soon, he has a decision in his heart.

"Sister Gulana, thank you for your patient explanation. I have decided, and I accept your conditions!"

In the afternoon, after receiving the "Wizard Scholar Contribution Award" and a prize of five thousand Galleons at a grand awards ceremony where reporters gathered, Schelling returned to Hogwarts through the Floo network that night.

The next morning at breakfast time, when Schelling appeared in the auditorium, various whispers suddenly appeared in the auditorium. Schelling noticed that many people were holding various newspapers or magazines in their hands.

When Schelling went to sit at the Slytherin table, Draco ran over excitedly and said, "Amazing! Schelling, do you know that many newspapers from all over Europe are reporting on you today, and the pages are not small, even other magazines mentioned your name more or less!" After finishing speaking, he handed Schelling a copy of the "Daily Prophet".

It seems that even if the "Daily Prophet" is still under the control of the Ministry of Magic, it needs to follow the reports of other countries' media. Otherwise, the achievements of a British wizard are not reported by the most important media in their own country, but are all reported by foreign media.

Xie Lin took the newspaper and looked at it. On the cover was a photo of himself receiving the "Wizard Scholar Contribution Award" on stage. In the photo, he was full of vigor and heroism, smiling and waving to the readers.The content of the cover focuses on the reason why I went to the European Federation of Wizards in the Middle Ages to accept the award - I made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of the Patronus Charm.

"Sheryn Malfoy, the Special Medal of Sir Merlin, the youth representative of the Medieval European Federation of Wizards, the Most Promising Newcomer Award of "Transfiguration Today", received the "Wizard Scholar Contribution Award" in Sardinia yesterday, adding a glory to the British wizarding world. According to our reporter Rita Skeeter, Mr. Malfoy was born in a noble and ancient Malfoy family. He has emerged at Hogwarts three years ago. Article..."

Wow, it really is all good words.

Schelling opened the cover and continued to flip through the back.

The following pages are mixed with some small reports and introductions about several famous deeds of myself, such as killing the basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets incident and saving a little girl; such as knowing people with eyesight, investing in Ellerby and Badmore Broom Company for profit; such as Merlin's trial competition championship, winning the special badge of the Merlin Sir Order...

"In addition to having a good background and excellent academic performance, Mr. Malfoy has also shown fearless courage and an extraordinary sense of justice in the past few years. According to our reporter Rita Skeeter's knowledge, he once broke into the secret room of Slytherin alone and rescued an innocent little girl trapped in it. In his subsequent book "I and the Basilisk at Hogwarts", we can see that the monster in the secret room is a five-star dangerous basilisk. This shows how the whole process was. Thrilling..."

"Mr. Malfoy is also a business genius. It is reported that his investment in Ellerby and Badmore Broom Company has returned more than six times the return within one year..."

"In the same year, Mr. Malfoy defeated three 6th graders and two 4th graders, passed Merlin's test, and won the special Medal of Honor issued by the Merlin Sir Order..."

Of course, there was no mention of dementors attacking the stadium out of control, and he was outmatched by hundreds of dementors. This was probably ordered by the Ministry of Magic—the Ministry of Magic would never admit to the public the fact that dementors would go out of control.

In addition, I didn't mention the fact that I slapped Harry twice in the face. With Harry's reputation, this should be a good topic. At least Schelling knew that Rita Skeeter would definitely be interested. The reason why he didn't mention it was probably because of Dumbledore's operation. He also wanted Harry to maintain the halo of the savior. Moreover, at the current stage, the relationship between Dumbledore and the Ministry of Magic is still in the honeymoon period, and the Ministry of Magic will not do anything that will damage the reputation of the savior Harry.

(Note: In the original book, Dumbledore suppressed Harry’s unfavorable rumors, such as being able to speak Parseltongue)
Schelling was not dazzled by these fame. From Professor Lockhart, we can see what will happen to a person who is burdened by fame and indulged in false fame.

However, he is very satisfied with the effects of these reports, and knowing that he has the power of public opinion as his backing from now on is the most important thing.

In fact, the benefits he got yesterday were far more than what was reported in the newspapers—in the space of his suitcase, there was a glistening silver rune snake egg and a bottle of glistening golden elixir. In Clopatra's words, these two things were her personal gifts, and it was like a welcome gift for Xie Lin to join this big family.As for why they chose to give these two as gifts, of course it was because the other party had asked Xie Lin if there was anything in particular he wanted.

[Rune snake eggs obtained!Get Felicia! 】

When Daphne came to the auditorium, she went to sit next to Xie Lin and said in a low voice, "Do you have time to come to my house this summer vacation? Dad wants to see you."

Wow, seeing your parents so soon?Such strange thoughts could not help appearing in Xie Lin's mind.Of course, he also knew that his making such a big splash was enough to demonstrate his own potential and value. It was only normal for the Greengrass family to want to meet him in person and renegotiate the cooperative relationship between the two parties.

Xie Lin agreed, "No problem, reply to your father for me, I will definitely come to disturb you this summer vacation."

This breakfast was very hard for Xie Lin, and a continuous stream of young wizards came over to congratulate Xie Lin in turn, making Xie Lin spend almost the whole breakfast time socializing.Fortunately, it was the Easter holiday, and Schelling didn't need to rush to class, otherwise he might be late, or he might not even finish his breakfast.

After breakfast, a senior student sent a message for Dumbledore to ask Schelling to go to his office.

In Dumbledore's office, besides Dumbledore, there were two guests sitting on chairs drinking tea.

One of them was Schelling's acquaintance, Tiberus McLaggen, who went hunting with him during the summer vacation, and the other was a middle-aged witch with a square jaw, short gray hair, and a pair of monocles. She looked very shrewd and capable.

Tiberus greeted Schelling happily.Dumbledore said slowly: "Let me introduce to you, this is Sherin Malfoy, a third-year student at Hogwarts. This lady is Ms. Amelia Bones—the Director of Legal Enforcement and a member of the Wizengamot; as for Mr. McLaggen, I think you all know each other already, so I don't need any more introduction."

Xie Lin bowed to the two elders and greeted them politely.

Tiberus waved his hand nonchalantly, expressing that there was no need for such a thing between the two, as if Schelling and him were old friends who had known each other for a long time, but in fact this was the second time the two met.

Amelia showed a gentle smile on her serious face, "Mr. Malfoy, I heard my niece mention you—by the way, you may know her. She is Susan Burns, who is in the same class as you, and belongs to Hufflepuff. She is right. You are indeed young, promising, and talented."

(Here the author uses the names of the two in the narration. After all, the nephew and niece of the two are studying at Hogwarts. If they use the last name, they will worry about the confusion of the plot later.)

Dumbledore interrupted the conversation of several people, "Schelling, I asked you to come here today because Hogwarts, as well as the Ministry of Magic, believe that your achievements today deserve more awards. Therefore, the Ministry of Magic specially sent people here to negotiate this matter—"

Xie Lin sneered secretly in his heart, is this to win people's hearts?What were you doing earlier?Whether it was Tom Riddle, or Harry and Ron in the original book, they all won a "Special Contribution Award to the School" after solving the Chamber of Secrets incident, but when it came to Schelling, there was nothing.If Schelling hadn't written this matter into a book by himself, it is estimated that this matter would not have spread from Hogwarts.

Of course, Xie Lin was just thinking about it in his heart, and these thoughts would not be shown on his face.

Dumbledore went on to say: "Hogwarts has decided to award you a 'Special Contribution to the School Award' in recognition of your honor for Hogwarts. And the Ministry of Magic—" He said, turning his eyes to Amelia.

Amelia said: "Mr. Malfoy, the Ministry of Magic has had a lot of communication with the Sirs of Merlin about your matter, and the Sirs have agreed to award you a more formal third-class Medal of the Merlins; in addition, the Ministry of Magic has also agreed to reward you as a 'Wisengaumot Youth Representative', which is equivalent to an alternate seat in the Wizengamot institution. deprivation of seats), you can become a full member."

(Note: The Wizengamot Youth Representative is not invented by the author, Dumbledore used to be. The Wizengamot has 50 members, and there may indeed be a 25-to-25 voting situation. Here, the author arbitrarily set a solution that considers the opinions of the alternate seats)

Seeing Dumbledore's expression, Schelling replied cautiously, "Ms. Bones, I have a question to ask you."

Ignoring Dumbledore's expression, Amelia replied kindly: "Don't be so extravagant, you are Susan's classmate. Just call me Aunt Leah. If there is a chance, I will ask Susan to invite you to my house."

Now, Xie Lin slowly tasted the taste.

Schelling still had no expression on Dumbledore's face, his wise eyes still shining brightly behind his half-moon lenses.

However, Schelling was not Harry's stupid boy. He had always been aware of the complicated relationship between Dumbledore and the Ministry of Magic.

In the face of the Ministry of Magic's real power, status, and honor, it would be a lie to say that he is not tempted, but Schelling is still a student in name, and he has to stay at Hogwarts for a few years, so he can't ignore Dumbledore's opinion.

In addition, Schelling is not a ruthless person in nature. He cannot give up his feelings for ambition like Percy. Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick treat him well, so he must also take into account the views of these two professors.

"Aunt Leah, I am very grateful for the great love that the Ministry of Magic has shown me. However, I have never heard of a precedent for the Order of Merlin to be awarded to minor wizards. I am only 13 years old. Would such a grand honor be too early for me? As for the Wizengamot, I have indeed heard that there are youth representatives and alternate seats, but I have no understanding of wizard laws and procedures.

　Extra-curricular knowledge: Two birds in the forest are not as good as one bird in the hand. The original English text is A bird in hand is worth two in the bush; the ten birds in the forest that began to spread on the modern Internet were exaggerated and adapted.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)