【HP】I don’t want to fall in love, I just want to mess around

In fact, Esther couldn't quite remember the reason why Harry hid the fact that he was punished by Umbridge in the original book. It was just because he didn't want to trouble other people or make others worry.

But Donna is not a person who likes to feel wronged.

She faced Umbridge's threat at that time, and being able to tolerate three points was already the maximum compromise.

Soon, accompanied by everyone, she decided to go to Professor Sprout to explain the situation.

Esther knew that behind Umbridge was the Ministry of Magic, and even McGonagall had nothing to do with Umbridge. Their professor, with such a good temper, was no match for Umbridge, but as a Hufflepuff Dean, she naturally has the right to know about the problems suffered by her students.

And Esther also supported Donna in making this matter bigger, so that everyone would know Umbridge's cruelty sooner, and the sooner everyone could be united.

"What shall we do now?"

In the common room, Fiona asked everyone sadly.

Donna has come back, and just as Esther expected, Sprout expressed that she was shocked and angry about what happened to Donna. She would go talk to Umbridge so that she could not punish students so corporally, but at the same time, it also explained that Umbridge Mucci is from the Ministry of Magic. Unlike other professors, Hufflepuff students should be more careful in the future.

While watching Donna drink the potion specially developed for her, Esther answered them: "Actually, there are some things that professors can't do, but we students can do it."

As soon as she said these words, she instantly attracted the attention of many people.

"You have an idea, right Esther?" Susan squeezed into the sofa next to Esther and sat down. She was a little happy but also worried: "My mother has worked in the Ministry of Magic for many years. She also knew her before. Umbridge, you told me that Umbridge is a very difficult opponent. If you have an idea, you can speak up and discuss it with us, otherwise I am afraid that she will seize on your mistakes and make things difficult for you."

What Susan said made sense, and Ernie came over worriedly: "Yes, let's find a solution together, so that even if the matter is exposed, there will be more people to share the responsibility."

Esther was very touched by everyone's kindness. She asked everyone to sit down, and then raised her voice to ensure that everyone in the lounge could hear what she said next: "Although school has just started, I think everyone should also It can be seen that this new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is not a good person. As our dean said, although she is our teacher in name, she is actually an inspector sent by the Ministry of Magic. Change. In other words, she came to Hogwarts to stir up trouble."

At this point, she paused, looked around, and found that everyone was listening to her very seriously, and no one had a look of impatience or disapproval on their face.

So she continued: "So our study life will definitely not be peaceful in the future. Today she can deliberately find trouble and punish Donna because of her hair color, and tomorrow she can punish other students for other small things, and even more Besides, this new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher seems to have a certain prejudice against Muggle-born wizards, so I think the best way is for everyone to unite."

At this point, Ernie interrupted: "We have always been united. This is not a problem."

Esther shook her head: "No, the unity I am talking about is not the unity within us, but the unity of the entire Hogwarts. Because this matter is bigger than Dumbledore, or Hogwarts." Confrontation with the Ministry of Magic.”

Esther deliberately said it more seriously, and sure enough, she saw some people's expressions change.

"But...why are we going against the Ministry of Magic? Shouldn't the Ministry of Magic protect everyone?"

Someone in the crowd had a different opinion.

Esther looked at the man, it was Carl Strong, a seventh grader.

What Esther was waiting for was for someone to raise doubts.

She looked at Karl without changing her expression and said softly: "That was the former Ministry of Magic, Senior Karl. They have changed since the end of the Triwizard Tournament."

"So, Ais, do you believe what Harry and Dumbledore said, that...the mysterious man...is back?"

Hannah looked at her with a pale face. Even though she didn't directly call Voldemort by name, it seemed that the things related to it were already extremely scary when she said them.

In addition to her, some people also looked scared when they heard Hannah mention this person.

Esther did not answer Hannah's question immediately, but took out her damaged pendant from her pocket and showed it to everyone.

"Isn't this the pendant you always carry? Why is it broken?"

Donna glanced at it and asked a little strangely.

Everyone looked at Esther, as if they didn't understand why she suddenly took out a damaged pendant.

Esther explained: "This pendant is a defensive prop. Before the start of the last game, I lent this pendant to Senior Seid, hoping to help him. After the game, I I saw this pendant in the infirmary and it has become like this.”

Having said this, she glanced at everyone who was still confused and dropped a bombshell: "Are you all curious about why Senior Seid was in coma? That's because he was hit by the killing curse. The pendant helped him block the blow, but the killing curse's damage to him was still unavoidable, which is why he is still unconscious."

After saying this, there was a surprised gasp.

After a few seconds of silence, a student who was close to Seid choked up and said, "If I had known... I wouldn't have encouraged Seid to participate in the Triwizard Tournament..."

After saying this, everyone became even more silent.

Esther sighed silently and broke the silence: "So after knowing the truth, do you really think that everything is just as the Ministry of Magic said, and everything is just a conspiracy fabricated by Harry and Dumbledore to gain attention?" ? After all, I think everyone should know what kind of person would use the Unforgivable Curse."

The truth was so cruel that no one knew what to say for a moment.

After they calmed down, no one questioned Esther's words too much.

Hufflepuff trusts her companions so much, not to mention that Esther is usually a trustworthy person.

"If that's true, then I don't understand why the Ministry of Magic keeps hiding...the mysterious man's return?"

Susan asked in a dry voice.

Esther answered her: "Because Fudge is afraid, he is too afraid of the mysterious man, and pretending to be deaf is something he is always good at, so he pretends that nothing happened and doesn't allow anyone to mention it."

At this point, Karl, who was the first to raise the question, looked at Esther with a complex expression: "Then you are not afraid of mentioning all this in public?"

Esther answered him calmly: "Of course I'm scared too, but we can't back down because of fear."