Ravenclaw's Sapphire

"You mean, you and Potter... plan to duel?"

Zooey frowned and put down the fork in her hand, Draco who was sitting across from him shrugged nonchalantly.

This is Slytherin's table, and Zooey looks very conspicuous.The students who come and go will often look this way strangely, and after seeing Zoe's face clearly, they will leave in a sullen face.

"Draco, you are breaking the school rules."

"No, Zoe. There are people who will break the school rules," Draco said with a sly smile, "but Filch will only find two silly lions in the trophy room, and they will pay a heavy price for breaking the school rules."

Zooey wanted to say something more, but gave up.She couldn't find a reason to condemn Draco. Although the animosity between the two parties was based on their different ideas, to some extent, Draco also accelerated the feud with Harry for his own sake.

Zooey couldn't provoke Harry based on her own standpoint. Even if she really hated him, Draco was standing up for her, so even if she knew about this kind of thing, she wouldn't expose it.

"Be happy, maybe after today we'll be able to see Potter slumped back to his Muggle world, and he'll get himself into big (HX) trouble."

"...Okay, but you'd better pay attention to yourself. Potter has a special identity, and I don't think Dumbledore will send him back just because he violated the school rules once." Zoe cut the roast on the plate sullenly chicken.

"Come over to my place after dinner? I think we can finish the History of Magic homework together in the common room." Draco invited.

"Of course. I can also help you solve the difficulty 'by the way', you know." The corner of Zoe's mouth raised a sarcasm, "But I have to go to the principal's office first, and the gentlemen in top hats can't wait. gone."

"That's really bad luck, I'll wait for you in the lounge." Draco hurriedly finished his last bite, and the two waved goodbye.

*****

"Long time no see, Fox."

It was rare for Zooey to show her gentle side. She gently stroked Phoenix's body, Fox also gave her a low growl, and touched Zooey's palm with his side face.

The people from the Ministry of Magic hadn't arrived yet, and this time they were a little late, which had never happened before.Because of the inability to use Apparatus at Hogwarts, non-academic people generally use Floo powder to come to Hogwarts.

Zooey really wanted to move around in the fireplace and tease those guys who were serious all day long, but she just thought about it in her head, she didn't want to cause Dumbledore any trouble.

"Hey, little Siegel! You must have joined Slytherin!"

In the portrait on the wall, a man yells at her, "I've seen that you're a good Slytherin!"

Before she could reply, a noble lady in the painting sarcastically said: "Phineas, are you old and dim? This child belongs to Ravenclaw, look at her chest." Looking at Zooey, "You haven't seen us for a long time."

"Sorry, Ms. Deventer, it's just - I've been busy lately, you know, and there's a lot to learn."

Several paintings were awakened, and they all greeted Zoe in a friendly manner. They had met the girl who followed Dumbledore a long time ago, and several paintings even had a good relationship with her.

"Are you here today to find Dumbledore? I can call him for you." Armando volunteered.

"It's okay. I told him before, so that he doesn't have to follow, let me talk to the gentlemen alone." Zoe smiled bitterly, "You know I can't hide behind Dumbledore forever."

"That's fine, kid," Devonte said with a laugh, "but we both know he'll stick with you until you can be your own."

At this time, they all turned their eyes to the burning furnace, where the flames turned green: "Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge requests a meeting." A voice came out.

"Please."

So the paintings were all quiet, and they hid in the mirror frames to spy.

*****

Cornelius Fudge was a little stout, with a modest smile on his face.Wearing a pinstriped suit and a black bowler hat, he looked more like a proper gentleman than a villain trying to force a child into submission.

He took office at the beginning of this year, and he lacked authority in the ministry, and he always had to spend too much energy on securing his position. For this reason, he often used Dumbledore's wisdom to send him letters every few days.Dumbledore had expectations of him, because Fudge had promised him that he would be willing to improve Zoe's treatment and treat her more gently and justly.

However, inspections have been established a long time ago. Although many people are no longer so disgusted with Zoe because of her good performance, there are always some stubborn guys who want to find fault with her.

"Hi, I'm Cornelius Fudge."

Zooey shook hands with him expressionlessly: "We met before, sir."

"Hehe, yes, you haven't changed at all." Fudge didn't care about the girl's indifference, "I made an agreement with Dumbledore, this is the last time. Starting next year, you will enjoy the same rights as your peers, Unless it directly violates the 'Magical Use Regulations'. In this way, I can also reduce the amount of unnecessary exercise and have more time to have a drink."

It has to be said that Fudge is really good at talking. Zoe is not familiar with this new minister. Her childhood was more about dealing with the minister Millicent Barnold who is known for her outstanding ability.Compared to that aggressive woman, the man in front of her smiled kindly... Although it wasn't enough for Zooey to believe him.

"Where's Dumbledore? I didn't see him," Fudge asked.

"He has his own business, so don't wait." Zooey shook her head.

"Okay then, just want to say hello. We can wrap this up before dinner without further ado."

Zoe avoided Fudge's reaching hand.It took a few seconds for Fudge to retract it and straighten his own top hat instead.

Fudge sprinkled Floo powder into the fireplace and stepped in first.

*****

"Hmm... The magic power is stable, and the spirit has not fluctuated violently... Do you feel tightness in your chest?"

"will not."

"Has there ever been a moment when an uncontrollable rage suddenly surged in your heart, and you wanted to smash everything and attack everyone you saw?" The voice was seductive.

"No."

"Have you been dreaming lately? What did you dream about?"

"It's nothing. It takes a lot of energy to keep up. I have to practice a spell for a long time before I can master it. I don't dream at all at night. Just practicing will use up all my energy."

"I heard you couldn't have done better at Hogwarts, you were the best student."

"But you should really look at Miss Granger of Gryffindor House, she is the genius. I just want to keep the family honor and my own vanity, plus just a little bit of luck." She looked frustrated "But it's really hard."

The thin, bald man sitting opposite her stared at her for a long time, and there was no response to the detection spell cast, which at least showed that Zoe's answer had a certain degree of credibility.If only he could apply for Veritaserum, there's clearly something wrong with the brat, he thought.But Veritaserum had been banned by the minister's office, at least not on Zoe Siegel.

"I remind you, Miss Siegel, you'd better not try to play tricks and get into trouble. Do you really think that Dumbledore can put you down from the death rack? After your blood relatives have killed so many people, After committing the unforgivable sin?! Nothing can change a person's nature! We will watch you until you reveal your bloodthirsty side!" The bald man slapped the table menacingly, trying to exert pressure.

As he wished, the girl visibly shrank and looked at him timidly.

"...well, Dak, get her wand."

Soon the subordinates brought a long and narrow box, and took out Zoe's wand from it.The wand was custom-made from Ollivander, which is the first choice of Hogwarts freshmen. The whole procedure can be checked, and nothing suspicious can be found.

"Let me see what you can do with this stool."

He pointed to the high stool opposite Zooey.

After 10 minutes, the wizards of the executive department hurried to the basement, and finally stopped the violent high stool.According to the memories of a wizard who was at the scene at that time, the empty basement was like a pasture, and the high stool turned into a fierce horse, kicking its feet, pacing back and forth in its territory, and It snorted like a real horse.Of the two present, one of the Ministry of Magic officials fell to the ground, rolling his eyes.There were obvious marks on his face, as if he had been kicked in the face by something hard, and then the girl stood innocently aside, holding a wand in her hand.

When they asked about the whole story, the girl cried like a pear and rained, and kept apologizing, until a large number of people from the Ministry of Magic headed by Fudge were also brought over, sobbing and shouting.

"I—I (she choked up) just wanted to make it move, move, but I mispronounced the syllable—"

The adults had to comfort her all the time. When a sweet-looking little girl cried so sadly, you would definitely relax. Even Fudge, who was "stinged" by her, also selectively forgot her previous attitude.

As for that unlucky guy, he can only be thrown into the corner of memory.