Study Days at Hogwarts

  Chapter 1157 Secret Plan

   "That guy always comes up with jaw-dropping ideas!"

  After reading the contents of the parchment handed over by George, Sirius couldn't help feeling Albert's whimsy.

  Defense Against the Dark Arts training institution?

  He really dared to think!

   "Will Scrimgeour agree to such an unreliable plan?"

  Although Sirius doubted whether the so-called Defense Against the Dark Arts training institution would be successful, he agreed with the idea of ​​finding supporters for Harry.

"I don't know, but this method is better than distributing the "Self-Defense Guide" to everyone." Lupine took the parchment and carefully read the brief plan on it, "If the plan goes well, it should greatly enhance everyone's black magic defense level."

   "It's not easy." Sirius muttered, "If it's free, maybe some people will be willing, but if it's charged, probably not many people will be willing to participate."

   "I remember that you guys have tried similar things before?" Lupine didn't pay attention to what Sirius said, and turned to look at Fred and George.

"Yes, at that time we held a meeting of the 'Defense Society' in the Room of Requirement, and there were about dozens of students participating." Fred recalled, "At that time, we taught people separately and taught black magic according to their actual level Defense content, the effect is very good, and most of the students who participated in the party have significantly improved their defense against black arts."

   "What did you teach?" Sirius asked curiously.

"Stunning Curse, Disarming Curse, Iron Armor Curse and some other simple and commonly used spells." George explained, "I think some wizards have poor defense against black magic, which is entirely because they haven't practiced them. As long as they get preliminary training, their There will be a dramatic improvement in the actual level, maybe their level of defense against black magic is still not high, but at least they have the ability to protect themselves initially."

"It does sound reasonable. The Defense Against the Dark Arts class at Hogwarts is really useless. Most wizards don't have a high level of Defense Against the Dark Arts after graduation." Even Sirius had to admit George had a good point.

   "Ahem." Lupine coughed lightly, and asked back, "Do you think this plan is feasible?"

   "Albert thinks Scrimgeour will agree to popularize Defense Against the Dark Arts knowledge." Fred and George exchanged glances quickly.

   "The biggest problem with this plan is actually whether you are willing. If you are willing, as long as the whole plan is further improved, it should not be a problem." George added, "I suggest that Kingsley and Moody be called to discuss it first."

"I'm here. I heard some of what you said just now." Moody limped into the living room on crutches, reached out to take the parchment handed over by Lupine, and quickly glanced at the paper inside. After the content, he took out a water jug ​​from his pocket, took a sip of wine, and muttered, "That guy really dares to think!"

   Kingsley with a tired face followed into the living room, took the parchment from Moody, and after carefully reading the contents on it, commented: "I think this plan is good."

   "Are you sure you're not joking?"

  Moody suddenly turned his head to look at Kingsley, as if wondering if this guy was a fake.

   "Of course not, this method is really good, thank you."

  Kingsley took the butter beer from Sirius, took a big sip, and explained to the doubtful faces: "First of all, your thinking is wrong."

   "Thinking?"

Kingsley took another sip of butter beer before continuing, "The Defense Against the Dark Arts training institution is popularized in the name of the Ministry of Magic, but the Ministry of Magic actually doesn't pay much, but can get a lot of benefits. Why doesn't Scrimgeour agree?"

   "Okay, that's why George said that the biggest problem with this plan is actually whether we want to." Sirius couldn't help curling his lips, "We do things, and the Ministry of Magic gets benefits?"

"It doesn't count, I can only say that everyone takes what they need." Kingsley looked at George and asked, "Actually, I'm more curious about what benefits Albert can get from it? If they all learn the Iron Armor Curse, your Defense Against the Dark Arts The props might not be sold.”

   "I don't know. Anyway, Albert can't let himself suffer. There is no need to worry about that." Fred has great confidence in Albert.

"Are you sure the Ministry of Magic will really agree to such an exaggerated plan?" Moody expressed doubts. He had trained Aurors before and knew the difficulty of teaching a group of people, let alone the entire British wizarding community. The wizard is gone.

"Yes, you should have noticed that the Death Eaters have been making trouble for the Ministry of Magic recently, causing everyone to be devastated. I have been working overtime for several days." Kingsley rubbed his tired cheeks and said, " If everyone has some self-protection ability, it can also reduce the pressure on the Ministry of Magic to a certain extent."

"Albert thinks we should cultivate a group of supporters, even if we don't invite them to join the Order of the Phoenix, they can still prepare for the final duel in the future." Fred interjected: "He thinks that Harry will eventually face the mysterious man in a duel , when the time comes, Harry needs a group of supporters, and we can just take advantage of this opportunity to recruit some wizards who oppose the You-Know-Who to join us."

   "Well, it's like the anti-toad alliance we formed at Hogwarts before." Fred continued, "This alliance both exists and does not exist."

   "What do you mean?" Lupine asked, raising an eyebrow.

"That means we don't need them to do dangerous things?" George explained, "After all, it is dangerous to directly support Harry in the coming turbulent period, and it is easy to be retaliated against, but if you quietly support Harry We are less likely to be detected, and we can deliver messages to other supporters through covert radio stations."

"According to Albert's prediction, we should still have one to two years. Even if it lasts for an hour a week for a year, most people will not be too hip in Defense Against the Dark Arts. At least they have been accepted by the Defense Association." Leigh-trained Hogwarts students are better than most at Defense Against the Dark Arts."

   "It sounds reasonable." Moody took another sip of the wine in the bottle, "but I suspect that things are not that simple, and some things are more troublesome than you expected, especially if there is a fee."

"We can quote a relatively high price, and then we can halve the fee through the Ministry of Magic as before, and everyone will have nothing to complain about." Kingsley is not very worried about these issues. It is not expensive, as long as the reputation is known, there is no need to worry that no one will come to participate.

  As far as he knew, the Defense Society that Harry had set up at Hogwarts was very good, and the employees of the Ministry of Magic were bad at Defense Against the Dark Arts, more because no one taught them than because everyone's level was bad.

"Well, since you think there is no problem, I can spare some time to help, and I can just recommend our "Defense Letters" to them." Seeing that Kingsley said there was no problem, Sirius stopped Tangle, after all, only once a week, one or two hours at a time.

   Just as Kingsley expected, the plan passed Scrimgeour's approval faster than expected.

"Once a week, it only takes about a year. Most wizards can guarantee their personal safety." Kingsley was explaining the plan to Scrimgeour. "In terms of manpower, we can invite some retired Aurors to come back to them. Lectures, plus some people from the Order of the Phoenix."

   "The Ministry of Magic can send Aurors, or the crisis response team to be on duty there."

   "Very well, I need you to make a more complete plan, and then you will be responsible for communicating with the Order of the Phoenix." Scrimgeour nodded and said, "When you go out, call Percy in for me."

   After a while, Percy Weasley knocked on the office door and walked in.

   "Minister, are you looking for me?"

   "I have something for you." Scrimgeour handed a document to Percy: "Let's take a look at the contents first!"

"this…"

  Percy's eyes widened in surprise.

   "This matter will be kept secret for the time being, and I will let Fudge cooperate with you." Scrimgeour reminded: "Don't let Fudge know about this plan."

   "Is it really necessary to do this?" Percy asked suspiciously.

"Although I don't know what those dark wizards want to do, you should have noticed that those guys are constantly making trouble for us." Scrimgeour intertwined his fingers and murmured, "I have a hunch that a big conspiracy is waiting for us , so we have to be prepared."

   "Maybe, we should..."

   "I will, but we can't always rely on them." Scrimgeour signaled Percy to leave.

  (end of this chapter)