This Hogwarts isn't normal.

The Dementors were driven away by the Patronuses, but McGonagall did not lift the state of emergency.

The teachers and students gathered in the Great Hall, and it seemed that they were going to spend the night here.

Such a big thing happened in Hogwarts, and the Ministry of Magic would definitely send someone to take a look.

At 10 o'clock in the evening,

Umbridge, who was promoted to Senior Deputy Minister, arrived at the school, followed by two tall senior Aurors.

Not to mention being arrogant, she walked lightly.

Seeing the big scene in the Great Hall, she not only did not look good to McGonagall who greeted her, but even asked a question in her tone:

"Vice Principal McGonagall, are you making a fuss?"

Umbridge was wearing a pink dress, looking like a pink toad.

Not only did she feel good about herself, but she was also particularly annoying.

It's okay to show off her power in front of the students, but at least she should understand what the situation is now.

But she was the senior deputy minister of the Ministry of Magic after all, so McGonagall had to respond in a low profile:

"Please forgive our concerns. Although the Dementors have been driven away, no one can guarantee that they will not come back."

Umbridge asked sharply: "Isn't there still Headmaster Dumbledore?"

"He has important things to deal with, I'm afraid he has to wait until--"

"What!?" Umbridge's tone was particularly high, "Such a big thing happened, and he was not in school?"

McGonagall pursed her lips tightly, "I'm sorry, he needs to deal with more important things."

"This is a serious dereliction of duty!" Umbridge raised her head and chest, as if she wanted to overwhelm the other party in momentum.

McGonagall took a deep breath, "Mr. Deputy Minister, the Dementors appeared after he left."

"Huh?" Umbridge snorted coldly, "Are you implying that the Dementors were intentional? While Headmaster Dumbledore was doing things?"

"I didn't imply, I was just stating the facts."

"Facts?" Her tone became higher again, "Nonsense! There is nothing wrong with the management of the Ministry of Magic! "

Good fellow, it's not even half a year since he took office, and he's already making all kinds of accusations.

McGonagall obviously had no doubts, but she was the first to rush to distance herself from him.

Is this the kind of person that a senior deputy minister is?

Although Fudge is not much better, he at least knows how to accurately judge the situation.

"Your Excellency the Deputy Minister, I have never--"

"All right." Umbridge waved her hand impatiently, "Let the students go back to their dormitories, the Dementors won't come again."

McGonagall's tightly pursed lips trembled.

Everyone's job title has the word "Deputy" in it, and she's really fed up with this pink toad's posturing.

"Your Excellency the Deputy Minister, I'm relieved with your guarantee."

Umbridge turned around in what she thought was an elegant manner, "No need to see me off, we're going to investigate the reasons for the Dementors' unusual behavior. "

Her repeated emphasis only made her look more guilty.

Yes, that's right, the Ministry of Magic's consistent principle is to make a big deal out of a small matter, but it's not to forcefully pass the buck.

After being with Fudge for so long, he didn't even learn a bit of tact.

If this continues, the British wizarding world will either be ruined by Voldemort or by their own people.

It took McGonagall a long time to send Umbridge and the other two away. I guess she went to adjust her mood.

But she still pursed her lips when she returned to the hall,

"The castle is safe now. Prefects, please take everyone back to the dormitories. The male and female student union presidents will follow up. "

After most of the students went upstairs, the professors gathered together to discuss the next arrangements.

Dumbledore was away, and the Ministry of Magic could not be relied on, so they had to be on guard against Dementors.

Investigation?

Based on Umbridge's attitude just now, it would be a miracle if they could find out the reason.

Fortunately, there are many professors who know the Patronus Charm, so it is not a problem to wait until Dumbledore comes back.

Snape glanced at Lupin, whose face was extremely pale, and said, "Thanks to someone, it seems that one of us will have to guard two floors."

Lupin was not angry, but nodded slightly to McGonagall.

"Severus, do you have any good suggestions?"

It's not bad for one person to guard one floor, but it will seem too scattered.

If it's to deal with Dementors, of course it's okay, the key is that group of little bastards who always wander at night.

If one professor can't catch it, what about two professors?

Even if they can't catch it, can they still cheat afterwards?

Snape's mouth corners rose slightly with excitement, "I think we can guard the eighth floor, which is the highest place in the castle, and we can find the arrival of Dementors in the first place. "

Personal grudges? There is no such thing.

The professors' expressions were very interesting, especially Hagrid, whose face turned red.

It is well known that Professor Snape has always been at odds with certain students.

The newly revised "Hogwarts Staff Rules" are aimed at him. Now there is a good opportunity in front of him, of course he has to target him back.

McGonagall did not purse her lips again.

It has been peaceful for a month or so, and what is coming is finally coming.

She did not favor any party, "It is a good suggestion, let's decide it this way."

It is good to suffer a little loss and learn a lesson.

And those students are not stupid, they must know that tonight is not a good time for a night out.

So, Snape went to such great lengths, and it is estimated that he can only be disgusted in the end.

But he is in a good mood now, so it is better not to tell the truth.

Hagrid suddenly covered his big mouth and gasped for breath.

Lupine said goodbye to them on the third floor and laughed out loud the moment he turned around.

He is lucky.

Not only is there no need to keep vigil, but you can even laugh wildly.

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Two o'clock in the morning,

Gryffindor common room,

Four little lions sat around a round table.

Fred and George slumped in their chairs with sad faces, like two salted fish that had lost their dreams.

The results of the Ministry's investigation are unimportant;

It doesn't matter whether the Dementors were brought here by Sirius or not.

The most important thing now is whether the professors are guarding the outside.

"Don't think about it." Vincent, who was sitting opposite, smiled helplessly.

"I dare say Snape is outside. Maybe he brought a small bench and sat at the door. He even called other professors to keep vigil with him."

The Marauder's Map is in Astoria, so you can't even open the door and take a peek.

The twins suddenly straightened up with evil smiles on their faces.

"Brother, you are so skilled, why don't you climb through the window and take a look at the situation?"

Vincent decisively refused their request.

"No, you are the Headless Horseman who can jump from the fourth floor..."

"You are still the Batman who can fly over walls..."

Vincent was being swayed around by the twins, and Hermione, who couldn't stand it, said something fair:

"Even if the professors are not guarding the door, even if we can get out safely, how many places can we go?"

Invisibility cloak? Illusion spell?

As long as there was the slightest sound of footsteps, Snape would probably chase after him like a mad dog.

“Ahhhhh!

! "Fred and George were in complete despair.

It's just disgusting. The mother opens the door to disgust. It's so disgusting.

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