The Day of the Draw at Hogwarts

In just six years, Dumbledore's reputation changed from a saint who could save the world to an old and confused old fool. This is definitely not something that the Daily Prophet can do. Moreover, Dumbledore's age of over one hundred years old is indeed a long life in the non-magical world, but there has been a precedent in the wizarding world. Faris Spavin, the 20th Minister of the Ministry of Magic, was 109 years old when he became the Minister of Magic. Got it! Old age and insomnia are not a reliable excuse in the wizarding world.

But why does everyone believe it?

The change in Fudge's attitude came from the fact that Dumbledore's performance in the two incidents was not strong enough. Fudge suddenly felt that "it turns out that Dumbledore is not that great." The tiger's skin was suddenly exposed, and it was difficult to respect him anymore. Woke up. When Fudge was at his most arrogant, he even thought that he could capture Dumbledore at Hogwarts with a few Aurors - his mind was simply broken.

Coincidentally, the two incidents that damaged Dumbledore's reputation were both related to Hagrid. In the second grade, the Chamber of Secrets was reopened, and Dumbledore was unable to solve the incident in the Chamber of Secrets, which made the saying that Hogwarts is the safest place in the wizarding world become a joke. What happened in the following years completely changed this statement. It became a meme.

Hogwarts is the safest place in the wizarding world, but trolls and basilisks roam inside. Werewolves and Death Eaters directly give lectures here. The Defense Against the Dark Arts professors here change every year, and even the most tragic one after World War II The Wizarding War also broke out here...

When Hagrid was suspected by the Ministry of Magic, Dumbledore failed to protect him and had to send him to Azkaban for several months. This is nothing. After all, Dumbledore is a white wizard and must abide by the law. But when the truth comes out and Hagrid is cleared of his grievances, what does Dumbledore do? He did nothing but restore Hagrid's reputation, and he didn't seek any compensation - if nothing else, at least a few Galleons!

Don't say that Hagrid is an invisible rich man with no shortage of money. This is a matter of attitude. Hagrid's behavior and Dumbledore's usual protection of him both illustrate one thing: Hagrid is Dumbledore's man. But if something goes wrong, Dumbledore can only express his objections indifferently, but cannot actually help. Hagrid will still go to jail. Even if he is rehabilitated afterwards, he cannot get any compensation.

Is the co-author status of "one of my own", or does it have an expiration date? I am your big brother on weekdays, but I am not familiar with you when something goes wrong.

What if Dumbledore took a stand and imprisoned Hagrid in Hogwarts? Filch's office can be converted into a prison cell! Professor Snape can also contribute his own dungeon. No matter how cold the dungeon is, the environment is better than Azkaban.

What's even more outrageous is that Dumbledore can clear the identity of Hagrid as a suspect with just one sentence: Voldemort's name was Tom Riddle when he was a student at Hogwarts. As long as such a fact is revealed, the charges against Hagrid can be dropped directly.

Why? Because it was Tom Riddle who exposed Hagrid! Later, this Riddle became Voldemort, so can his report still count? Shouldn't it be that the evil devil has been bullying his honest classmates since he was a student, causing them to suffer unjust injustice?

Things that can be solved with just a little work must be delayed and Hagrid will be wronged for decades.

Tom felt so sorry! Dumbledore's move was inappropriate.

After the Chamber of Secrets incident in the second year and the Hippogriff incident in the third year, which directly led to the return of the real Voldemort, Dumbledore was actually no match for Fudge in the duel of public opinion. He and Harry were hacked for a whole school year, and were even Kicked out of Hogwarts...

These are all related to the weakness he has shown over the years. But that won't be the case now. Someone wants to "harden" Dumbledore.

Tom couldn't accept Dumbledore's prestige being destroyed even a little bit. The current situation is much stronger than in history - even Fudge was defeated! Bones, with the support of Dumbledore, defeated Fudge - no matter what the facts are, as long as others think so, that is the fact.

As long as Dumbledore wins the duel with the pure-blood family, this victory can be consolidated.

So, Tom decided to send Ms. Bones an email to let her know what was going on. Of course, Tom is willing to believe that Minister Bones was just careless and allowed Lucius Malfoy to take advantage of the window. She can still perform well at the final review in April! After understanding the ins and outs of the matter, Bones will definitely be able to make the correct penalty.

He has been busy inside and outside for so long during this period. Why? Isn't it just to prevent the Ministry of Magic from holding back Dumbledore at a critical moment? It's time to let the pure-blood families know Dumbledore's strength.

"Don't worry, Hagrid," Tom comforted Hagrid perfunctorily, "Everything will be fine."

"Yes," Hermione added on the side, "You can also go to Professor Dumbledore! Does he have anything to say?"

Hagrid whimpered and said: "Professor Dumbledore has done so much for me, he is already busy enough -"

Tom: Really? I don't believe it. In fact, the old man has been quite idle recently. He no longer had to worry about the Dementors, nor did he need to think about Sirius. The succession of the Minister of Magic had been settled, and he only had to be busy with the matter that he and he had discussed before.

But he didn't say anything, he just watched all this happen silently.

"Hagrid, you can't give up," Hermione looked at Hagrid seriously, "I remember I saw a Hippogriff case, and in that case, it was released. I'll go check it out for you. , let’s see how the case goes.”

Hagrid cried louder. Hermione looked at Tom with pleading eyes.

"Maybe what he needs is a hot drink." Tom shrugged. It was useless to say anything to someone who was in an emotional breakdown.

"Leave him alone, it's lunch time." Tom tugged on Hermione's sleeve. He didn't want to continue to tangle with Hagrid. After studying all morning, he was hungry and eager to eat.

Hagrid's matter cannot be solved by persuading him. The key to the problem lies in off-site interference. And strictly speaking, Hagrid was indeed at fault. He and Malfoy should each share 50% of the responsibility for this accident.

Malfoy is very desperate, but isn't Hagrid willing to die? In the first class, he took a group of young wizards to see several uncontrolled hippogriffs. The school board's evaluation of his recklessness was not bad at all.

"Tom!" Hermione glared at Tom. What he said was so heartless. Didn't you see Hagrid was so sad?

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