[043] Candidates for the next principal
When Fudge got the news and rushed to Hogwarts, Lucius had completed his mission - Dumbledore would resign, and at the cost, Lucius would not reveal what Ron had done before.
When the Minister of Magic appeared in the principal's office, Dumbledore was looking through a diary in his seat, while Lucius sat not far away with a blank and unconscious eyes.
Obviously, they had reached certain transactions, and throughout the process, Fudge was completely excluded from the outside. He didn't know what kind of deal Lucius and Dumbledore reached, nor did he understand why Dumbledore was so tough when facing him, and why he resigned silently when facing Lucius.
Could it be...it's really because Lucius died a son?
Fudge's attention was drawn to a strange place, and he didn't even realize that he should have figured out what was going on at that time.
Then, before the minister could be happy for a few minutes, Dumbledore proposed a condition that he could not accept.
"What? To declare that the man is not dead?" Foggy's tone suddenly rose several levels, "What are you talking about - that man is dead, dead under the boy who survived the disaster-"
"But Harry saw Voldemort." Dumbledore took off his eyes and looked at Fudge in front of him calmly. "If Harry can confirm Voldemort's death, then he will naturally confirm his resurrection."
Foggy was speechless, and he turned his attention to Lucius, who was begging for help, but what he got was Lucius's indifferent look on his face.
Damn, you really have an affair!
Unfortunately, without Lucius's support - or without the support of those pure-blooded families, Fudge did not have the courage to fight against Dumbledore. He gritted his teeth and could only use the drag-on technique.
"The Ministry of Magic needs more judgment on this - when necessary, we can use real-time agents to determine the situation!"
Of course, looking at Lucius and Dumbledore, Fudge knew in his heart that this matter should be true, such as vomiting of real agents... that was just a threat to him.
But no matter what, Fudge was unwilling to admit from the heart that Voldemort was resurrected - once this news was made public, it would inevitably bring about a large-scale panic, and under this panic, people would urgently need a powerful magic minister.
The self-aware Fudge knew very well that this "capable Minister of Magic" was definitely not himself.
Wait - At this time, Dumbledore suddenly voluntarily resigned. There would be nothing else and no idea, right?
If Dumbledore suddenly announces that he is running for Minister of Magic after resigning?!
Fuji suddenly felt a little cold on his spine. He licked his dry lips and swallowed the rest of the scene back into his stomach.
I always feel that something big is going to happen!
Fuji, who was restless, had no mood to say the scene, and he came and left in a hurry - as his figure disappeared into the fireplace in the principal's office, Lucius finally spoke again.
"Now, Mr. Dumbledore, let's discuss the next principal candidate."
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When Lucius learned the truth, he was sure that Dumbledore would be kicked off by himself.
In this case, his goal was from the beginning as Principal Hogwarts.
Yes, Lucius intends to become the next principal of Hogwarts - if this news appears in the Daily Prophet, I am afraid the newspaper will be flooded by owls the next day.
However, before Lucius could speak, Dumbledore guessed what he thought first.
"Lucius, you should know, it is impossible to become the president of Hogwarts." Dumbledore put his glasses on his face again and shook his head. "According to the convention, the president is generally taught by the main subjects and one of the deans of the four colleges. I will resign, but Minerva will succeed me."
"I'm more suitable." Lucius kept his expressionless face, "Don't try to spy on my heart, Dumbledore, although I know you're good at that--if you have this idea, I naturally have a solution to the problem. Kilo is dead, and there must be a professor in the Dark Magic Defense class, and Slytherin College will also welcome a real Slytherin."
Obviously, Lucius had planned the route for himself, and used the half-semester Black Magic Defense class as a springboard to directly complete the three-level jump of the professor, dean and principal. It was a bit of a jump, but at least it made logical sense.
"What the hell are you going to do?!" Seeing Lucius's look like he was playing, even though Dumbledore was a mature spirit, he was completely confused at this time. "Do you really think this position is easy? Or are you planning to abandon everything completely?"
"The principal of Hogwarts is not easy, and I am not even able to match the previous principals." Lucius's tone was still very calm, "but I am willing to take on everything, even if I give everything... for revenge."
For revenge - when Lucius said this terrible word in this extremely calm tone, Dumbledore realized instantly.
At this moment, Dumbledore suddenly realized that Lucius in front of him was not only a Slytherin, but also a former Death Eater. At this moment, his most important identity was... a father who had lost his only son.
Dumbledore was silent.
Yes, Lucius is a bastard - he plays with power, follows Voldemort, manipulates public opinion, rejects Muggles, and is full of pure blood.
But... Lucius is now just a father who has lost his son and has tried his best to persist in his brain closure surgery.
Although he was reluctant to give in, Lucius actually took his best condition to fight Dumbledore's divine enchantment with the purpose of proving to him that he could.
At this moment, Dumbledore even realized it.
Because at this moment, Lucius' empty eyes had seen Dumbledore in the eyes of Severus Snape after Lily's death.
Snape was also in a state of desolation at that time.
"Where is the Malfoy family?" Dumbledore said something that was completely different from his style, "Did you abandon everything?"
"Now, it's only me and Narcissa." Lucius was calm as usual, "there is no longer the Malfoy family."
"Then, maybe you should start preparing lesson plans." After blinking, Dumbledore finally let out a long sigh, "Lucius-or Professor Malfoy."
Chapter completed!