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These Aurors seem to believe that such rumors can damage Levin's reputation and thus harm Jaina's faction.
But they overlooked an important fact:
For those who personally experienced this chaos, and for those whose loved ones were injured or even controlled by the Imperius Curse, they would love for as many Death Eaters as possible to die. Levin's actions were undoubtedly gratifying.
They wished more Death Eaters would die, and they felt only gratitude and praise for Levin's "heavy hand".
Harry had previously heard Kingsley complain about Levin.
But he himself almost lost his life to Voldemort, and after hearing about Levin's exploits, he subconsciously felt a sense of satisfaction.
Therefore, when Ron expressed his dissatisfaction with Levin, Harry instinctively wanted to refute him.
But after thinking of Ronnie, he immediately dismissed the idea.
He suddenly realized that as Ron transformed into Ronnie twice, the Ron he saw began to overlap with the stunning female image.
He was starting to feel reluctant to have a major conflict with Ron.
They stepped into the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom and saw a familiar figure standing on the podium.
Harry cheered and rushed to the podium.
He wasn't the only one so enthusiastic; the Gryffindor lion cubs excitedly surged onto the stage, where Professor Remus John Lupin greeted each young wizard with a smile and gave them a warm hug.
Compared to when we first met, his complexion and attire were much better.
In this timeline, Sirius Black is freed, and with the help of Levin and Jaina, he is exonerated.
They can openly inherit the Black family's legacy and also appear openly before other wizards.
He could openly inherit the Black family's legacy and appear before other wizards without any scruples.
This more affluent lifestyle than described in the original story also benefited Professor Lu Ping.
He was invited by Sirius to help manage the Black family's business, which made his life more comfortable, and he was no longer struggling to make ends meet.
When Professor Dumbledore wrote to invite him to temporarily take over as professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, Lupin gladly accepted the position out of gratitude.
He loved teaching and was willing to pass on his knowledge and experience to these young wizards.
Professor Lupin gave Harry a warm hug and even kept him behind after class, taking him to his office for a talk.
The large trunk that belonged to Professor Moody had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed. However, the mysterious demon-revealing mirror still hung quietly on the wall, silently watching everyone who entered the room.
"Professor Moody is still very weak,"
"Professor Lupin said softly, his gaze sweeping across Harry's face and landing on the hands preparing the tea and refreshments,"
"Madam Pomfrey believes his current physical condition cannot withstand the magic of Apparition, and he needs to remain in the Hogwarts Hospital for further treatment. Therefore, his belongings have not yet been moved. However, once he has recovered at Hogwarts and is ready to leave, he will take them with him personally."
"Harry, this is for you."
Professor Lupin handed Harry a tempting piece of chocolate, and its sweet aroma instantly filled the air.
"The first food I gave you was chocolate. It's a specialty of Honey Duke, and it should taste much better than the first one."
Harry happily accepted the chocolate, a symbol of his memory of his first meeting with Professor Lupin.
At that time, he had no idea that the down-on-his-luck man was actually his father's good friend from his youth.
Now, in his eyes, Blake and Professor Lupin are more like family than his aunt's family.
“Harry, Sirius is very unhappy that Professor Dumbledore put you in such a dangerous situation.” Professor Lupin’s tone revealed a hint of worry. “He thinks it’s too risky. If you have the time, you’d better try to persuade him.”
Harry nodded and made a mental note of it.
He decided to write to Sirius Black as soon as he got back, telling him that this adventure was nothing if there was a chance to defeat Voldemort.
In addition to the stressful final exams, Harry has an extra task every day.
Since learning about the existence of the Order of the Phoenix from Sirius Black, Harry, deeply troubled by Voldemort's resurrection, finally found a clear goal—he resolved to join this organization that bravely fights against Voldemort.
To achieve this goal, he would stand guard at the entrance of the Great Hall every day after breakfast and lunch, and would immediately go to greet Dumbledore as soon as he appeared.
Dumbledore quickly recognized Harry's determination and perseverance.
Faced with the Gryffindor boy's persistence, he had no choice but to take it seriously.
So, when Harry blocked his way again, he looked at Harry seriously and said, "Harry, the exams are coming up. Are you sure you can get an O in every subject?"
Harry was caught off guard by this question.
He was eager to explain his thoughts, but in a public setting like the auditorium, he didn't know how to bring up the Phoenix Society. So, his face turned red, and he stammered, "Professor, I think at this moment... I should pay more attention to the Dark Lord."
Seeing the young wizards gathering around, Dumbledore suddenly changed his expression. He deliberately put on a serious face and asked, "Do you know what will happen if you don't study properly when preparing for exams?"
The young wizards at Hogwarts were intrigued by this question.
They winked and shoved as they crowded around, shouting, "What's going on?"
At that moment, Dumbledore suddenly roared, "YOU_SHALL_NOT_PASS!!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the young wizards in the room burst into laughter.
They've all read Lord of the Rings, and the similarities between Dumbledore and Gandalf are a topic of much discussion among book fans.
In fact, the wizarding world does have its share of Muggle books published.
Works like "The Lord of the Rings," which depict Muggles' naive fantasies about the magical world, are very popular among young people.
Upon seeing this, Dumbledore's sapphire blue eyes behind his crescent-shaped spectacles also curved into a smile.
He successfully diverted the students' attention, making them feel a little more relaxed during this tense moment.
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This is the fourth update today, making up for yesterday's missed update.
Chapter 451 Medal Award Ceremony
One afternoon a week before the holidays, the young wizards of Hogwarts were informed during their last class that a grand awards ceremony and celebration would be held in the Great Hall that evening.
The moment the young wizards stepped into the Great Hall, they immediately sensed that things were different from usual.
The usual ribbons, balloons, and flags that decorated the auditorium were nowhere to be seen. In their place was a brand-new scene carefully arranged with green, purple, and white ribbons. The combination of these colors gave the entire auditorium a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, as if foreshadowing the important ceremony tonight.
The most excited were the young wizards from the Academy of Erudition who were about to receive their medals. They dressed themselves up neatly, hoping to create the best memories for this special night.
Colin, a big fan of Harry Potter and a photography enthusiast, found himself receiving an unprecedented welcome today.
He was usually a nobody at school, with little presence, and didn't know many outstanding classmates.
But today, many of the college's most popular, academically gifted, and opinion leaders... have gathered around him. Normally, they are all influential figures he can never reach, and they would never pay any attention to the insignificant him.
But now, they were so kind to him, just so he could take more photos of them when they went on stage, which made Colin feel flattered.
As he entered the auditorium, the previously noisy scene instantly fell silent. Then, everyone began talking loudly again, as if trying to get his attention.
Levin walked slowly down the aisle, and many young wizards stood up to shake his hand and greet him. He smiled and nodded in response, gently exchanging greetings with everyone who spoke to him, making it seem like a VIP inspection even though he was just a student entering the Great Hall.
A moment later, Dumbledore arrived, and the noise in the Great Hall gradually subsided.
“Good evening,” Dumbledore greeted the crowd with his signature gentle smile. “Before we enjoy these delicious dishes, I have some good news to share with you.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than the doors of the Great Hall were suddenly flung open by a powerful force, and Minister of Magic Fudge strode in, accompanied by Tonks and several other Aurors.
Dumbledore nodded to Fudge, and the two embraced tightly, as if to tell others that they still trusted each other.
Fudge then solemnly handed a roll of parchment to Dumbledore.
Dumbledore took the parchment, unfolded it gently, and his eyes quickly scanned the surface, a delighted smile spreading across his face.
He raised his head, looked around, and said in a loud voice:
"First, I would like to invite Hermione Granger, Cho Chang, Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley, Padma Petit, Draco Malfoy... to the stage."
After the people lined up, he explained to the bewildered young wizards:
"This is an award from the Ministry of Magic: In the face of the sudden attack by the Death Eaters, they not only calmly and bravely united, but also successfully fought against the Death Eaters with their courage, confidence, and wisdom, protecting the students of Hogwarts and even Beauxbatons. Therefore, the Ministry of Magic has decided to award them the Order of Merlin, Third Class."
As soon as the words were spoken, the young wizards of Hogwarts erupted in deafening cheers, even the young wizards of Durmstrang and Beauxbatons clapped.
Especially Beauxbatons, who did indeed owe Hogwarts a debt of gratitude during this chaos.
The stars above them seemed to tremble slightly from the shock.
That's the Order of Merlin's medal, what a great honor.
It's unprecedented for so many young wizards at Hogwarts to receive medals at the same time.
Dumbledore raised a hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet.
Gradually, the noise in the auditorium subsided, leaving only the echoing of everyone's excited heartbeats.
“I personally think they are very good,” Dumbledore continued. “For this reason, Hogwarts will reward them, and I have decided to add fifty points to the house of each medal recipient.”
This news acted as a fuse, igniting even more cheers.
The noise from the Ravenclaw table was deafening.
Because of these young wizards in the Erudite Society, Ravenclaw has the most.
And among those who received the medal, Ravenclaw naturally received the most.
Of course,
Even without these bonus points, Ravenclaw would already be a shoo-in for first place in the School Cup.
When Fudge solemnly presented Hermione with the final, gleaming white ribbon Third Class medal, thunderous applause erupted once again from the audience.
Whether it was her performance in the three-way competition or her contribution in leading the knowledgeable society to save her classmates, this girl was undoubtedly the one who most deserved the medal.
What's even more shocking is that this girl managed to take the fourth-grade exams while simultaneously preparing for the Triwizard Tournament, achieving excellent grades of "O" in all twelve subjects.
Because Levin was exempted from the exam this year, she rose to the top of her grade for the first time.
Ron sat in the audience, his eyes glued to Hermione on stage, muttering:
"The Sorting Hat must have made a mistake. From any perspective, Hermione should belong to Ravenclaw."
There was a hint of bitterness in his tone. "She loves reading, gets excellent grades, and has a lot in common with those eccentric Ravenclaws. She's not as enthusiastic about us Gryffindor classmates, on the other hand."
His words caused a slight commotion among the Gryffindor students around him.
Some people nodded in agreement, while others frowned.
Ron's words, though somewhat harsh, struck a chord with some people.