novelcrest Chapter 168 This wave is called Mao Sui recommending himself.
Chapter 168 This wave is called Mao Sui recommending himself.
Chapter 168 This wave is called Mao Sui recommending himself.
Sunday.
Malfoy Estate.
The study is filled with the faint scent of ink and the aroma of ancient wood, which intertwine to create a unique atmosphere of tranquility and antiquity.
Sean sat alone in the spacious and elegant study, nestled in a soft leather sofa, flipping through a thick ancient magic book.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the study door, and Henry's voice came through the door: "Sir, the guest has arrived."
Sean frowned slightly, pulling himself out of the world of the book.
He gently closed the ancient book, placed it on the desk, and then slowly stood up.
"Please ask him to wait in the living room. I'll be there shortly." Sean's voice was steady and powerful, revealing an unquestionable authority.
Henry respectfully acknowledged the order and withdrew.
Sean straightened his robe, took a deep breath, and walked out of the study.
If nothing unexpected happens, it should be Fudge who arrives.
He had already switched identities with Lucius this morning, thus arriving at Malfoy Manor openly and legitimately.
He had barely sat down in his study when he received news of a visitor—much earlier than the time Fudge had originally arranged.
This also shows that Fudge was really in a hurry.
He couldn't wait for Lucius to carry out his plan.
When Sean came down the stairs into the living room, his gaze quickly swept over the spacious and elegant room. Henry had already left, and Fudge was now the only one left in the large living room.
Fudge was sitting leisurely on the soft sofa, holding a newspaper in his hand, reading it intently.
Sean noticed that the newspaper was the Daily Prophet.
He seemed completely unhurried, merely nodding slightly upon seeing him before continuing to read his newspaper.
That old fox is really good at keeping his cool.
Sean cursed inwardly, but had to maintain a polite smile on his face.
He walked over to the sofa next to Fudge and sat down, his gaze unconsciously falling on the newspaper in Fudge's hand.
"Minister Fudge, it seems you're in a rather leisurely mood today," Sean said, trying to break the subtle silence with a hint of teasing.
Fudge put down his newspaper, looked up at Sean, and gave him a deep, enigmatic smile. "Lucius, you're always so impatient. Some things can't be rushed."
Sean frowned; he disliked Fudge's pretentious attitude. But he also understood that he wasn't Sean now, but Lucius.
"So, Minister Fudge, what brings you here today?" Sean tried to keep his tone as calm as possible.
Fudge smiled slightly, not directly answering Sean's question, but pointing to the Daily Prophet in his hand, "Have you read today's paper? There's a very interesting article in it about the future of the wizarding world."
Sean's heart skipped a beat. He reached out and took the newspaper, quickly scanning the article.
The article seems to hint at some major changes that are about to take place in the magical world, changes that could affect the fate of everyone.
Below this article is Rita's report.
The article begins by stating, "Although no new victims have emerged from the Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets incident for several months,"
But this does not mean the danger is over.
The post concluded with a renewed appeal: "Parents should pay attention to the safety hazards at Hogwarts and demand that Dumbledore provide answers to the victims' families..."
It must be said that Rita's article is sharp and insightful.
With concise and powerful language, she thoroughly analyzed the ins and outs of the Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets incident.
Every detail is vividly depicted, making readers feel as if they are there, experiencing the tense and terrifying atmosphere; at the same time, her writing also reveals a persistent pursuit of justice and deep sympathy for the victims, making people pay more attention to school safety issues and think about how to create a safer learning environment for children.
As the mastermind behind the locked-room incident and the person in charge of this advertorial, Sean couldn't help but feel guilty after reading it.
This demonstrates the powerful impact of Rita's article.
After reading the newspaper, Sean put it back on the table, looked up at Fudge, and said nothing.
"Lucius," Fudge sighed, speaking earnestly, "the wizarding world is in turmoil right now. How far along are you in your work?"
It turns out they've come to urge us to finish the work.
Sean thought to himself.
Lucius had already explained the specifics to him when he handed over the reins that morning.
Several months earlier, Fudge had given Lucius a file on the other eleven board members and instructed him to win them over through coercion and bribery.
As of this morning, Lucius had completed the work on nine of them.
The attitudes of the remaining two school board members remain ambiguous.
These two board members were tough nuts that Lucius deliberately left behind. He could "forcefully persuade" them, but without demonstrating any difficulty, he could not show any contribution to the plan.
Besides, how could he negotiate with Fudge without a strong backbone?
So Sean bowed slightly and said in a low voice, "Minister, only nine families are willing to support us right now." His voice carried a hint of helplessness and worry.
Upon hearing this, Fudge frowned, his expression instantly turning serious. "Which two other families are involved?"
"Parkinson's and Greengrass," Sean replied.
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Fudge's eyes; he hadn't expected it to be these two families.
Parkinson and Greengrass held prominent positions within the pure-blood family, and their absence undoubtedly cast a shadow over the entire plan.
"What's the reason?" Fudge asked in a deep voice. He needed to understand why the two families refused in order to address the problem effectively.
Sean shook his head. "I'm not entirely sure of the specific reasons, but I suspect they might have doubts about the plan's success or lack of trust in our commitments."
"The Parkinson and Greengrass families have always been cautious, and they may be worried about getting involved in unnecessary risks," Sean further explained.
Upon hearing this, Fudge frowned even more deeply.
He understood that Sean's words made sense. The rejection from these two families was not only a denial of their plans, but could also shake the resolve of other families.
Therefore, swift action must be taken to solidify the existing alliances while simultaneously securing the support of the Parkinson and Greengrass families.
“We can’t let this distrust spread,” Fudge said resolutely. “Lucius, I need you to personally visit these two families, understand their concerns, and do your best to persuade them to join our plan.”
"If necessary, we can make some appropriate promises to dispel their doubts." Fudge emphasized this point.
"In fact, they have already made their demands," Sean replied calmly.
"What demands have they made?" Fudge asked in a deep voice, his tone tinged with curiosity and wariness.
Sean took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "They want to recommend someone to temporarily serve as the headmaster of Hogwarts."
This was a request that surprised Fudge.
In other words, it cannot be considered a requirement.
The principal's appointment is made by the joint nomination and appointment of the twelve board members. As the Minister of Magic, he cannot directly interfere with the personnel arrangements. All he can do is acknowledge the principal's legitimacy.
(For this reason, when Umbridge was directly appointed Headmistress of Hogwarts by the Ministry of Magic, she was deemed "illegal" and was not even allowed to enter the Headmistress's office.)
It would be more accurate to call it a "notification" rather than a "requirement".
So, Fudge raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Who?"
"Sean Phillips," Sean replied proudly.
This wave.
It's called "Mao Sui recommends himself".
"That... writer?" Fudge seemed a little taken aback by this completely unexpected answer.
He was no stranger to Sean Phillips, after all, the author was quite famous in the wizarding world.
But he never expected that this candidate, who had only served as a professor at Hogwarts for a year, would be recommended by Lucius to be the headmaster of Hogwarts.
Yes, he was talking about Lucius.
He already knew perfectly well who was making this request.
Neither family would make such a request, and even if they did, Lucius, as the one who initiated the matter, would considerately help them suppress this unrealistic idea.
In other words, how could Lucius simply hand over the fruits of victory to someone else?
This was merely Lucius using the matter between the two families as a pretext to make his own demands.
However... the fact that Lucius was willing to intervene suggests that Phillips and Lucius have a close relationship, or perhaps...
Phillips was actually a hidden pawn that Lucius had planted at Hogwarts all along.
If he remembers correctly, Phillips joined Hogwarts as a teacher last year.
Could it be that Lucius has been scheming to become the headmaster of Hogwarts since last year?
Thinking of this, Fudge gave Lucius a deep look.
However, it's not his place to worry about who will succeed him as headmaster of Hogwarts for the time being.
All he wants now is for Dumbledore to leave Hogwarts, further weakening Dumbledore's influence in the British Isles and taking control of the Ministry of Magic.
If Lucius can do this job well for him, then the position of acting principal is given, and he can always take it back later.
However, all of this is contingent on Lucius actually being able to help him get rid of Dumbledore.
Whether the other eleven board members agree to Sean Phillips serving as interim principal is none of his business.
The two reached an agreement on this exchange of benefits.
Therefore, Fudge nodded without hesitation and said confidently, "Absolutely. I have always held Mr. Phillips in the highest esteem, and his outstanding reputation in the wizarding world convinces me that he is fully capable of fulfilling the important role of acting headmaster of Hogwarts."
Sean smiled.
He finally heard those words, completing the last piece of the puzzle for his role as interim principal.
Dumbledore's departure, the joint recommendation of eleven school board members, and the approval of Minister of Magic Fudge.
If he wants to become the headmaster of Hogwarts, all three are indispensable.
Now, with Fudge's promise, no one can stop him from seeking progress.
So Sean adjusted his posture, took a deep breath, and turned his gaze to Fudge, his eyes filled with determination and conviction.
He looked at Fudge earnestly and said firmly, "Minister, rest assured, I assure you I will complete the task you assigned me as quickly as possible. That old man Dumbledore won't be able to cause trouble for much longer."
This is the only truly honest statement Sean has ever made to this day.
Then, Sean paused for a moment before continuing.
"From this day forward, your will will be the will of all wizards in the British Isles."
The two people clasped hands tightly.
However, only they themselves know how much of it is genuine.
The two then began to discuss the next steps in detail.
By the time Fudge left, it was already evening.
The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the ancient stone walls of Malfoy Manor, giving this magnificent building a golden sheen.
In the gardens of the manor, the fragrance of flowers mingled with the scent of grass, gently drifting in the breeze, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
Sean stood on the terrace of the manor, gazing intently at the setting sun gradually disappearing on the horizon.
In a few days, he will become the headmaster of Hogwarts.
There's not much room for him to improve.
Therefore, he needs to make special use of his time as a professor during this period to ensure that he does not forget his original aspiration.
Lost in thought, a woman's voice suddenly broke his reverie. He turned around and looked...