The Wind and the Wings of Hogwarts

"Don't say that. Do you think the Mysterious Man would lead Death Eaters to attack the Ministry of Magic?" Kayla said, her face pale.

“What can’t they do?” her boyfriend Dylan frowned. “Besides, Voldemort… Mystic is too powerful. Unless it’s Dumbledore, no one can stop him.”

Roger interjected, "So our new minister is in a dangerous situation, especially since she has publicly declared that she will send Aurors to the homes of wanted Death Eaters to arrest them, which will undoubtedly anger those people."

“She must have thought of all this, but she still did it.” Eddie stared at the photo in the newspaper, his eyes flashing. “I think she’s a remarkable minister.”

Kayla said, "But is that really a good idea? If, I mean, what if something happens to her, those wizards who are afraid of the Mystic will become even more desperate."

As she said this, her face turned even paler.

“I’ve heard my dad say that more than ten years ago, those Death Eaters were ruthless and caused many people to die tragically and countless families to be broken. In short, I can’t imagine what those guys would do if they were provoked.”

Clearly, she was somewhat pessimistic.

Not only was he worried that Minister Burns would be retaliated against by Voldemort and the Death Eaters, but he was even more afraid that his family would be implicated in the war.

Dylan quickly whispered words of comfort to her.

“Scott, what do you think?” Milton asked Scott.

Scott did not comment just now.

In his opinion, Ms. Burns probably didn't say those things on a whim.

While those declarations can play a positive role in maintaining the authority of the Ministry of Magic, they can backfire if they fail.

Perhaps Dumbledore and his Order of the Phoenix will also get involved, or perhaps they already had a plan.

But when faced with Milton's question, he simply said, "In any case, there's nothing we students can do but trust the newly appointed female minister."

After breakfast, Scott asked Luna alone, "Luna, you just said that Ms. Burns should be careful about her safety. Did you see something?"

Luna shook her head.

"I just think she should be careful."

“Intuition?” Scott muttered.

He knew that Luna's intuition was always very accurate.

Could something really happen to the newly appointed minister?

"What's wrong?" Luna asked.

Scott shook his head. "I trust your intuition, but these things... it's no use even if we remind her. The fact that Ms. Burns said those things proves she's already aware of the situation."

Luna said, "I think she's someone who will forge ahead."

The discussion regarding the minister has now concluded.

They started talking about the Triwizard Tournament.

"It's a pity I couldn't collect all five recommendation letters," Luna said regretfully.

But she quickly laughed again.

“But I believe you will win the most applause, Scott.”

"Thank you."

After saying goodbye to her, Scott went back to the Room of Requirement and studied for a whole day.

That evening, Scott left the Room of Requirement and went to Professor Flitwick's office to borrow the [Ravenclaw Crown], finally mastering the basics of that set of rune circuits.

On his way back to his dorm, Scott was still reviewing the entire set of rune circuits in his mind.

With the help of the Ravenclaw mentor, the magic circuit that was originally named [Ice Ocean Starry Sky Illusion] has had its parts that make up the specific illusion removed, and has become [Blank Illusion].

That is, the framework.

Scott can create new illusions by filling them with the ancient runes he has mastered and maintaining the structural stability of the rune circuits.

But this is undoubtedly very difficult, requiring countless attempts and even some luck to succeed.

In short, to achieve his goal, Scott is prepared to borrow the Ravenclaw tiara again, and Felix Felicis is also under consideration.

In the days that followed, Scott spent most of his time creating illusions and borrowed the crown from Professor Flitwick's office more often.

Fortunately, Professor Flitwick knew that his experiment was in preparation for the Triwizard Tournament, so he gave him the green light.

October 15th, another Saturday.

That evening, Scott arrived at the auditorium only to find the professors sitting in the faculty section at the front of the auditorium.

He walked over to the Ravenclaw table and asked his roommate, "What happened?"

“Dumbledore is going to announce the list of 25 people who can go to Beauxbatons,” Eddie said. “Didn’t you see the notice board in front of the Great Hall?”

Scott shook his head.

He went to the Room of Requirement early in the morning, at that time

The bulletin board is still empty; he ignored it again when he came in.

Just then, Dumbledore, who was sitting in the center of the teachers' table, stood up and said to everyone, "The 25 students who will represent Hogwarts in the Triwizard Tournament at Beauxbatons have all been selected. In order of priority, they are—"

“Cedric Diggory”.

Scott Trollope.

"Terrence Higgs."

Angelina Johnson.

……

As each name was read out, applause erupted at the long tables of the four academies.

When Angelina's name was called out, Scott turned his head to take a look.

Sure enough, Fred looked a little silly.

"That guy must regret giving up too soon," Scott thought to himself.

"Ethan Cooper."

“Caccini Strozzi”.

Roger Davis.

When the last name appeared, Scott looked at Roger with surprise.

"You rascal, you didn't say anything all this time!"

Eddie's eyes widened. "Roger! You actually succeeded! And you kept it from us all this time!"

“Congratulations, Roger,” Milton said.

The other students also offered their congratulations.

"Oh, it's nothing." Roger tossed his head with a nonchalant air. "I've heard there are lots of pretty girls in Beauxbatons, and I can't miss out on that."

Clearly, with Hogwarts lacking a goal, Roger, after a long hiatus, was about to start radiating charm again.

Scott chuckled to himself.

He was somewhat expectant.

Roger, a seasoned womanizer, shouldn't let himself be undone by Beauxbatons' mixed-race Veela.

Chapter 456 Witnessing Fred's Amazing Moves

The applause gradually subsided.

Dumbledore continued loudly, "Our professors will conduct some simple tests and training on you 25 people during this time before you depart."

He glanced at the professors.

"Professor McGonagall will be in charge of etiquette instruction, while Professors Moody and Frivi will be in charge of practical training."

The three professors whose names were called all nodded.

Of course, only Professor Flitwick had a smile on his face; Professors McGonagall and Moody both had very stern expressions.

“Training will begin tomorrow,” Dumbledore added. “So please have the 25 students on the list arrive at the largest classroom on the second floor by 9 a.m. tomorrow.”

Then Dumbledore announced that everyone could begin their meal.

Roger pursed his lips at the Ravenclaw table.

"Is it really that complicated?" he muttered in dissatisfaction. "Does a student like me, who doesn't aspire to be a warrior, have to undergo training?"

Eddie retorted, even more dissatisfied, "Stop complaining, you idiot. Countless people are envious of you guys."

"Never mind," Roger chuckled. "Perhaps this is a necessary test to meet those French girls."

The next day, after breakfast, Scott and Roger went together to the largest professor's room on the second floor.

The three professors were already waiting in the classroom.

"Wait a minute," Professor McGonagall nodded to them. "Wait until everyone is here."

They didn't have to wait long before all 25 people on the list arrived.

Not only that, but many curious students also came over, wanting to watch their training.

"Please leave if you are not involved," Professor McGonagall said to the students gathered at the classroom door.

Although most of them were somewhat reluctant, they still obediently turned around and prepared to leave.

But among the crowd were Fred and George, who didn't follow the usual path.

The two immediately began to protest loudly.

“We are not unrelated people.”

"We are also part of Hogwarts!"

"They will represent Hogwarts at Beauxbatons."

"We also need to make sure they won't embarrass us!"

The two of them took turns speaking, one after the other, their faces full of righteous indignation.

After they finished speaking, many of the 25 people in the classroom glared at them angrily.