Chapter 4128 4130 [The Ministry of Magic grabs the credit]
The professors from Hogwarts then arrived, including Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Professor Sprout, Professor Slughorn...
When they saw that the giant had been subdued and the house had been repaired, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
After learning that Xiang Nan defeated the three giants alone and successfully repaired the house destroyed by the giants, the professors all looked at him with surprise, admiration and admiration.
"Well done, Severus~" Principal Dumbledore praised.
Professor McGonagall was also very excited. Being able to make the repair spell so well showed that Xiang Nan had quite high attainments in the field of transfiguration.
Because ordinary wizards can repair some broken cups, jars or glasses at most by casting repair spells. It is not an easy task to restore a demolished house.
Professor Flitwick's eyes sparkled with excitement, because Xiang Nan was a Ravenclaw student.
"Merlin's beard~" Slughorn looked at the three giants and then at Xiang Nan, and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Child, did you really do this by yourself?"
Even for him, it is extremely difficult to deal with three adult giants. I didn't expect that Xiang Nan could defeat three giants at such a young age. It was really unexpected.
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At this time, the Deputy Minister of Magic, Creed Hemsworth, and the Aurors also rushed over using Floo powder.
They were also surprised to see the three giants lying in the street.
Since the establishment of the British Ministry of Magic in the 18th century, Aurors have been organized to eliminate giants and drive them into deep mountains and dense forests, away from people and towns.
The number of giants has gradually decreased due to attacks by Aurors, deterioration of the living environment, and internal fighting. By this century, there are very few giants living in the British Isles, and ordinary people may not see them once in their lifetime.
I didn't expect them to appear in Hogsmeade Village now. Is it intentional or just passing by by accident? Were they sent by someone to harass them, or were they hungry and ran down the mountain in search of food...
These issues must be clarified, otherwise, big trouble will occur.
After all, everyone in the wizarding world knows the evil reputation of giants. Allowing these guys to run wild in the wizarding world is a serious failure of the Ministry of Magic.
"Are there any casualties?" Creed asked as soon as he arrived.
When he learned that everyone escaped in time, no one died and only a few people were injured, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
Because of Voldemort's relationship with the Death Eaters, the relationship between the Ministry of Magic and the public was tense.
Due to the constraints of conservative forces within the Ministry of Magic, it has never been able to launch an effective attack on Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Those pure-blood families with huge power and connections were not only unwilling to fight against Voldemort and Death Eaters, but were even willing to become their accomplices.
The mixed-race wizards and Muggle wizards who make up the majority of the wizarding world are increasingly dissatisfied with the Ministry of Magic, believing that they are condoning Voldemort and Death Eaters, so they frequently protest and express their dissatisfaction.
If there are casualties in this giant attack on Hogsmeade, the Ministry of Magic will be flooded with letters of protest from the people.
Fortunately, this time it was handled properly. No one died, only people were injured, and they were all relatively easy to treat. What great news for him.
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"Severus Snape." Xiang Nan said. "You did a great job. Thank you for your efforts. You are simply a hero." Creed praised with a smile, "I will apply to the ministry to reward you."
"You're welcome, sir, I'm not doing this to get a reward." Xiang Nan waved his hand.
"What a good boy." Creed praised again.
"Okay, Creed, please praise this kid later." Dumbledore waved his hand, "Take these giants away first. They came very suddenly, and there may be a conspiracy in the middle."
"You're right." Creed nodded.
This matter must be investigated carefully, otherwise the people will not let the Ministry of Magic go.
After all, this is Hogsmeade, and it's the weekend, so students come here to relax. This was supposed to be the safest place, but three giants appeared, smashing and looting.
If they don't give an explanation, those parents alone will scold the Ministry of Magic, so Creed has to pay attention to this matter.
Dumbledore then ordered the student union president and prefects to bring the students back to school, and Xiang Nan and others were no exception.
On the way back, everyone was still discussing this matter. They all praised and admired Xiang Nan for his application in fighting against the three giants.
Not to mention that Xiang Nan is only a third-year student, even an adult wizard would have a hard time dealing with a giant. Otherwise, Gifford Alton wouldn't be in the Chocolate Frog cartoon.
But Xiang Nan subdued three giants by himself, which is really amazing.
Xiang Nan himself didn't feel anything.
Giants are more powerful, stronger, and have higher magic resistance, but they also have many shortcomings. For example, they are dull-minded, slow in action, do not know how to cooperate, and have no rules...
These guys can only use brute force, Xiang Nan can take care of them with just martial arts. After all, no matter how hard their skin is, it is not as hard as steel, and a single move of Heart Breaking Palm can kill them.
The only pity is that there are too many people today, otherwise, Xiang Nan would quietly take them back to Hogwarts and lock them up.
Giants' magic resistance is so high, they must be more resistant than Fenrir, so they can be used to gain spell casting experience.
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Next day, the Daily Prophet reported the news of three giants attacking Hogsmeade, but it did not say that Xiang Nan subdued the three giants.
Instead, he praised Deputy Minister Creed Hemsworth and the Aurors of the Ministry of Magic, as if they arrived in time and subdued the three giants.
"It's so despicable, I didn't even mention you. Anyone who reads this article will think that the giant was subdued by people from the Ministry of Magic." Lily said angrily after reading the report.
"Yes, it was obviously after you subdued the giant that the Ministry of Magic arrived. They were so shameless and took all the credit for your work." Gregory said unfairly on Xiang Nanming's behalf.
There are many people who are familiar with the inside story and express their dissatisfaction with Xiang Nan.
Xiang Nan is also dissatisfied. He doesn't mind being robbed of his reputation by the Ministry of Magic, but at least he should be given some other reward to make up for it, such as a thousand gold Galleons, or a Merlin Medal or something.
But it would be too despicable for them to take away the credit without giving anything.
"No wonder the Ministry of Magic is so hated. No matter Voldemort, conservatives or reformers want to overthrow it, it is so inhumane." Xiang Nan couldn't help but sneered.