Chapter 733: Can’t Win
I don’t know if it was Dumbledore’s punch that had an effect, or if Rita Skeeter’s report slapped the Ministry of Magic too hard in the face.
All in all, there were no accidents in the Quidditch match at the end of November.
Ravenclaw defeated Hufflepuff.
Well, that’s right, the match between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff.
As to why it was not a match between Slytherin and Ravenclaw, Albert was actually not sure.
“Congratulations on winning the competition.”
After the Ravenclaw team won the game, Albert also joined Isobel in applauding the winner.
However, his eyes soon fell on Cedric. This guy was really a gentleman.
If Cedric hadn't been held back by Cho Chang during the game, maybe he could have caught the Golden Snitch in advance and brought victory to the Hufflepuff team.
Unfortunately, as time passed, the points gap between the two sides widened. Even if they caught the Golden Snitch, they still lost the game in the end.
Cedric's gentlemanly behavior obviously earned him a lot of bonus points, especially when he politely shook hands with the opponent after losing the game.
Well, a good person in every sense of the word, the kind with good character.
"looking at what?"
Isobel followed Albert's gaze and her eyes fell on Cedric. The Hufflepuff Quidditch captain was receiving complaints from the team members, probably complaining about his gentlemanly behavior just now.
“Cedric probably wants to go after your Seeker,” Albert speculated.
"Qiu is indeed a lovely girl and very popular among students, whether boys or girls." Isobel actually spoke highly of Cedric. Although he was a student of Hufflepuff, Cedric There is no doubt about his character and talent.
If Albert’s halo wasn’t so dazzling, there would definitely be many girls who liked Cedric.
It's a pity that Katrina doesn't like him.
Alas, speaking of Katrina, Isobel couldn't help but shake her head and sigh. Her poor sister was already overwhelmed by the heavy schoolwork.
It is not easy to get 12 excellent scores in the O.W.Ls exam.
“I think Cedric will be able to catch him by next year at the latest.” Albert expressed his prediction.
In fact, many students in the school only started falling in love when they were in fifth or sixth grade. It is rare for someone to fall in love as early as Albert.
“Is this your prophecy?” the girl asked.
"No, this is speculation." Albert said gently, "Cedric is actually a very good boyfriend candidate, and his personality is also very suitable for Ravenclaw girls. With his demeanor, he wants to coax A girl will definitely not be a problem."
While talking, the two left along the stairs.
As soon as he left the Quidditch pitch, Albert noticed Penelo Crevat waving in this direction, "Your friends are waiting for you, probably asking you to go back to the celebration banquet."
“Then I’ll leave first.” Isobel walked towards Penelo Crevat. Of course she could see that the other party wanted to see her.
“Go back together?” Percy Weasley appeared out of nowhere.
“Where were you hiding just now?” Albert asked.
"Not far away, you were just talking to Isobel and didn't notice me." Percy said speechlessly.
“Cedric’s lucky.”
Albert could tell that Percy had something to ask him, but he did not take the initiative to ask. Penelo Crevat's visit to Isobel might be to give the two of them time to talk.
“Although I lost the game, I won my life.” Percy commented.
The two of them walked side by side on the way back to the castle. Percy, who had been silent, finally spoke: "I heard that the Ministry of Magic seems to be preparing to grant you the title of 'British Youth Representative of the Wizengamot'."
"It seems that there is such a thing." Albert nodded, "However, I guess that title will not fall on my head."
Percy secretly observed Albert and found that he really didn't care, rather than not knowing the meaning of the title.
“It seems that you don’t plan to work at the Ministry of Magic.”
"not going to."
"I really envy you." Percy sighed softly, "Any suggestions? Sorry, but... my father's reputation in the Ministry of Magic... they don't like him very much... I may not have too many choices."
Albert understood what Percy meant, but he didn't know much about the Ministry of Magic and couldn't provide him with much help.
"I can do a divination for you for free." Albert reminded, "But you should know the result of the divination..."
“I understand, thank you, Albert.” Percy nodded in thanks.
Percy thinks that Albert is the spokesperson of a certain faction, otherwise the ‘Wizengamot British Youth Representative’ would not fall on Albert at all.
In the Ministry of Magic, the stubborn pure-blood faction is still very powerful, and they will not allow Muggle wizards to enter the Wizengamot.
Even a genius with countless auras is not enough.
Fairness has never existed.
Especially in terms of power struggles.
Percy came to Albert, hoping to get help after entering the Ministry of Magic.
The label of "pure-blood traitor" is destined to make it difficult for him to enter the Ministry of Magic, so joining or joining a certain faction is the best choice.
However, it was obviously a failure, but it was not without gain.
“He doesn’t seem to have succeeded either.”
"No, he will succeed." Albert said and greeted Cedric who looked over.
“You should be patient.” Percy suggested kindly.
After Cedric found out that his confession was watched by acquaintances, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and he asked sheepishly: "Do you have any good suggestions?"
“Next time you go to Hogsmeade, you can ask her to go with you.” Albert suggested with a smile.
"Yes, don't mention the date. Some girls will be embarrassed. If she is willing, there will basically be no problem. Of course, the other party's rejection of you may also be due to age." Percy looked at Amber next to him Te joked: "However, I think if this person was Albert, he probably wouldn't encounter such a problem."
“How did you get together?” Cedric had little experience in this area and wanted to learn from the practices of the two of them.
"After the two parties get to know each other well, they can deepen their relationship by giving each other birthday and Christmas gifts, and then ask each other to go with them when they go to Hogsmeade." After Albert finished speaking, he looked at Percy.
"I often write letters to Penello. Later, well, the situation was similar to that of Albert." Percy reached out and patted Cedric's shoulder and said: "There's no need to be anxious, anyway, Albert won't compete with you for your girlfriend." .You should take the initiative, be more confident, and show your gentlemanly demeanor. There are not many boys in the whole school who have an advantage over you."
Cedric smiled a little awkwardly and was thinking about the possibility of asking Qiu to go with him the next time he went to Hogsmeade.
As he approached the castle, Albert saw Hagrid walking towards him hurriedly, holding a newspaper.
“Sorry, I have something else to do.”
After separating from the two of them, Albert stayed where he was and waited for Hagrid to come over.
Looking at the panicked Hagrid, Albert raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's wrong?"
“Have you seen the front page of today’s Daily Prophet?” Hagrid asked anxiously.
“Look, are you referring to Malfoy’s interview?”
"The **** is going to make a formal complaint and have the matter referred to the Dangerous Creatures Committee," Hagrid said, looking extremely angry.
Albert raised his hand and pointed to Hagrid's hut, motioning to go to his hunting hut to discuss this matter.
“You should calm down.”
"Why do you want me to calm down? You don't know anything about those weirdos on the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures. They just get involved with those interesting animals, and all the targets they target are executed without exception." Hagrid looked like A bit hysterical, it's not hard to see how desperate he is about this.
"Even if you do this, it won't change anything. Anger and panic will not help matters."
Albert bent down and rubbed Yaya's dog's head, and poured cold water on Hagrid.
"What should I do?" Hagrid looked at Albert with pleading eyes, hoping that Albert could give him some advice and save Buckbeak.
That poor hippogriff is now **** in Hagrid's pumpkin patch, completely losing his freedom.
"Those who handle the committee will probably be biased towards Lucius Malfoy, so it is impossible for you to win the lawsuit." Albert said calmly: "So the lawsuit is just a procedure, Malfoy will use him With our connections, we can win this case and convince the people on the Disposal Committee to convict the Hippogriff and execute him, so as to disgust and depress you and Dumbledore."
"No, they can't be like this, how can they be like this." Hagrid was almost desperate, "Then what should I do? What should I do to save Buckbeak?"
“You can’t win a case in court, but you can solve the problem in other ways.”
"You mean... I thought about letting Buckbeak go, I wanted him to fly away, but I was afraid of breaking the law..." Hagrid said painfully, "I don't want to go back to Azkaban, it's a nightmare."
"I didn't ask you to let Buckbeak go. You can ask others for help." Albert sighed softly and reminded helplessly: "As long as you keep the matter clean and leave no clues, the people from the Ministry of Magic will guess Even if you did it, I won’t cause any trouble to you..."
“But how do you explain to a Hippogriff that it should hide?” Hagrid raised his head and stared at Albert with some red eyes.
"I will help you handle this matter." Albert glanced at the task prompt and said to Hagrid with a smile.
“What are you going to do?”
"You don't have to worry about anything, you don't know anything, just tell me the time before you lose the lawsuit and the people from the Disposal Committee come to chop off Buckbeak's head."
"You don't mean to..." Hagrid was taken aback by Albert's boldness.
“You don’t know anything, don’t show any flaws, otherwise no one can help you.”
After Albert reminded him again, he stood up and prepared to leave.
"I do not know anything."
Hagrid looked at Albert’s leaving back and said dryly.
As soon as he left Hagrid's hut, Albert's eyes moved to the pumpkin patch not far away and he walked directly there.
“Come out,” he said.
Hermione came out from behind the cover and looked at Albert with a complicated expression, obviously hearing the conversation between the two.
“How many did you hear?” Albert asked.
"Mostly," Hermione asked worriedly, "Are you really going to..."
“Don’t say it.” Albert raised his hand to stop him.
“Is it true that Hagrid can’t win the case?” Hermione couldn’t help but ask.
"We can't win." Albert said simply, "So, if you want to keep Buckbeak, you can only use off-beat moves."
"Well...is there anything I can help with?" Hermione asked, "Maybe you need a helper."
“Are you going to break the law?” Albert asked.
“What about you?” Hermione asked later.
“If you don’t know, it’s not illegal if you don’t find out.”
Albert looked at Hermione and said seriously, "If you want to help, keep it a secret for me and don't let anyone else know."
Hermione was a little lost and confused, and couldn't understand. She just nodded lightly and promised to help Albert keep the secret.
(End of this chapter)