Dynavale and Hogwarts

The next week, Dana took leave from Professor Sprout, and apart from attending classes and doing homework, he spent the rest of his time on magic paintings.

Invitations to the Hogwarts Magic Pictures were sent out first, and according to Harvey, the banquet was well-received, especially the female portraits, probably with the exception of Lord Cadogan, who was not interested in anything else but dueling.

Dana said it didn't matter, it was entirely up to one's own free will whether he came or not.

What Dana didn't expect was that this incident would soon affect the students.

At dinner that night, Ernie mysteriously told everyone at his regular press conference: "Recently, Administrator Filch has a new method of punishing students in solitary confinement."

He saw the looks from everyone with satisfaction and continued: "These students were sent to clean the portraits. According to them, they would rather clean the floor and polish the trophies than clean the portraits. At least they don't have to endure the constant nagging. Nagging."

Dana was a little stunned, but he didn't expect it to lead to this result. It seems that the magic paintings have begun to prepare and dress up.

He glanced around guiltily, then continued to eat in silence.

Soon, Dana himself felt this change. On the way to class, the magic paintings hanging on both sides were not as quiet as before, and the portraits always gathered in a group to discuss the upcoming banquet.

It's been a long time since I've encountered something so exciting. Moreover, I will be a witness to this event, witnessing the banquet of portraits across the UK. This is a major event that has not happened in a thousand years and is a grand event that has never been seen in the world of magic painting.

Dana, who felt these changes, thought about the ripples those magic paintings outside might cause, and thought that soon, someone would come to talk to him.

Dana thought about his response strategy and turned back to draw the conference center.

The first person to talk to Dana was Principal Dumbledore. Dana went to the principal's office on Thursday night.

Probably because of the principal's presence, the previous principals on the wall were just whispering to each other, and no one came to ask Dana questions. This made Dana feel relieved, and it was a good start.

"Please sit down, Mr. Weir." Dumbledore asked Dana to sit down and asked Dana to taste the cockroach pile.

Dana thanked Dumbledore for his kindness, and then said: "Call me Dana, Mr. Headmaster."

"Well, Dana, you can also call me Dumbledore." Dumbledore continued: "The Ministry of Magic will send someone to ask you about the Magic Painting Banquet. As the principal, I think it is necessary to listen to you first. idea.”

Dana wanted to pretend to be surprised, but after thinking about it, he let it go, so he calmly asked: "Why did someone from the Ministry of Magic come to ask?"

"This is an issue we will discuss later." Dumbledore's gentle but firm eyes looked at Dana through the half-moon lenses: "How did you come up with the idea of ​​hosting this banquet?"

Dana organized his words: "Curious, Professor Dumbledore. There are so many secrets about magic in the magic painting, I can't help but want to find out."

"Oh, can you talk about it in detail?" Dumbledore asked with interest.

"Many, the portraits are of different sizes. When they are in the same painting, how are the sizes adjusted? What is the principle? The characters in the painting cannot use magic. What is the reason for the curse?

"To what extent is the world in the painting realistic to the people in the painting? Can I eat or bake bread?"

"It seems that you have a strong curiosity," Dumbledore sighed, "but sometimes curiosity is not always a good thing."

"But the development of the world comes from curiosity about unknown things. If Merlin had never been curious about the magic of magical creatures, maybe there would be no wizards today." Dana retorted.

"We are not debating, kid, it's just an old man's worries." Dumbledore smiled and returned to the original topic: "Are there any other reasons?"

Of course, Dana was thinking in his mind, but now was not the time to say it.

"No, I just want to use this banquet to verify some conjectures about the magic paintings." Dana replied calmly.

Dumbledore cast an inquiring look behind his glasses. Dana felt a trace of spirit probing into his conscious space, but he quickly withdrew it again.

Dana knew that this was Dumbledore's hesitation: would he be a big variable that would affect his plan.

But at this moment, Dana also understood a change in his consciousness space. These foreign spirits are restricted within the consciousness space and can only move in mid-air. In terms of the effect of brain closure, it is stronger than before

This made Dana's previous worries disappear.

After a long silence, Dumbledore came back from his thoughts: "It's okay, Dana, go back. The Ministry of Magic will send an assistant to the minister to find you this week."

Dana asked tentatively: "As an underage wizard, can I ask the principal or dean to observe this inquiry? Originally, the most suitable ones were my parents, but they don't know much about the magical world."

Dumbledore raised his eyebrows and looked at Dana with gentle eyes: "It's a reasonable request. I think Pomona will be willing to listen. After all, she is very proud of you."

Dana saluted Dumbledore and left the Headmaster's office.

Dana didn't think about the possible discussions among the principals behind the door. He only knew that he had passed this level. Since Dumbledore didn't stop, it can naturally continue.

And judging from the answer to the last question, Dumbledore is leaning towards his side. It's just a tendency, not a complete agreement, otherwise the Ministry of Magic wouldn't come.

Dana finished his analysis and sighed, there was still a conversation to deal with.

The person sent by the Ministry of Magic was Aaron Power, assistant to the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge.

When the assistant entered the room and saw Professor Sprout next to Dana, he frowned. Dana knew very well that dealing with a young wizard was completely different from dealing with a Hogwarts professor.

This is also the reason why Dana asked the dean to take charge, so that certain words and certain things cannot be done.

Dana didn't want to let the dean go ahead, he just wanted to create an equal atmosphere for dialogue.

The visitor stretched out his hand and shook Dana: "I am Aaron Power, Assistant Minister." Dana also introduced quickly: "Dana Vale, this is Professor Sprout, the dean of Hufflepuff."

After the two parties sat down, the person who came said in an official tone: "I was assigned by the minister to come here to make a formal inquiry to Mr. Weir about the magic painting Halloween party you organized."

Dana nodded, understanding.

The assistant minister asked the first question: "Do you have any special purpose in organizing this gathering?" The visitor looked at Dana with a stern look in his eyes, trying to put pressure on Dana from his momentum.

Dana was not afraid and spoke eloquently: "Although it is undeniable that I organized this banquet because I wanted to learn and practice the knowledge of magic paintings, but in a sense, it was in response to the minister's idea of ​​building a harmonious magic world. corresponding actions.

“The world of magic paintings is also an integral part of the magic world, and their happiness will also affect the happiness of wizard families, thereby affecting the overall happiness of the magic world.

"Of course, this banquet is just a small attempt by the Ministry of Magic on matters related to the magic painting world. It is also a bottom-up pilot event. If the effect is outstanding, the Ministry of Magic can hold more similar events in the future.

"This is the special purpose I have: all for the prosperity and harmony of the magical world. As a member of the magical world, I should naturally respond to the minister's call and make due contributions."

Professor Sprout looked at Dana with a look of disbelief.

The assistant minister was confused after hearing this and wondered whether he had gone to the wrong place and was not talking to an eleven-year-old child. How could he speak clichés more slippery than himself?

Although the minister's previous instructions were to maintain stability, it was best not to do unnecessary things like magic painting banquets.

But after listening to what this kid said, I felt that it made some sense. Can this matter become a part of the minister's political achievements? "The magic painting world is an integral part of the magic world." Wow, this guy can really say it.

Dana looked at the ever-changing expressions of the assistant minister, and when the preliminary strategy was completed, he heard the assistant say: "This is in response to the call of the Ministry of Magic."

Dana said seriously: "Of course. Since it is a banquet without a host, the Ministry of Magic can definitely send representatives to attend the banquet and conduct inspections. Without a host, aren't the representatives of the Ministry of Magic half the host?

"If the effect of the banquet is good, it is not an exaggeration to say that it was organized by the Ministry of Magic; if it turns out to be a failure, the representatives sent by the Ministry of Magic can completely denounce it and ban similar events in the future."

After saying this, Dana saw that the assistant minister was moved. Also, whether good or bad, it can all be credited to the Ministry of Magic. However, it would not be a loss for Dana to have an official name. In the future, we have to wait and see.

"Will you be engaged in the magic painting industry in the future?" the assistant minister asked.

When Dana thought about it, he understood that he was probably asking for the three monopoly families.

Shaking his head, he said resolutely: "I personally fully abide by the regulations of the Ministry of Magic and will never sell controlled products privately. In addition, I personally will not engage in the magic painting industry. After all, my studies are more important to me."

Finally, the assistant to the minister said to Dana kindly: "I will report the results of the inquiry to the minister. It is good for you to report to the Ministry of Magic. We will communicate with you as soon as possible after the follow-up matters are reported."

The meeting between the two parties ended in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.

After the assistant left, Professor Sprout said: "What you just said is really not like a Hufflepuff."

Dana smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect that the Ministry of Magic would take it so seriously. I originally just wanted to verify some magic painting knowledge. Who knew it would develop into the current situation. I hope the result will be good."

Professor Sprout patted Dana on the shoulder: "I'm on your side on this matter."