"Professor Snape, should I pass the test?"

In the Potions office, John said with a smile.

Snape remained silent and nodded slightly, and the tense muscles on his face relaxed.

In the past two days, he conducted a series of tests on John, and John passed them all.

And this means that John has truly practiced [Occlumency] to the point of perfection.

This kind of talent can no longer be simply summarized by the word "genius".

You must know that it took several years for even him to completely master [Occlumency].

And John succeeded within a few months.

This made Snape feel a little emotional.

John didn't care so much and said directly:

"So I can go out now?"

"Before that, we have to go to the school hospital."

"I don't think I need any more tests."

John frowned and said.

He still has a lot of things to do outside.

However, upon hearing this, Snape said with a complicated expression:

"No, we are going to the school hospital to visit Draco."

Hearing this, John was stunned for a moment, and then his expression became extremely ugly - he could probably guess what happened.

Snape sighed lightly, and without saying anything else, he led John towards the school hospital.

When the two arrived, Madam Pomfrey, Dumbledore and all the professors were there.

When everyone saw John and Snape arriving, they silently moved out of the way, which also allowed John to see Draco lying on the hospital bed.

At this time, his body was stiff, his face was full of fear, and his past arrogant and domineering attitude was completely gone.

"Mr. Filch found him outside the hall yesterday morning. Apparently, he was also attacked by the basilisk." Dumbledore said in a serious tone, "John, please don't be too sad. Professor Sprout's Man

The drake will mature soon, and by then they will all be back to normal.

In addition, we have also contacted his father, who is expected to arrive today."

John didn't take Dumbledore's words into account at all.

His expression was calm and he didn't make any reaction, he just continued to stare at Draco.

A ball of anger was igniting in his heart, but it was quickly extinguished by [Occlumency].

Seeing this, the professors around him also sighed.

They all knew that John and Draco were very good friends.

You can imagine how painful John felt in his heart at this moment.

But they didn't know how to comfort him.

"Crunch——"

The door to the ward was suddenly opened.

The dusty Lucius rushed directly to Draco's bedside.

"Son...my son..."

Lucius looked extremely sad.

He murmured softly while carefully stroking Draco's face.

Immediately afterwards, a very strange-looking man also walked in.

He was short, chubby and stocky, with messy gray hair and an anxious look on his face.

"Mr. Malfoy, and Mr. Minister." Dumbledore said softly, "I didn't expect you to come together."

Lucius ignored Dumbledore and continued to lie beside Draco's bed.

The strange man took off his hat and said:

"It's very bad. This happened at Hogwarts. The Ministry of Magic must take action."

"So," Dumbledore asked, "what action do the Ministry of Magic intend to take?"

The strange man did not answer Dumbledore's question.

He looked at John, then forced out an unnatural smile and said:

"Oh, you are John Shafik, right? Our new recipient of the Order of Merlin. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Cornelius Fudge, the current Minister of Magic, and the person who awarded you the Order of Merlin.

"

"Hello, Mr. Minister."

John shook hands with Fudge.

"You left a deep impression on me, John. Not just any little wizard can win the Order of Merlin." Fudge said, "It can be seen that you received a very good education at Hogwarts. It's just that

Unfortunately, Hogwarts may not be able to continue educating you and your classmates for the time being."

John frowned slightly, while Dumbledore beside him said directly:

"Connelly, what do you mean?"

Hearing this, Fudge's expression became even more unnatural.

"Okay, maybe my expression is too tactful. If you want me to speak frankly..."

Fudge pursed his lips, leaned close to Dumbledore and whispered, "Three students have been attacked! The most important thing is that those three people are all pure-blooded little wizards from Slytherin House! You know what's behind them

How much pressure does my family put on me?

Seriously, Dumbledore, I can't stand it anymore.

Hogwarts will be closed next week and all students will be sent home.

At that time, Aurors will come and conduct a comprehensive search of the entire Hogwarts Castle."

Dumbledore frowned and shook his head:

"It's not appropriate for you to do this. Students need to receive education, and some students' family situations do not allow them to leave midway..."

"This is not your concern!"

Lucius suddenly stood up and interrupted angrily, "Dumbledore, you are no longer the principal!"

"Lucius, what do you mean?" Dumbledore asked.

Lucius took out a long roll of parchment and said:

"The board of directors has made a decision, you, Dumbledore, have been dismissed!"

As soon as this statement came out, Dumbledore didn't have much reaction, but Fudge next to him panicked and said:

"Oh, what, what did you say, Lucius, Dumbledore was deposed... No, no... We are absolutely unwilling now..."

"The removal of the principal of Hogwarts is a matter for the board of directors!" Lucius said, "Currently all twelve school directors have signed! This means that this decision has taken effect!"

Hagrid stood up abruptly, his big, fluffy, black head brushing against the ceiling.

"How many people did you threaten and blackmail to force them to agree, eh, Malfoy?"

"Actually, no. Those school directors obviously just don't want their descendants to suffer the same disaster at Hogwarts!"

Lucius looked around at the professors and said, "Besides, don't think you can stay out of this! Another decision of the school board is that you professors must rush to London to report on your work! Now! Immediately!"

Dumbledore said:

"Let the professors rotate, Lucius, the students still need professors to manage..."

"I think the prefects will manage the students well!" Lucius gritted his teeth, "Okay, don't talk nonsense! I hope that when I arrive in London, you will have already arrived!"

After saying that, Lucius turned around and left with Draco.

At this moment, he finally noticed John.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Malfoy." John said sincerely, "I failed to protect Draco."

Lucius' eyes suddenly turned red.

"It's not your fault, John, it's all my fault." Lucius knelt down and hugged John, "You should also leave with us, Hogwarts is not safe now! I have told Durmstrang

We have contacted you, and you and Draco can transfer to another school together then!"

Lucius's voice was choked with tears.

His face was filled with sincerity.

It can be seen that he sincerely wants to drag John away from this dangerous whirlpool.
To be continued...