Hogwarts and the Atypical Wizard

Chapter 256 Buckbeak's Judgment

Old Dumbledore did not gain the upper hand in the battle with Malfoy, and capital still won.

One day in May, Hagrid said to Sainz sadly, "The verdict has come out. Buckbeak is still sentenced to beheading. The executioner from the Ministry of Magic will come here to carry out the execution this evening."

In fact, he already knew it without Hagrid telling him.

Jerry saw when Hagrid received the sentencing notice last night. Jerry said that Hagrid's angry roar could be heard even at the edge of the Forbidden Forest.

"Oh, things have been terrible recently. Last month, a powerful guy appeared in the Forbidden Forest... There were suddenly fewer animals... Now I hear this kind of news. I'm sorry, Sainz, I didn't mean to cry, but I really can't help it... Woo woo..."

Sainz had thought that with the incident of Peter Pettigrew and Sirius Black in the way, the Ministry of Magic would make some concessions on the matter of Buckbeak. He did not expect that Malfoy was so strong that he was still able to disgust Dumbledore.

But think about it, if there hadn't been the Chamber of Secrets incident last year, Malfoy would have no need to intimidate other school directors. Malfoy, who hadn't offended anyone, still had some connections in the wizarding world.

After the two phases offset each other, it is equivalent to equalizing the relationship network, but Sirius is waiting for money, while Malfoy is in a hurry to give money. It is obvious who the Ministry of Magic will favor.

Another thing is, from the Ministry of Magic's point of view, what was killed was just an animal. It didn't completely offend old Dumbledore, and it could gain real benefits. Why not do it?

Buckbeak is just a magical creature, dead or alive, who would really care except Hagrid!

In the evening, Sainz arrived at the edge of the Forbidden Forest in stealth. Buckbeak was tied up in the open space that Hagrid used as Muggle land.

Not long after, Dumbledore led a few people from the direction of the castle towards Hagrid's hut, talking as they walked.

Minister of Magic Fudge - this was the first time Sainz had seen him in person - smiled awkwardly and expressed his helplessness to old Dumbledore, "Dumbledore, you know, that Hippogriff did hurt someone after all, and the Committee for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures unanimously agreed that it was out of control. We had no choice but to make such a judgment..."

Old Dumbledore ignored him and said to a pale middle-aged man with a slicked-back hair walking on the other side of Fudge with a calm face and a flat voice, "Malfoy, do you feel a sense of accomplishment when you make such a hasty decision on the life or death of a life?"

Malfoy pretended to be elegant, "Dumbledore, I hope you still remember the fact. The fact is that the beast scratched my son fiercely and almost made him disabled. I did this for your own good, so that other students would not be injured. I remember that you were questioned by the board of directors for this, right?

I’m keeping the students safe.”

"Oh...really? Then you must have spent a lot for the safety of your students!"

Malfoy was completely broken by what the old man said, and shouted angrily: "Dumbledore, cherish your good days. If such a thing that disregards the lives of students appears on campus again, I will have to discuss with other members of the board of directors whether you are still suitable for this position."

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Gentlemen, let's put aside our dispute for the moment." Fudge probably felt that things were getting a little out of control, so he quickly came out to act as a peacemaker. "Dumbledore, Mr. Malfoy's concerns about the safety of the students are not unreasonable. Mr. Malfoy, if Dumbledore is not qualified to be the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I really can't think of anyone more suitable than him."

Dumbledore still ignored Fudge and just strode forward. Fudge hurried to catch up. Malfoy, of course, was not to be outdone and followed closely. But it was hard for the other man from the Ministry of Magic, who had to jog after him while carrying a huge axe.

As they approached, the sound reached Hagrid's hut first. The door of Hagrid's hut was opened, and three little wizards were pushed out from inside. They were Harry and his two companions.

Hagrid's eyes were red and swollen, and his voice was filled with anger. "You guys better leave quickly... The scene that's about to happen is too cruel, I can't let you see it."

The door of Hagrid's hut did not face the path, so they came out without being seen by Dumbledore and the others.

After Harry and the other two were pushed out, they went around Hagrid's hut and left from the other side.

Malfoy was still chattering, "Dumbledore, I have to remind you that this decision was made by the Ministry and has been recognized by everyone. I hope you won't cause trouble for yourself."

Dumbledore gave him a cold look and said, "Malfoy, you are crazy!"

"What did you say!" Malfoy said viciously, "You are really crazy, Dumbledore, look at what you have done, how can you still be a wizard!"

When passing by the execution ground, everyone saw Buckbeak tied there, and Malfoy said proudly: "This is a wise decision, Dumbledore!"

The executioner carrying the giant axe looked at Malfoy and laughed cruelly, "Hehe..."

Fudge sighed and tried to comfort him, "Dumbledore...ah..., Walton, be quick when the execution is done. Don't make it too painful."

"Hehe, I'll obey your wishes, Minister!"

Seeing that they were about to reach the door of Hagrid's hut, Sainz whispered to Dumbledore, "Professor, I'm at the edge of the Forbidden Forest, not far from Buckbeak. I need you to attract their attention in a while."

Sainz saw from a distance that Old Deng's pace did not change, and calmly sent a message back, "Oh... you are here after all, that's great, I was just feeling a bit tricky."

Why did they have to rescue him in front of everyone? Of course, if they didn't, Hagrid would be unable to get away with it and would inevitably be charged with releasing a prisoner.

Sainz never told Hagrid that he could rescue Buckbeak. If he had known about it in advance, given his personality, he would definitely not have been able to act out the true emotions.

Look, his current state is exactly right, sad, angry, and helpless!

He growled at Malfoy, "Get out of my house!"

Malfoy was not angry at all. He rubbed his jeweled snake staff, looked around at the door, fanned his nose with one hand, and said disdainfully, "Excuse me, you call this a house. If there were no things from the Ministry of Magic, believe me, I would never be able to set foot in your "house"!"

"Hagrid, let everyone in, we have some specific things to discuss," said Old Dumbledore. He pushed Hagrid aside, let everyone into the house, and closed the door.

"Professor, I await your news."

After a while, a quarrel was heard in the room, "Now, you have two minutes!" Old Deng's words rang in Sainz's ears.

"enough!"