Most Promising Newcomer Award

Wizet's paper on Animagus, published in Transfiguration Today, almost unsurprisingly won the Most Promising Newcomer Award.

The awarding of the Animagus Certificate was merely a pretext; the true purpose of the Ministry of Magic's trip was this so-called "Most Promising Newcomer Award."

"It still feels a bit too exaggerated..." Wizet guessed. "Headmaster Dumbledore, is the Ministry of Magic here to mend relations with you?"

"Perhaps? If the rubber band is stretched too long, it will eventually have to be snapped back." Dumbledore blinked noncommittally. "It's not necessarily a bad thing, and besides, we don't need to set up the venue."

"After Fudge took office, the Ministry of Magic hired a lot of special effects wizards. These people are very good at setting up award ceremony venues. If Fred and George meet them, they should be able to have a good chat."

Wizet frowned slightly. "The Ministry of Magic adding special effects wizards seems like a waste of its proper duties. Doesn't anyone have any objections to this?"

"At least these past two years haven't been a period of neglecting our duties..." Dumbledore. "The Quidditch World Cup finals next year will be held in England."

"The venue will need to be set up and decorated. As a quadrennial event, the participation of special effects wizards is essential to achieve the desired effect. It's definitely something to look forward to..."

Sure enough, Fred and George appeared at the entrance of the Great Hall, enthusiastically promoting their fireworks.

Fred waved his arms. "Sir, let's come out and see how it goes... It won't lose to the Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, and it definitely won't disappoint you!"

"The key is that it's cheap! Great value for money!" George patted his chest. "And let me tell you a business secret! The person Minister Fudge is going to present an award to today is our Technical Consultant!"

The middle-aged man asked with some skepticism, "That Wizet? Isn't he a researcher of Transfiguration... how come he can make fireworks?"

Fred waved his hand. "He's Ravenclaw, so it's perfectly normal for him to conduct research in various aspects of magic!"

George nodded. "Actually, we're the same. We don't just make Magical Fireworks; we also develop other novel gadgets!"

Fred readily agreed, "That's right! That's right! We also have magical items. Would you like to show them to us?"

Wizet followed Dumbledore into the Great Hall, Great Hall had been completely renovated. A dozen or so wizards were busy making the Great Hall even more magnificent.

A bright red carpet was laid out along the aisle from the Great Hall entrance to the Teachers' Table.

Many Fairy were flying in mid-air. When these Magical creature flapped their wings, snowflake-like specks of light fell onto the carpet.

One wizard lifted a small crystal dome, and another wizard cast Levitation Charm to lift it into the air;

After everything was in place, the next wizard raised his wand and used the Engorgement Charm to enlarge the crystal dome. Finally, another wizard cast the Wand-Lighting Charm to make the final adjustments to the light.

Through a series of collaborative spells, the crystal dome refracted soft rays of light, making the Great Hall brighter than usual and giving it a dreamlike feel.

The principle is not complicated, but these special effects wizards all showed a high degree of control and tacit understanding when casting spells, which is worth Wizet's careful observation and learning.

Peeves floated down from the window, his tone full of sarcasm, "Oh my... what a big commotion! Look who's here... I think I recognize you!"

He lunged at a wizard, but just before they collided, he swerved ninety degrees and narrowly flew to the side, giving the wizard a fright.

"When you came here last time, weren't you all acting all high and mighty? Hurry up and get back to normal... otherwise it feels so unfamiliar! I'm starting to get a little scared!"

He floated around in mid-air, chasing after the Accio Fairy, and even put his hand into his pocket, groping for something.

The special effects wizards in charge of the setup had to spare some manpower to try and get Peeves out of the Great Hall.

"Yay! Come and chase me! I'll treat you to Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans!" Peeves pulled a handful of chalk from his pocket and threw it at his pursuers while laughing.

"That's right! That's right! That's a good question! Animagus is a dangerous Transfiguration, but I believe that we should overcome difficulties when they arise..."

"Yes, yes, that's right! The Ministry of Magic has done a lot in this regard... What? Of course not! Our relationship with Hogwarts has always been very good!"

The sound grew louder as it approached, and Wizet saw a flash of light at the entrance to the Great Hall;

Cornelius Fudge strode into the Great Hall, surrounded by flashing lights, beaming with pride.

Wizet leaned closer to Dumbledore. "Headmaster Dumbledore, if they ask me questions later, I just need to answer truthfully, right?"

"Of course!" Dumbledore nodded with a smile. "When a carriage is going downhill, there always has to be someone... and someone always has to crack the whip to make the horse go faster."

Besides the reporters, Cornelius Fudge was followed by several wizards with furrowed brows.

"I have always respected Headmaster Dumbledore!" Cornelius Fudge walked over and offered a handshake. "The situation with the Daily Prophet involves a lot..."

He shook hands with Dumbledore, saying, "Dumbledore has been a great help to me during my time in office... He taught me to uphold justice..."

"That's why, out of concern for the students, I wrote a letter overnight to the Auror of the Ministry of Magic, asking them to end their holidays and come to investigate Hogwarts despite the snow..."

He then looked at Wizet beside him, "Everyone! This is Hogwarts ' rising star, Vizet Lovegood, who published a paper on Animagus..."

When faced with the outstretched hand, Wizet took a step back.

Before Cornelius Fudge's expression could change, a piece of chalk suddenly appeared and went straight into his nose.

"Huh? My aim is actually that good?" Peeves looked at his hand in surprise. "How did I manage to hit it?"

While Cornelius Fudge was picking at the chalk, Dumbledore helped introduce the wizards around Cornelius Fudge.

"Mrs. Griselda Marchbanks, Director of the Wizarding Examinations Authority, judge of 'Transfiguration Today'..."

"Ms. Sophie Crieona, editor of 'Transfiguration Today'..."

"Chris Gamp, scholar of Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration..."

"Emeric Switch, author of A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration *..."

The wizards around Cornelius Fudge were not only renowned scholars in the field of Transfiguration, but also judges of "Transfiguration Today," responsible for evaluating whether papers could be published.

Wizet maintained her smile and greeted him politely.

The group didn't exchange pleasantries for long before Cornelius Fudge, rubbing his nose and grimacing, interjected, "Dolores, come here... and talk to Mr. Lovegood about the upcoming procedures..."