Cheers, congratulations, and praise rang out endlessly over the drop-off platform square.
They were not only celebrating another remarkable achievement by the Ministry of Magic, but also another uplifting policy that Amosta Breen had announced at the impromptu press conference.
"—What I can tell you all is that the Ministry of Magic under Minister Bones has always kept the people's welfare at heart!
"The Ministry will provide living allowances to low-income families across the British wizarding world. At present, we are urgently compiling the number of permanent resident households with British citizenship. I believe you will soon see the day this policy is put into effect!"
Amosta said in a clear, ringing voice, a faint smile on his face. As expected, this immediately set off a tidal wave of excitement among the crowd.
"Oh, allowances for low-income families! I can't believe the Ministry would do something like this!"
A blonde, curly-haired female reporter cried excitedly.
"May I ask whether this policy might be implemented within the year, Mr. Breen?"
"I don't want to lie to you all. It will probably be difficult to accomplish that within this year—"
Amosta said.
"The Ministry's goal is to establish files for impoverished families and begin distributing the first batch of allowances by June next year at the latest."
"Allowances for low-income families."
Among the young wizards at the back of the crowd, Ron murmured distractedly.
"Unbelievable. Mum's going to be over the moon."
"Oh, this might have nothing to do with your family, Ron—"
Hermione looked at Professor Breen on the platform with admiration.
"Professor Breen won't let your family exploit a loophole."
Exploit a loophole?!
Harry was mildly surprised by that, while Ron glared at Hermione in irritation.
"What do you mean, Hermione? You're saying my family exploits loopholes?"
"Oh, sorry, Ron,