How Many Gold Galleons Is a School Board Seat Worth?

What seemed like only a blink of an eye to others was a long time for Surya.

With trembling hands, she pressed her hand against Nagini's still youthful cheek.

Her mother once said that when you lose your mind and become a beast, your body will temporarily stop aging.

He looks to be only in his thirties, and he must have been lucid very few times over the years.

If they are trapped in that place for a long time, they will eventually turn into wild beasts.

The black mist covering Vincent's hole slowly seeped out.

They were supposed to invade his body as a price, but without Dumbledore doing anything, they all vanished as quickly as if they had lost their power.

Before Aberforth could even react with surprise, he rushed forward to check on Nagini's condition.

Her breathing is steady; she must be tired.

She was the only one who ever fought against wild beasts.

Surya provided a lot of help, but ultimately it depends on her own efforts.

He grasped his wand and transformed the floor where the two were lying into a comfortable bed.

It's just that the appearance is a bit rough.

Aberforth Vincent expressed his gratitude:

"Child, thank you for saving Nagini."

"It is what I should do, Dumbledore – Mr. Dumbledore."

"Call me Aberforth. My brother has probably told you a lot about me."

Vincent dared not address him by his name directly.

"Mr. Dumbledore, the professor is saying some good things."

"Then he must have said that I can't read, and I don't even know many simple spells." Aberforth suddenly smiled.

"I just don't know as much as him, I'm not some unreasonable barbarian."

Vincent glanced at Dumbledore and found him staring blankly at the ceiling.

The relationship between these two brothers is just so-so.

I'm afraid that when Nagini wakes up later, he'll get along better with Surya than with the two of them.

"Professor, I feel a little dizzy."

"Hmm—" Dumbledore looked down, then turned his gaze back to the ceiling.

"Mr. Wayne, your magic power is far greater than before, it must just be an illusion."

They've started using formal titles; it's obvious they're trying to keep up the act.

"But I feel completely weak." Vincent deliberately staggered, looking as if he might fall at any moment.

"I also heard a buzzing sound in my ears."

Aberforth walked over nervously, "Child, sit down and rest first."

A chair with an equally rugged design appeared.

Then a wooden wall appeared, separating the entire shop.

Vincent came to help voluntarily, but he couldn't just renege on the debt.

Dumbledore stopped pretending.

He winked at Vincent was slumped in his chair.

"Mr. Wayne, your Apparition can now travel nearly a hundred feet, so you shouldn't be experiencing mana depletion."

As expected, he knew about Sam!

It seems I'll have to choose the course location randomly.

Aberforth was puzzled.

His brother had told him a lot about Vincent, as had Elphias Doge, who would occasionally come over on weekends.

The content is almost at two extremes, and he is more inclined to believe Elphias Doge's version.

In retrospect, it seems that Dumbledore was right.

Serves you right!

Always worrying about this and that, scheming and plotting, finally met its match.

"Professor, how many Gold Galleons is a position on the School Board Member worth?"

Vincent cut to the chase and went straight to the point.

Dumbledore was slightly taken aback by his tone.

Upon closer reflection, considering what happened in the Great Hall during the day...

Is Malfoy going to return to the Hogwarts Board of Governors?

"It shouldn't cost much."

Aberforth was puzzled again.

Despite their age difference of more than nine times, the two get along surprisingly well.

"Oh, okay, then I'll buy a few seats."

"There are 12 seats on the board of directors. I think 7 would be more in line with your expectations."

"But I'm not an adult yet."

"You can select seven proxies to temporarily assume your Board Seats."

Vincent counted on his fingers.

Both Greengrass and Rosier are aware of his true intentions, and it's a done deal that they'll each be given a position.

Weasley and Diggory are in the second tier, meaning it's easy for others to guess what's going on.

"Professor, can Gu Gu also represent me as a director?"

Dumbledore's smile visibly froze for a moment.

"The current board of directors does not have a rule prohibiting Magical Creatures from becoming directors."

It doesn't exist now, but it definitely will in the future.

Vincent had just clenched his fist, suddenly looked at Aberforth.

"Professor, does the board of directors have a rule prohibiting relatives of faculty members from temporarily acting as directors?"

Dumbledore's smile became noticeably brighter. "Not yet."

Vincent, who had given a thumbs-up, suddenly raised his little finger.

Feeling cheated, Aberforth almost strained his back.

They're not playing by the rules!

A normal person would definitely raise their index finger next.

The decision to temporarily appoint School Board Member was made in just a few simple words, and the tone suggested that it wasn't a joke.

"I'll go check if Nagini has woken up yet."

Vincent and Dumbledore nodded at him.

"Professor, who are the current School Board Member?"

"A small number are my old friends, but most are people with more conservative ideas."

"So, the old stubborn one?"

"They'll love that nickname."

When Nagini opened her eyes, the first person she saw was Surya, who seemed somewhat familiar.

She held up her right hand, her eyes brimming with undisguised warmth.

"She is your sister, Surya."

"Sister?" Nagini tried to sit up.

Surya lifted her back so she could lean against the soft cushions at the head of the bed.

"Was it you who called my name?"

"It's me."

A connection from the soul cannot be faked, nor can the affinity from blood ties.

"Aberforth, did your magic with Albus Dumbledore succeed?"

"Yes, we succeeded, but we were not the ones who cast the spell."

Nagini's gaze passed over Dumbledore sitting next to him, then over Vincent, and returned to Surya.

"It wasn't me."

She looked back again, her face filled with disbelief.

Besides her, there were only four other people left here.

No signs of being affected by Dark Magic were found; it seems to be due to some special talent.

"Thank you, child." A heartfelt thank you.

"It's what I should do," Vincent said modestly.

"Professor Dumbledore has helped me a lot, and I will never refuse to help him if he needs me."

It seemed to be hinting at something, but it didn't matter to Nagini.

She grasped Surya's hands in return, her beautiful big eyes showing a particularly positive and optimistic outlook.

"Sister, I also want to thank you for your help."

Without your willingness to share the Blood Curse, without your cry, perhaps I would never have turned back.

Surya lowered her head in shame.

It has been at least 80 years since I last saw any of my relatives.