Muggle-born

This gathering was not just an academic exchange, but also a way to strengthen relationships and expand networks. In a sense, it was an enhanced version of Professor Slughorn Horace Slughorn's Slug Club from Half-Blood Prince.

Professor Broad had the House-elf prepare a sumptuous dinner, which gave Albert the opportunity to taste cuisines from other countries. Clearly, more than one House-elf were busy in the kitchen, as a large amount of food was served.

Of course, when it comes to Europe cuisine, most people probably think of France and Italy. In fact, most of the food on our tables comes from these two countries.

At this small banquet, Albert remained unnoticed, quietly enjoying the food and listening to everyone chat about interesting things in the Wizarding World.

For example, there were some shady dealings in the British Ministry of Magic election, and Cornelius Fudge's becoming Minister of Magic was not as accidental as it appeared on the surface.

Many people believed that Bartie Crouch was a shoo-in for Minister for Magic, but in an effort to undermine him, many wizards used the fact that his son Little Barty. was Death Eater to smear him.

As everyone later learned, Dumbledore declined the Minister of Magic for Minister of Magic's invitation, and the position was ultimately given to Fudge was on good terms with Pure-blood wizard.

However, Fudge was one of those who smeared Bartie Crouch.

"Mr. Anderson, what do you think about this?" Professor Broad asked Albert, who was eating.

Albert put down his fork, wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, and said calmly, "Bartie Crouch is Bartie Crouch, and his son is his son. No matter what his son does, it cannot erase Bartie Crouch's past achievements."

The group exchanged glances. Professor Broad was probably a little surprised to receive such an answer, but he was clearly satisfied.

"Of course, you can't expect everyone to have rational judgment; most people are easily influenced by external factors," Albert suddenly said. "What would happen if Harry Potter, who defeated Lord Voldemort, suddenly announced to everyone that Lord Voldemort is still alive?"

What will happen?

Everyone would surely think their savior has gone mad.

"Don't mention this to anyone," Professor Broad kindly advised. "The Wizarding World can't accept this fact; they'll do everything in their power to deny it."

This was said to Albert, reminding him that there was no need to get himself into trouble.

"Obviously." Albert shrugged and continued to savor the food he hadn't tried before.

Adolf tactfully changed the subject, bringing up the recent bad news about Durmstrang Institute. The new principal Igor Karkaroff, had made the school's reputation even worse, and many parents had taken their children out of the school and transferred them to Beauxbatons Academy of Magic.

Nelson shared the latest news he had received: some students were copying Grindelwald's logo onto their textbooks and clothes, trying to scare others, but those who had lost loved ones because of Grindelwald had taught them a lesson.

"I've read about this school in books. It's said that Durmstrang Institute is popular with Dark Magic and doesn't accept Muggle-born wizard," Albert asked curiously. "By the way, what is Grindelwald's mark?" He asked knowingly.

"In fact, that's not Grindelwald's mark. Only an ignorant person would think that." Nelson drew the mark of the Deathly Hallows with his wand. It looked like a triangular eye with a vertical line in the middle of the pupil.

He shook his head helplessly and said, "This mark comes from the Tale of the Three Brothers. Mr. Anderson, have you heard of the Tale of the Three Brothers?"

"The Tale of the Three Brothers in the Tales of Beedle the Bard?" Albert nodded to indicate that he had read it.

"Yes, the triangle symbolizes the Invisibility Cloak, the circle symbolizes the Resurrection Stone, and the vertical line symbolizes the magic wand," Adolf explained. "The Tale of the Three Brothers is actually quite famous in our circle, and people believe that those legendary items are alchemical creations."

"Why would Grindelwald use it as a marker?" Albert continued to ask.

"We believe Grindelwald has found the legendary item," Professor Broad explained. "Of course, this cannot be confirmed. There are many legends in the Wizarding World, and some of them may deviate from the original facts, but they are not entirely without basis."

"Like the Philosopher's Stone that can be used to concoct Elixir of Life?" Albert smiled, not denying anything, because he knew more than others; Grindelwald had indeed obtained the Elder Wand.

While everyone was discussing the recently released list of prohibited trade items from the British Ministry of Magic, Claude recommended his kind and helpful friend, Mr. Delacour, who worked for the Magical Garden and occasionally worked as a raw material supplier. He also offered to introduce them if needed.

The Magical Garden is a wonderful place, home to many rare magical plants, available in limited quantities to the public.

Of course, what's most noteworthy about Mr. Delacour is that he has a wife of Veela blood, and his daughter attends Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and is equally outstanding.

Adolf even joked that Albert's French was excellent and that he could try to make a France pen pal.

As the banquet was drawing to a close, everyone turned their attention to Albert, expressing their surprise upon learning that he was "Muggle-born".

"What is Muggle-born?" Albert asked, tilting his head.

"' Muggle-born ' is an old, affectionate term for wizards of Muggle descent," Mr. Smith explained to Albert, oblivious to the strange looks on everyone's faces. "It was a popular term before the International Confederation of Wizards' Statute of Secrecy came into effect in 1692."

"Many people may have forgotten that before the implementation of the International Confederation of Wizards' Statute of Secrecy, most wizards believed that Muggle-born individuals were far more talented than wizards born into pure-blood families," Professor Broad kindly reminded them. "Later, wizards began to stop believing in Muggle, and Pure-blood supremacy gradually spread, and this term was gradually abandoned by people."

"Of course, bloodline discrimination doesn't exist here; people value intelligence and ability more," Adolf said softly. He didn't deny Brood's words, but that was the reality of the Wizarding World.

However, everyone present could see that Albert would not be ostracized because of his identity, because he had befriended many famous wizards, and a large number of them would be willing to protect him.

It cannot be said that the vast majority of wizards value bloodlines, but in the face of true geniuses, everything else seems less important.

After all, knowledge and ability deserve more respect.

The fact that Albert was invited to this party already says a lot.