After learning that Wizet had received the Order of Merlin, First Class, Lucius Malfoy had specifically looked up the list of nominators and truly felt just how illustrious it was.
It was perfectly normal for Dumbledore to nominate Wizet, and Lucius Malfoy was not surprised in the slightest.
Having just gone through the "Azkaban Breakout Incident," it was hardly strange that the heads of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and the Department of International Magical Cooperation supported Wizet.
As for the Wizengamot Administration, with Dumbledore serving as Chief Warlock, it was understandable that its other members would be willing to nominate Wizet after Dumbledore introduced him.
What truly surprised Lucius Malfoy was one of the nominators: the director of St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries—Robert Bonham. How had he become connected with Wizet?
Just as Tiberius Ogden helped Griselda Marchbanks leave, Lucius Malfoy started toward Wizet.
Another middle-aged wizard made the same move, but he was faster than Lucius Malfoy and had already arrived before Wizet.
The middle-aged wizard extended his hand. "Mr. Lovegood, congratulations on receiving the Order of Merlin, First Class."
The middle-aged wizard looked travel-worn, as though he had hurried all the way here. He was slightly out of breath as he spoke, with sweat beading on his forehead.
He wore a dark green robe trimmed with gold along its edges. An emblem was embroidered over his chest: a crossed wand and bone.
The crossed wand and bone was the crest of St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
In Wizet's recollection, Healers generally wore bright green robes. This wizard's robes appeared far more formal, making his identity obvious...
With that thought, Wizet shook the wizard's hand in greeting. "Director Bonham, thank you!"
Standing nearby, Lucius Malfoy also recognized the wizard who had