Amelia

The relationship between Amelia and Dumbledore is quite complicated.

Originally, the Bones family had a very close relationship with Dumbledore. During the First Wizarding War, Amelia's Edgar Bones, even joined Dumbledore's Order of the Order of the Phoenix and fought alongside him against Voldemort.

However, Edgar's sacrifices did not bring any reward to his family; instead, they brought misfortune upon the entire clan. Edgar originally had a wife and three children, and a happy family, but his whole family was killed by the Death Eaters. And that wasn't the end of it; after killing his family, the Death Eaters turned their attention to other innocent family members.

Amelia's elderly parents were also killed, and her kind-hearted, unassuming brother, who devoted himself to saving lives at St Mungo's Hospital, was also innocently caught up in the tragedy. Originally, their entire family was Pure-blood and not Voldemort's target, but they were all innocently dragged into this cruel war.

The only saving grace was that her brother's daughter, Susan, had escaped unscathed. Now, the entire Bones family was reduced to just Amelia and her niece Susan, who depended on each other for survival.

Amelia wouldn't blame Dumbledore for this, or harbor resentment towards him because of it. After all, her Edgar Dumbledore for a noble ideal, which was ultimately his own choice.

However, when former Minister for Magic Millicent Bagno retired in 1990, the most popular candidate for the position was Barty Crouch Sr. Crouch Sr., the Chief of the Department of Minister for Magic Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. But poor Barty Crouch Sr., who had worked diligently all his life, was ultimately betrayed by his own son.

His son, Barty Crouch Barty Crouch Jr.., was not only a Death Eaters but also committed the heinous crime of driving two Aurors insane. As a result, Barty Crouch Sr..'s prestige in the public eye plummeted, and he lost his competitiveness for the ministerial position.

The situation was quite clear then, and Amelia, who was then the Department for Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, was undoubtedly a strong contender. To everyone's surprise, the winner was Cornelius Fudge, the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes record was lackluster.

Cornelius Fudge rose to power not because of any extraordinary abilities he possessed, nor because of any admirable achievements he made during the war—ultimately, the circumstances at the time demanded a Minister for Magic who could balance the interests of Pure-blood families and Half-blood / Muggle-born wizards.

Fudge, who had a good personal relationship with the House of Malfoy and was also recognized by Dumbledore, thus rose to power by leveraging Dumbledore's reputation.

During Fudge's election campaign, he frequently invoked Dumbledore's name—he used the excuse of seeking advice from Dumbledore to openly visit Hogwarts multiple times, wanting everyone to know that he had Dumbledore's advice and planning behind the scenes, using Dumbledore's prestige and political influence to win the election, and Dumbledore was happy to do so.

In Dumbledore's view, Fudge could better balance the class differences between Pure-blood families and Muggles / Half-blood wizards. So, Amelia's rights were sacrificed, even though she was the better candidate, both in terms of ability and prestige... As if to compensate, she was promoted to Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, replacing Barty Crouch Sr. Crouch Sr., seemingly enjoying immense prestige, but no one knew that she had actually lost much more.

Anyone with eyes to see knows how close Dumbledore's relationship with the Weasley is, and the House of Malfoys, as Weasley's arch-enemies, are bound to be suppressed by Dumbledore. Amelia is perfectly aware of the ins and outs behind the whole affair of Lucius Malfoy's expulsion from the Hogwarts Board of Governors.

At the request of Dumbledore's faction, she had also cooperated with Arthur Weasley, approving a search warrant for Arthur Malfoy Manor. At the time, she believed that Dumbledore was at the height of his power, and while the House of Malfoy might not suffer a major blow, they would certainly suffer a considerable loss.

Unexpectedly, the House of Malfoy did suffer considerable losses last year. In addition to losing their position on the School Governor, they also lost a House Elf, which attracted the ire of other Pure-blood families. However, the House of Malfoy's decline was reversed by a boy who was not yet 14 years old.

This remarkable young man has not only made a name for himself in academia, but has also become a spokesperson for a well-known international organization. He is also said to be a business prodigy and has established connections with several big names in the political arena, such as Tiberius McLaggen, the Wizengamot member who insisted on coming with him today.

It was said that even the unruly Rufus Scrimgeour had taken a liking to this boy, and Amelia, being no fool, quickly realized the value of the boy before her.

"Skylar, do you mind if I call you that? Don't worry, just the fact that you killed the Basilisk and rescued your classmates as a student is enough to earn you these awards from the Ministry of Magic. What's more, you also brought such great honor to the Britain wizarding world. In my opinion, awarding you the Order of Order of Merlin, Third Class, is well-deserved."

"As for matters related to wizarding law, you don't need to worry about that at all. Auntie will have Susan send you some popular science books on law. With your intelligence and learning ability, you'll definitely be fine. If you have any questions, you can come to Auntie's house during the summer vacation to ask her. Auntie will absolutely welcome you."

Seeing Amelia's earnest invitation, even extending to invite Skylar to visit, it would be quite rude of Skylar to completely refuse.

"Aunt Leah, thank you so much for your appreciation and support. How about this, I'll swallow my pride and accept the Third Class Order of Order of Merlin first. As for the waiting list for Wizengamot, allow me a few more years to hone my skills and learn some wizarding law before we discuss it further. What do you think?"

Skylar had already done the bare minimum for Dumbledore; Skylar genuinely couldn't refuse the Ministry of Magic's reward—and as for what Dumbledore might think, there was nothing Skylar could do.

Skylar did not completely decline the Ministry of Magic's reward, and he also promised Amelia that he would visit her home to learn about wizarding law. This pleased Amelia greatly, and she agreed to Skylar's offer. However, she also stated that if Skylar made any further outstanding contributions, he would not be allowed to refuse to Wizengamot Wizengamor.

Skylar chuckled inwardly; that would be for the best, then he wouldn't refuse!

After leaving the Headmaster's Office, Skylar wrote a letter to Lucius and sent it home using the school's owl.

It was Easter break, and although Lucius was no longer a member of the Board of Governors, as a parent, he still had the right to visit his child at school during the holidays. A few hours later, Lucius arrived at Skylar's dormitory, looking travel-worn.

Upon seeing Skylar, Lucius immediately exclaimed, "Truly worthy of being my son! Your father is so proud of you!"

Even his usually aloof father had taken the initiative to praise him, which made Skylar feel a little proud. Skylar humbly replied, "This is all thanks to Father's past teachings, which have enabled Skylar to achieve what I have today, and finally contribute to the glory of the House of Malfoy."

Lucius couldn't stop smiling. "Speak! You called me all this way here, knowing your personality, it certainly wasn't just to hear a few words of praise from me. What is it all about?"

"Father, I've heard that life in Hogsmeade Village has been greatly affected recently due to the Dementors ' disturbances, and even property prices have dropped considerably. Skylar has his eye on a shop and would like to ask you for your help in acquiring it." Skylar then took out a map of Hogsmeade Village and marked the location of a shop. "This shop is located on a side street of the main commercial street, near the shady Hog's Head Inn, so it hasn't been rented out for several years. Its estimated value is only around two thousand Galleons. Considering the Dementor situation, if you were to help, there's a good chance you could get it for 1,500 Galleons."

Lucius frowned. "Skylar, you yourself know this shop's location isn't great. Why did you suddenly decide to buy it? Almost all the wizards living in Hogsmeade Village now are older generations; they don't want to leave. The younger wizards prefer the coastal areas to the south, like Dingwall, Ottery St. Catchpole, Godric's Hollow... Hogsmeade Village's population may shrink in the future, and businesses will have to rely solely on student and tourist spending..."

Of course, Skylar couldn't reveal that the reason was that there was a Chamber of Secrets beneath the shop, and inside that Chamber of Secrets was a Secret Passage leading directly to the Great Mirror on the fifth floor of Hogwarts. Skylar didn't want the shop to be sold to someone else one day, thus exposing the Secret Passage below, and secondly, the shop was indeed very useful to him.

Skylar pulled an Anti-Dizziness Bracelet from his pocket and handed it to Lucius. "Father, my plan is to open a shop in Hogsmeade Village, specializing in alchemical products I've invented, such as this Anti-Dizziness Bracelet —it effectively prevents dizziness and S.P.E.W. caused by Apparition, Floo Powder, and Portkeys. I believe that as long as you handle the negotiations with the officials in the Department of Magical Transportation who control Portkeys and the Floo Network, sales won't be a problem. So the location of the shop isn't that important. The more troublesome part is finding a trustworthy person to manage it... Father, you're busy enough, and Skylar is still in school..."

After hearing this, Lucius took the Anti-Dizziness Bracelet from Skylar and examined it closely, falling into deep thought.

After a long pause, Lucius slowly spoke, "You've really given me a wonderful surprise, Skylar." A shrewd glint flashed in Lucius's eyes. "This Anti-Dizziness Bracelet —it's your invention, isn't it? It's amazing! Leave this to me! I need to talk to Fudge first, register a patent with the Ministry of Magic, and then make it a standard accessory for Floo Powder and Portkeys... As for manpower, don't worry too much. We can draw manpower from the collateral branches. Your great-grandfather's godson's lineage is reliable and loyal..."

(Note: Floo Powder was invented by the 13th-century witch Ignatius Will, but its production and sales are strictly controlled by the Ministry of Magic. In Britain, there is only one licensed manufacturer, Floo-Pow Company. This company is very mysterious, and its headquarters in Diagon Alley is never occupied. Therefore, it can be inferred that the Ministry of Magic is actually responsible for selling Floo Powder in Britain, Floo-Pow Company is only responsible for production.)

Skylar began, "Then Skylar thanks Father in advance. As for money, Skylar just received a bonus of five thousand Galleons from the International Confederation of Wizards. I think two thousand Galleons should be enough to buy the shop, carry out the relevant renovations, and apply for the patent, right?"

Lucius sneered, "You forgot we still need to bribe those parasites in the Ministry of Magic! Fudge needs some money, and the Department of Magical Transportation needs some too, but don't worry, your father will cover the cost of bribing them. Consider it a reward for your excellent performance! I think we should have results within a week. Wait for my good news!"

The Ministry of Magic has been in a bind lately because of the Black affair. Overtime pay for the investigation team and Aurors, compensation for losses suffered by businesses, and so on are all considerable expenses. Lucius's donation comes at just the right time, and he can't think of any reason why Fudge would refuse.

After saying this, Lucius hurriedly left. He clearly realized what a huge business opportunity this was, and a great chance to expand the family's influence. Just imagine, when everyone needed to use the House of Malfoy's products, the Malfoy name would surely become a household name, just like every Britain wizard knew the name Ollivander.

Skylar watched Lucius's departing figure and breathed a sigh of relief. Over the past few years, he had gained some exposure to the business world and realized that it was rife with unspoken rules and complex interpersonal relationships. Entrusting this matter to Lucius certainly saved him a lot of trouble.

Opening a shop and doing business was just the first step in Skylar's plan. His real goal was to enter the business world—by gradually infiltrating the wizarding business community and building influence there. He had already gained some recognition in academia and international organizations, and it was time to extend his reach into other areas— the Anti-Dizziness Bracelet was just the beginning. Next, he planned to enter the field of combat protective equipment and international trade.

Having thoroughly read the original work, how could he not know that the wizarding world would face another war within the next three years? At that time, there would be a huge demand for protective equipment for combat and alchemical tools for escape, making it a sure-fire way to make money.

Voldemort and defeating Voldemort was Savior 'Harry mission; Skylar's mission for himself was to help the House of Malfoy rise to prominence in politics, business, education, and academia during this chaotic era!