"This was the toughest and most effective operation against Death Eater criminals in more than a decade."
"We successfully dismantled a secret Death Eater base, arrested eighty-three Death Eaters, killed twenty-seven, and safely rescued the kidnapped students."
"For this, we must also extend our sincere thanks to Hogwarts Academy's..."
At the Ministry of Magic, Cornelius Fudge stood before a crowd of reporters, his face gleaming as he boasted at length about their achievements, also mentioning the professors and students of Hogwarts.
He praised Dumbledore, Severus Snape, and Hagrid, but made no mention whatsoever of Katelyle.
This infuriated Draco Malfoy when he read the newspaper.
He had just returned from visiting Katelyle with his father, and they had enjoyed a lavish dinner together.
His father had conducted himself admirably in front of Katelyle and promised to turn over a new leaf.
"Draco, Cornelius hasn't done anything wrong." Listening to Draco's complaints, Lucius Malfoy explained with a smile, "Mr. Katelyle doesn't need an honor like this to change anything, either."
"Creating Elemental Magic alone is enough to secure his place in the wizarding world and ensure that his name lives on for generations."
"Hogwarts, on the other hand, needs this honor to change certain things. It also tells those harboring sinister intentions that Hogwarts has more than enough strength."
Draco Malfoy only half understood his father's words.
"You're still young. You'll understand when you're older." Lucius Malfoy patted Draco's head and smiled. "For now, what you need to do is stay by Mr. Katelyle's side and study Elemental Magic diligently."
"I know, Dad!" Draco Malfoy nodded, his voice earnest and full of determination.
"Next, I'll arrange more actual combat for you. Can you handle it?" Lucius Malfoy stared at Draco and asked gravely.
"I can," Draco Malfoy said firmly.
"Good. Go there