Conflict

While Eli and the others were visiting Hagrid's Hut, Fudge arrived at Hogwarts with two Aurors.

Of course, he wasn't there for a friendly visit with the students. As soon as Fudge arrived, he headed straight for the Headmaster's Office.

The two Aurors were named Kingsley and Dawlish.

Dawlish looked like a strong man. His short, gray-white hair was stiff and bristling, and his whole person seemed sharp-edged. One look at him was enough to discourage anyone from striking up a conversation.

Compared to the intimidating Dawlish, Kingsley seemed much calmer and more reserved.

He was a bald, dark-skinned wizard with a golden earring in one ear. His appearance was striking enough to leave a deep impression.

Fudge hurried straight to the Headmaster's Office with the two men. Only when he encountered a large group of students did he put on a show of waving and smiling faintly.

After the Dementor attack at the Quidditch Pitch, Fudge had asked Dumbledore to withdraw the Dementors, at least keeping them away from Hogwarts.

Dumbledore had agreed. If they discovered Sirius Black's whereabouts, the Dementors would be allowed to come and capture him. In any case, Black was someone the Ministry of Magic had to apprehend.

The Dementors' withdrawal had not only allowed Sirius to breathe a sigh of relief, but had also reassured the students at large.

After getting a taste of the Azkaban experience, Hogwarts students had begun learning the Patronus Charm one after another, hoping to avoid being accidentally sucked dry by a rampaging Dementor.

Eli's Dueling Club had practically become a Patronus Charm training class. Whenever everyone gathered, they discussed the Patronus Charm.

That was why, years later, when the students graduated, people discovered that the mastery rate of the Patronus Charm among these classes was frighteningly high.

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