As was customary, a small celebration followed the investiture ceremony, but it was mainly an occasion for adults to socialize and make connections, and had little to do with Su Er, who was still a student.
Well, it wasn't as though no one wanted to get acquainted with the youngest recipient of the Order of Merlin and invest in Su Er's future, but with the more dazzling Dumbledore and Amelia present, Su Er was happy to take it easy.
After a trial and an investiture ceremony, it was about lunchtime. Su Er took a tray and embarked on a solo culinary adventure in a corner. The familiar flavors convinced him that the Ministry of Magic's house-elves had also taken advanced training in the Hogwarts Kitchens.
Hogwarts really was Britain's New Oriental.
Come to think of it, just about every aspect of the Wizarding World on this peninsula seemed to have some connection to Hogwarts.
What could he say? An educational powerhouse indeed... lean back!
Su Er stuffed a fruit tart into his mouth. As he chewed, his gaze landed on Dumbledore nearby. Oh, suddenly I want to be the Hogwarts Headmaster.
Think about it: I'd dominate education, and my wife would be the highest-ranking official. That... sounds pretty good too, doesn't it?
Su Er drifted off as he looked at Dumbledore. Noticing his gaze, Dumbledore looked back, and Su Er hastily put on an innocent smile.
He couldn't let Dumbledore discover his wicked plans to usurp the throne.
Just then, Black approached with a glass of red wine. Sirius's bearing made it clear that he had received a complete aristocratic education. Those steps, that way of swirling his wineglass-everything about him exuded nobility.
"Shall we have a chat off to the side?" Black raised an eyebrow at Su Er.
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