Chapter 255 The Curtain Opens

Just over a month away from the end of the second school year, all major newspapers used their largest and most conspicuous pages to report on the most important news of the day.

The Wizards United Guard was officially established.

The nature of this organization is probably similar to an international joint law enforcement organization, which is mainly responsible for social security in the wizarding world in various countries. If we use a simple metaphor, the Aurors in the wizarding world were originally equivalent to special forces, while the responsibilities of ordinary police were distributed to various departments of the Ministry of Magic. Now, the Wizards United Guards has taken over this part of the authority.

The captain of the Guard is currently in temporary charge of Cyril Marshall, a 45-year-old woman at the time.

This woman is from Italy. She previously worked for the International Federation of Wizards for more than ten years. After resigning, she devoted herself to reforming the law on social security in the wizarding world.

As a spokesperson, Ms. Marshall said: The actual control of the Guards will be handed over to the International Federation of Wizards, while the following branch powers will be controlled by the Ministry of Magic of each country.

She is temporarily responsible for the tedious matters at the beginning of the establishment of the Guard. The new captain will be re-selected at the subsequent United Wizards Conference, and the team captains from various countries will also be selected internally by the Ministry of Magic.

The selection of personnel for the Guardians is also the responsibility of the Ministry of Magic, who will only send a few veteran members to provide advice.

Hermione quickly read the entire report and said thoughtfully: "If power is completely divided, then maybe the establishment of this joint wizarding guard is a good thing?"

Sean shook his head: "They had too many tricks before. It's hard not to make people doubt the purity of their purpose. Moreover, the attitudes of the Ministry of Magic in various countries changed too quickly. To be honest, no one put pressure on them. I don't think so." believable."

"Then what is the purpose of this escort?" Hermione frowned.

"The new people in power want to have more say. The establishment of this new official force is just for this purpose..."

And it might be more than that... Sean frowned slightly, holding the newspaper with his fingers and gently rubbing the blank space of the line.

"...Ms. Marshall said that in addition to the current social security in the wizarding world, the Wizards United Guards will also launch an action to pursue old cases. We will thoroughly investigate the forgotten and concealed cases in the past, and bring those wizards who escaped punishment by chance. They will be re-arrested and brought to justice for full accountability. We welcome and encourage wizards to send us letters through owls to provide us with evidence that someone has violated wizard laws, whether it is for personal fairness or for the security and stability of wizard society-"

"The wizarding world has been stale for a long time, and there are countless unfair, harsh, and outdated laws and regulations. Our goal is to give all wizards a fair, just and open public security environment. Protecting the legitimate rights and interests of all people will be the lifelong mission of the Guardians. code of conduct.”

In the most eye-catching position of the newspaper, a middle-aged witch with a serious expression and firm eyes was delivering an impassioned speech. She waved her hands again and again in the black and white picture, depicting the Wizards United Guard towards the reporters and ordinary wizards below. The next direction of action and rules of conduct.

Hermione flipped through a few pages of the newspaper, looked up and said, "There is only a rough introduction, but no detailed reports on Ms. Marshall's previous background."

"It's normal. This is not an open election. This lady only serves as the temporary captain of the escort team."

Hermione frowned dissatisfied. Under Sean's influence, she was far less superstitious about authority than when she first entered school. Moreover, she and Sean had previously deduced the general context behind the arrest of the pure-blood wizard.

The girl thinks that the establishment of the escort team is the result of some evil wizards, and she will be unhappy about this.

"What's the point of being a temporary captain? Sean, you and I both know that no matter whether someone is replaced or not, the position of captain will definitely not be that of a selfless guy..." Hermione muttered dissatisfiedly.

"But we can't change anything, Hermione. You've been worrying too much lately. Leave what should be done to the people who should do it - this is something that people at the level of Professor Dumbledore should be related to." Sean persuaded.

Daisy, who had been holding the edge of the sandwich next to her, would ask in a low voice: "Sean, Hermione, will this Wizarding United Guard be like my dad?"

Sean turned to her and spread his hands: "Of course we hope those people can be like your father."

Hermione said: "I just hope..."

"There's no need to be so pessimistic and sensitive, Hermione, the fire can't burn us. Besides - Mr. Fudge is just like this..."

While several junior wizards were discussing the major events happening in the wizarding world today in various tones, the basement level of a castle somewhere in Switzerland was undergoing a hot renovation.

The house elves continued to use magic under the orders of their masters. Various wood and steel plates were floating in the sky. After the construction was completed, wizards would come forward to cast reinforcement and defensive magic.

At the end of the corridor, which was already taking shape, there were several wizards with pointed hats sitting in a hidden conference room.

They all have the emblem of the Wizards United Guard tattooed on their chests: a cross of a wand and a knight's sword, surrounded by a golden light.

The leader, a middle-aged woman, had just appeared on the front pages of newspapers around the world. She was currently discussing matters with several others with her arms folded across her chest.

"Has my replacement been chosen?" she asked.

A middle-aged male wizard said: "The International Federation of Wizards is still discussing, but the candidates have basically been determined, and those candidates are within our expectations."

Some other wizards laughed: "The judgment is very accurate - the people they picked are all carved from the same mold."

"The position is not firm, the views are not outstanding, the thinking is not sharp, and the ability to change the status quo is recognized. He is known to be easy to manipulate - and he also knows how to accept guidance. Ha, isn't he the perfect candidate?"

The wizards present all chuckled,

The leader, Marshall, tapped the table lightly: "Don't let your guard down, Lynch. Send someone to contact you again to make sure no accident occurs."

A slightly younger wizard nodded.

After a few more instructions, several people talked about the next course of action, and their voices became quieter.

"... If we want to build trust among citizens... let's start with a big fish."

“The gains are worth looking forward to, but we need to pay attention to the rebound of those people...”

"Make a list and check it one last time..."

"...These are good ones, but do you want the Malfoy family to be chosen by the British side?"

"...Just wait a moment, there will be news coming soon..."

A group of people discussed in low voices the "suitable person". After arriving at a satisfactory answer, Ms. Marshall took a deep breath and murmured: "Then it will be him..."

The word "he" seemed to have magic power, and the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became stiff.

The originally lively discussion stopped, and many people acted unnaturally. After a long time, the middle-aged wizard said after careful consideration: "Cyril, do we, do we really want to do this?"

Cyril Marshall glanced at the other party, she lowered her eyes, covered the expression in her eyes, and said in a calm voice: "This is something that has been decided a long time ago."

"But..." Many people showed hesitant looks.

Marshall raised his hand to hold his slightly tilted peaked hat, and said in a calm tone: "The meaning of our existence is to eliminate all unstable factors."

"The question is, does it work..."

"You won't know until you do it to see if it's useful. Okay, colleagues, raise your heads and act according to the original plan." Marshall stood up, "I have to find a few people..."

…

The Department of International Magical Cooperation of the British Ministry of Magic, located on the fifth underground floor, recently opened a new area - the British Office of the Wizarding United Guards.

At this time, the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, was walking to his office, accompanied by his secretary and a wizard wearing glasses.

Stopping in front of the door with a wand and a knight's sword crossed, Fudge turned around and said with a smile: "James, when this new department was established, I thought of you immediately. Frankly speaking, I originally thought After Kingsley was promoted, you were asked to take over as the Director of the Auror Office, but there are no vacancies in the department recently, so keeping you as an ordinary Auror is just to bury you..."

James Potter smiled: "I think Aurors have no distinction of authority. Everyone is the same. I am also willing to shine in my position in any capacity."

"Of course, of course, every Auror deserves respect - you know, James, I mean you should use your abilities more, the head of the British office of the Wizarding United Guards, I think this position It suits you just fine.”

"Thank you for your appreciation, Minister, but I feel that there are many members in the department who have more experience and seniority than me who can do the job..."

Fudge interrupted him, and then pointed at James with pretended blame: "This personnel change has been decided. Isn't it hard for me, the minister, to speak well?"

"That's not what I meant, sir."

"I understand," Fudge smiled again, "James, from now on the social security of the British wizarding world will depend on you."

"……I will try my best."

After Fudge and his secretary left, James took a deep look at the other person's back, then opened the door and walked in.

A team of ten people was waiting for him inside.

"Mr. James Potter?" A person walked up.

"Yes, from now on I will be responsible for the related matters of the new office." James shook hands with the other party.

While listening to the other party's introduction and looking through the information books of his subordinates, James nodded from time to time and asked a few questions from time to time.

After a while, the tall wizard named Chizzy Poulson finished his introduction. James looked at him: "Mr. Poulson, do we need to add five more team members?"

"Yes, based on past experience, each country's offices are equipped with at least fifteen team members so that they can cope with various daily situations - of course, we also need to equip a group of civilian personnel."

James nodded: "I understand, you have experience, I will take you to the selection next time."

Poulsen scratched his cheek honestly and said: "Mr. Porter, you are in charge now. I will leave it to you to select the team members. I will be responsible for providing some past experience in daily affairs."

James glanced at the other party, then raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "Okay, then it's settled. From now on, we must cooperate well."

"Of course."

The two smiled and shook hands again.

When all ten team members went out to familiarize themselves with their positions, James took out his wand and waved it, and a silver stag ran out from the tip of the wand.

James waved his wand again and said a few words to his Patronus, and the stag jumped through the wall and disappeared into the air.

…

That night, Sean got the latest news from the British Ministry of Magic from Bella.

"The head of the British office of the Wizarding United Guards is Harry's father?" Sean lay on the bed and pondered the latest news.

This was a way he had never thought of unfolding.

In his and Hermione's speculation, there was one or a few mysterious people behind the wizards' joint escort team who controlled everything, and there was a high probability that the other party had evil intentions.

And it is impossible for such a person to know nothing about Dumbledore's interpersonal relationships. After all, if the other party wants to do something in the UK, he will always have to cross the mountain of Dumbledore.

The Potter family has a close relationship with Dumbledore. Although neither party has made it public, they have not deliberately concealed it. It will not be very difficult to investigate.

And now, such an important position as the head of the British office has been handed over to James without any hindrance - this can almost be regarded as being handed over to Dumbledore.

If the other party wants to make some small moves through this office, it is unrealistic to hide it from their new immediate boss. In other words, their little moves will be clearly exposed in front of Dumbledore.

This is unscientific... Sean frowned and muttered.

Unless there was something wrong with both his own and Hermione's judgment - the Wizards United Guards are dedicated to serving the people and want to change the bad habits of wizard society. They really want to win more rights for civilian wizards. Therefore, it is natural that the position of person in charge should be given to James.

No... Sean narrowed his eyes. The information transmitted by Bella also mentioned that James was directly appointed by Fudge. He just pretended to have a discussion meeting with several senior officials of the Ministry of Magic. James' appointment letter came directly.

This is not in line with the status quo, especially since news in the UK that Dumbledore is dissatisfied with Fudge has long been spread. According to Fudge's character, he will not think about repairing the relationship between the two. He is the politician who suppresses Dumbledore hard. first choice.

If Fudge had no choice, it means that James' appointment was intentional - but Sean never understood why the other party placed Dumbledore's confidant in such a key position...

A few days later, Sean saw a new message.

"Wizards United Guard - Strike hard! Jobs Aiken, the uncle of the current head of the French Aiken family, was arrested at his villa in Paris for illegal behavior fifteen years ago!"

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