Mysterious Journey
Chapter 1274: Dismissal
In the Auror Headquarters, Rufus Scrimgeour said while tidying up his desk.
In fact, there wasn't much for him to tidy – those bastards who raided the Ministry of Magic had taken almost everything.
From the file folders on the wooden shelves to the ink bottles on the desk, the Auror Headquarters was as clean as a newly renovated room.
To recover the lost important content, Scrimgeour had been living in the Ministry since that night, trying to restore the Auror Headquarters' operation as soon as possible.
On the other hand, the Aurors of the British Ministry of Magic, and even the Ministry of Magics worldwide, had been searching everywhere these days, tracking down those stolen important items and documents.
The high-intensity search yielded a little result. The Aurors did find some lost items, but most of them were irrelevant content from other departments.
The Auror office's files seemed to have vanished into thin air, with no clues so far – but Rufus Scrimgeour wasn't worried.
He had experienced the more severe and cruel "Dark Magic Terror" era, the time when Voldemort and his followers rampaged.
Compared to the bizarre homicides that were constantly increasing every day, the loss of files and items was not a big trouble. As long as he waited patiently, they would eventually reappear.
However, he didn't wait for the good news, but instead received a transfer order from the higher-ups of the Ministry of Magic.
"This isn't advice, it should be considered the Minister's order – although it's not written in the transfer order."
Kingsley Shacklebolt sighed, took the initiative to help Scrimgeour pick up the cardboard box, and explained helplessly.
"As for the specific reason, I'm not very clear, but I heard that that lady's position at Hogwarts is very special and should not be treated as an ordinary student."
"When Professor Dumbledore was still at Hogwarts, Miss Kaslana was deeply involved in many 'new curriculum' reform contents, and she is also the first wizard 'Head Chef' in the history of Hogwarts Castle. As the 'Guiding Headmaster' of Hogwarts for a period of time in the future, you should be able to get a lot of first-hand information and work support from her."
"'Guiding Headmaster' of Hogwarts? Heh, I must say, that doesn't sound like a pleasant position—"
Rufus Scrimgeour shook his head noncommittally, glanced at Kingsley holding the cardboard box, and said seriously.
"Kingsley, in any case, I'll leave the Ministry to you during this time—"
"Don't let those people above mess around here."
"Understood, Aurors are the last line of defense for the magical society and magical government."
Kingsley's expression became solemn. He looked into Scrimgeour's eyes and nodded with utmost seriousness.
"Don't worry, I won't let those bureaucrats interfere… In fact, I'm planning to temporarily stop the expansion. What do you think—"
"These are up to you to consider—"
Scrimgeour waved his hand, looked at the desk with some nostalgia, took the cardboard box from Kingsley, and turned to leave.
"From now on, you are the Head of the Auror Office. I trust your judgment – of course, if you encounter any difficult problems, feel free to write to me."
"But…"
Rufus Scrimgeour's figure stopped at the door, and after pondering for a few seconds, he said softly.
"Regarding the site selection of the magical city, and the investigation of *The Quibbler*…"
"Over there, if you have time, go and see it yourself."
"Even for—avoidance of suspicion?"
Scrimgeour said softly, as if talking to himself, and continued to move forward slowly.
"You know, sometimes a too clean resume is the most suspicious – the Ministry of Magic and the Auror Office… I'm leaving it to you."
"…"
Kingsley's finger moved slightly, as if he wanted to draw the wand stuck in his waist.
However, he finally slowly released his index finger on the wand.
"Don't worry, I will protect everything in the magical world."
After a long silence, he said towards the front.
Please, please don't provoke "Miss Fool", Mr. Scrimgeour.
Kingsley looked at the empty corridor and sighed inwardly. All he could do was this much.
As the head of the Auror Office of the Ministry of Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour was different from those politicians who were good at maneuvering and calculating gains and losses.
He only hoped now that even if the other party discovered something wrong, he wouldn't rush up like a moth to a flame.
After all…
From the moment Dumbledore temporarily left…
Hogwarts, no, the master behind the entire British magical world, completely unlocked the shackles.
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Hogwarts Castle, Headmaster's Office.
The originally closed statues and office doors opened one by one in front of Elena, as if they were not guarded.
They arrived at the Headmaster's office without any obstacles. Professor McGonagall had accumulated too many questions she wanted to solve along the way.
However, before Professor McGonagall could ask, she received a text message of unknown origin from Elena.
"The Ministry of Magic appointed Rufus Scrimgeour as… 'Guiding Headmaster'?"
Professor McGonagall put down the letter in her hand, frowned, and looked at Elena sitting on the desk.
"What is Cornelius Fudge doing? Why doesn't he just appoint a Headmaster directly? Isn't Mr. Scrimgeour the Head of the Auror Office?! Why revoke his position at this critical juncture?! What about the Auror Office?!"
"The Auror Office is said to be taken over by Mr. Kingsley Shacklebolt—"
Elena shook her little legs and said, supporting the desk with her hands.
"As for the reason for Mr. Scrimgeour's dismissal, you should be able to find detailed answers in tomorrow morning's *Daily Prophet*."
"In fact, these are not difficult troubles to solve – the Ministry of Magic will soon be in a position to take care of itself. The officials who arrive at Hogwarts will either become a part of Hogwarts, or disappear silently in a certain wash, like isolated islands in a raging wave."
"What I want to tell you now are some more important things, the real goals of all the teaching changes and reforms that are taking place in Hogwarts Castle…"
"Professor Dumbledore and I call it… A Certain Scientific Hogwarts."
With Dumbledore's temporary departure, her era truly began.
Before that, Elena must obtain comprehensive support.
And the first step she had to take was to slowly reveal her cards to Professor McGonagall and some trusted professors.
After all…
She couldn't build a sanctuary to support the future world by herself.
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