Chapter 43 - Parents

After the award ceremony, John and the others returned to their posts. They still didn't have complete control over the Ministry of Magic. Now was not the time to let up. Gradually, those connected to Hogwarts also began to depart.

Upon seeing this, the girls' parents wanted to bid a simpler farewell and accompany them to the fireplace network. However, as they started discussing it, they were interrupted by Penny and Hermione.

Hermione: "Mom, Dad, we need to wait for Asmodeus. He has something important to discuss with you."

Penny: "Dad, shall we wait for Asmodeus? I think you'll like what you hear."

Parents: "???"

Nevertheless, they heeded their daughters and decided to wait for Asmodeus. After 15 minutes, they saw Asmodeus, who had just bid farewell to Newton.

"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Granger, Mr. Clearwater," Asmodeus nodded as he approached. "I don't know if Hermione and Penny have told you why I wanted to talk to you."

The parents shook their heads. Asmodeus threw a questioning look at Penny and Hermione.

"???"

"We didn't have the chance. Don't look at us like that," Penny said.

The girls' parents observed their children's interaction, puzzled about what they were talking about.

"Well then, Mr. and Mrs. Grangers and Mr. Clearwater, I suggest we go to the Minister of Magic's office with me. I think he'll be happy to make room for a private conversation."

Upon hearing this, the bystander, Fudge, nodded and said, "If Mr. Morningstar needs a place to talk, your office is still vacant."

"Oh, then let's go to my old office."

"Um, Asmodeus, may I call you that?"

"Yes, of course, Mr. Granger."

"Alright, may I ask why you have an office in the Ministry of Magic?"

Before Asmodeus could answer, Penelope interjected, "It's all because of Muggles. He practically had to live here until most of England's Muggles became wizards, so they assigned him an office."

"Okay, it doesn't matter. Let's go."

In a couple of minutes, the group of six arrived at Asmodeus's former office.

"As I understand, the girls haven't told you why I wanted to talk to you. Let's not beat around the bush. I can and want to turn you into wizards!"

"..."

"What?"

"I want to turn you into wizards."

"???"

"Darling, did I hear correctly? It seemed like this little one is saying he'll turn us into wizards."

"No, dear, I heard the same thing."

"Mr. Clearwater..., and you?..."

"Mr. Granger, you won't believe it, but I heard the same thing."

"Ha-ha-ha....ha....ha, what a good joke, Mr. Clearwater...."

"....."

Asmodeus watched this farce with a twitch at the corner of his eye and finally decided to put an end to it.

"Mr. and Mrs. Grangers, as well as Mr. Clearwater, I wasn't joking, and you didn't mishear. I can turn you into wizards. Please take this information seriously."

Upon hearing Asmodeus's words, the trio finally calmed down and adopted a serious expression.

"Asmodeus, although we are Muggles, from our daughters, we clearly know that there's no one who can turn a Muggle into a wizard. Please don't joke with us like this."

"Mr. Granger, do you know what I was awarded for today?"

"For creating a method that allows Squibs to use magic."

"Excellent. Do you know who Squibs are?"

"They are wizards who can't use magic, at least that's what Hermione told me. I don't know much about them."

"Let me explain. A Squib is, in fact, just as much a wizard as Hermione, me, and Penelope. However, Squibs have damaged magical conduits through which mana flows. As you understand, Muggles simply lack magical conduits. But do you know how I restored the magical conduits of Squibs?"

The girls' parents shook their heads.

"In essence, I built new magical conduits for Squibs, which later merged with the old damaged sections."

"Wait, you said new magical conduits, does that mean..."

"Yes, I can allow you to build what I call 'new magical conduits,' or as I call my invention, magic rings. This will eventually allow you to become full-fledged wizards. It will take a maximum of three months if you follow the instructions."

"You're not joking?"

"No, it's the plain truth. In fact, the entire elite of the Muggle society underwent a similar transformation about seven months ago, and now I'm building a new magic academy for the wizards of the new generation."

"You...you want to make the whole world magical?"

"Bingo, Mr. Granger. You're right; I don't want to see magic disappear from the world!"

"Then why do you need us?"

"Uh, I just decided to give my friends' parents a head start."

"..."

"Alright, I agree," intervened Monica.

"Dear, you..."

"Wendell, I don't understand what there is to contemplate. We can get closer to our daughter, so why refuse?"

"I agree too!" Mr. Clearwater said.

"Okay, you're right. I'm ready too. Especially since Asmodeus's words make it clear that the world is about to change..."

"Good, I'm very glad that you made the decision so quickly."

Half an hour later, the Grangers and Mr. Clearwater headed home, accompanied by Professor McGonagall, each with a magic ring and runes engraved on their hearts.

Asmodeus returned to Hogwarts with the girls.