Chapter 87.3 Headmaster (Part 1)
Why show your intelligence if it's going to be a trump card later? Let him think that I am just a kind of idealistic impulsive, not a man with a certain established logic. I do not need to be seen as a new opponent to be broken. When I am strong enough, when I have authority, debts and people, then it will be possible not to whisper but to speak.
— Well, — Dumbledore sighed heavily again. — It will pass with age, and you will realize that hotheadedness is not the best advice. — That's good, that's good. — I think friends will help you see the world in a better light, and school is the best place to find them. — As if thinking out loud, the old man nodded to himself. — I'm sure now that you won't mindlessly harm other students, so I won't interfere with your desire to study at Hogwarts. — I nodded in surprise, because the contract with the Ministry had already been signed and paid for, and the fine was quite high. Who would pay it if Dumbledore rejected me? The Ministry? I doubt it. — Also, I'd like to draw your attention to the fact that there's a lot of empty land around the school. ....
— I beg your pardon? — I don't understand him at all.
— It has come to my attention that you have purchased a large tract of land in Scotland and are investing heavily in its development. That land is too close to Muggle settlements, and the magical plants are too unusual for the mundane world to overlook their, um... peculiarities. Wasn't it better to settle where magic was the norm? — and that innocent look of incomprehension.
I'll believe that, yes. And I don't know that everything around Hogwarts for ten miles, if not more, is imbued with castle magic, which means it falls under the authority of the school, and especially the headmaster. On paper, however, it's free land, once home to settlements of various magical creatures and beasts. Now only the Forbidden (Dark) Forest and Hogsmeade remain. The lands around them are "free". Why did such an area not fall into my hands?
— With all my desire, the invested money cannot return, so nothing can change. — I shrug my shoulders under another shake of the director's head.
I can even name a few ways to use such a convenient neighborhood, and what was really in the head of the "old man" — I'm even afraid to guess, because he's been in politics for decades! In addition, I am concerned about the question: How did he know what I was going to do? How did he get the information if I never said anything like that to anyone? Wait.
I told a government official when I bought the land that I was going to start an "experimental" horticultural farm. The "old man" works fast...by the way, he only looks like that, his magic power is with him and he won't leave. I don't know how long he'll live, but certainly longer than a few or three years. The curse on the ring must have been pretty bad if this "luminary" was enjoying it.
— In that case, I think we should move on to the question of your education at Hogwarts. — The headmaster gave me a serious look and grabbed the folder, pulling out the top few pages. — According to the papers I received, Sora Hoshino has gone through the entire official procedure of enrolling in the School of Wizardry, including the application, signing of the contract and payment to the school's account, plus the state tax, as well as the exam. That's good. — I just listened to him in silence, my left hand resting on the dull yellow crystal covered with silver wire in a plant pattern. Twelve centimeters long, thirty-six facets, a two-sided cone with a white "pea" glowing in the center. A great relaxer, in the sense of twirling it in your fingers, very beautiful, interesting.... among other things.
In the world of muggles there is a similarly functional device, the Dictaphone. — I have read the Committee's conclusions regarding your examination results, and I have come to the conclusion that the Committee has made a mistake. — Dumbledore paused, frowning slightly, and I tensed, expecting a trap. — According to your results, Mr.
Hoshino, you are eligible to enter the Fifth Year, as stated on your examination paper. However, I believe that as a foreigner who has decided to live in Britain, you need time to familiarize yourself with our culture and traditions. With this in mind, I have suggested that the Commission ease the pressure on you and allow you time to integrate into our magical world.
The Commission's official decision is as follows: Sora Hoshino may enter the fourth year of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Congratulations, young man! — Sora Hoshino smiled at the headmaster, her eyes filled with joy.