Chapter 26 - Turmoil
"Regarding the construction of the academy, as I mentioned before, I want to build it in close proximity to Hogwarts to facilitate management and create a kind of Academy city in that area.
As explained to you earlier, I don't want the newly built magic academy to become just another school of magic. No, I want to establish something akin to a university in the Muggle world. My goal is to nurture in students the desire to explore and advance magic. I believe everyone present would agree that the potential for magical development exceeds that of technology, at least at this stage.
Therefore, the layout of the academy will differ from Hogwarts. It won't be merely a grand castle. No. We will organize the construction of a main building for classes and activities. However, dormitories and research centers will be built separately.
Since, according to my vision, the academy should accommodate a minimum of 45,000 students and 4,000 teachers, I must seek permission from the British government for construction. But I must emphasize, the Magic Academy will be an independent institution, unaffected by any government worldwide! This is my non-negotiable condition and is not up for discussion!
The professors for the first stream of students will be individuals with the highest achievements in their respective fields."
"I have the honor to introduce them to you today. Let's welcome:
Gellert Grindelwald - professor of combat magic and duels. This course will replace the Defense Against the Dark Arts. I believe it's better to learn dark magic and know how to control it than to fear and defend against it. While this name may not carry much weight for non-magicians, in the magical world, he is considered one of the three strongest wizards! Proficient in dark magic, he will also serve as the deputy director of the academy!
Newt Scamander - professor of Care of Magical Creatures. The author of numerous works on magical creatures, Hogwarts uses a textbook written by him!
Florenz - instructor of Astronomy and Divination. Yes, he's a centaur, and as all wizards know, centaurs are excellent seers!
Aberforth Dumbledore - Transfiguration professor. Yes, he's Dumbledore, the younger brother of today's most powerful wizard!
Horace Slughorn - professor of Potion Making. One of the most renowned masters of potions in the magical world!
Claudia Dromgul - don't let her young age fool you; honestly, the professor of Ancient Runes at Hogwarts wanted her to take her place!
Herbert Biri - the former Herbology professor at Hogwarts, retired due to age, but thanks to magical rings strengthening his body, he decided to return to the ranks of professors!
William Ronen - the grandson of Abraham Ronen and the champion of magical duels last year. He will become the Charms professor at the academy!
Nicholas Flamel and his wife Perenelle Flamel! - I don't think they need an introduction, but still! Universally renowned wizard and alchemist of French origin, the only known creator of the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life, thanks to which Nicholas and his wife Perenelle have lived for over 600 years. They will be teaching Alchemy to our students!
And so on…"
For nearly an hour, renowned wizards took the stage one by one. In the end, approximately 150 wizards from all spheres of activity graced the stage.
"I can see doubt in your eyes. I mentioned 4,000 teachers. But, ladies and gentlemen, understand me. In the first year, only your children and relatives will be students. If we can gather even 10,000 people, that would be good. So, I believe that having around 150 teachers for now will be quite sufficient. What are your thoughts on this?"
In response to his question, applause erupted. People near the bar thought there was an earthquake. Naturally, not a single dissatisfied person was in the audience!
Are you kidding? If everything the young man on stage said is true, then this faculty can be called the best in history! Their children will be taught by the world's finest wizards! Muggles were shocked, and even more so were the wizards working for these former Muggles.
They know exactly what each name mentioned today signifies. Such an assembly is enough to overthrow the International Wizarding Federation in a matter of hours!
"Thank you all for the warm welcome to our faculty! I am delighted to announce that we are ready to commence the construction of the Magic Academy - 'Elysium' starting next week!"
With these words, the applause only intensified. So much so that if Asmodeus hadn't used a voice enhancement spell, even the people on stage wouldn't have heard him. He raised his hand to calm everyone and said,
"For today, that's all. We will get in touch with everyone tomorrow regarding financing and the commencement of construction. Today, you can return to your children and loved ones to let them know that they will soon become wizards!"
"Once again, I thank all of you present for your support!"
"As a memento of this day, I have prepared a gift for each of you."
As he spoke, a pendant appeared before everyone. Half of the pendant was black, and the other half was golden. The pendant took the form of angel and devil wings enclosing a blue ruby in the middle.
"Take this pendant. It can protect you from an attack once."
"See you soon, comrades!"
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Over the next week, there were two topics of conversation in the world. First, why did some key figures in the world receive identical pendants, and did these people join some society for world control? The second topic was about who was buying gold worldwide. The value of gold skyrocketed. If previously the price per kilogram of gold was $38,000, within a week, the prices soared to the 2023 level of $70,000 per kilogram.
Although these two topics briefly dominated the media space, they quickly faded away.
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