v4 Chapter 98： Sir Merlin has decided... (2 in 1)

There seems to be something wrong with the breakfast session today. Although it was time for breakfast, the four long tables were not as full of hearty breakfasts as before. Hundreds of little wizards sat at the empty long table with big eyes and small eyes, not knowing why. What is even more strange is that there were more or less professors on the faculty chairs in the past. But today the entire faculty chair is empty, not a single one.

All kinds of speculations rose in everyone's mind, and there was a buzzing sound like a swarm in the auditorium, but someone quickly answered their doubts.

Dumbledore is here. He was followed by the Minister of Magic Burns, as well as Mrs. Maxime, Mr. Karkaroff, and behind the four, the entire staff of Hogwarts and the reporter of the Daily Prophet Rita Skeeter. Each of them was very formally dressed, solemn and unsmiling. If you carefully observe the micro-expressions of the professors, it is not difficult to see that they are still very happy inside.

The appearance of the principal and the professors quieted the restless students in the auditorium. They saw from this scene that something big was about to happen.

Tom was sitting at the long table of Ravenclaw College, waiting for the start of the award ceremony.

The professor, the minister and the two principals went to the bench to take their seats, while Dumbledore stood in front of the podium in front of the bench and looked at the students below.

After everyone was seated and the auditorium was quiet again, Dumbledore cleared his throat and began to speak to everyone in a slow, unhurried voice.

"Before everyone has breakfast, I have something important to announce!" Dumbledore's eyes swept over the teachers and students in the audience, and finally fell on Tom.

"Everyone must have known about the dark wizards making a scene at the Quidditch World Cup Finals during the summer vacation. In the face of the monstrous flames of the dark wizards, a young wizard stood up, faced the difficulties, and fought with magic. Rodrich fought side by side, bravely fought against the dark wizards, and repulsed them. This brave young man is Tom Yordle of Ravenclaw Academy! After unanimous agreement within the Merlin Knights, We will award Sir Yodel the Order of Merlin, First Class, for his service to the wizarding community!"

After Dumbledore finished speaking, the little wizards in the audience were silent for a moment - they needed time to digest this heavy news.

Many students heard the news through the newspapers and knew about Tom Yodell's exploits, but when the medal was actually handed out, everyone was still full of shock. You know, there are two concepts that may be obtained and what has been obtained. It is not unheard of to accompany an award for more than ten years. It is common to be nominated every year and not awarded every year. Before the medals were handed out, the variables always existed.

But now it's different after the real hammer.

The surrounding students looked at Tom with awe in their eyes: Tom Yodell, now he is also a big man!

That's right, someone who can get the Merlin First Class Medal is definitely a big name.

Regarding the result of winning the First Class Medal of the Order of Merlin, Tom can only say that it is "unexpected but reasonable", because the award of the medal is highly subjective and there is no clear measure.

The Merlin Medal is divided into three levels, the first class is used to recognize "excellent courage or outstanding achievements" in magic, the second class is used to recognize "transcendental achievements or efforts", and the third class is used to recognize "the right to the right". individuals who have contributed to intellectual reserves or entertainment careers”.

How to assess the standard, it is difficult to say. For example, Damocles, who invented the wolf's poison potion, did he contribute to the knowledge reserve, or did he make extraordinary achievements, or was he determined to have magical skills because he eased the relationship between wizards and werewolves. What about outstanding achievements?

All three arguments can make sense, and the number of medals that can be received in the end depends on Damocles' connections.

The upper limit of the First Class Medal of the Order of Merlin is very high, and Dumbledore was awarded the First Class Medal after defeating Grindelwald. But its lower limit is also very low, and Arcturus Black of the Black family was awarded a First Class Medal after donating a large sum of gold to the Ministry of Magic. In recognition of his contribution to the magical society as Minister of Magic, Connelly Fudge also awarded himself a piece.

The Merlin First Class Medal is like the top 100 UP of a station that will never deteriorate and will only close down. Some people get it to prove their gold content, while others get it to prove the gold content of the award.

But Tom was sure that he was fully worthy of the medal - if the Death Eaters escaped slowly, Voldemort would have to be a bare commander after he was resurrected.

Under everyone's eyes, Tom slowly stood up and walked to the teaching staff step by step. The photographer standing in the corner of the auditorium raised the camera, pressed the shutter to the end, and made a constant contact with the sound of ketcha, and a purple smoke burst above the camera, which completely recorded the scene. At the same time, thunderous applause broke out in the auditorium.

Everyone, even the students of Durmstrang and Beauxbatons, applauded vigorously. In the entire auditorium, only those little wizards from Death Eater families were more perfunctory. But it is also understandable, after all, this medal was painted by their father or mother.

"Tell me a few words," Dumbledore looked at Tom, gave him an encouraging look, and took two steps out to give Tom the podium.

Tom was also polite, walked directly to the podium and looked at the students under the stage. It was the first time he saw his classmates from this perspective.

Tom only learned today that the above perspective is like this.

One thing to say, the view above is really wide, and you can have a panoramic view of the entire auditorium. Tom can clearly see everyone's faces, expressions, and movements.

Standing here made Tom feel a little inexplicable in his heart. He's just here today to give his acceptance speech. If one day, he can stand here to express his ideal, and the people in the audience are willing to act for this ideal...

There is nothing more satisfying than cramming your own thoughts into someone else's head.

He waited for the applause to stop and started his speech. This was the first time he stood on the stage and spoke to all the students.

The classmates in the audience were also very respectful, and quietly listened to Tom's speech. Today's Tom, under the supervision of Hermione, changed into a pure black wizard robe with golden lace on the cuffs, which looked elegant and noble. Coupled with his handsome face and the achievement of the Merlin Medal, his charm instantly soared.

Stars appeared in the eyes of many little witches.

"I didn't notice it before, that yordle is so handsome?"

"Ah, too bad! If he and Krum are pursuing me at the same time, which should I choose?"

"Why not take them all? They're all your wings (funny

Sitting at the Ravenclaw table, listening to these words, my heart is mixed. On the one hand, she was sincerely proud of her boyfriend, and listening to other people's compliments, she was full of pride in her heart. On the other hand, she raised a little bit of vigilance.

Those eyes that were like a female cat in heat made her very uncomfortable.

This dog has a master!

!

She regretted that she had loosened Tom's "shackles".

Tom didn't know the mental activities of the people in the audience. He glanced at Hermione, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

"When I learned that I was about to receive a medal, I was extremely excited and surprised. I didn't expect that I would be awarded the First Class Medal of the Order of Merlin." Tom stood on the stage and said word by word. . His voice was clear enough for everyone to hear.

"I asked Professor Dumbledore if it was a bit of a prerogative to do this. How could I, an ordinary Ravenclaw student, become the recipient of the Merlin Medal? Professor Dumbledore told me that the Sir Merlin Corps had already It has been decided that you are the winner of this medal. For this, I can only say, I am ashamed, and only made a small contribution..."

In the face of such a humble Tom, everyone gave warm applause.

Tom's speech soon came to an end.

"...Dark wizards are the malignant tumor of the magic world. No matter where we see them, we will destroy them! If we see them in Diagon Alley, we will destroy them in Diagon Alley. If we see them in Hogsmeade, we will destroy them in Diagon Alley. The village of Hogsmeade is wiped out, if you see them in the bathroom, push them down the toilet and wipe them out... We will expel all the dark wizards from the wizarding world!"

The sonorous and powerful speech moved the students. They not only applauded, but also stood up to cheer and cheer for Tom. The photographer under the stage also took pictures of Tom's speech. He had already thought about the title and cover of tomorrow's newspaper.

Dumbledore looked at Tom with a subtle expression.

Tom Yodell's remarks made the smell of gunpowder very strong.

"It should be a good thing..." Dumbledore thought in his heart: at least he wanted to attack the dark wizard. Rather than engage in pure blood supremacy theory. Dumbledore would have had a heart attack if Tom's cry was "Expel all the Mudbloods left".

After Tom finished his speech, Dumbledore took a box from Minister Burns, which contained a golden medal with a green sash, which symbolized Merlin's Hogwarts Slytherin House. .

Dumbledore hung the medal on Tom's chest, and then there was a ceremonial music in the auditorium, and a dazzling array of food appeared on the long table. When Tom shook hands with the distinguished guests on the faculty bench, the award ceremony was officially over.

"How is it, my hero? How does it feel to be honored?" After Tom returned to his seat, Hermione rolled a corn tortilla into a microphone-like meat roll, put it to Tom's mouth, and interviewed him. impression.

"I was almost stabbed by the pin on the medal..." Tom complained, and took a bite of the pancake microphone in front of him.

He took the medal off his chest and stuffed it into Hermione's hands.

"Well, let's play with it."

Hermione was stunned, she didn't expect Tom to throw such a precious thing to her so easily.

"This is—"

"It's just a medal, maybe not pure gold." Tom waved his hand. "It's nothing to me. Sooner or later, people will say that there is Tom Yodell among the winners of the Order of Merlin, and Not Tom Yodell is a Merlin recipient."

"Sword Comes"

As Tom spoke, he forked a sausage and swallowed it whole.

"You bastard..." Hermione lowered her head and fiddled with the ribbon on the medal, feeling sweet in her heart.

After breakfast, Tom got up neatly and walked out of the auditorium. A witch in a magenta robe with a purple suede collar stopped him.

"Tom, I-"

"I don't have time for an interview." Tom refused very succinctly. He acted swiftly, without any hesitation, and walked out of the auditorium without looking back.

Rita Skeeter was left sulking in place: she really came for a serious interview today!

The reason Tom was in a hurry to leave was simple: he wanted to go back to Azkaban. There, he and Dumbledore will give Voldemort a "little" surprise.

After getting rid of Rita Skeeter, Tom went straight to the headmaster's office, with Hermione following him.

"This doesn't seem to be the way to the Ravenclaw lounge?" Hermione has been at Hogwarts for four years, and the way back to the bedroom can still be recognized Well, you go back to the lounge first Bar. "

Hermione: ?

"You have something to hide from me!" She realized at once: Tom this guy is going to go out again, and he hasn't brought him!

dog man!

!

"I'm not joking with you, we are really going to do a very important thing."

"We?" Hermione grasped the key subject.

Tom smacked his mouth, and understood what it means to say more than one loses.

"I'm going to find Professor Dumbledore, he won't let you succeed - you'll knock me out!"

Hearing Hermione's threats made Tom happy - almost like a shotgun in his chest. Did not expect it? This time I'm on an adventure with Dumbledore! Dumbledore you called is not in the service area~

When Hermione saw Dumbledore and a tall old man standing beside him outside the headmaster's office, a tinge of foreboding rose in her heart.

"Professor Dumbledore, you...?"

"Miss Granger, I need you to help me keep a secret." Dumbledore was not surprised to see Hermione also present. He took out a small bottle from his arms and filled it with viscous potions.

Hermione recognized it, and the bottle contained a decoction.

"Allow me to introduce you to my brother, Aberforth," said Dumbledore before Hermione noticed the old man standing beside Dumbledore. Wearing glasses like his brother, he was tall and thin, with a wiry grey beard. His eyes were exactly the same as Dumbledore's.

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Two-in-one four-thousand-character chapter

Note: The Order of Merlin is called Order of Merlin in the original book, abbreviated as O.M.

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