Chapter 63 - Sacred 28 ?ssemble Part 1 (1/2)

In the village of Tagues, as preparations for the Sacred 28 gathering, are going on, Meanwhile, at the Ministry of magic, Cornelius Fudge requesting Dumbledore to do something about it. ”I'm telling you, nothing good can come out with this gathering”.

Dumbledore replied, ”it's not like they are doing an illegal thing and breaking the law. There's no need to worry. I already expected this. Oakley Avery was just trying to use Neal as a means to gather and unite the sacred 28 houses to increase his status”.

Fudge looked at him with frustration, ”exactly. What if they overturn the Ministry? Who knows they'll dismiss me and appoint new Minister of Magic. They might even force the Ministry and release the prisoners of Azkaban”. Dumbledore frowned and scolded, ”just who in the hell made you a Minister, Cornelius?

Did you forget the strength of the Ministry and Wizengamot? Not to mention, did you forget who represents the House of Crouch? Did you forget who represents the House of Weasley? and the House of Slughorn? What about the House of Fawley? And what about the extinct Houses which have neither wealth nor power?

Put your worries aside and concentrate on the real issue here. I know you refuse to believe Sirius Black is innocent but Peter Pettigrew in on the loose. Lord Voldemort's soul had already escaped somewhere and no one knows which body he possessed now”.

Fudge shivered upon hearing the name, ”don't say the name, please. And he's dead. If I have to I will believe that Black is innocent but I won't ever believe that you know who is alive”. Dumbledore sighed, ”fine. You just live in your dreams and don't come to reality.

I have a lot of work to do. Don't waste my time. By the way, immediately take out the Dementors from the school. They already attacked not just once but thrice. If you don't pull them out now, as Chief Warlock, I'll have to bring you to the trial at Wizengamot and make your worries true”.

As Dumbledore apparated from there, Fudge screamed in frustration, ”I'm the Minister of Magic here. I'm the Minister...”

Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa, and Draco were the first to arrive. As Lucius about to greet Neal, he saw Isle on his left arm hissing. Neal smiled, ”she says hello”.

After that Rupert Carrow and his identical twin daughters, Flora and Hestia of age 11 arrived. As Rupert introduced them, ”Mr. Slytherin, this is Flora and Hestia. They'll join the Hogwarts this September. I hope you'll look after them”.

Neal smiled, ”sure”. Then he turned towards them, ”I'm Neal Slytherin and this is Isle”. They got taken back in surprise as they saw the snake. Neal thought, ”well, Purebloods or not. I guess everyone is afraid of a snake. I wonder why this old man even wanted to bring Isle out. I mean everyone knows that I'm a Slytherin anyway. It's no big deal”.

Next, after them, Marcus Flint and his mother Fauna Flint arrived. Then, Samuel Greengrass and Daphne arrived in a beautiful dress. Neal was captivated for a moment seeing her gorgeous appearance before calming down. The only awkward thing is the Silver bracelet on her right arm just like Neal and Malfoy. He asked, ”why do you wear the Bracelet? It's a bit... you know...”