Strictly speaking, now Dumbledore is not the Headmaster of Hogwarts.
Because the Ministry of Magic has so far not issued a single order stating that Dumbledore is reinstated.
It's just that everyone subconsciously believed that after Umbridge left, he automatically became the Headmaster again.
And one of the reasons Dumbledore asked Crouch to come here today was to appease people's hearts and announce the appointment of the Headmaster.
As Crouch got up, the entire Great Hall became silent.
People on and off school are all looking forward to what the new minister will say.
"First of all, I apologize to all Hogwarts professors and students."
As soon as he came up, the new Minister of Magic bowed slightly to the surrounding. "In the past year, because of some improper operations of the Ministry of Magic, it has brought you a lot of trouble."
"Even some students' learning progress has been delayed."
As the saying goes, predecessors plant trees, and later generations enjoy the shade.
But it can also be said conversely that the predecessors dug the pit, and the later generations compensated.
The actions of Fudge and Umbridge have long made many young wizards complain about the Ministry of Magic, and this anger still needs to be pacified by Crouch.
Obviously, his low profile won a lot of goodwill as soon as he came up, and the whole Great Hall burst into warm applause.
The reporters' magic cameras were not idle. They were frantically taking pictures, and they all thought of the title.
"Shocked! Crouch completely rejected Fudge's education reform and made a low-profile gesture to Dumbledore."
After the applause died out, Crouch announced a series of compensatory measures.
For example, increasing the funding support of the Ministry of Magic and providing more British pounds to Galleons for Muggle-born wizards.
Even the salaries of the professors have been increased by him a lot. For a time, both the students and the professors have smiles on their faces, obviously very satisfied.
Finally, Crouch solemnly promised. "I can guarantee that during my tenure, I will give Hogwarts the greatest autonomy, and no one can interfere with the Headmaster's decision."
As soon as these words came out, many people were moved.
Although Hogwarts had a special status before, the Ministry of Magic would not interfere under normal circumstances.
But as long as the minister wants to, he can always take advantage of the loophole and increase his influence in the only wizarding school in England.
Otherwise, Umbridge wouldn't run amok in the school.
As soon as Crouch's words came out, it represented that the next Hogwarts had become a semi-independent state, and even he could not control it.
Once he repents, it also means that his credibility will be lost, which is fatal to a Minister of Magic.
That's why everyone was so shocked. They didn't expect Crouch to make such a heavy commitment in public.
Even Dumbledore's face showed consternation, apparently unaware that Crouch would do this.
What followed was a deep emotion. Dumbledore didn't expect Crouch to trust him so much. Sure enough, supporting such a smart man to become Minister of Magic was a correct decision.
Speaking of this, Crouch looked annoyed. "I'm sorry, I forgot, there is no Headmaster at Hogwarts at this time."
"Then let me announce now that the Ministry of Magic has decided that the Headmaster of Hogwarts is..."
He deliberately sold out, but no one was aroused.
Everyone knows that this is just a cutscene.
"Mr. Alvin Gaunt!"
There was thunderous applause in the Great Hall, but after a few shots, it disappeared again.
Everyone felt wrong.
If they heard correctly, it was not Dumbledore's name pronounced just now, right?
Dumbledore was also stunned. He looked at Crouch, "Barty, you pronounced the wrong name."
Although it was a little weird, he still reminded Crouch in a low voice.
At this time, Crouch didn't look at him but swept his eyes to everyone who looked at him, repeating word by word.
"The Headmaster of Hogwarts will be succeeded by - Mr. Alvin Gaunt."
Now, everyone knows that there is really no problem with his ears, and Crouch is rereading Alvin's name.
In an instant, he became the focus of the audience.
Even Cho, Hermione, Luna, and Astoria couldn't believe it.
How did their boyfriend change from a student to a Headmaster suddenly?
Alvin stood up, used his magic power to transmit his voice to his girlfriend, then explained to them, facing thousands of eyes, and walked to the High Seat.
"Barty, what the hell is going on? This is no time for jokes."
Dumbledore spoke very seriously. If this was a joke, no doubt it must be stopped.
Unfortunately, to his disappointment, Crouch still didn't look at him, didn't speak, but gave up his seat when Alvin walked to him.
"Sorry, Professor, Mr. Crouch thinks I may be better suited to be Headmaster of Hogwarts than you are."
Keeping Crouch behind him calmly, Alvin faced his old Headmaster with a full aura.
Professor McGonagall wanted to open her mouth angrily. Still, during the confrontation between Alvin and Dumbledore, she found it difficult to breathe, let alone speak.
"So, Barty has always been your man?"
Dumbledore was not stupid and instantly found the crux of the problem.
He suddenly found that he seemed to have fallen into a bottomless trap.
Before that, he didn't find any connection between Alvin and Crouch, and neither social circles intersected.
Unexpectedly, after he worked so hard to send Crouch to the throne of the Ministry of Magic, he showed his fangs to himself.
In a trance, the terrifying power of his body dissipated a lot, and Alvin also restrained a lot.
"Gaunt! What the hell are you trying to do?!"
Professor McGonagall was finally able to speak. She was as angry as a lioness, glaring at the student she had always been optimistic about.
She couldn't imagine the betrayal this time came from within the school.
And most of the Order of the Phoenix members also stood up. The situation at this time has already made many people dumbfounded.
Even they were, but standing behind Dumbledore was their subconscious choice.
Faced with Professor McGonagall's questioning, Alvin finally spoke up.