26 Minister l

The meeting room was filled with old men and women in plum-coloured robes, each bearing a silver W on the left-hand side of the chest. They were the members of the Wizengamot, the wizarding court and parliament of Britain. The meeting was taking place in the administrative headquarters of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, the largest department in the Ministry of Magic.

Among the crowd, Agustus Peverell sat next to his family representative, Edward Tonks. Agustus was not yet seventeen, so he was not allowed to vote on the matters of the Wizengamot, but he had the privilege of observing the meeting procedures as the heir of his family. He was glad that he did not have to wear the stuffy robes and hats that the other members wore.

He scanned the room and noticed the different factions and alliances among the Wizengamot. On the first row, he saw Cornelius Fudge and Bartemius Crouch. They were both staunch supporters of Albus Dumbledore, the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, who would be presiding over the meeting. Next to them, he spotted Augusta Longbottom, the grandmother of Neville Longbottom. She was a respected member of the Wizengamot, known for her strong sense of justice and loyalty.

On the back of the left side, he recognized some of the neutral grey families, such as the Greengrasses, the Macmillans, and the Fawleys. They were not aligned with any particular side, but they often voted according to their own interests and beliefs. They were usually the swing votes that decided the outcome of the Wizengamot's decisions.

On the right side, he saw the dark families, those who had supported Voldemort during the first wizarding war, or were still loyal to him in secret. They included the Malfoys, the Parkinsons, and the Notts, all of whom had or will have children in Slytherin house with Agustus. They were often at odds with Dumbledore and his allies, and they opposed any reforms or changes that would benefit the muggle-borns or the magical creatures.

In the front, he noticed Millicent Bagnold the current Minister of Magic, sitting besides a secretary for the Wizengamot. She had a bored expression on her face, as if she had seen this all before. She caught his eye and gave him a small smile.

The meeting was about to begin, and everyone was waiting for Dumbledore to arrive. The main agenda of the meeting was to elect a new Minister of Magic, as Milli's term was ending soon. There were several candidates for the position, but none of them had a clear majority of support.

As the clock struck eleven, a blue bird suddenly appeared in the air, startling everyone. It was Skadi. She had been living in the Drakul manor, where she had a spacious aviary and plenty of food and toys. She had missed Agustus a lot, so she had decided to visit him, unaware of the importance of the meeting. She flew towards him and landed on his shoulder, rubbing her face on his cheeks. She chirped happily, oblivious to the shocked and curious gazes of the other Wizengamot members.

The lords and ladies of the noble families, who had been startled by the sudden appearance of the ice phoenix, quickly regained their composure when they recognized the bird as the companion of Agustus Peverell. They had heard rumors of the rare and powerful creature that had bonded with the young wizard, but seeing it in person was a different matter. They whispered among themselves.

In front of Agustus, two of the Wizengamot's oldest and most respected members, Griselda Marchbanks and Tiberius Ogden, looked at the bird in awe. Agustus had introduced himself to both of them earlier, and they had been impressed by his polite and courteous behavior, which was rare among the heirs of the ancient and noble families. They had also sensed a great potential in him.

Tiberius leaned towards Agustus and said in a friendly tone, "Heir Peverell, that's the most beautiful bird I have ever seen in my long life. How did you come to acquire such a marvelous creature?"

Agustus smiled and replied, "Thank you, sir. She is indeed a wonder. I was lucky to find the egg in my family vault , during my first visit to Gringotts, I hatched her with the help of my butler. We formed a bond then, and she has been with me ever since. Her name is Skadi, after the Norse goddess of winter and hunting."

Griselda nodded and said, "That's a fitting name for her. She reminds me of Albus's Fawkes, but with a different element. They are both phoenixes, but of different kinds. Fawkes is a fire phoenix, while Skadi is an ice phoenix. They are both very rare and very powerful."

Agustus realised his error after hearing Fawkes name and lamented at the condition of poor innocent bird. He had to take care of her after this meeting.

They were interrupted by a loud voice that echoed through the room. It was Albus Dumbledore, the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, who had finally arrived. He was wearing his usual purple robes and half-moon spectacles, and he had a grave expression on his face. He walked to the center of the stage, where a large wooden chair and a gavel awaited him. He cleared his throat and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Wizengamot. I apologize for the delay, but I had some urgent matters to attend to. Let us begin the meeting without further ado. The main agenda of today is to elect a new Minister of Magic for the next term. As you all know, the current Minister, Millicent Bagnold, has reached the end of his tenure, and we have to choose her successor. We have four candidates for the position. The candidate with the majority of votes will be declared the new Minister of Magic. Are there any questions?"

The room was silent, and everyone was focused on the meeting. They knew that this was a crucial moment for the future of the wizarding world.

Dumbledore then began calling the candidates for the election. "The candidates for the Minister of Magic, please stand up and come to the center of the room as your name is called."

He took out a scroll and read the first name. "Lord Tiberius Nott, recommended by Lord Avery II." A middle-aged man with dark hair and a cold expression stood up and walked to the candidates' seats. He was followed by a loud applause from the dark families, who showed him their support.

Every dark family wanted a minister from their own ranks, but Avery and Malfoy had devised a scheme, and the rest of the dark families supported their plan. They hoped that Nott would be their puppet, and do their bidding once he became the minister.

Dumbledore read the second name. "Bartemius Crouch Sr, recommended by Lady Longbottom." Crouch, a stern and rigid man with a neatly trimmed mustache, stood up and walked to his seat. He was greeted by a warm applause from the light families and some ministry officials, who supported him.

Lady Longbottom was dissatisfied with Dumbledore, as she blamed him for the fate of her son and daughter-in-law, who had been tortured into insanity by the Death Eaters. She did not like the old man and his lenient approach, and she supported Crouch more, even though his son was a Death Eater. Crouch had not shied away from that fact, and he had asked for a harsh sentence for his son. He had also been a fierce opponent of Voldemort during the first war, and he had a reputation for being strict and efficient.

Dumbledore read the third name. "Lady Millicent Bagnold, recommended by House Peverell." A gasp of surprise went through the room, as everyone turned to look at Agustus Peverell, who was clapping and looking at everyone from his seat.

Bagnold was a formidable witch, who had been the minister during the first war, and had led the wizarding world to victory. She had a lot of experience and wisdom, and she was respected by many, but after first wizarding war, she had more enemies than allies. The dark families despised her, the light families supported dumbledore, while grey families were divided between the two.

She stood up among the cheering and clapping due to Agustus, and looked back at him with a grateful smile. She walked to her seat.

Dumbledore read the last name. "The final candidate, Cornelius Oswald Fudge, recommended by Arthur Weasley." A silence fell over the room, as everyone stared at Fudge who's mouth was wide open and gasping for air.

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