Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 180 The Use of Medals! Sincerity is the Ultimate Weapon!

"Alright! That concludes my appointments for now. Students who have been granted positions, I have submitted your names to Headmaster Dumbledore, and he will pay you your salaries!"

Furthermore, the medals I award to you are not merely ornaments or symbols of rank; they are magical items imbued with powerful magic, meticulously crafted by me using alchemy and spellcasting techniques.

You need to infuse a little of your own magic into the medal to complete the treasure's recognition of its owner.

After you acknowledge the master, the defensive magic sealed within the medal will be automatically released when you encounter danger, protecting your safety.

If you wish to use the attack magic sealed within the medal, you will need to actively infuse the medal with a little magic power to guide the release of the attack magic.

You must remember that the magic I sealed away is extremely powerful, and few in the entire magic world can withstand it. It cannot be used casually.

Moreover, the magic sealed within the medal diminishes with each use. If all the magic is used up, the medal will crack and become unusable, at which point it will truly be nothing more than a medal.

After the pre-class appointments were completed, Dali, in front of all the students in the classroom, explained in detail the usefulness of the position badges to the class officers he had appointed.

Those who received the medals immediately became even more enamored with them, pointing their wands at the medals to release and infuse them with magic, thus completing the ritual of recognizing them as their masters.

After explaining the function of the medal, Dudley went on to explain and encourage everyone in the classroom without any hesitation:

There is an old saying in the mysterious Eastern country of China: "It is not scarcity that is a concern, but inequality."

It means that it's not that good things aren't available to everyone, but rather that some people have them while others don't.

Those who do not receive any benefits will become jealous and resentful, and driven by negative emotions, they may do evil and foolish things to others.

I believe that everyone who can pass the four tests of the Sorting Hat is definitely not the kind of scoundrel who would trip up classmates just because of a few medals.

But it's human nature to feel unhappy about it.

Some of you are probably wondering why most of the people I appoint are from Gryffindor, and whether I am deliberately favoring Gryffindor.

Some people might wonder why these classmates were appointed and received medals, instead of themselves or others they approve of.

I'm making this clear beforehand to avoid any unnecessary disputes later.

To be frank, I did have a bias regarding the appointment, but my bias wasn't towards Gryffindor, but rather that the person I favored joined Gryffindor.

My cousin Harry Potter needs no introduction.

On the first day of school, on the Hogwarts Express, Ron, Hermione, and Neville, disregarding the rumors, came to the carriage where Harry and I were and asked to be our friends.

On the first night of school, when Harry was giving his speech in the Great Hall, Fred and George were the first to express their approval and appreciation to Harry and me.

These are things that other students could have done but didn't, or didn't do immediately.

These deeds alone are enough to prove that the students I mentioned have valuable qualities that surpass those of other students.

Therefore, I have good reason to appoint them.

As for the other three students I appointed who are not from Gryffindor, it was the best judgment I could make based on the information I currently have, and I believe they are capable of fulfilling their responsibilities.

In the future, as I get to know everyone better, I will continue to use job appointments and magic badges to reward those students who are of high moral character and have outstanding magical innovation abilities.

Every student has a chance.

I've explained the situation. I don't want today's appointments to create any distance between us. Instead, I hope everyone will see it as motivation—an incentive to become better and stronger!

In a frank and straightforward speech, Dali revealed his true thoughts.

He wouldn't be like the foolish protagonist in a melodramatic TV series who has a mouth but doesn't use it, doing things that are easy to misunderstand but not explaining things clearly, instead watching the misunderstanding grow bigger and bigger, eventually backfiring on himself.

As the saying goes, it's foolish to have a mouth but not use it; sincerity is the ultimate weapon.

Some students in the classroom were initially a little unhappy and had some reservations about Dudley's appointment, but after Dudley's explanation, their unhappiness and reservations immediately disappeared.

It perfectly meets Dali's expectations.

Dali glanced at the expressions and reactions of the students below the stage and nodded in satisfaction.

Then it was announced that everyone was free to move around as they pleased, whether it was exchanging ideas, observing the classrooms, or going to the cafeteria for lunch.

After lunch, we will return to the classroom for formal lessons.

After speaking, Dali slowly walked away from the classroom.

He walked slowly, as if waiting for someone to catch up with him.

The person he was waiting for was smart enough to understand his intentions.

Draco tucked his Slytherin class representative badge into his robes and quickly caught up with Dudley as he left.

In a corridor of the castle, Dudley and Draco walked side by side for the first time ever.

"Have you figured out how to deal with those pureblood snakes?" Dali asked softly.

"Think about it!"

Delacroix landed and answered.

He had already taken several steps toward the White Wizard's camp, and it was unlikely he would turn back.

So he stopped hesitating and said firmly and confidently, "When the Malfoy family does things, their vassals have no choice but to obey! It's not me who needs to explain, it's them!"

They should explain to me why they didn't stay in step with me, but instead turned their backs on me!

"Wow! That's awesome! Absolutely awesome!"

Dudley was taken aback, and looked at Draco with a sense of newfound respect.

In just one sentence, this arrogant guy has grown up too fast!

Or perhaps, the suppressed self within him has finally broken free of its shackles and been released?

Draco enjoyed Dudley's surprised look and expression, but he didn't indulge in this proud and exhilarating feeling. Instead, he became serious and thanked Dudley very solemnly:

"Although I hate to admit it, it's the truth."

Dudley Dursley, you influenced and changed me. I don't know if I'll regret this change in the future, but right now, I'm really glad I was able to make it.

Thank you!"

Dali felt somewhat gratified upon hearing this, but at the same time, he was also quite speechless.

He immediately reached out and flicked Draco's forehead with his finger, saying with a hint of displeasure:

"I've never seen anyone so arrogant when they say thank you! And calling me Dursley's teaching assistant! How rude!"

“I’m not in class right now, and I’m not in the classroom either,” Draco retorted, rubbing his aching forehead.

"That doesn't change the fact that I'm a teaching assistant!"

Dudley reached out and flicked Draco on the forehead again.