บท 81: Trick 80: Gaslighting Dolores... With Magic!
Ace was sitting in the Library, frowning as he read the Daily Prophet. Apparently, the move was to make Dolores the High Inquisitor of Hogwarts. He also received a personal letter by Fudge, asking him to apologize to Dolores.
The letter also addressed the concerns Ace had, saying that he forbid Dolores from using the 'Dark Quill'. Ace assumed this was the concession from Fudge because of their previous chat.
Goes to show that flattery will take you far with certain people. However…
Apologizing to Dolores…
Ace frowned and leaned back in his chair, rubbing his brows, wondering how he should approach this situation. He almost fucked himself last time…
Then it clicked!
He pulled out his phone and texted Sharon!
She would know for sure!
A few weeks passed in a blink
New rules were being hammered into the walls in front of the Great Hall everyday. Ace watched as Filch hammered them in himself…
Then, a few days passed and the unthinkable happened!
Ace walked to the main courtyard of the school with clenched fists. He walked outside through the doors and saw Trelawney sitting on suitcases, pleading "16 years I've lived and taught here. Hogwarts is my home! You can't do this!"
Dolores giggled and lifted her hand, holding a paper as she replied "Actually, I can!" Ace walked over and took the paper from her hands, standing in front of Dolores as he retorted "Actually! You can't!"
Dolores smiled, "Ah, Mr. Brand. Your assessment hasn't been conducted yet, shall we start now?" Minerva ran over and Ace raised his hand at her, replying to Dolores "We can discuss my assessment later, Professor Umbridge. However, according to school rules here at Hogwarts, while you may have the right to dismiss teachers, you do not have the right to banish them from the grounds!"
Minerva held Trelawney and consoled her looking at Ace with worry as nearly the whole school was watching by the sides.
Ace smiled and chuckled, "Isn't that funny? It seems you are ill-informed!" he opened the letter and said "Ah yes, you see. Perhaps you forgot your glasses this morning, Dear. However it says 'Sybill Trelawney is hereby dismissed from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.'"
He 'tsk tsk'd with his tongue, sighing as he handed the paper back, pouting "Pity, pity. Should you need lessons with reading, I would be more than happy to help you. Providing aid to fellow Professors is encouraged here at Hogwarts." before Dolores could say anything, Ace pulled out a calendar, smiling "How about this Thursday at 7pm? Are you free for a lesson?"
Dolores snorted and trembled, saying "I will not stand for this talk!" Ace looked confused and asked innocently, "What sort of talk are you referring to, Professor Dolores? I was merely providing you with a means of aide. Is that right, Headmaster?"
Dolores turned around to see Dumbledore walking over, replying "That is correct, Professor Brand. I heard nothing but the kindest intentions, High Inquisitor Dolores. In fact, perhaps you can convene with Professor Brand regarding the rules of the school as he seems to know them better than you."
Dolores straightened out, retorting "Well, I-" Dumbledore nodded, "Yes. You. Minerva, please escort Sybill back inside." Minerva nodded and brought Sybill back inside as Dolores turned around to see Ace looking at her with his arms crossed, a smirk on his face.
She trembled in anger, saying "You will regret this! I promise you!" Ace made a confused face, asking "Whatever do you mean, High Inquisitor? I was merely offering help." Dolores snorted in anger and walked off, passing Dumbledore as she strutted back to the castle.
Ace tapped his foot on the ground, shouting "High Inquisitor! Mind your st-" however, a stone raised slightly and Dolores tripped, falling to the ground.
Ace walked over and helped her up, smiling "As I was saying, the courtyard is quite old, some bricks are uneven. Mind your steps, High Inquisitor." Dolores waved her arm and pointed at Ace, saying "You'll do well to count the seconds, Librarian. I'm afraid your post is not a very stable one!"
Ace touched his nose and smiled, "Thank you for the kind words, High Inquisitor. I will make sure the bookshelves are spic and span. I await your visit, truly." He chuckled and grinned, "I will be very, very, fun."
Dolores grit her teeth and walked off into the castle as Ace watched her go, stepping on the rock, putting it back into place.
Dumbledore passed him and gave him a look as Ace chuckled. Dumbledore walked back in the castle and Ace turned around, saying "I assume you're all waiting for the intensive OWLs study group?"
The students turned white and quickly walked back into the castle, Harry shouted "Professor Dumbledore!" as he ran after him.
Meanwhile, Hermione dragged Ron over, asking "Intensive study group?" Ron licked his lips and swallowed, "Mate, please let me go. She's mad, this one." Hermione glared at him, retorting "Ronald, at this rate you will fail!"
Ace chuckled and tapped his chin, saying "Not bad, at least Hermione knows you well, Ron." before turning to her, winking "Bring him to me at 7pm tonight." After which, he laughed and walked back into the castle.
He took out his phone and texted Sharon excitedly, 'I got her good! Hahah'
Sharon replied after a few minutes: 'You should've just killed her.'
Ace's lips twitched and he replied: 'Amazing input, is that your solution to everything?'
Sharon: 'Listen. All I'm saying is whoever tortures kids, clearly isn't a good person. Better off dead.'
Ace rubbed the corner of his eyes, replying: '... If she gets sent to prison, it will be worse than death.'
Sharon: '!!! Much better!'
Ace rolled his eyes and muttered, "What a nutcase…" as he replied, 'What to do when your girlfriend is a psychopath. Oh is this not google?'
Sharon: '🖕miss you!'
Ace smiled happily and replied, 'Only a few more weeks! Hehe!'
Sharon was sitting in an office, smiling gently as she muttered "Such an idiot…" before replying back, 'I'll introduce you to my aunt!'
Ace: 'Sure! What's her name again?'
Sharon: 'Peggy Carter'
Ace looked at the screen and looked up, thinking for a second before replying 'Isn't that Steve's old flame…'
Sharon: '... Bye Ace.'
Hours later
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