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Chapter 161: Study Group
Chapter 161: Study Group
Looking at Hermione, who sat across from him with an expectant expression, Liam was filled with shock. He had never imagined that a teenage girl could think so deeply.
He remembered how at her age, he was still obsessed with collecting the cards from his instant noodle packets. He couldn't help but marvel at the differences between people.
But then again, it made sense. Hermione, who had founded the House-Elf Liberation Association in her fourth year, had already shown her capability to analyze and take action on issues closely related to her and her family by her third year.
So, after listening to Hermione's analysis, Liam praised her, "Your speech was truly amazing. After hearing you, I realize I haven't done nearly as well on this issue as you have. You've clarified all the vague thoughts I had."
Hermione blushed at Liam's compliment and said, "I've been researching this in the Library all week. I was surprised to find that the problems in the Wizarding World, caused by blood status, actually began a thousand years ago."
Hermione paused, noticing Liam's rapt attention, and continued, "However, the Western Wizarding World has only seen two major changes. The first was during the Age of Exploration, when some wizards' indiscriminate killing of Muggles reached a peak. This led to a witch hunt initiated by some Muggle-born wizards who couldn't accept the use of Muggle power. The conflict later escalated and was exploited by some evil wizards, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. This conflict ultimately led to the establishment of the International Statute of Secrecy."
"The second was Grindelwald's war, which he claimed was to protect the world, but which violated the Secrecy Act. This, in turn, objectively promoted the equal rights movement in the Wizarding World. Today, it is widely accepted that non-pureblood wizards are also true wizards. So even though he was evil and sought to wage a full-scale war, we must acknowledge his role in this progress."
"Even after reading the records from decades ago, I believe his initial intentions might not have been evil, and could even be considered noble. However, his methods ultimately led him down a dark path. This is a lesson we must learn from."
"See, both of these changes came at the cost of war. I, on the other hand, hope we can find a way to make changes with less loss. To transform the Wizarding World while minimizing harm."
"So, where do you think we should start?" Hermione's goal was indeed appealing and aligned with Liam's own private thoughts. He was eager to know her specific methods for achieving this.
"Well, I think we could start by forming a Study Group." Hermione seemed a bit hesitant when she responded to Liam's question.
"What?" Liam was taken aback by Hermione's suggestion. After hearing her elaborate on such a significant issue, he had expected a grand plan, not just the formation of a Study Group.
"What did you think it would be?" Hermione raised an eyebrow. "I already explained that the British Wizarding World is in a rare period of balance after the war a decade ago. There won't be any major conflicts for now. I believe we need to change the world gradually, so starting with a Study Group to make subtle changes isn't wrong, is it?"
Now Liam understood why Hermione had this perspective. After all, apart from a few individuals, who could have predicted that the supposedly vanquished Voldemort would return and spark another war? Given the current peaceful outlook, her choice of a cautious and time-consuming approach was quite natural.
Liam felt that if they followed this path, they might miss the opportunity to reshape the entire Wizarding World during the war. The process would take decades, but until a better alternative came along, Hermione’s plan was undoubtedly the best option. By the time the war brought new opportunities, Liam believed his own strength would have advanced to a new level, and he could adapt accordingly.
"Ah, you’re right", Liam nodded solemnly. "I was being a bit presumptuous. But could I ask how you plan to develop the Study Group?"
"That’s what I’m about to tell you", Hermione said, flipping to a page in her notebook. "Our short-term goal is to use the Study Group to spread our philosophy, attracting like-minded individuals regardless of their blood status, and sharing some magical knowledge. After all, the Wizarding World still values strength above all, and addressing this weakness is crucial. I know you have a lot of advanced knowledge, and I hope you can make some sacrifices and share it. Our options for acquiring knowledge are limited, and for now, you might be our only source."
"No problem", Liam agreed readily. Changing things alone was impossible, even for someone as powerful as Dumbledore or Voldemort, who both had large groups of followers. If he wanted support, making some sacrifices was acceptable. Besides, he would control the content and recipients, so there wouldn’t be any significant issues.
Seeing Liam’s agreement, Hermione was encouraged and continued in a cheerful tone, "Our long-term goal is to create a Wizarding World where Wizards are judged by their abilities and character, not their blood status."
"Do you have a dream?" Liam asked.
"Yes, I borrowed some ideas from that speech because I thought they were good. Is there a problem?"
"No, I think it’s great. Please continue."
"If you decide to join, the Study Group will have two members. I plan to approach a professor to get the Study Group recognized as an official school club. This way, we can recruit members openly. Of course, to avoid premature conflict, I’ll describe the Study Group as a study support group in the application. Once we have members, we can gradually influence them."
"Wait, I remember you’re usually straightforward. Why are you taking such a roundabout approach?" Liam asked, puzzled.
"Because the information I’ve seen suggests that if we clearly divide into camps from the start, it will inevitably lead to conflict. I don’t want that, so I’m choosing a more indirect approach. It’s not in my nature, but I can accept it for the sake of our dream", Hermione said, shrugging helplessly.
"Of course, we can’t start activities abroad right away. This is a good opportunity to organize our knowledge and prepare promotional materials. Once we’re back at Hogwarts, we can begin."
After Hermione left, Liam lay on his bed, eyes closed, reflecting on what she had said.
After thoroughly considering the matter, Liam realized that while Hermione’s plan was somewhat naive and incomplete, the overall direction was correct.
With this in mind, Liam decided to take this seriously.
(End of Chapter)
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