Chapter 100: Letters

Umbridge didn't stop trying to get Ivan fired she tried to bring up issues of him being a criminal to the ministry and she even sent the report to Rita to damage Ivan's reputation and to make parents feel unsafe with Ivan being a teacher there.

Unluckily for Umbridge Rita knew that Ivan is Edwin's father and immediately sent the letter for a good read. Edwin was simply eating his dinner in the grand hall when he received an owl letter which was strange as the letter usually come in the morning.

His friends peer over to see who it was from but the thick envelope just said: "a favor" as the person sending it. Edwin was curious who the letter was from but he didn't want to open a mysterious envelope by Slytherin's table.

Under the new official club rules, the Four houses couldn't be open past bedtime and due to its large size, Dumbledore personally made sure that the girl's bathroom would be locked at nine pm sharp blocking the entrance to the chamber but it would allow students to leave.

The twins and Daphne was working to find a way to break Dumbledore's charm while Luna suggested making secret entrances and exits; which Edwin happily agreed upon but they would only be available to the founding member and important persons.

Reaching down into the chamber Edwin took out the letter and took a seat at the back table where no-one could hear or see the letter but his friends went there at the same time to 'talk' to him. Edwin immediately knew what was going on and shrugged it off as he trusts them.

"You're just curious about the letter "Edwin started taking out the letter.

"No you look lonely by yourself here "Isabella sad going closer to Edwin "I just came to give you some company"

"yeah" Draco added" you look lonely"

When the twins and Neville walked to the table all of his friends were there now. When Edwin opened the envelope two letters dropped out of it; one of the letters raised up and formed a mouth by tearing the seal.

"I have done you a favor here and I believe we are no longer even, "the letter said in a feminine voice, the letter took a pause showing that the person didn't write anything for a few lines" after this, you cannot you that against me"

Edwin didn't take long to recognize the person's familiar voice it was Rita Seeker, the person he is currently blackmailing "I recently receive an amazing offer from an official of the ministry to write an article that can damage someone reputation and cause them a job"

"The person even took the time to give me points to write on… the article would have made front-page as it riled up parents it was simply brilliant but I must have gotten a weird feeling and decided to send you it"

"who is that," Daphne asked wondering who was speaking on the letter but she was shushed by everyone who wanted to hear the rest.

"Edwin Vaclav this is my favor to you, considering what you have on me I could have easily gotten it removed and ruined your life but as I said before it had an off feeling…sign Rita Seeker P.S let's forget about that little thing"

Everyone had their question on what Edwin could possibly have on Rita Seeker, is a scandal or do you something about her, what is it." Don't question it "Edwin simply responded which shut most of them up but Neville still had questions which were answered by a slap behind his head the twins had done so.

Most of them know 'Don't question it' mean either he couldn't say anything or didn't want to say anything. But normally when a Slytherin says don't question it, it's usually something you don't want to know.

The second letter didn't have a talking charm which means Edwin would have to read it out loud, luckily the person handwriting was neat and could be clearly read," Rita I have a scoop for you "Edwin said in a soft voice which caused him to receive glances from everyone but he continued.

"Ex Azkaban resident suitable defense against the dark arts teacher" As Edwin read that out lout he returned to normal voice and continue reading" or has Dumbledore gone mad, sending Criminals to teach our future generation"

"That is what exactly he's doing an ex-resident of Azkaban Ivan Vaclav is influencing our young children minds no doubt turning them dark," Edwin said and stopped his reading with "what the hell"

"Wouldn't that be a headliner, publish an article for me and I'll owe you a favor Sign Dolores Umbridge High inquisitor of the ministry" Edwin said out loud in a slightly raised voice" P.S if this letter gets out… and make it so no Criminals can become teachers at Hogwarts"

"That bitch" Edwin shouted out loud which cause the tables in the distance to look at Edwin's table.

"She can't do that, Dumbledore is in charge of hiring and firing "Neville shouted" Mr. Vaclav is a good teacher" Neville has started to do good in D.A.D.A due to Ivan he would normally have Neville duel against Draco, Theodore, or Edwin and would even stop the fight just to give Neville advice.

"I won't be so sure Nev," Theodore said in a stoic tone" remember when the chamber was opened"

"the ministry can interfere with Hogwarts if students are in danger" Daphne added which raised eyebrows as they were in no danger from Ivan but they understand without an explanation, Umbridge wanted Ivan to appear dangerous to the public.

"that's not the part to worry about" Draco stated and somehow everyone but Neville agreed.

"Parents" The twins responded in sync.

"What did your father do "Luna questioned Edwin who was staring in the distance.

"Absolutely nothing "Edwin answer but he secretly knows what Ivan did, he chose to become the D.A.D.A Professor at the wrong time and interfere with Umbridge plans but there is more to it; Umbridge planned to use the public to stop all chances of getting a new D.A.D.A professor

With Ivan fired, Sirius could simply become the new D.A.D.A teacher but if Criminals or rather ex-criminals couldn't teach at Hogwarts anymore; Hogwarts would simply have to take Umbridge as the new defense against the dark arts professor.

"What are yo- we going to do, "Isabella asked which raised a smile on everyone's face even Neville was planning to join whatever they had planned.

"I don't know yet but she'll get what's coming to her" Edwin replied not knowing what to do with Umbridge even though several thought crossed his mind.