This gathering is not only an academic exchange, but also to strengthen the relationship between everyone and expand the network. In a sense, it is an enhanced version of Professor Horace Slughorn's Slug Club in the Half-Blood Prince.
Professor Brod asked the house-elves to prepare a sumptuous dinner, and Albert had the opportunity to taste the delicacies from other countries. There was obviously more than one house-elf busy in the kitchen, and a large amount of food was served on the table.
Of course, when it comes to European cuisine, most people probably think of France and Italy. In fact, most of the food on the table comes from these two countries.
At this small banquet, Albert turned into an invisible person, eating delicious food in silence and listening to everyone talking about interesting things in the wizarding world.
For example, there were some dark secrets in the election of the British Minister of Magic, and Cornelius Fudge's becoming the Minister of Magic was not just an accident as it seemed.
Many people were optimistic about Barty Crouch becoming the Minister of Magic. However, in order to attack him, many wizards used the fact that his son Barty Jr. was a Death Eater to discredit him.
Later, as everyone knows, Dumbledore declined the invitation of the Minister of Magic, and the position of Minister of Magic was finally taken by Fudge, who was on good terms with pure-blood wizards.
However, Fudge is one of those who discredited Barty Crouch.
"Mr. Anderson, what do you think about this?" Professor Broad looked at Albert who was eating.
Albert put down his fork, wiped the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief, and said calmly, "Barty Crouch is Barty Crouch, and his son is his son. No matter what his son does, it can't erase Barty Crouch's past contributions."
Everyone looked at each other. Professor Broad was probably a little surprised to get such an answer, but he was obviously satisfied.
"Of course, you can't expect everyone to maintain rational judgment. Most people are easily influenced by the outside world." Albert suddenly said, "What would happen if Harry Potter, who defeated the mysterious man, suddenly announced to everyone that the mysterious man was still alive?"
What will happen
Everyone would surely think that their savior had gone mad.
"Don't mention this to anyone else." Professor Brod kindly reminded, "People in the magic world cannot accept this fact. They will do their best to deny it."
These words were said to Albert, reminding him that there was no need to cause trouble for himself.
"Obviously." Albert shrugged and continued to savor the delicacies he had never tried before.
Adolf appropriately changed the subject and talked about the recent bad news about Durmstrang Academy. The new headmaster, Igor Karkaroff, had made the school's reputation even worse. Many parents of students had taken their children out of the school and transferred them to Beauxbatons Academy of Magic.
Nelson told everyone the latest news he had received. Some students copied Grindelwald's symbol on textbooks and clothes, trying to use it to scare others, but those who lost their loved ones because of Grindelwald taught them some lessons.
"I've read about this school in a book. It is said that Durmstrang Academy is popular with dark magic and does not accept Muggle wizards." Albert asked curiously, "By the way, what is Grindelwald's mark?" He asked even though he knew the answer.
"In fact, that is not Grindelwald's mark. Only ignorant people would think that." Nelson drew the mark of the Deathly Hallows with his wand. It looked like a triangular eye with a vertical line in the middle of the pupil.
He shook his head helplessly and said, "This mark comes from the legend of the three brothers. Mr. Anderson, have you heard of the legend of the three brothers?"
"The legend of the three brothers in The Tales of Beedle the Bard?" Albert nodded to indicate that he had read it.
"Yes, the triangle symbolizes the invisibility cloak, the circle symbolizes the resurrection stone, and the vertical line symbolizes the magic wand." Adolf explained, "The legend of the three brothers is actually very famous in our circle. Everyone believes that those legendary items are the products of alchemy."
"Why would Grindelwald use it as a mark?" Albert continued.
"We believe that Grindelwald has found the legendary item," Professor Brod explained. "Of course, this cannot be confirmed. There are many legends in the wizarding world, and while some of them may deviate from the original facts, they are not without basis."
"Like the Philosopher's Stone that allows people to concoct the elixir of life?" Albert smiled and did not deny anything because he knew more than anyone else. Grindelwald did get the Elder Wand.
When everyone was talking about the recently released list of prohibited trades by the British Ministry of Magic,
Claude recommended to them his kind and helpful friend Mr. Delacour, who worked for the magic garden and occasionally visited them as a supplier of raw materials. He also said that he could make introductions for everyone if necessary.
The magic garden is a good place. There are many rare magic plants in it, which are supplied to the public in limited quantities.
Of course, the most noteworthy thing about Mr. Delacour is that he has a wife of Veela descent, and his daughter studies at Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, and is also very outstanding.
Adolf even joked that Albert's French was great and that he could try to make a French pen pal.
As the party was coming to an end, everyone focused on Albert and was surprised to learn that he was "Ma Bo".
"What is Ma Bo?" Albert asked with his head tilted.
"'Maber' is an old name for wizards of Muggle descent. It's a kind of affectionate name." Mr. Smith didn't care about the strange looks on everyone's faces and explained to Albert, "Before the implementation of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy in 1692, this name was very popular."
"Many people may have forgotten that before the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy was implemented, most wizards believed that Muggle-borns were much more talented than those from pure wizarding families," Professor Brod kindly reminded them. "Later, wizards began to no longer trust Muggles, and pure-blood supremacy began to spread, and this title was gradually abandoned by people."
"Of course, there is no discrimination based on bloodline here. People focus more on wisdom and ability." Adolf said softly. He did not deny Brod's words, but this was the current situation in the magic world.
However, everyone present could see that Albert would not be excluded because of his identity, because he had made friends with many famous wizards, and a large number of wizards would be willing to escort him.
It cannot be said that the vast majority of wizards pay attention to bloodline, but in front of a true genius, nothing seems that important.
After all, knowledge and ability are more worthy of respect.
The fact that Albert was invited here to attend the party says a lot.