Hogwarts: My Grandmother is the Queen

A few days later, in a study at Buckingham Palace.

Elizabeth sat behind her desk, while Philip stood by the window, gazing intently at the distant garden.

Henry sat on a sofa on one side, with his parents on either side. Opposite them was an elderly man in a perfectly tailored but slightly outdated dark blue suit.

His gray hair was neatly combed, his face was calm and composed, and he wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses on his nose. The eyes behind the lenses were dark, and his gaze was so sharp that it seemed he could see right through people.

He was none other than Sir Arnold Robinson, the former Cabinet Secretary and a legend of Whitehall.

Henry knew, of course, that this world was not simple. In a parallel world without the Iron Women causing trouble, Britain welcomed the best prime minister since the Cold War—Jim Hack.

Yes, it's Jim Hack from "Yes, Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister".

In other words, Britain is not going to reach the point where it is a small Britain and a country that almost lost Northern Ireland and whose monarchy is not really united and whose power is being undermined anytime soon.

"...Therefore, given that Your Highness is about to find yourself in an unprecedented, or more precisely, unique situation where you belong to two worlds that have historically remained parallel but are now inevitably converging, namely the need to continuously reconcile and embody the public role conferred by the tradition of the royal constitution with the self-contained and strictly confidential operating rules within the magical realm, and the sensitive considerations that may arise from this area which are still unknown under the current administrative and political framework..."

Arnold's voice was steady and clear: "I believe that having an advisor who is not only familiar with the daily operations of Whitehall, but also has a thorough understanding of the substance of its power—that is, the real gears and levers that drive decision-making, rather than just remaining at the level of ritual and superficial procedures—is a crucial and necessary arrangement with a forward-looking risk mitigation function."

Henry got to experience Huck's treatment firsthand; he felt like his eyes were practically spinning out of mosquito coils.

Do all you civil officials really like long and complicated sentences?

Prince Philip scoffed, "Henry already has an owl; he doesn't need a lark as well."

That's quite a jarring remark, implying that Sir Arnold is a noisy lark.

That fits his straightforward and outspoken persona perfectly.

"More like a navigator, Your Highness," Arnold corrected. "When navigating uncharted waters, a good map and a guide familiar with currents and reefs can greatly reduce the risk of running aground. My role is to provide background analysis and risk assessment, and, when necessary, how to guide Your Highness to avoid danger in the most efficient and least friction-free way."

Elizabeth nodded slightly: "Sir Arnold's experience is invaluable, Henry. You will be juggling Hogwarts' courses and ongoing preparations as heir to the throne. Sir Arnold will not interfere with your magical studies, but he will serve as your advisor, helping you to better establish yourself in the magical world."

"Where shall I begin, sir?" Henry asked.

He felt he had to add this sentence right after asking the question: "Please don't use long or complicated sentences, thank you."

Arnold smiled gently, took a thin folder from his old briefcase, and handed it over.

"As you wish, Your Highness... First, here is a summary of my analysis of the International Wizarding Federation's Secrecy Act and its implementation details in the UK. The focus is on its loopholes and ambiguities, as well as the points of contention among various parties involved in each revision, including the Ministry of Magic, a few informed high-ranking officials in our ordinary government, and even the Church. Understanding the boundaries of the rules is essential to knowing how to carefully test them when necessary, or at least the consequences of violating them."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "In addition, with His Majesty's permission, I was able to access some secret materials, including the history of some so-called 'pure-blood' wizarding families. I have selected some secrets that Your Highness may find useful."

Henry took the folder from Arnold and opened it; the first message immediately struck him.

"Upon investigation, it has been confirmed that the Malfoy family, a pure-blood wizarding family, traces its lineage back to the Norman Conquest. The family's ancestor, Armand Malfoy (also registered as Armand de Malfoy), served William I (William the Conqueror) in military or other forms of service during the Norman Conquest in 1066 and accompanied the army into Britain."

In recognition of their service, the Royal Authorisation granted the family a piece of land in Wiltshire, in accordance with feudal custom at the time. This grant, recorded in the Domesday Book and related local archives, can be considered an early legal basis for the family's ownership of historic land in England.

The land has been inherited and transferred, and is currently registered as being held by Lucius Malfoy. His legal ownership status can be verified in the current land registry system.

This record is based on historical archives and conforms to publicly verifiable procedures for the granting and inheritance of feudal titles.

(From Pottermore, J.K. Rowling's official setting, not a personal creation)

Ouch……

box!

Who would have thought? The Malfoy family, who always championed the supremacy of pure blood, actually followed William the Conqueror into the Central Plains...

"Sir Arnold," Diana suddenly spoke up, "what is this 'Book of Judgment'? Why does it record acts of land granting?"

Sir Arnold's glasses flashed, and he began to explain in a calm voice: "The Book of the Last Judgment is a nationwide land census record compiled in 1086 by order of William I. This survey aimed to systematically record the distribution and composition of the royal lands and the estates of its direct vassals. It was carried out throughout the territory by church and secular feudal lords appointed by the king, and comprehensively registered and verified information such as land ownership, asset forms, and the identities of cultivators. The compiled survey results were archived in the form of a book and named the Book of the Last Judgment, signifying the finality and authority of the contents of the record, like a record of the final judgment, which is beyond dispute."

Henry looked at the file in his hand and shook his head.

"What's wrong, Henry?" Charles asked with concern from the side.

"It's nothing, Father," Henry said with a smile. "I just never imagined that the so-called 'pure-blood glory' was built on nothing more than a successful political opportunism over nine hundred years ago. This kind of rise to power is not fundamentally different from the rise of countless ancient families in the ordinary world they look down on."

"Furthermore," Henry said, looking at the old man opposite him, "very useful information, Sir Arnold."

Sir Arnold nodded slightly, his face revealing a subtle approval that said, "This young man is teachable."

"Distance stems from the unknown, Your Highness. And the unknown often breeds misunderstanding or blind obedience. One of my jobs is to provide you with enough known information so that you can maintain the clear mind of an observer in any situation, rather than being drawn into the preconceived narratives of others with ulterior motives."