Chapter 101 Goblin: We Are Faithful Partners of Wizards (Chapter 1)
In fact, as the director of the Department for the Prohibition of Misuse of Muggle Items, Arthur is no stranger to such situations. After all, in his long work experience of seizing prohibited items, although most wizards who play tricks on Muggles are
There are those with bad personalities, but there are still a very few who will try to avoid punishment by paying bribes.
Not only that, even in the Ministry of Magic, it is not uncommon for superiors to receive flattery and political gifts, especially since he once had a relationship with a person named "Dolores Wu" in the "Department of Prohibition of the Misuse of Muggle Items".
I briefly worked with him as an intern.
Frankly speaking, Arthur Weasley is not an unconventional and upright old-fashioned official. The heavy pressure of raising seven children has already smoothed most of his edges.
Therefore, Arthur didn't mind getting a little more remuneration as long as it didn't affect his business - which is why he chose to be the "scapegoat".
However, in the current situation, the person with the most power to make the decision is not him, but Dirk Kreiswei, who is the director of the "Fairy Liaison Office". He who knows the fairies best will undoubtedly make a decision that is more powerful than Bia's.
Se must be correct.
While thinking about it, Arthur subconsciously turned his head and glanced at Dirk Kresswei beside him, raised his eyebrows, and there was a trace of inquiry in his eyes - it seemed that he had a different face from the stingy goblin the director said.
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Who would have thought that when he looked over, he would realize that Dirk Kleiswei was dozens of times more exaggerated than he showed.
The expression on the face of this wizard wearing thick-lensed glasses could no longer be simply described as surprise. His mouth was wide open and his eyeballs were bulging, as if he had seen someone who could perform magic.
Like a troll.
You know, since Dirk Cresswell took office in the "Goblin Liaison Office", not to mention receiving any gifts, even the white water to quench his thirst has to be heated by magic by himself - after all, the officials and wizards of the Ministry of Magic
Depositors are two different kinds of creatures in the eyes of goblins.
"Well, you know...Mr. Douglas, we cannot take advantage of our position to illegally accept property from others." The poor director of the "Fairy Liaison Office" swallowed his saliva and tried to look away from the tray, his voice was dry.
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"Oh, my dear wizard friend. What are you talking about? In the values of goblins, time can be measured in money. Since I wasted your time, it is natural that I should compensate you. As a person
As a knowledgeable official from the Ministry of Magic, I think you will understand and respect this philosophy of our Gringotts goblins, right?"
Douglas smiled slyly, picked up the gem box from the tray, and put it into the hands of Mr. Cresswell and Mr. Weasley without any argument. As the controller of Gringotts Venture Capital, he wanted to convince two poor magicians
It was simply too easy for the ministry officials - on the way here, Douglas easily found out the savings status of the two wizards.
"Now that you said so, of course, we respect the ideals of goblins. Right, Arthur?"
Dirk blinked, his throat rolled, he touched Arthur next to him with his elbow, and said quickly.
Although he didn't understand why the goblins suddenly showed their kindness, there must be no problem in accepting it. Dirk thought about it carefully and there seemed to be nothing in him that the goblins should be concerned about. Even if it is convenient for his job, he is more likely to represent magic.
They went to the goblins of Gringotts for help.
Arthur Weasley felt relieved, squeezed the box in his hand - speaking of it, he hadn't bought any jewelry for Molly in several years - and said slowly with some hesitation.
"Thank you for your kindness. However, I think we should talk first about reopening the gold galleons and ruble exchange window..."
"Oh, of course. Time is money, and we understand where you two are coming."
Before he could finish speaking, the goblin who called himself Douglas raised his pointed fingers, with an impeccable smile on his face, bent down and spoke in an orderly manner.
"In fact, due to the substantial exchange rate changes of the ruble, we chose to temporarily close the exchange window in order to protect your interests. Now that the exchange rate has stabilized, we have opened the exchange window again."
"Please rest assured that Gringotts Wizarding Bank has always been the most trustworthy partner of human wizards. It has always been."
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Ministry of Magic, Office of the Minister.
"So, the goblin really agreed so easily? He didn't ask for anything?"
Cornelius Fudge raised his eyebrows and asked again in disbelief.
"Yes, Mr. Minister."
Arthur Weasley shrugged helplessly and replied for the third time, "If there is a request, there is only one. I hope that the Ministry of Magic can hold a press conference to respond positively to the matter about Hogwarts, so as to avoid drastic changes.
A run situation.”
"Even if they don't say this, we will do it. Cresswell, you have been dealing with the Gringotts goblins for the longest time in the entire ministry. What do you think?"
Fudge waved his hand nonchalantly, turned his head and looked at the director of the "Fairy Liaison Office" standing next to Arthur and asked.
"Well, I don't think there's anything unusual about the goblins of Gringotts."
Dirk Kresswei happily felt the heavy and hard little box in his arms, and with certainty in his heart, he answered cautiously.
"The explanation for temporarily closing the window based on the violent fluctuations in the exchange rate, I think is completely in line with the goblins' style of dealing with things. In my opinion, maybe Gringotts wants to cooperate with the Ministry of Magic as much as possible in order to recover the funds as soon as possible. After all, compared to the castle
I think goblins might prefer gold coins."
"Is that so? Indeed, that's all those misers can do."
Fudge chuckled lightly. Although this result was a bit unexpected, it was generally reasonable. In this way, he finally had some good news that he could announce to the wizards.
"Ok, I see."
After looking around the office, the Minister of Magic, who once again received a confirmed reply, was no longer confused. He looked towards the door in a good mood and asked, "Dolores, are all the reporters from the newspapers here?"
"Of course, Mr. Minister. Everything is ready. The reporters are already waiting in the reception hall for the Ministry of Magic to issue a statement."
Umbridge's unique high-pitched, thin voice rang from the door, startling both Dirk and Arthur.
I don't know when, a short and fat woman dressed as a little girl appeared in the minister's office. It's hard to imagine that she didn't make any noise despite her huge size.
"Do you need to be interviewed? Well, actually we didn't do much..."
Dirk Kreiswei was a little embarrassed and tugged at his clothes. To be honest, he had never been in a newspaper before.
"Interview? No, Mr. Cresway, you may have understood something wrong."
Umbridge looked up and down at the thin director of the "Goblin Liaison Office" with a smile, raised her eyebrows, and said in her usual sweet tone.
"Thank you both for your hard work. Secretary Connelly and I will take over the rest. I think both of you still have a lot of matters to deal with."
As she spoke, Umbridge opened the door, tilted her head, and politely "invited" Mr. Weasley and Mr. Creswell out of the minister's office.
Before leaving the office, Arthur Weasley vaguely heard that Umbridge seemed to be discussing with Fudge about "you don't have to tell Dumbledore", "Gringotts Wizards' Credit Loan", and "goblins are allies of wizards", but still
Before he could hear clearly, the door to the minister's office was slammed shut again.
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Third update! Ho ho ho ho!
It seems a bit difficult for me to be the fifth watch luoli today, but the fourth watch is okay. I seem to have overestimated myself. My paws and head hurt so much now. I will rest for a quarter of an hour.