Chapter 96 The Minister has been waiting for you for a long time
"Oh! Amos, you scared me."
Arthur Weasley was startled at first, and looked carefully at the familiar face, which was a red-faced wizard with a short brown beard. Then he laughed and cursed, stretched out his hand to help the man out of the fire.
The red-faced wizard's full name is Amos Diggory. Like Arthur Weasley, he works in the Ministry of Magic, but in a different department. The Diggory family also lives in Ottery St.
Near the village of Chipor, and Amos Diggory's son Cedric is also studying at Hogwarts, Arthur and Amos have quite a good personal relationship.
"You must have seen the news, Arthur."
Without too much politeness, Amos Diggory waved his hand a little annoyed, frowned and said in a deep voice. Mr. Weasley noticed that he was holding a copy of the Daily Prophet tightly in his right hand.
There is no doubt that everyone is obviously worried about the same thing. Arthur, who also has children studying at Hogwarts, can very well understand how Amos Diggory feels now.
"Yes," Mr. Weasley nodded seriously, "The news is too sudden. To be honest, I still have no idea at all, and there has been no news about it in the Ministry before. What about you?"
"I heard some vague news. Yesterday evening, the Auror office held an emergency call. A friend told me that it might be a conspiracy planned by that person's remnants."
Amos Diggory looked around and lowered his voice subconsciously. Under the swaying firelight, the look on his face was a bit scary.
"Oh my God," Arthur Weasley murmured, his eyes widening suddenly, "So, is it true? Hogwarts Castle was sold to the goblins of Gringotts?"
"Not yet. According to the news in Wizarding Weekly, to be precise, it's just that the land at Hogwarts Castle has been mortgaged to the goblins of Gringotts."
Amos Diggory shook his head and looked at Mr. Weasley expectantly, "There have been rumors in the ministry that you are very close to Professor Dumbledore. I was still thinking that maybe you would know
Something more."
"Actually, I don't even know as much as you do. By the way, have you asked the gentleman from the Lovewood family next door? I remember that he seems to be the editor of "The Quibbler." He might have some extras.
First-hand information." Mr. Weasley thought for a while and said.
"You mean Xenophilius Lovewood? No, since his wife passed away, he has become a little strange. He talks about ridiculous things all day long. In fact, he threw a stone through the stove early this morning.
Ordered me a copy of The Quibbler."
Mr. Diggory raised his eyebrows and let out a sneer, with a strange look on his face, "They actually ridiculously believed that the whole thing was a conspiracy planned by Professor Dumbledore. They even said that Dumbledore was trying to overthrow the Ministry of Magic.
, secretly united with the goblins to sell Hogwarts, and then use it to provoke a war between the non-magical world and the magical world."
"Absurd, it's sheer nonsense!"
Arthur Weasley waved his hand vigorously and couldn't help but raise his voice and said angrily.
"If Mr. Dumbledore wants to be the Minister of Magic, he can do it with just a simple word. Not to mention, as the longest-serving headmaster of Hogwarts, it is impossible for him to mortgage his school.
Lose."
"Who says it's not?" Mr. Digory stroked the short beard on his chin and nodded with approval, "According to me, if it weren't so absurd, this might be the most ridiculous thing The Quibbler has compiled this year.
A wonderful and complete story.”
"I don't find it interesting." Arthur replied in a muffled voice.
As a staunch supporter of Dumbledore, even knowing that this was just a way "The Quibbler" always used to gain attention, Mr. Weasley couldn't help but feel a little angry. Fortunately, he had always been dissatisfied with the flexible thinking Luo
Mr. Furwood was somewhat fond of it.
You know, as a member of the Order of the Phoenix, Arthur Weasley understands Dumbledore's contribution to the wizarding world better than most people. Albus Dumbledore has devoted his life to the magic world.
Gwartz's education, as well as the great wizard who maintains peace in the magical world, cannot be related to any conspiracy theory at all.
"However, to put it this way, there are indeed some strange things. Yesterday, Mr. Minister asked me some questions about Muggle currency..."
After a pause, Arthur frowned, as if he remembered something, and touched his chin thoughtfully.
Just in the middle of speaking, the man stopped his words alertly and glanced at Ginny, who was about to move to the stove without realizing it. Mr. Weasley straightened his tie and waved at Amos Diggory.
wink.
"This is not the right place to talk about official matters. Anyway, let's go to the ministry first. We should know the specific situation by asking the Auror office or Mr. Minister then."
With that said, Arthur Weasley picked up a flowerpot from the kitchen mantel and handed it to the red-faced wizard, "Amos, you go first."
"Okay, see you in the lobby on the first floor." Amos Diggory glanced at the little girl who looked unhappy, nodded gently, put the newspaper in his hand under his arm, and picked up a handful of shiny flowers from the flower pot.
powder, go to the stove and throw the powder into the flames.
With a roar, the fire turned green, and Mr. Digory walked straight into the fire, shouted, "Ministry of Magic!" and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Okay, Ginny, breakfast is over. Now you can either go back to your room or go find your mother."
Mr. Weasley k
Quidditch Weekly. Ministry of Magic!"
The flames roared up, and Mr. Weasley disappeared in the flames.
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Ministry of Magic, Atrium Foyer.
Every wall was covered with gorgeous and solemn black ceramic tiles, and the hall was crowded with people.
"Oh my god, why are there so many people today? Sorry..."
Arthur Weasley struggled to squeeze forward from the crowd. He had been stepped on at least five or six times along the way. Of course, he would inevitably step on other wizards accidentally. Fortunately, as a
Employees of the Ministry of Magic can enter the Ministry directly through the green channel later.
Most wizards hold a newspaper with the face of a goblin on it. The most popular one is of course the "Daily Prophet", but other newspapers such as "Wizard Weekly" and "Contemporary Wizard Interviews" also have similar covers.
With pictures.
Obviously, this sudden official announcement from Gringotts is like poking a hornet's nest in the entire wizarding world.
"Oh, Arthur, thank God you're finally here!"
Before Mr. Weasley could stand still, a high-pitched and thin voice like a little girl came from beside him.
I saw a fat and short witch standing next to the elevator. She wore a small brown velvet bow and a pink headband on her short ash-brown curly hair. Her broad, saggy face was full of sweetness.
Tired fake smile.
In fact, there are very few people in the Ministry of Magic who do not know the popular person next to Cornelius Fudge, the Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic, Dolores Umbridge - especially Mr. Weasley, after all, from history
In terms of origins, Umbridge first entered the "Office for the Prohibition of the Abuse of Magic".
"Deputy Minister Umbridge?" Arthur Weasley raised his head in confusion. Logically speaking, his work content would rarely directly involve this lady. In fact, the two of them had not spoken for many years.
"I'll explain the details to you on the way."
Without much hesitation, the witch stretched out her thick and short fingers to grab Mr. Weasley's arm and pulled him into the elevator.
"Follow me first. Minister Connelly and other Muggle-related department heads have been waiting for you in the conference room for a long time."
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