Chapter 100 Goblins: We Are Loyal Partners of Wizards (Third Update, Please Subscribe and Ask for the Chapter)

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 played tricks on Muggles were of the bad character type, there were still a very few who would 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 worked with a person named "Dolores Umm" in the [Department for the Prohibition of the Misuse of Muggle Items]. Rich” intern he worked with briefly.

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, as long as it does not affect his business, Arthur doesn't mind getting a little more remuneration - which is why he chooses to be the "scapegoat".

However, in the current situation, the person with the most power to make the decision is not him, but Dirk Cresswell, who is the director of the "Fairy Liaison Office". He who knows the fairies best will undoubtedly make a decision that is better than Arthur's. 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 was different from the stingy goblin the director said.

Who would have thought that when he looked over, he realized that Dirk Kleswei 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 of the Ministry of Magic and the wizard depositors , in the eyes of fairies, they are two kinds of creatures.

"Well, you know... Mr. Douglas, we can't take advantage of our position to illegally accept other people's property." The poor director of the "Fairy Liaison Office" swallowed his saliva and tried to look away from the tray, his voice was dry. .

"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 Erudite Ministry of Magic officials, 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 The ministry officials were simply too simple - on the way here, Douglas easily found out the deposit status of the two wizards.

"Now that you say 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 was definitely no problem in accepting it. After thinking about it carefully, Dirk thought that there seemed to be nothing in him that the goblins should worry about. Even if his position is convenient, he is more likely to seek convenient help from the goblins of Gringotts on behalf of the Ministry of Magic.

Arthur Weasley felt relieved, squeezed the box in his hand - speaking of it, he had not bought jewelry for Molly for several years - and spoke 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 from."

Before he could finish speaking, the goblin who called himself Douglas raised his pointed fingers, and with an impeccable smile on his face, he bent down and spoke in an orderly manner.

"In fact, due to the large 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 the Ministry of Magic can hold a press conference to respond positively to the matter about Hogwarts, so as to avoid a large-scale crowding. Case."

"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 indifferently, 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 he felt certain in his heart and answered cautiously.

"I think the explanation for temporarily closing the window based on the violent fluctuations in the exchange rate 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 laughed 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 in the direction of the door in a good mood and asked, "Dolores, are all the reporters from the newspapers here?"

"Of course, Mr. Minister. Everything is ready, and reporters are already waiting in the reception hall for the Ministry of Magic to issue an announcement."

Umbridge's unique high-pitched voice sounded 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 Kleswei was a little embarrassed and tugged at his clothes. To be honest, he had never been in a newspaper before.

"Be interviewed? 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 need to tell Dumbledore", "Gringotts Wizards' Credit Loans" and "goblins are allies of wizards", but not yet. When he heard clearly, the door of the minister's office was slammed shut again.

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