Chapter 1080 Abandoned Son
The era of Voldemort's rule was marked by destruction, creating the darkest decade in the modern history of the British wizarding world.
This darkness not only comes from Voldemort and his henchmen killing opponents and spreading terror, but also partly from the Ministry of Magic's increasingly fierce response: Barty Crouch, the then Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, issued an unusual order to allow The subordinate Aurors responded to the Death Eaters' preemptive use of the Unforgivable Curse. Many wizards were sent directly to Azkaban Wizarding Prison without trial.
In that era, even if you went out to buy a bottle of soy sauce, you might suffer misfortune.
The perpetrators may be Death Eaters, they may be Ministry of Magic Aurors, they may even be the "victims" who turn into beasts in the chaos.
However, just like the farmer who found the fragrant roasted pig among the ashes after the wildfire.
When the shadow of the black devil dissipated, a small number of wizards became the lucky ones hit by the "roast pig" after the catastrophe.
Cornelius Fudge is obviously the most famous among the lucky ones - he was originally not qualified to be the Minister of Magic. However, due to a series of accidents and the liquidation of dirty materials by his competitors, he instead became the Minister of Magic after Millicent resigned. The only choice for minister.
I am really lucky to get this ministerial position at this time.
Voldemort fell years ago, and with no sign of a comeback, nothing special is happening in the wizarding world.
However, Cornelius Fudge still had his worries, and nothing prepared him for sitting in this position.
At the beginning, he really had little confidence in his abilities and had no plans for the future. He relied solely on Dumbledore's help.
Whether it is psychology, ability, or interpersonal relationships, his hasty appointment is almost equated with "incompetence, luck, and weakness" in the eyes of many people. In this case, the emergence of Dolores Umbridge It was obvious that she had helped him change a lot - she was like a pair of white gloves, meticulously trying her best to help Cornelius Fudge deal with matters that were inconvenient for him to come forward, or to help him intimidate those disobedient opponents.
As the years passed, Cornelius Fudge's position as Minister of Magic became increasingly secure.
Unfortunately, no matter how useful the white gloves are, they have a service life after all.
Cornelius Fudge gradually realized that Umbridge's presence in the Ministry of Magic began to threaten his position as Minister - whether it was her negative reputation in people's mouth, or her increasingly unfettered fear. Behavior - He didn't want to become the second Barty Crouch.
Of course, since Umbridge has too many ulterior secrets, Fudge can't hide everything.
He just hoped that this woman could stay away from the Ministry of Magic, but he didn't want to lose his loyal glove.
And Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is obviously the most suitable final destination for Umbridge.
Dumbledore is already very old, ranging from twenty to ten years at most. Sooner or later, he will leave his position as the principal of Hogwarts.
There is no doubt that Cornelius Fudge's previous experience of being "lucky" to become the Minister of Magic gave him a lot of inspiration. This may be the opportunity that all previous Ministry of Magic has dreamed of taking control of Hogwarts. This is what Fudge originally thought of Um. Rich's promise:
"If Dumbledore retires, you will have the full support of the Ministry of Magic in the election for the next Headmaster."
However, he now plans to temporarily modify some plan details.
Even though Umbridge has been vigorously advocating the pure-blood theory and the view of wizard supremacy, and claiming that her "passed" father was an outstanding figure in the Wizengamot during his lifetime, Cornelius Fudge knows her true family background very well: Umbridge Mrich's father was a low-level employee in the Magic Maintenance Department, and her mother was a Muggle. In other words, she is not a pure-blood wizard with noble blood at all.
When facing those gentlemen and ladies who truly come from pure-blood wizarding families, she will inevitably reveal her vulgarity and shallowness.
Cornelius Fudge glanced at Lucius Malfoy and the cute little girl sitting on the stool looking around, and silently sentenced Umbridge to be eliminated from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the future, it would be best to leave it in the hands of those more suited to magic.
As for Umbridge’s backlash...
Cornelius Fudge subconsciously touched the newly obtained magic contract in his pocket.
Perhaps the unsuccessful secret trial and secret arrest a few months ago was a good practice?
On the other side, Umbridge, who barely signed the magical agreement, didn't know that she had become an outcast of the Ministry of Magic.
"Then this is the end, right? Dumbledore. It seems that Hogwarts still has many secrets that we don't know. I admit that my previous methods and words were somewhat inappropriate, but I think my starting point is still for the sake of the children. Safe. Now, we should discuss something else-"
"Sorry, interrupting for a moment, it should be us -"
At this moment, Lucius Malfoy coughed slightly and looked around gracefully in the crowd.
"The Board of Trustees of Hogwarts, Mr. Minister, Director Bones, Professor Dumbledore, but not you... Professor Umbridge."
"you--"
"Oh, Ms. Umbridge, we have signed a magical agreement because of you and have been delayed a lot of time. No matter how curious you are, can't you wait until everything is over and ask Professor Dumbledore alone? Or do you ask Mr. Minister? We have to seize the time to discuss with Mr. Principal the follow-up methods of running the school and some sensitive social issues. If possible, can you..."
Lucius Malfoy said in a steady tone, with a templated aristocratic smile on his face, and gestured towards the door with his palms.
Umbridge stared at Malfoy fiercely, shaking with anger.
"Watch your tone. Do you think the Senior Under-Secretary of Magic is not qualified to attend the meeting, eh, Malfoy?"
"Former-Senior Under-Minister of Magic, oh, sooner or later you have to learn to accept the change of identity, Professor Umbridge," Lucius Malfoy shook his head, his cold gray eyes flashing with wonder, "You know , we are still cleaning up the, um, mess you left before."
As a Death Eater who had served Voldemort at close range, Lucius Malfoy was most proud of his wisdom in observing words and emotions.
Obviously, Umbridge will most likely become an abandoned child of the Ministry of Magic, and Hogwarts will most likely not accept this senior investigator.
And in this delicate atmosphere, he who takes the initiative to say what the big shots on both sides want to express will gain double favor at the same time - at least judging from the raised corners of the "Princess of Demon King's City"'s mouth, he is obviously on the right track. The first step, this good impression alone is worth the capital-guaranteed income.
He ignored the stupid woman who was shaking with anger and turned around to look at the princess sitting on the chair.
"Oh, Miss Kaslana," Malfoy said, after thinking for a while, he squatted down and looked directly into the girl's eyes, which seemed less domineering, "We have some things to discuss with Professor Dumbledore, some boring and cumbersome adults. The dinner at Hogwarts has already begun. As the first chef of Hogwarts, you would rather go to the auditorium to enjoy the food with your friends, right? Don’t worry, we will keep the secret of your life experience strictly."
"...Thank you, Mr. Malfoy. Well, by the way, I will ask the kitchen to send some food over later -"
Elena glanced at Lucius Malfoy, who was squatting not far away, and couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth.
I have to admit that as the only wizarding family in the original book that has gone through decades of wizarding wars with almost no losses, the Malfoy family is at the pinnacle of the art of serving the Dark Lord and standing aside. She is even considering whether to let Germany Depor went to develop his father.
Of course, that will probably happen a long time later.
And judging from the current situation, Lucius Malfoy is more effective in a neutral state.
While Elena was thinking, she held up her hands, jumped down from the chair, and walked out of the room without hesitation.
In the corridor outside the door, as before, Hermione, Hannah and Luna who came after hearing the news were standing there waiting for her to come out.
"Come on, let's go to the Great Hall for dinner... and go back to the Hufflepuff dormitory to sleep together tonight -"
Elena looked at her little wings, smiled and stretched out her hand.
Behind her, Umbridge walked out with a gloomy expression, and the door slammed behind her.
As a senior official of the Ministry of Magic, she certainly understood the reason why Lucius Malfoy was so arrogant at first and so rebellious at the other—that damn wallflower!
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