Chapter 707 Warning From the International Federation of Wizards
Originally, Minister of Magic Owen Harris and Senior Deputy Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge had made an appointment to meet with the Muggle Prime Minister today. This is a tradition where the former minister introduces the current minister to the current Muggle Prime Minister. ——Although Fudge himself only met the Muggle Prime Minister once. Mobile terminal
Hearing Owen's words, Fudge was slightly startled, and then a look of understanding appeared on his face.
"You know, the Death Eaters' actions during this period, although we almost destroyed most of the other party's attacks, for which I gave a live speech on the TV station before. But the hurricane in the northwest that caused Muggle casualties, The International Federation of Wizards still issued a warning to us, asking us to pay attention to the "International Federation of Wizards Secrecy Law", asking us to try not to force dark wizards into the Muggle world during battles, and reminding us to pay attention to the risks of exposure. For Therefore, I need to give another live speech. Connelly, please come to my office and wait for me for a while. I will come back after the speech. It just so happens that my son Alan, he is also here today. We are currently staying at the Department of Mysteries. The three of us will go over to meet with the Muggle Prime Minister later." Although Owen Harris tried his best to explain to Fudge, his tone was that he could not refuse the arrangement.
Their status was reversed, and Cornelius Fudge was now his subordinate, but he had no intention or ability to refuse. He obeyed Owen's arrangement and walked into the familiar yet unfamiliar minister's office. The arrangement of tables, chairs, and decorative carpets in the minister's office are still the same as before, except that a huge TV is installed on the wall opposite the minister's desk, which is playing various videos of Death Eaters captured after failed attacks. picture.
Fudge glanced at the minister's desk. He looked at the swivel chair behind the desk with almost fascination for a long time. Then he walked to the guest chair opposite the desk and sat down. He picked up a newspaper and casually I was flipping through it, and the title of one of them was very eye-catching:
Ministry of Magic Aurors take extraordinary action against Death Eaters
In recent days, after the return of the mysterious man, there has been a high incidence of attacks by Death Eaters in the wizarding world, causing panic among the people. The Ministry of Magic has taken strong measures, including strengthening patrols, installing surveillance, and distributing communication badges, to improve its combat capabilities, reduce losses, and increase the detection rate and pursuit intensity.
Under the instructions of Len Harris, the Department of Magical Law Enforcement of the Ministry of Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour, Director of the Auror Office, established a special inspection team, and the armed Auror Commander Albert Harris led the Luo stood on the front line against the Death Eaters and prevented many attacks.
Although initially a few wizards were unfortunately injured in these incidents due to frequent attacks and even kidnappings by Death Eaters, the criminals who committed crimes were also stopped by the quick-response armed Aurors. Captured successfully.
It was just because of the high-pressure attitude of the Ministry of Magic towards these criminals that this group of crazy Death Eaters set their sights on Muggles a few days ago.
With the cooperation of multiple departments of the Ministry of Magic, they quickly deployed and arranged preventive measures in advance. The Ministry of Magic demonstrated strong force and execution capabilities and destroyed most of the Death Eaters' destruction of Muggle landmarks. Only in the northwest of England, The hurricane created by criminals in Caishshire caused some damage to Muggles.
It is reported that the Ministry of Magic will continue to strengthen the police force in complex security areas, continue to carry out armed patrols and warnings, and set up armed interrogation checkpoints to interrogate suspicious persons and items, combat and prevent various terrorist attacks by Death Eaters, so as to form a negative impact on Death Eaters. A powerful deterrent to improve the wizard's sense of security.
"Gentlemen and ladies..." At this time, Owen Harris's voice came from the TV, attracting Fudge's attention. He put down the newspaper and looked at the TV.
The entire TV screen was almost occupied by the image of Owen Harris. He was sitting in front of a long table, with the huge logo of the Ministry of Magic slowly rotating behind him. His eyes were resolute, he looked calm and reliable, and his voice was even louder. He was calm and powerful: "Just now, I received a warning from the International Federation of Wizards. Due to the frequent attacks by Death Eaters on Muggles, they are worried that the law of secrecy will be violated, so we are reminded to pay attention to the danger of exposure... The International Federation of Wizards We have received the reminder from the meeting, and we will do our best to ensure the safety of the magical world, and detach some Aurors to prevent the Death Eaters from terrorist attacks in Muggle society. However, if we want to completely prevent similar For small events like the Lancashire Hurricane, the Aurors who are supposed to protect the magical world will inevitably be dispersed. And if a large number of Aurors are dispersed into the Muggle society, then the protective force of the magical world will inevitably be weakened... …But I think that the first service target of our Ministry of Magic will always be our wizards themselves, so the focus and core of the work of the Ministry of Magic will not change. Our first priority is to ensure the safety and stability of the magical world. To ensure this is the premise, We will use the excess power to carry out other matters, but we will do our best to maintain a high-pressure posture against unprovoked attacks by Death Eaters, and do our best to maintain and ensure the stability of the wizarding and Muggle worlds. We will continue to strengthen armed patrols and warnings, and increase With the large amount of alarm communication equipment being issued, wizards of whatever status will receive equal protection from the Ministry of Magic. Finally, if your relatives and friends are Muggles or Squibs, you can also apply to the Ministry of Magic and they will receive magic With the attention and priority of the Ministry, we will distribute alarms that are closer to Muggle social items. Wizards can collect them for your non-magical Muggle relatives and friends... My friends, the behavior of these clowns will not scare you. Facts have also proved that their actions against the magical world are almost ineffective under the strict arrangements of our Ministry of Magic and with each department performing its duties and cooperating with each other."
Seeing this, Fudge couldn't help but beat his hands rhythmically on his legs. Owen Harris's speech may not satisfy the International Federation of Wizards. He took advantage of the other party's formality, which was just in accordance with the management regulations. The same warning pushed the International Federation of Wizards to the opposite side of the interests of ordinary wizards, and also won him the favor of wizards in the British wizarding community. His reputation among ordinary wizard families will definitely be better, if he can do what he wants. By ensuring the safety of the magical world, his reputation in the wizarding world will probably be even higher.
Afterwards, the door to the minister's office was pushed open again. Owen Harris, who had just returned from his speech, took off his coat and put it on his arms. He looked at Fudge, who stood up when he entered, and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time." Nellie, Allen hasn't come here yet. Well, Connelly, you go to the Muggle Prime Minister to explain the situation first, and I'll go to the Department of Mysteries to find Allen, and then Allen and I will go there together."
Fudge felt that such a process would be easier for the Muggle Prime Minister's little mind to understand, so he followed the instructions and left the minister's office. After informing the Muggle Prime Minister that he was about to visit, he was going to meet the Muggles through the fireplace in the hall of the Ministry of Magic. Prime Minister. The fireplace in the Muggle Prime Minister's Office is connected to the Ministry of Magic, and this floo network has always been protected by the Ministry of Magic.
At this time, in a very grand room, a beautiful marble fireplace faced a long sash window. The windows were closed tightly. Although it was July, there was already a cold mist outside. The Muggle Prime Minister, who was sitting alone in his office, shuddered slightly and rubbed his forehead with his fingers. He had a headache when he thought of the strangely small hurricane in Lancashire, northwest England, without any signs or warnings. His political opponents clearly analyzed in the news that this was due to the government's failure to provide advance notice.
The Prime Minister's pulse beat faster when he thought of these accusations, for they were unjust and untrue. Even the best experts can't explain this weird hurricane that seems to appear out of thin air. Is it his fault that he didn't issue a timely warning for evacuation?
At this time, he heard a gentle cough in the room. He froze, he knew the coughing sound. He'd heard it before.
"Hello?" he said, trying to sound brave. UUReading www.uukanshu.net At that moment, he knew it was impossible, but he still vaguely hoped that no one would agree to him. However, a voice immediately responded. This voice was clear and decisive, as if he was reading a prepared speech. The Prime Minister knew when he heard the first cough that it came from the little bullfrog-like man in the long silver wig who was the figure in a dirty little oil painting in the corner across the room.
"To the Muggle Prime Minister. Requesting an urgent meeting. Please reply immediately. Yours faithfully, Fudge." The man in the painting looked at the Prime Minister questioningly.
"Well," said the Prime Minister, "listen... the time is not right for me... I'm waiting for a phone call... from a President... and I have a meteorological meeting right after... about Lancashire. That hurricane’s—”
"That can be rearranged," the portrait said without hesitation. The Prime Minister's heart sank. That's what he's worried about.
"But I do hope to find out—"
"As long as you meet Mr. Fudge, you will understand. The president will forget about the phone call. He will call again at this time tomorrow. In addition, the notice to reschedule the meeting has been sent out." The little man said , "Please reply to Mr. Fudge immediately."
"I...oh...ok," the Prime Minister said helplessly, "Okay, I'll see Fudge."