Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 233

Regarding the conflict between Dumbledore and Fudge, it turns out that Toby's method is effective.

His report on "The Quibbler" was not tactful at all. He almost mentioned by name that the reason why Fudge was able to investigate and uncover so many clues was because of Grindelwald's secret help.

This is a suspicion that cannot be ignored under any circumstances - the Minister of Magic will actually cooperate with the former Dark Lord, and is still committed to fighting the man who once defeated the Dark Lord?

Could it be that Fudge has become Grindelwald's subordinate, and what he is doing now is just secretly following Grindelwald's orders?

It turns out that they have been together for a long time.

Perhaps because there were too many similar discussions in the wizarding world, Fudge had little to do with "The Quibbler" - because at the same time as this report was published, an article appeared in the magazine that "The Quibbler" officially became Hogg

Articles in the Watts school newspaper have become one of the many symbols of Hogwarts.

If Fudge starts targeting "The Quibbler," then he is sending a clear sign of attacking Hogwarts—and Dumbledore—to the outside world.

In this way, Fudge will only sink deeper and deeper into the quagmire of rumors. Even if Dumbledore's criticism is useless, he will still be suspected of being linked to the Dark Lord.

This will bring unimaginable stains to his career. Even if he steps down, he will be considered a good thing. If he is not careful, he may even be imprisoned in Azkaban, and Nurmengard is not certain.

On the other hand, as Lucius Malfoy was running around, he lobbied many senior officials of the Ministry of Magic, including wizard members of the Wizengamot, to force them to force Fudge to make a decision as soon as possible - and this stalemate continued.

It's not good for either of them.

Of course Lucius was helping Toby. He had to do this. Toby caught his pain point and used the locket to find out what he was most afraid of. In Lucius's mind, Toby absolutely did not

He will be a person who is willing to give up.

And, to be honest, he was also impressed by the sales of "The Quibbler."

Almost suddenly, Lucius found that he had achieved what he had always dreamed of doing - controlling a newspaper that was influential enough but not controlled by the Ministry of Magic.

This is more consistent with the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes.

The position of editor-in-chief allows Lucius to roam around powerful wizards as much as he wants without being punished and smeared like Fudge. He is very satisfied with his current status and thinks it is very suitable for Malfoy.

Family style.

Of course, it doesn't matter who the boss is, as long as you don't think about it.

Toby also thinks that Lucius is unimportant, and he also doesn't think about it.

Until now, Lucius didn't even know the existence of a master copy - this was the defect of a layman - he neither understood the wonders of the magic circle nor how a newspaper was run.

Lucius just felt that Toby was really powerful. He could run the newspaper in an orderly manner just by sitting in his office.

Toby didn't know what his employees were thinking, but he was receiving an unexpected guest at Hogwarts.

When he led the guest back to the castle, he deliberately covered the guest tightly. The students resisted their curiosity and did not ask who it was, thinking that they had all taken ancient magic classes and might be the sea.

Professor Mo got another mummy from nowhere.

After leading the other party back to his office, Toby closed the door, turned to Scrimgeour, who looked gloomy, and said, "I'm sorry."

His tone didn't sound apologetic at all.

"I can't help but do it."

No, it's just too much fun for the Head of Auror Office to pull off this disguise.

"But, you also know that the nearest Hogwarts is not very safe. It would be bad if you were captured by the White Devil who came out of nowhere. Besides, I also have to protect you from other people, such as -

—Well, students, some students have begun to hate their parents who work in the Ministry of Magic, let alone you, the head Auror."

Rufus Scrimgeour breaks into Hogwarts without permission - that headline sounds great, tomorrow at the latest - no, as soon as Scrimgeour leaves, let the news appear in the newspapers, and the purpose is

Wanting to sneak attack Dumbledore - hiss, it's not topical enough, it needs to be more powerful. It's better to write it as preparing to rebel! The side that betrayed Fudge and officially joined Hogwarts. The reason is even simpler, Grindelwald

He must have told him a lot about Dumbledore. As long as he praised the principal in the magazine, everyone would believe that Scrimgeour would be impressed by such Dumbledore.

In the office, Scrimgeour made up all these contents through Toby's reaction. He had strong evidence to doubt this. Not to mention Toby's thick pile of criminal records, just the "Singing" in the past few days

"Naysayer" has caused more trouble to the Ministry of Magic than in the past few years combined.

The most suspicious thing is that Scrimgeour witnessed Toby wink at Al behind the desk, and then Al stared at him and started writing.

How can Xiu Xiu be literate?

No, what is it staring at me for?

Scrimgeour frowned and said, "What is it doing?"

"Who?" Toby looked around: "Are you asking Al? Relax, what can a Sniffer do? As long as you are careful not to expose the gold outside your clothes - by the way, you are again

What are you here for? You haven't told me the purpose of coming here yet. Bi told me that you couldn't find enough manpower in Hogsmeade Village, and once again wanted to persuade me to join you, or to be an internal agent."

Scrimgeour was obviously not that stupid. Before the trial, he gave up the idea of ​​recruiting Toby because of the gamp drink story Toby told - this dangerous guy was Dumbledore's man through and through.

Even Dumbledore certainly couldn't control him completely.

"neither."

In a very short time, Scrimgeour returned to his lion-like momentum and said in a powerful voice: "I'm here to negotiate with you, Toby Highmore."

In the silent gaze, even the air seemed to solidify. The skeletons - now two skeletons with heads, hugging their shoulders, their teeth collided up and down, making clicking sounds in response to the situation.

Al looked at his little trick with a smile, and when Scrimgeour looked towards it, Al immediately started writing furiously, as if he wanted to write Scrimgeour to death.

This was also figured out by Scrimgeour through Al's reaction.

As an Auror, he must always keep a clear eye on the situation around him. Unfortunately, the other two guys in the room are not normal - how can there be a literate Niffler? This is also one of Heimer's secrets

?Could it be related to a certain case?

At this time, after nearly half a minute of silence, Toby finally spoke.

"I understand." He said with a sudden tone: "You are going to admit defeat, right? Did Fudge send you here? He finally couldn't stand the public opinion?"

"It's not about admitting defeat." Scrimgeour said with emphasis: "It's a negotiation, a negotiation conveyed by you and me. I represent the Ministry of Magic, and you represent Albus Dumbledore."

Toby sneered: "You are talking as if Dumbledore is the enemy of the Ministry of Magic."

Scrimgeour had a straight face. He neither admitted nor denied the statement.

After repeated attacks on each other for a long time, coupled with the smear campaign that no one was willing to bow to, the key to the argument finally fell on the witnesses of both sides.

That is Bathilda Bagshot, the author of A History of Magic.

And the principal of Wagadu - Babajide Akinbad.

If we only talk about the British wizarding community, originally the wizards would believe Bathilda Bagshot's words more, because most of the wizards here graduated from Hogwarts, and "The History of Magic" has always been Hogwarts.

Watts' official textbook - on the same level as "Ancient Magic".

They are really on the same level, but the sales volume is much different.

Don't believe it. Although Professor Binns' class is boring, the book "History of Magic" is still very serious and can play an important role in various industries.

As for "Ancient Magic", let's not mention Toby's sadness - not long ago, the ranking of this book dropped again. The overall trend is ups and downs, full of twists and turns.

However, if Bathilda Bagshot is still as wise as before, the British wizards will definitely trust her more.

But she became Alzheimer's.

Bagshot is too old, which is very unfair to Fudge's side. It is also mentioned that their enemy witness is Babajide Akinbad, the equally famous principal of Wagadu, who has a strong international reputation.

Influence.

Toby looked stunned again.

"I understand again." He nodded and said: "You tried to contact Principal Ajinbad. Unfortunately, he refused to help you perjury, so you had to come to us to negotiate and ask me to say,

For you, this is an opportunity. Don’t you want to be the Minister of Magic?”

Scrimgeour stared directly at Toby, like a lion before hunting.

"I almost forgot." Toby said with a smile: "In the report of "The Quibbler", you also became Grindelwald's subordinate. It just so happens that your client is here now, which can give me a chance to interview you.

? Tell me, how did Grindelwald convince you to help him deliver the message to Fudge? An Auror like you shouldn't be willing to agree to do this. Grindelwald is so easy to let people know

Are you convinced?"

Toby emphasized the last sentence in an extremely weird tone. He really couldn't understand Scrimgeour's actions - for an Auror, sending such a dangerous message, especially when it comes to the world

This behavior is extremely irrational when fighting the most powerful white wizard.

It goes against Auror professional ethics.

Scrimgeour's cheeks were bulging high, and it was obvious that he was on the verge of rage.

Toby suddenly thought of a guess.

"Don't tell me." He whispered: "After you left Nurmengard, Fudge sent other people to the prison to bypass the news you knew. Or maybe, from the beginning, Fudge

We have placed people around you. These words were not spoken by Grindelwald to you, but to the people around you - that is, Fudge's people."

Judging from Scrimgeour's reaction, Toby felt that his guess was almost accurate.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk." He shook his head and said, "A power struggle? It's really bad, it's so ugly."

"Don't waste time." Scrimgeour interrupted before Toby spoke again: "I said I came to negotiate, and I also know that Hogwarts has been having a hard time recently."

Scrimgeour was right about this.

There are always parents clamoring for students to drop out of Hogwarts - Dumbledore's personal admission that he is suspected of killing his sister has long been spread, no matter what the reason or hidden secret is.

Not everyone can accept it.

There used to be school boards that dealt with this kind of thing, but now - the Black Devil Foundation doesn't have enough manpower, and Toby can't do anything randomly, and those parents haven't violated the rules, so he can't force the students to stay.

At Hogwarts, that would make school feel like a prison.

Moreover, maybe the principal will relent at some point and allow students to leave the school voluntarily, which will definitely bring an unprecedented disaster to Hogwarts.

But Toby didn't agree immediately. He carefully asked: "Then what do you want to do?"

"It's very simple." Scrimgeour said simply, obviously having already thought about the draft: "The debate between the Daily Prophet and the Quibbler must stop. The sooner the better. In addition, wait until later.

At some time, the minister will entertain some guests from various countries in Hogsmeade Village. It is obviously a celebration, but——"

At this time, Toby said: "But Fudge still can't stand the international pressure, right? Colluding with Grindelwald is a very, very big crime. It's so big that Fudge can't bear it anyway. The charges from other countries

The Ministry of Magic cannot afford such a threat, and they must get answers as soon as possible."

"As for the reason why the location was chosen in Hogsmeade——"

Toby sneered again: "You are really thoughtful. In this way, the Aurors sent before will have an excuse to explain. They are not to be wary of Dumbledore, but to eliminate risks in advance for holding this celebration.

.Turn a mobilization into a routine work, so that the Ministry of Magic in other countries will know that Fudge and Dumbledore are not enemies, let alone Grindelwald."

Scrimgeour made no reaction to Toby's words.

He did not mention other matters, such as the disposal of Peter Pettigrew, the placement of Sirius Black's "body", and most importantly - the control of the Dementors.

Maybe it's not time to negotiate yet. Or, it's very possible that Fudge just plans to use them up and throw them away, and then continue to secretly target these people in Hogwarts.

Toby thought that this was not impossible, and maybe even Scrimgeour didn't know about it. After all, Fudge had already done this once in the Nurmengard incident by avoiding Scrimgeour.

"Let's talk about the celebration first."

Toby said in a faint tone: "I have an idea about this celebration."

"What do you think?" Scrimgeour asked awkwardly.

"Hogwarts must hold it!" Toby said firmly: "If you don't agree to this, then there is no need to talk about other things."