Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 343 Fudge

The day before the Quidditch World Cup started, Ron was so excited that he couldn't sleep. Of course he had a ticket, and it was a VIP ticket - not only himself, but the entire Weasley family would go to watch the game, and even Molly was there.

With Se's constant persuasion, she agreed - she also wanted to save some money for Fred and George, thinking that it was all money their brothers spent out of their own pockets.

Ron felt like he had been woken up not long after he had slept. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Percy's face full of resentment - he had been like this throughout the holiday. He always felt bored working under Mr. Longbottom.

He is often not used and I feel like I am being overused.

"Why did you get up so early?" Ron yawned and asked, "Didn't you learn how to apparate? You will go there with Charlie and Bill later."

"Because I have a job." Percy said stiffly.

It was probably the work content that made Percy feel uncomfortable. Ron didn't ask for trouble. He just cleaned up and walked out of the room. He happened to meet Hermione and Hermione who had just walked out of the bedroom on the stairs.

Ginny-Hermione has been invited too.

"morning."

"morning."

As they walked down the stairs together, Ron suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, I have something to tell you-"

Hermione immediately interrupted impatiently: "If you know how to learn from the devil, there's no need. I've heard you say it many times."

"Well" Ron blinked: "It's not about this, it's about Professor Heimer's new book. I asked Professor Angela about it, and it is said that it hasn't been written yet, so you better not have too much hope."

"Huh?" Hermione was stunned, and then immediately said with a sad face: "Why am I so miserable?"

She has been looking forward to the new book for a long time.

Mrs. Weasley, who was busy in the kitchen, stuck out her head and said seriously: "Ron, don't let me know that you are bullying our guests early in the morning!"

"I didn't!" Ron became even more aggrieved than Hermione.

Fortunately, Mr. Weasley also got up. He said with a smile on his face: "I know, I know, you are all happy for your brothers and friends, but is it too early to cry so early in the morning? At least

We have to wait until they win before we cry."

"Mr. Weasley," Hermione stopped being aggrieved. She looked back and forth at Arthur's outfit twice: "How can you tuck your nightgown into your pants?"

"Is this a nightgown?" Arthur touched the sleeves in surprise: "No wonder it's so comfortable to wear. Muggles really enjoy it."

"Go change!" Mrs. Weasley stuck her head out and shouted again.

The place they were going to was a venue rented from Muggles, so they had to dress up like Muggles.

Ginny and Molly both had Hermione's help, but the boys struggled a little, which took them a lot of time.

After breakfast, everyone in the room had to set off immediately - during this period, Arthur even cautiously mentioned that he might be able to take a magic car to the location of the Portkey, but was sternly stopped by Molly.

By the way, the magic car used as evidence in the original trial has been returned to Arthur - in other words, Fudge has discarded everything else in order to drag out the case.

Along the way, Mr. Weasley kept discussing this matter with Percy.

"I think -" Percy said in a serious tone that could only come in handy at this time: "This is all because Minister Fudge doesn't have a good assistant. If it were me, it would be different - at least I will not let him keep Peter Pettigrew at all costs. The fact that such a simple case can drag on for so long is entirely due to the negligence of the people around the minister."

"You wouldn't say that if you had been to the Ministry of Magic recently." Mr. Weasley saw Hermione and Ron with curious faces. He turned around and explained: "Fudge is in worse condition than ever before. He gets angry more easily and often yells. Everyone knows that this is because he is worried that Dumbledore will take his position, but these comments only intensify Fudge's - "

"Is it sick?" Ron couldn't help interrupting.

"A very appropriate description." Mr. Weasley nodded, and said with a worried look: "I can't even help but suspect that he will do some drastic actions to Dumbledore. Fudge is becoming more and more like a Crazy."

Percy couldn't wait to add: "As long as you have a qualified assistant like me."

Ron immediately made a look of disgust - now that Fred and George were neither here, he was the only one who could take on this responsibility.

"Don't make faces at your brother!" Mrs. Weasley said sternly, and then exchanged a tacit look with Arthur.

"Have you seen it?" Ron asked in a low voice to Hermione and Ginny: "Why do I feel like my parents are hiding a secret from us?"

Of course Hermione didn't know what was going on.

But Ginny looked guilty.

"You know?" Ron asked in surprise.

"Keep your voice down." Ginny said angrily. She looked carefully at the people walking in front. Finally, she couldn't help Ron's urging and said, "I overheard it by chance. You must not mess around." Talk - Once, when I was pouring water in the middle of the night, I passed by the door of my parents' bedroom and heard them talking inside. They said that the reason why Percy was placed under Mr. Longbottom was because Percy In fact, he is not suitable for working in the Ministry of Magic, as it will make him addicted to power - Professor Heimer secretly told them this."

"I heard from my parents, probably Professor Heimer has seen too many people like Percy, especially among goblins, they can do anything for profit - if it were Percy, , that is power.”

"What does this mean?" Ron was confused when he heard this: "Is it possible that Percy will betray his family again? I'll let it go, but what about my parents?"

He did appear to be very self-aware.

Of course, Ron was horrified that Ginny actually nodded quietly.

"These are Professor Heimer's exact words." She lowered her voice and said, "That's how dad repeated it at the time."

Hermione covered her mouth in surprise: "I really didn't expect it. My relationship with Percy is considered good, but I didn't see it at all."

All three of them believed Professor Heimer's opinion without any reason.

Because Percy never messed with Professor Hemmer when he was in school, there was no reason why he would target him after graduation.

At this time, Percy, who was gradually getting bored, looked back. Although he didn't want to stay with these students who had not yet graduated, he still came over very "tolerantly".

Of course, Ron was the first to be ignored.

"Ha, it's fourth grade." Percy said to Hermione in a tone that he had experienced before: "Next year is an extremely critical year. You have the O.W.L. exam to face, and the selection of prefects - speaking of grades.

Sir, I have some experience in this, so it’s okay, just ask and see if there’s anything I can do to help.”

Hermione glanced at Ginny, and then asked in a low voice: "Does it mean that if you are selected as a prefect, you have to work in the Ministry of Magic?"

"Not exactly." Percy said doubtfully, "But it can't be said to be useless. After all, similar experiences are helpful, but why did you suddenly mention the Ministry of Magic?"

"Then I'd better think about it carefully." Hermione avoided.

Percy was dumbfounded.

"Almost there, kids!"

Mr. Weasley shouted from the front: "Hurry up and catch up. This time we don't have to wait for anyone. The Lovegood family has already gone ahead, as well as Amos Diggory, who has already been with his wife."

Let’s go see Cedric together and wait until we climb the mountain.”

Perhaps because Mrs. Weasley was there, Arthur kept encouraging himself along the way.

Soon, they reached the top of Stoat Mountain and found the old boots that were used as door keys.

"The time is just right." Arthur said excitedly: "Come here, kids, just hold out a finger and put it on your boot. You don't have to poke hard. What about you, Ron, you forgot how to use the door key?

Is it done?"

"It's not me, Dad!" Ron defended: "It's all because of Percy, he's dishonest! He seems to be running away suddenly!"

"I didn't!" Percy said immediately, but his ears turned red.

Ron couldn't help but wonder what Percy's work was today. Mr. Weasley on the other side carefully checked everyone's positions, then stared at a pocket watch and said: "One, two, three!"

In an instant, several people disappeared from the spot at the same time, as if they had gotten into a drum washing machine at the same time, spinning around and unable to see anything clearly.

Just after Ron was hit seven or eight times in a row——

His feet fell heavily to the ground, and Hermione accidentally stepped on his shoes, causing him to scream in pain.

"Quiet, young man."

A voice said: "Five and seven, from Stoat Mountain, looks right."

The place they came to resembled a large desolate, misty swamp. In front of them, stood two tired and gloomy wizards, one of whom was holding a large gold watch, and the other was holding a

A thick roll of parchment and a quill.

"Good morning, Basil." Weasley said, picked up the boot and handed it to the wizard in the pleated skirt. The man threw it into a large box next to him, which was full of used doors.

key.

"Hello, Arthur." Basil said tiredly: "And Molly, you are here too."

Ron no longer paid attention to the rest of the conversation. He saw Percy sneaking away, so he quickly grabbed him and asked, "Where are you going? Don't you have to find the tent first?"

"Leave me alone." Percy shook his shoulders twice, but he still caught Mrs. Weasley's attention.

"What's the matter?" She came over with a "kind" smile and asked, "Don't just quarrel, kids?"

"No." Percy glared at Ron and said, "It's because of work. I have to go to work. See you later."

After saying this, he hurried away and disappeared into the thick morning mist after a while.

"It seems that Toby's assessment is right." When Mr. Weasley came over, Molly said with a worried look: "Percy is starting to rebel now. If I had known this, I shouldn't have agreed to let him go to the Ministry of Magic.

of."

"But that will only cause him more dissatisfaction." Arthur shook his head and said, then waved to the children: "Follow me, I know where the camp is."

They walked through the desolate swamp, and could hardly see anything in the thick fog. After walking for about twenty minutes, a door gradually appeared in front of them, and then a small stone house.

There was a Muggle standing at the door of the stone house, and it took Arthur a lot of time to deal with him, although he still seemed very interested in dealing with Muggles.

Finally, they finally arrived at their position deep in the camp.

"It's time to set up the tent." Arthur looked very interested.

"Is this really necessary?" Ron muttered dissatisfiedly as he started to do it: "I've seen the peacocks, and the fountains, did those people build them with their hands?"

Mr. Weasley stopped and looked at Ron carefully, looking a little confused.

"Maybe I should ask in advance." Arthur asked pretending to be nonchalant: "Where do you want to work in the future? Is it also the Ministry of Magic? Like Percy?"

"How could I-" Ron stopped, and his eyes became weird-why did his father compare him with Percy?

This is an unprecedented first time.

From a distance, a quiet figure walked over.

"Ron, look-" Hermione turned around in surprise.

Before she could finish her words.

"Shh!" Harry, who was tightly tied with a large circle of cloth, warned: "Don't say my name, no one will be spared by then - just taking a photo will kill me.

.”

"Why are you here?" Ron asked in surprise: "Are you allowed to be released?"

"Let out?" Harry said with a smile: "I like this description. Now we do feel a little like being locked up in a prison, but not now. Professor Hemmer gave us a few extra hours of rest time, which can make us feel better."

The players are staying with their families - so I'm coming to you."

"Is that you, Harry?" Mr. Weasley walked over and asked cautiously.

"It's me, oh, by the way." Harry reminded: "Fred and George will be here soon, they were delayed a lot of time."

"That's great." Mrs. Weasley said excitedly: "Would you like to stay and have lunch with us?"

Harry agreed immediately.

After a while, when the tent was set up, Harry, Ron and Hermione went to find the faucet to get water.

"Do you know?" Harry suddenly mentioned something on the way: "Last year, a Durmstrang student wrote to me, saying that he wanted to play Quidditch with me. That person

It’s Krum!”

"You're kidding!" Ron exclaimed.

"It's true." Harry whispered, "It's really him. I've seen him. He looks dull, but congratulations on making it to the finals. It's really magical."

Hermione had no idea who this Krum was, and she didn't care about him at all.

"Where is Professor Heimer?" she asked curiously: "Did he come early?"

"It's not too early." Harry said, "He also came here this morning and borrowed my invisibility cloak. I don't know why. But there is one thing that cannot be ignored."

"Fudge has come to see Professor Heimer. He is looking more and more like a madman now."

——

On the other side, at the edge of the camp.

Toby glanced sideways at the slovenly Fudge next to him. He said impatiently: "I don't think it's necessary to go so far. If there is really something, you can tell it in the players' lounge. In addition,

If it is related to the election of the next minister, I suggest you go to Dumbledore to intercede, I can't help you, minister."

Fudge turned his head suddenly, his eyes were filled with red bloodshot eyes, and he looked like he hadn't slept well in many days.

"Do you think I really don't know?"

He threatened fiercely: "No, you will not succeed. I am here to warn you now. Don't think that I don't know that Grindelwald is still alive!"

"What are you going to do now, kidnap me? Come on! On the days of the World Cup finals, one of the teams is still yours. Come on, kidnap me!"

He is really crazy.

Toby turned his head, and then he looked squarely at the minister.

"Peter Pettigrew told you?" He said gloomily: "That's why you don't want to send him to Azkaban?"

"That's it, that's right!" Fudge said angrily: "Just wait, you and Dumbledore, just wait for me!"