Harry Potter: Charlie and the Candy Factory

"I...I understand!!!"

When he suddenly understood, Draco's original depression and grievances all disappeared in an instant.

As if he had regained his energy, he pulled out the wand that Charlie had put back into his pocket, left the shade of the tree, and couldn't wait to return to the place where he had just practiced and began to practice the spell.

I want to consolidate the knowledge gained from Charlie through my own practice as soon as possible and make it completely my own.

"transfiguration!!"

"transfiguration!!"

………

Not far away, Draco came again, and he kept hearing it.

Charlie stood there, looking at Draco's figure in that direction, his eyes complicated, as if he was thinking about something.

After a long time, he finally stopped looking.

He simply sat back under the shade of the tree, leaned against the thick tree, closed his eyes slightly, and took a long breath.

………………………

"Ding dong..."

It was noon, and as the clock in the center of the Ministry of Magic hall emitted a low and prolonged chime, the Ministry of Magic officials who were busy in various departments all stopped what they were doing.

"Bye! Andrew..."

"See you this afternoon, Weiss."

"Robert, don't forget to put the newly revised integrated report on the interaction between Muggles and the British wizarding community in my office this afternoon. Do you hear me clearly?"

"Yes, Minister Fudge"

………

The voice of Mr. Ling Ling filled the originally slightly empty hall of the Ministry of Magic.

Lucius did the same. After nodding slightly with his colleagues around him, he put on his robe, picked up a few documents that needed simple processing, and walked towards the fireplace in the direction of the crowd.

However, just as he was about to step into it, a somewhat disgusting voice suddenly came from behind and called out his name.

"Malfoy——"

"Um?"

Lucius, who had just raised his feet, stopped.

He frowned slightly and subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction of the sound coming from behind him.

He saw a particularly conspicuous pink figure squeezing in his direction among the crowd, raising his arms and waving them above his head.

She arrogantly used her short and fat body to roughly push away those who stood in front of her. There was no apology in her eyes at all, but she looked as if she should take it for granted.

Although the people who were squeezed away by her were angry, when they saw that flash of color, they had no choice but to suppress their anger again.

"Umbridge..." Lucius looked at the figure, moved his pursed lips, and silently read her name.

His originally slightly frowned brows became even more wrinkled at this moment, and even his eyes couldn't help showing a hint of disgust.

However, as the other party gradually approached, the frowned brows and the disgust in his eyes disappeared in an instant, and he returned to his usual formula.

"Hello, Deputy Minister Umbridge."

Lucius turned around and stood still, facing Umbridge who had already arrived in front of him. He leaned forward slightly and said hello to the other party.

Umbridge seemed to like being called her deputy minister, and she grinned upward, revealing an ugly smile.

"Hello, Malfoy."

She nodded slightly proudly towards Lucius and answered in a more greasy voice.

As she spoke, she twisted her neck, which was covered by fat, and looked at the clock in the center of the hall.

"Time flies so fast at the Ministry of Magic... You know, it seems like every time I sit down behind my desk, it's time to get off work again in the blink of an eye.

I once reflected with Minister Fudge that as employees of the Ministry of Magic, we should have a stronger awareness of serving the entire magical world.

For this reason, we should cancel or shorten the lunch break to work more efficiently."

As she spoke, Umbridge couldn't help but smack her lips, and finally showed a rather regretful expression.

"Unfortunately, the kind Minister Fudge did not accept my suggestion."

"Sorry...Your Excellency, Deputy Minister."

Lucius's eyes narrowed. Obviously, he didn't want to hear Umbridge describe her proposal and flattering Fudge.

For this reason, he specially added the title "Your Excellency" after the words "Deputy Minister" to imply that we are not that familiar with each other.

"Although I would like to have an in-depth and detailed discussion with you about canceling or shortening the lunch break... but unfortunately, my wife's brother is visiting my house at this time, and I need to go home to entertain him.

He. So let’s talk about the main things.”

When she heard Lucius say "wife's brother", Umbridge's eyes suddenly lit up, and her ugly smile became brighter, as if it was really like her private nickname "Pink"

Toad."

"Yes, yes, yes!!"

She nodded excitedly and took two steps forward with her short legs.

"That's why I came to you."

"oh?"

Lucius raised his eyebrows and made a long sound of doubt. But the meaning was naturally unclear.

"If I guess correctly... Malfoy, your wife's brother is probably Mr. Charlie Black!"

After Lucius heard Charlie's name, his vague thoughts were immediately confirmed. For a moment, he understood everything that the other party meant.

Without hiding anything, he nodded sharply and admitted.

"Yes, it is indeed Charlie. In a few days, it will be the day when my son Draco will enter Hogwarts. My wife invited him, hoping to come to Draco's admission banquet and come to Malfoy by the way.

Stay at the manor for a few days”

After saying this, Lucius subconsciously raised his chin and smiled at the corner of his mouth.

"After all, Charlie has been busy with work-related matters in his factory and rarely has a chance to rest... Narcissa feels sorry for her brother and wants to take advantage of this opportunity to give him a few days off."

"That's right! That's right!"

Umbridge listened to Lucius's words and nodded quickly, looking deeply touched.

"Mr. Charlie is a busy man! He rarely puts down the work at hand. Minister Fudge has always wanted to have dinner with him, but every time it is because of things in the factory that Mr. Charlie and the minister regretfully miss it!"

Having said this, Umbridge paused, looked at Lucius and continued.

"Just now, Malfoy, you said that your son Draco Malfoy...will have a college entrance banquet in a few days, right?"