Hogwarts behind-the-scenes big boss

"Mr. Fudge," Old Flint brought a plate of lemon pie to Fudge and said considerately: "Eat some."

"Oh? Oh, oh!" Fudge hurriedly retracted his hand into his suit sleeve, then stretched out his hand to take the lemon pie, and glanced at Old Flint gratefully, "You are? Old Mr. Flint! You seem to have been there recently. There were some business conflicts with Lucius...Oh, I'm sorry! Did I say the wrong thing? Oh Merlin..."

Fudge was obviously confused by Lockhart. He bluntly told the conflict between old Flint and Lucius, and a bunch of purebloods stared at him unkindly!

Old Marcus said calmly: "No matter what conflicts we have, the Flint family will always be your supporters!"

"Are you telling the truth?" Fudge couldn't believe his ears, his hands were shaking with excitement, and the plate holding the lemon pie and the spoon made a "dang" sound.

Old Flint was like a kind elder: "Of course it's true, the Flint family never lies!"

Then his expression became serious: "Lockhart is just a novelist, what qualifications does he have to participate in the election? It's time for the purebloods to stand up! The Flint family has now issued a public statement: firmly supporting Mr. Fudge's candidacy for Minister of Magic!" "

The faces of the purebloods changed slightly and they began to whisper. Old Flint had not spoken a few words since attending the banquet, and it was too sudden and too shocking to express his position now.

After Old Flint finished speaking, he sat back down, without any communication with Moriarty during this period.

Old Foley stood up slowly: "Just now, Old Flint said that Mr. Lockhart is just a novelist? I cannot agree! I have worked closely with Mr. Lockhart and Mr. Moriarty."

Old Foley smiled and winked at Moriarty, and then said: "I think Mr. Lockhart's opinion is very valuable, so on behalf of the Foley family, I publicly support Dumbledore's candidacy for Minister of Magic!"

"What?" Lucius opened his eyes wide and stared at Old Foley, his eyes seeming to say: "You have rebelled."

You know the Foley family are all Death Eaters!

What about the Death Eaters? What about the Dark Lord?

Old Foley thought disdainfully.

He sat back down and glanced at Moriarty covertly. Years of experience told him that Lockhart had a close relationship with Moriarty. He wanted to hug Moriarty's thigh, and now he wanted to show his kindness to Lockhart. Just to gain some goodwill in front of Moriarty.

As the two pure-blood families expressed their respective opinions, the banquet also came to an end. Fudge walked out of Malfoy Manor in a daze. He wanted to go home, and he wanted to write a letter to the Pilivik family immediately!

Lucius and others paid close attention to old Flint, because according to the Slytherin students, Marcus had become Moriarty's follower, so they all believed that the Flint family should obey Moriarty. Artie's, but old Flint's performance at the banquet made them discover that the Flint family and Moriarty didn't seem to have the same heart.

Soon, Lucius confirmed this.

The reason is that the Twelve Headmasters of Hogwarts received a letter from Marcus Flint!

The words in the letter reveal Marcus' admiration and admiration for Dumbledore. He publicly expressed his hope that Dumbledore would become Minister of Magic, and called on all teachers and students at Hogwarts to support Dumbledore!

"Have all the brains of these students been eaten by the Winged Demon?" Lucius was so angry that he threw a pile of parchment on the luxurious wooden table in his study room. "They are all letters from students! They also include Slytherin students.

?What did they think!"

Narcissa covered her forehead and said with a frown: "Marcus is Moriarty's follower. Marcus must be following Moriarty's orders by doing this! So the students of Slytherin are not supporting Dumbledore."

, but don’t want to offend Moriarty!”

Lucius was furious: "Very good! Moriarty knows that we can't choose Dumbledore, he is forcing us to put pressure on Fudge! Stupid Fudge, why can't he agree to Moriarty's request!"

"This may be good news," Narcissa thought thoughtfully: "It means that old Flint is still on the pure-blood side, and only Marcus is loyal to Moriarty."

Lucius nodded silently and sighed helplessly when his eyes turned to the students' letters.

After Fudge learned what happened at Hogwarts, he couldn't sit still. He immediately went to Pillwick Manor in London!

However, Fudge was turned away. He didn't know that the head of the Pilivik family, the former Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Justus Pilivik, was meeting with Moriarty!

Just like the chain reaction caused by the butterfly effect, after Marcus acted, Moriarty made the same decision as Fudge and met with the powerful family.

Lilith eagerly introduced her grandfather to Moriarty, so Moriarty went to visit Pillwick Manor and had a pleasant conversation with Justus.

No one knows what the two talked about. They only know that at the "Gathering of Powers" held at the end of July, Moriarty and the Pilevic family came to Fudge Manor together.

When Fudge, who was greeting the guests at the entrance of the manor, saw this, he struggled to open his legs and forced a smile. However, before he could speak, Moriarty said lightly: "I haven't seen you for half a month, Mr. Fudge has lost weight."

I am tired and haggard."

Fudge opened his mouth, and then heard what Justus meant: "Mr. Fudge reminded me of my experience when I entered the Legal Department as an intern. As a young man, there is nothing wrong with working more."

"I lost weight because of working on political affairs." Fudge followed Justice's words and said with a smile on his face.

"Lilith, did you hear that?" Moriarty teased, "How about you also go to the Ministry of Magic as an intern for a while?"

Lilith immediately understood: "You mean, I am fat? So I need to work hard to lose weight?"

She wore a lace pure white princess dress today and was not fat at all, so she narrowed her eyes and looked Moriarty up and down, revealing a dangerous look.

"I didn't say that, you were just overthinking." Moriarty shrugged and walked into the manor. Lilith followed reluctantly and suddenly heard Jericho's laughter: "Moriarty

Sir, Miss Pillivek, I knew you were coming!"

I haven't seen him for a month. Jericho has grown a little taller.

The three of them came together. Lilith was wondering why this American cowboy appeared at a gathering of British leaders. Jericho nuzzled at a burly wizard among a group of wizards standing in the hall talking.

Lilith said "Oh": "James Branch, the current director of the Sports Department of MACUSA!"

"That's right, my father!" Jericho said with a smile: "I received a letter from Marcus and knew that the British political circles were about to be reshuffled. I advised my father to come to the UK in the name of the Quidditch World Cup to meet with you.

Ludo Bagman talks about Magical Games.

Mr. Fudge invited my father when he heard that he arrived in England, so it was natural for me to appear in front of you two."

"This is what you planned!" Lilith glanced at Jericho suspiciously: "You know Fudge will definitely invite your father in order to increase his face."

"Sa~" Jericho smiled slightly: "Who knows."

Then he looked at Moriarty and said in a deep tone: "Sir, how is it going? Will Fudge be obedient?"

"He has no better choice," Moriarty said with an indifferent expression, "accepting my gift and giving me a sufficiently generous return is his only choice."

"I understand." Jericho lowered his voice: "Actually, the reason why my father came to England is not only because of my persuasion, he also wants to meet with you. Sir, I ask you to interview my father."

"No problem." Moriarty nodded lightly, "Jericho, my friend. I am very willing to cooperate with your family, such as the Quidditch World Cup starting next year. If our two families cooperate, we will definitely

You can make a lot of money, and more importantly, you can increase your influence."

"Great! Great!" Jericho pumped his fist excitedly, which made Lilith glance at him dissatisfied, "You and I have thought of something together!" he laughed.

"Jericho, how many times have I told you not to show your wild side?" came a strong voice.

James Branch walked over. He was a pure white man, spoke pure American English, and was 1.90 meters tall.

He immediately outshone Ludo Bagman next to him. You must know that Ludo is not short - he used to be a batsman.

As for Bertha Jorkins, an employee of the Department of Magical Games and Sports following them, she looked even shorter, like a dwarf.

James glanced at Jericho reproachfully, and then stretched out his hand to Moriarty: "James Branch, it's an honor to meet you, Mr. Moriarty."

Moriarty shook hands with him and noticed that James' hands had a lot of calluses, which were the marks left by holding a broom handle for a long time.

"Mr. Moriarty, Jericho told me about your four games at Hogwarts. Are you interested in joining the American Quidditch national team?" James's eyes shone, "I promise on the honor of my family,

As long as you join the national team and train a little bit, you can play in next year's World Cup!"

"Invite me to the World Cup?" A smile flashed across Moriarty's eyes, which sounded quite interesting.

Ludo hurriedly said: "Mr. James!" He glanced at James dissatisfied, "How can you poach people in front of me? Mr. Moriarty is a descendant of Slytherin, how can he represent the United States in the war? Right?

"

In order to confirm, he eagerly walked to Moriarty, smiled at Moriarty and said: "I believe in Mr. James's vision. You are definitely qualified to represent the British national team in the Quidditch World Cup. If you are willing,

Give me a chance, and please wait for me to visit you after the banquet!"

Hearing the word "visit" here, James remembered the purpose of his coming to England and hurriedly said: "And me! I have long wanted to visit Slytherin Castle. Mr. Moriarty, please be satisfied."

This is my little request."