#306 - Chapter 306 You are so bold, but I like it

In this life, what people seek is nothing more than fame and fortune.

For Fudge, his pursuit of fame had reached an unusually obsessive level.

Therefore, he wanted to seize every opportunity to promote himself; he wanted to become the most well-known Minister for Magic in the history of the wizarding world.

Moreover, he had only been Minister for Magic for less than four years, and he wanted to accumulate more political capital so that he could be re-elected in the next election.

After all, the taste of power was too wonderful, and the scenery from the Minister for Magic's position was too charming. Fudge was deeply intoxicated by it.

However, although Fudge was excited, he still had some concerns in his heart.

"Sebastian, if we publicize all the details of this case as you said, attracting the attention of all wizards, wouldn't that be admitting that the Ministry of Magic had made a mistake before?"

"It is to admit the mistake, Minister."

Sebastian smiled, then subtly withdrew his arm from Fudge's hand.

"Not only that, but you'd better take all the blame on yourself, saying that the reason for this unjust case is entirely due to your mismanagement as Minister."

What nonsense!

What does this have to do with me?!

Fudge's face darkened, and he glanced at Sebastian in embarrassment and annoyance.

This idea is terrible. I'm asking you for ideas to seek a good reputation, not to throw my reputation on the ground and let everyone come and trample on it.

"Minister, have you heard of a term among Muggles called 'Edict of Self-Reproach'?"

Edict of Self-Reproach?

Fudge shook his head. He had grown up in the wizarding world since childhood and didn't know much about Muggle culture.

He had never heard of such an obscure term.

"Minister, this is a method used by ancient Eastern emperors,"

Sebastian explained unhurriedly.

"When those emperors' regimes faced a crisis, they would issue documents to the whole world, reflecting on or examining their own faults, thereby appeasing public anger and gaining popular support."

"This matter is destined to cause a huge public outcry in the wizarding world, destined to arouse public anger, and you, Minister, can just use this method to overcome the current crisis."

The emperor's method......

Could it be that Sebastian thinks he has the demeanor of an emperor?

However, making himself apologize in public was really hard to say.

Fudge felt a little irritable in his heart. How could he not know how big the impact of this matter was?

That was being wrongly imprisoned in Azkaban for more than ten years, and the masses would be afraid that similar things would happen to them.

This kind of scandal in the Ministry of Magic was really difficult to deal with. He still preferred to deal with the people who caused the problem if the problem was difficult to deal with.

If Sebastian couldn't give a good reason, he would still find a way to drag the case into a mess.

Seeing Fudge's changing expression, Sebastian said softly.

"Minister, it often takes great courage for a person to admit their mistakes."

"For someone in your position, this courage will be a good quality like a gem."

"Think about it, did you judge this unjust case back then?"

Of course not!

Fudge shook his head firmly: "That has nothing to do with me. I was only the Director of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes at the time and had no right to manage these things."

"That's right,"

Sebastian said, "I believe many people also know that you did not judge the case back then."

"Everyone also knows that you are innocent in this matter."

"Therefore, when you take the blame on yourself, the masses may scold you a few times at first, but after scolding you, they will only think that you are a good Minister with courage and responsibility."

"Even the former Minister who handled this case will be grateful for your efforts,"

"This......"

Fudge hesitated, "I'm just afraid that people won't understand my good intentions at that time."

This is simple!

Sebastian waved his hand and said confidently: "I have public opinion warfare here that can help you."

Speaking of public opinion warfare, there are many tricks.

Sebastian explained to Fudge one by one.

First of all, let the Ministry of Magic make the details of the case public, let all the media report it, and cause attention and heated discussion throughout the wizarding world.

After this matter is completely hyped up, Fudge will stand in front of the stage, personally try the case, restore Sirius Black's reputation, and punish Peter.

After that, he will generously take the blame on himself, waiting for the criticism from the entire wizarding world.

At this time, Fudge must remain calm, ignore the abuse from the outside world, and do some practical things.

For example, arrange for people from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to re-examine the cases of Azkaban prisoners, so that people throughout the wizarding world can see the courage and determination of the Ministry of Magic to change.

When this time comes, arrange for the media to officially enter the field and start praising Fudge's qualities and achievements.

"Minister, by that time, with the help of the media, all employees of the Ministry of Magic will see clearly that you are bearing the burden of humiliation for the Ministry of Magic, and all the masses will understand your noble qualities."

"How fiercely the masses scolded you before, after they realize their mistakes, they will praise your great achievements ten times a hundred times."

"Maybe, at that time, there will be a report comparing you to Godric Gryffindor, the founder of Hogwarts, saying that you, like Gryffindor, have fearless courage."

Compared to Godric Gryffindor!

Merlin's beard, you really dare to think, but I really like it!

Fudge gasped, and couldn't be more satisfied with Sebastian's arrangement.

He calmed his excited mood slightly and deliberately showed an embarrassed expression.

"This title is too big, isn't it a bit inappropriate...... Moreover, re-examining the cases of prisoners is a big project, and the employees of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement will definitely have complaints at that time."

"What's more, Amelia Bones, the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, is not an easy person to talk to, and she may not cooperate with my work."

"You are overthinking it, Minister,"

Sebastian hooked the corner of his mouth, "You are the first Minister for Magic in history to admit his mistakes in public."

"This kind of courage is not to say that there will be no one in the future, but it is definitely unprecedented, so it is not an exaggeration to compare you to Gryffindor. Don't worry, I will arrange this, and I will definitely make you satisfied."

"As for Amelia, I have some personal friendship with her, so let me be the middleman and take a trip for you to persuade her to cooperate with your work, Minister."

Hearing this, Fudge smiled and patted Sebastian on the shoulder and said, "Then I will have to trouble you, Sebastian."

"If you need my help in the future, please don't be polite. And for Bones, please also tell her for me that I will definitely remember her kindness."

The two smiled at each other and stepped back into the crowd.

At this time, the Aurors had finished the interrogation. After all, Peter was extremely cooperative, answering whatever was asked, which didn't take much effort at all.

"Minister, we have asked everything clearly. The betrayer is indeed Peter Pettigrew. What do you think......"

Fudge found a good angle in front of the many reporters' cameras: "In that case, take Peter Pettigrew back to the Ministry of Magic."

"As for Sirius Black......"

Fudge looked at Sirius Black and said with a righteous face.

"The Ministry of Magic will not arrest you for the time being, but before passing the final Wizengamot trial, you must remain on call so that you can cooperate with the Ministry of Magic's in-depth investigation."

"Don't worry, everyone."

Fudge glanced around at the reporters and the Hogwarts professors and said in a firm voice.

"The Ministry of Magic is a just Ministry of Magic and will never wrong a good person, nor will it let go of a bad person."

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