Chapter 190 Grindelwald: Everything I Do Is To Protect That Child!

"Minister! Professor Dumbledore has come to see you."

Secretary to the Minister seeing Cornelius Fudge, Minister for Magic.

Directly from the fireplace dedicated to the Minister, after appearing in the office.

He hurried over to report.

"Oh? Albus is here~? Invite him in!"

At this time, Cornelius Fudge, although already-gradually obsessed with power.

But I don't have enough confidence in my abilities yet.

So, he still values ​​Dumbledore's opinion now.

"Uh..." The secretary hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Fudge asked suspiciously. "Why don't you go?"

"It's not the first time Albus has come here, next time you just ask him to come to the office and wait for me!"

The secretary's hesitation made Fudge a little annoyed.

The Secretary of the Minister noticed this immediately.

He hurriedly said, "It's like this...Professor Dumbledore didn't come alone."

"Oh? Who else?" Fudge took a sip of the coffee given to him by the secretary.

"Grindelwald..."

"Pfft!" Fudge sprayed all the coffee on the secretary's face, "Who? Who are you talking about?"

"It's Grindelwald, Mr. Minister." The secretary didn't mind Fudge's sip of coffee...

In fact, when she first heard the news.

The reaction was even bigger than Mr. Minister.

Grindelwald, whenever.

Both are sensitive names.

The power of the name.

It didn't decrease too much with the passage of time.

If it wasn't what the secretary said it was.

Grindelwald came with Dumbledore.

Fudge was already preparing to organize the Aurors into a first-level combat readiness.

"Cough cough․..."

Fudge managed to recover from his gaffe.

After waving the wand casually, cleaning the coffee stains off the secretary.

"Let them in.

Fudge managed to keep his tone calm.

After a while.

There was a knock on the door of the minister's office.

"Please come in."

Fudge stood up.

Actively greet the door.

Every time Dumbledore came to visit, he would keep his low profile like this.

Because he knew he needed Dumbledore's wisdom.

Just this time.

It wasn't Dumbledore who came first.

But a strange but familiar cool old man.

Strange because he has never met before, familiar because he has seen this face many times in the Daily Prophet

"Good morning, Minister Fudge!"

Grindelwald offered his hand to Fudge.

Fudge was slightly taken aback.

Grindelwald's enthusiastic look surprised him a little.

In his imagination, a "former head of the Dark Wizard" like Grindelwald.

It should be the kind that is extremely cold.

I didn't expect it to be like this now.

Or.....this guy will be easier to get along with than expected?

Thinking of this, the fear in Fudge's heart dissipated a lot.

And when seeing Dumbledore behind Grindelwald.

What little fear Fudge had left was completely gone.

Dumbledore was here, what was he afraid of.

Fudge reacted quickly.

He took Grindelwald's hand.

"Hello.....you are..."

"Yes, I am Gellert Grindelwald. You can call me Gellert...Mr. Minister, may I call you Connelly?"

"Oh.....when...of course."

Fudge was a little surprised.

The feeling that Grindelwald brought him.

Not as scary as imagined.

Instead, it makes people feel like spring breeze?

Fudge looked back at Dumbledore, who had just entered.

To be honest, he had never seen such a serious look on Dumbledore's face.

However, he guessed that it must be a gift with Grindelwald.

After all, there are rumors that Dumbledore and Grindelwald were like brothers...

"Good morning, Albus..."

Fudge greeted Dumbledore.

Dumbledore forced a smile.

"Good morning, Connelly."

Fudge invited them to sit down in the reception area of ​​the office.

Then the minister's secretary served two cups of coffee.

After the three exchanged a few pleasantries with each other.

It gradually entered the topic.

Then Fudge realized with astonishment.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald weren't actually together.

In other words, it's not a gang.

It seemed that Dumbledore didn't know what Grindelwald was after him.

The reason why he followed Grindelwald in.

Just to monitor Grindelwald's words and deeds!

For that, Fudge was grateful to Dumbledore.

If Dumbledore wasn't there, he would certainly not be as calm as he is now.

Although Grindelwald looks easy to get along with.

But, this is a former Dark Lord after all!

God knows what he would do to himself?

In fact, if it weren't for Grindelwald, he is now the diplomatic representative of the Austrian Ministry of Magic.

Fudge was afraid to see him...

"Hmm...I don't know...Gellert, why are you looking for me?"

"Are you visiting on behalf of the Austrian Ministry of Magic?"

Grindelwald shook his head, smiled and said, "No, it's not."

"Although my identity is indeed a diplomatic representative of the Austrian Ministry of Magic."

"But...my visit today represents only myself."

"On behalf of my Grindelwald family."

Fudge looked at Grindelwald in surprise, wondering for a moment what he meant.

Visiting on behalf of the Grindelwald family?

what is he going to do

Even Dumbledore was a little confused.

Didn’t this guy just say that he’s coming to the Office of Banning Magic and Prohibiting Abuse of Power?

But until now, Grindelwald has not mentioned a word in this regard!

"Uh... Excuse me, what kind of help do you want the British Ministry of Magic to provide to your Grindelwald family?"

Since he came here on behalf of the family, he must be asking for something.

But the relationship between the British Ministry of Magic and Grindelwald is actually very shallow.

Or maybe it had something to do with Dumbledore.

Even when Grindelwald was in trouble in Europe.

He didn't let people move in the UK much.

Therefore, Grindelwald's sudden visit today really puzzled Fudge.

"Actually, there are things that need help.

Grindelwald said with a smile.

Fudge glanced at Dumbledore.

After seeing the doubts on the other side's face.

I had to ask: "Please tell me."

"You should know that I have been imprisoned for many years because of the big mistakes I made in the past."

Fudge nodded, motioning for Grindelwald to continue.

"But now, I have been released after serving my sentence."

"Even the Austrian Ministry of Magic recently hired me as a diplomatic representative."

"In other words, I lost my status as a law-abiding citizen of the wizarding world."

"So, I have the right to take back control of my property at Gringotts."

"But...the goblins at Gringotts refused."

"They told me that ten years ago they thought I would never get out of prison.

"So at that time all my property was attributed to Gringotts."

"So, I hope that the Ministry of Magic will come forward and help me return the property I already owned.

When Fudge heard this, his brows immediately frowned.

Because this matter involves goblins.

That's where it gets tricky.

Those greedy goblins never paid much attention to the Ministry of Magic.

Moreover, things like property annexation have indeed occurred in the past.

There are many pure-blood families who had a good time in the past.

After the last heir died.

Their family's vault would then be recovered by Gringotts.

And the property inside will also be taken by Gringotts.

And Grindelwald...

At the beginning, no one really thought that he could still get out of prison......

Therefore, after being imprisoned for decades, Gringotts assessed that it was impossible for him to come out again.

It is also very possible to recover his treasury in advance.

Fudge said: "Gringotts has branches all over the world, why did you find our British Ministry of Magic?"

Grindelwald glanced at Dumbledore.

Then he said with a smile: "Because all my property in the wizarding world exists in Gringotts in Diagon Alley.

"After that, I didn't open a vault at Gringotts in any other country."

Dumbledore glanced at Grindelwald.

Eyes get complicated...

Fudge felt dizzy for a while.

This matter... is not easy to handle...

Don't help, how far will Grindelwald go if he loses his temper?

If you help, those goblins are not easy to deal with. If you don't deal with it properly, what should Grindelwald do?

Grindelwald saw Fudge's perplexed expression.

He smiled and said, "Of course I won't let the British Ministry of Magic work in vain."

"Connelly...if you can help me with this."

"Then, I will give you one percent of all the wealth in my treasury as a political donation..."

"Connelly, although there is still some time before the election of the next Minister of Magic, I think you will need this money and make a little preparation in advance.

"I assure you, this is a 'donation' you cannot refuse1"

Then Grindelwald leaned over and whispered a number in Fudge's ear.

Then, Dumbledore saw Fudge's eyes turn red...

"Please rest assured, Gellert!"

...asking for flowers...

"The Ministry of Magic will definitely help you recover the money!"

"These bloody, greedy goblins!"

"I have to make them realize who is in charge of the wizarding world!"

Grindelwald raised his cup and took a sip of coffee with satisfaction.

"Then I look forward to hearing from you, Connelly."

Then Grindelwald saw Dumbledore's angry eyes.

Dumbledore finally understands what Grindelwald is up to!

What does it mean to ask Fudge to help recover the property of the Grindelwald family?

It's all an excuse!

A problem that Grindelwald can solve by himself!

Why did he come to Fudge?

It's nothing more than a bribe to Fudge!

Of course, because there is an excuse to help.

This sum of money has become a political donation to the Ministry of Magic, and even to Fudge's personal!

Although I don't know exactly how many.

But seeing Fudge's red eyes, you can roughly know.

That was a number Fudge couldn't refuse!

You know, because some "political contributions" are paid regularly.

Even Lucius Malfoy can get a certain right to speak in the Ministry of Magic.

not to mention

It was Grindelwald who "donated" such a large sum of money!

At that time, let alone abolishing the Prohibition of Misuse of Magic Office.

Even Grindelwald is more than capable to be a deputy minister!

Wait until after coming out of Fudge's office.

Dumbledore's face was terribly gloomy.

If Grindelwald just abolished a department, it would be no small matter...

However, his operation in this wave.

But directly intervened in the power center of the British Ministry of Magic!

Dumbledore swung his wand suddenly.

Then, everyone and everything in the Ministry of Magic came to a standstill!

Grindelwald, who was at the forefront, turned his head slowly.

"What? Suddenly pulled me into a magic illusion... Are you going to attack me?"

Dumbledore looked at Grindelwald coldly.

"In the beginning, that was your calculation, wasn't it?"

"Calculation? What am I calculating?" Grindelwald had a puzzled look on his face.

"From the very beginning, when you drove to pick up Blake, to getting him to receive the expulsion notice from the Ministry of Magic. You planned it all, didn't you?"

Grindelwald's face also turned cold, "You think too much, why should I do this?"

"Because only in this way can you have a suitable reason to persuade me not to stop you."

"Stop me what?"

"Stop your hand, reaching into the power center of English magic!

Dumbledore saw Grindelwald fall silent, and then continued.

"If you give Fudge such a large sum of money, he will definitely obey you in the future."

"Abolishing a department of magic, if only to help Blake.

"You do this, don't you think it's a bit of an overkill?"

"So...you were never aiming for this little thing, were you?"

"You never really gave up on your original idea, Grindelwald.

"If my guess is correct, you have infiltrated the Ministry of Magic in other countries in the same way?"

"Otherwise, how could you get the majority of votes from the International Council of Wizards and be released?"

.......other things and nothing else...but, you shouldn't be taking advantage of Blake!"

"Do you know how much he trusts you? He's about to be fired, and he's been trying to excuse you!"

Grindelwald scowled, "Is that what you think of me? Dumbledore..."

"I admit that most of what you say is right, I used similar means to get out of the cage.

"But... there is one thing, you are wrong."

"It never occurred to me to take advantage of Blake!"

"I really want to intervene in the power center of the British Ministry of Magic."

"But this is an afterthought, and I came up with a solution once and for all."

"Believe it or not...all I did was to protect Blake."

"Would you do so much for a child?" Dumbledore asked coldly.

"Honestly, if it was me before. I really wouldn't do so much for a child."

"Although the blood of the Grindelwald family flows through that child."

"But, Dumbledore, I am old."

"I don't have any interest in who rules the world right now."

"And, you know, from the day you beat me, my heart died."

"If it weren't for the appearance of this child, I would never have come out of that cage."

"I started from the moment I saw him, I don't know why, I feel like I got a new life..."

Dumbledore looked at Grindelwald, gripping his wand tightly. .