Chapter 388 Pre-trip arrangements

"Time flies so fast. In a blink of an eye, Astoria is going to school too." Sophie's face was filled with joy when she heard this. She had always liked this little girl with a rough fate, but she was not very fond of Daphne. However, in the past two years, everyone saw the changes in Daphne, and Sophie gradually let go of her prejudice against her.

"Yes, Aunt Sophie." Astoria nodded very obediently and said, "Aunt, I'm not very familiar with the admission process. When I want to buy Hogwarts-related supplies, can I ask Brother Yang Tian to go with me? Dad is too busy at work, and my sister is always careless..."

"Of course." Sophie stroked the little girl's head gently, then quickly turned to look at Yang Tian, ​​and said in a commanding tone: "Xiaotian, you heard it too, when the time comes, Astoria's admission matters will be entirely up to you. If you can't do it well, hmm..." She deliberately dragged out her voice and waved her seemingly harmless fists twice.

Daphne looked at her sister in surprise, her eyes full of disbelief. At this moment, a word that Yang Tian had taught his friends suddenly popped up in his mind - green tea! Just betraying his sister like this? It's really good tea! Is it true?

What else could Yang Tian say? He could only agree to their "unreasonable behavior".

At this moment, Sophie suddenly asked, "By the way, what are your two sisters' plans for this holiday? We are going to take a trip to China in a few days. Do you want to go with us?"

Astoria's eyes lit up, and without even thinking, she said, "Okay, okay, I love traveling the most. Besides, as long as I'm with Brother Yang Tian, ​​I can guarantee that I won't get sick." Well, this sentence is inexplicably convincing.

"Will this trouble everyone?" Daphne was older after all, so she asked quickly and looked at Yang Tian waiting for instructions.

"It's not a big deal. I just want to have a happy trip." Yang Tian sincerely said, "If you have time, let's go together."

"That's fine with me." Daphne was also very happy. She was still a child at heart. Who could refuse to go out and play? "But I have to tell my father later, otherwise he will be worried."

"Don't worry, don't worry. Leave it to me. I'll write to him in a while. I don't think he'll dare to refuse me." Old man Barnett also joined in the fun and gave the two little guys a reassurance. For a moment, the atmosphere at the Foley Manor became more harmonious...

After three days of happiness, Senior Sister Elena finally arrived as promised. Yang Tian formally introduced her to his family and tactfully expressed the fact that Senior Sister was going to work in the Ministry of Magic. Elena had met them once in the previous few contacts, and everyone had a good impression of this cool girl. At this moment, there was naturally no estrangement when they met again, and everyone became happier and happier as they talked.

It was during this idle chat that the first person to arrive was Old Barty. Soon after, Umbridge, Madam Zabini, Keira, Sally and others also arrived one after another. At this time, in the large study of the Foley Manor, Elena was so shocked that she sat upright.

"Ms. Shafik, there is no need to be so cautious. Everyone sitting here is a friend and we can talk freely." Mrs. Zabini said gently, as if noticing Elena's nervousness.

Upon hearing this, Elena quickly nodded to express her gratitude, but she still couldn't hide the fear in her heart.

This senior was really shocked by this luxurious lineup! You know, she agreed to join the Ministry of Magic only because of Yang Tian's words and her unwillingness. For this reason, she had the most intense argument with her father in history. Her father even said that if Elena persisted in her wrongdoings, the Shafik family would not provide her with any help.

She had already made up her mind that no matter how bad the environment was, even if she had to fight alone, she would try her best to gain a foothold in the Ministry of Magic... But now, what was happening?

Old Barty looked at Elena who was still in a daze with suspicion, and went straight to the point: "Ms. Shafik, I wonder which department of the Ministry of Magic you are interested in?" As a veteran politician, he certainly knew what was better for Elena, but this sentence was actually asking about the Shafik family's thoughts.

"Although I have some understanding of the structure of the Ministry of Magic, the current internal situation is too complicated. I really don't know which department would be more suitable for me now." Elena's cold voice sounded.

Hearing this, Old Barty nodded in appreciation. It must be said that this girl knows how to judge the situation. In this case, he really needs to help her plan carefully: "If you consider it from the perspective of absolute safety, the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes and the Department of Magical Transportation would be the best choices, and proceed step by step."

Elena did not rush to answer, but continued to listen patiently. Seeing this, Old Barty continued with relief: "If there is a choice that is easiest to achieve results and is the most advantageous for us, it must be the Auror Office of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. After all, our strength there is too weak..."

"Don't even think about it. That place isn't suitable for you, senior sister." Yang Tian interrupted him before he could finish his words.

Elena wanted to say something, but finally held back.

Old Barty was not annoyed when he heard this. Instead, he continued to ask, "What about the Misuse of Magic Office and the Wizengamot Administration? These two departments are also under the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. If you are capable, you can still get a lot of opportunities. However, in my personal opinion, perhaps the Misuse of Magic Office would be better. After all, in this department, our family has a greater influence and is relatively safer. As for other departments, I don't think there would be any better choices."

Elena didn't know what to say. It was true that she was the only daughter of the Shafik family and the only heir of the family, a proud daughter of heaven. But her father taught her since she was a child how to put the interests of the family first and how to dedicate herself to the family. She had never come across such a plan that put herself in her shoes.

While Elena was in a daze, Mrs. Zabini suddenly interrupted thoughtfully, "I think there is still a great opportunity to seize. If it is managed properly, she may be promoted quickly."

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