Chapter 483: The Sudden Intrusion into the Ministry Meeting

Cuthbert Mockridge, the director of the Goblin Liaison Office, also spoke in dissatisfaction: "So, you just overturned the agreement that had already been reached with Hogwarts based on such speculation? Don't you think this is too hasty?"

"That's not the case. We are also considering the safety of Hogwarts. After all, Sirius Black is an extremely dangerous person. If we don't act in time, the consequences will be disastrous." Scrimgeour explained very firmly.

Seeing the atmosphere gradually becoming tense, Pierce Thicknesse, director of the Goblin Liaison Office, quickly stepped out to smooth things over: "Yes, in this incident, although the Auror Office was a bit reckless, it was ultimately for the safety of the entire wizarding community. It is necessary to remain highly vigilant."

"There is no point in saying these high-sounding words now." Arthur Weasley suddenly interrupted, "It is conceivable that pressure from all walks of life will continue to come. Will your statements be recognized by everyone?" His words were as sharp as arrows, piercing the hearts of Fudge and others.

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While the senior executives were still discussing the next countermeasures, the door of the conference room was violently pushed open.

"Fudge, what on earth do you want to do at the Ministry of Magic?" Hector Parkinson's sinister voice sounded immediately: "Using Dementors against Hogwarts students, is there anything more disgusting than this?"

"Mr. Parkinson, you definitely misunderstood." Fudge's voice trembled slightly, and the situation he least wanted to see seemed to have happened.

"What's the misunderstanding?" Lucius' voice came next, his voice was icy cold, like a snowstorm in the cold winter: "Is it a misunderstanding that you didn't actually send Dementors to Hogwarts, or that the young wizards at Hogwarts were not harmed by Dementors in the school?"

"This... this was just an accident." Fudge's forehead was already covered with sweat.

"Oh? I remember the last time we searched the Hogwarts Express, you also said it was an accident, right?" Mrs. Zabini's charming voice silenced the whole audience again: "You guys have so many accidents."

"Cough cough cough..." Scrimgeour was almost suffocating: "This...this matter...is mainly about..." He tried to continue explaining, but was interrupted.

"At this point, you still want to shirk your responsibilities?" Sally said violently, "What on earth do you want to do at the Ministry of Magic? Are you planning to cut off the bloodlines of our major families?"

"How could we possibly have such an idea?" Scrimgeour exclaimed in disbelief. No one dared to take the blame for such a big incident. "It's just one student who was injured this time. Is it necessary for you to make such a fuss?"

"You hurt a student, and that's all?" Sally felt like she was going crazy. She asked angrily, "That's very simple, Scrimgeour. I'm going to lock you up with the Dementors for a day! Let's see if you'll still say such disgusting things when you get out!"

"That's right. How could such shameless words be said? If the little wizards hadn't risen up in resistance, it's unimaginable what would have happened next." Keira was also extremely indignant and said, "And I also heard that someone distorted the facts in order to cover up the truth and punished those little wizards. It's simply too despicable."

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These words were no different from scolding someone. Many high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Magic felt ashamed, and many of them had already begun to regret supporting Fudge's proposal.

However, this was not the end. When the senior executives looked towards the main door, they found that there seemed to be many people standing outside, and the anger was about to overflow from the door.

Fudge was in a very heavy mood at the moment. He could not help but secretly blame Scrimgeour for his incompetence. He had already won back a point against old Barty, so why did he suddenly get a counterattack? Was there something wrong with his strategy, or were his subordinates too incompetent? For a moment, he could not help but fall into deep doubt and self-doubt.

However, now is not the time to think about these questions. Fudge took a deep breath and said a little unnaturally: "Okay, everyone, I believe that you are not here to quarrel. Let's solve the problem first."

"Haha, the Minister is worthy of being the Minister. He is still so confident." Hector said disdainfully. As he spoke, he took out a document from his arms and handed it to Fudge: "This document is a joint protest signed by all the experts currently in Hogwarts. They express strong dissatisfaction and protest against the Ministry of Magic's actions in Hogwarts... These experts are all well-known figures in the magic world, including Stella Herschel, Castor Cassini, Arturs Truve, Adrian Tutley, etc., and even Nicolas Flamel and his wife are among them."

Every time Hector said a name, Fudge's eyes became deeper, and in the end he just kept a cold face and said nothing.

But the matter did not end there. As soon as Hector finished speaking, Lucius also took out a document and said, "This is a letter of protest from our school board to the Ministry of Magic. We demand that you immediately fulfill your agreement, give up the responsibility of pursuing the young wizards who acted in self-defense, apologize in the newspaper, and withdraw all the Dementors!"

"Are you crazy?" Scrimgeour said with gritted teeth. "Apologize in the newspaper? Where do you put the dignity of the Ministry of Magic?"

"Ministry of Magic's dignity? Why didn't you consider the Ministry of Magic's dignity when you signed the agreement?" Sallys immediately retorted: "Why didn't you consider the Ministry of Magic's dignity when your Dementors hurt people?"

"Let's not talk about the apology in the newspaper for now." Minister Fudge evaded, "But I must remind you that if the Ministry of Magic takes back the Dementors, and if Sirius escapes the law or does something bad at Hogwarts, the responsibility will not be on the Ministry of Magic at all!"

"Haha, Minister, your statement is really novel and interesting." Madam Zabini raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a mocking smile: "According to what you said, apart from those disgusting Dementors, there is no one else in the Ministry of Magic who can deal with Sirius Black? In that case, you can just hand over the Auror Office to those monsters."

"You...you guys!" This time Fudge was so angry that he was shaking, and the tension at the scene was getting stronger and stronger!

But at this moment, old Barty Crouch suddenly spoke...