Chapter 107 The Ministry of Magic intervenes (third update)

Mike slept soundly, and when he woke up it was already noon the next day.

As soon as he got up, he found that some of the leftovers on his pillow had been replaced by brand new fish and chips. I grabbed a fries and put it in my mouth. It was still hot.

This surprised Mike a little. You must know that because the kitchen was closed these days, all they ate were bread and other dry food. Although fish and chips were not considered delicacies, they were considered an upgrade in their diet.

How is this going? The kitchen is open again?

However, this is not the most critical thing. The most critical thing is that all members of the management team in the auditorium who were originally responsible for protecting the safety of the students have been replaced by uniformed Aurors.

"Did he move so fast?" Mike thought to himself.

Looking at this situation, the security work at Hogwarts has clearly been taken over by the Aurors. Although Mike had long known that the Ministry of Magic would soon take coercive measures against Hogwarts after the fatal accident, he did not expect that the British The response speed of the Ministry of Magic is so fast. It seems that the Ministry of Magic is not as corrupt as the outside world says.

After finishing his late breakfast, Mike got up and went to Flitwick's temporary office. He needed to know more information.

Because of the basilisk, the professors' offices were moved next door to the auditorium. When Mike knocked on the door and entered, he found that Flitwick had other guests.

"Mike! We're talking about you, come and sit down." Flitwick greeted Mike with a smile, "I don't need to introduce this one, right? Abbot Foley, an outstanding student who graduated from Ravenclaw last year, the former President of the Student Council. And you have also met his father, the same Mario Foley I took you to meet last summer vacation, the deputy director of the Auror Office."

Mike still knows this Abbot senior. Although he didn't have much dealings with him last year, his father, the enthusiastic uncle, left a deep impression on Mike. Because his name Mario is exactly the same as the famous plumber Uncle Mario.

A ceremonial smile appeared on Mike's face, and he stretched out his hand to shake Abbot's hand with the unique handshake of Raven's Nest. Suddenly, the smiles on both sides' faces became brighter. The other party also used Raven's Nest. handshake.

After a while of pleasantries, Professor Flitwick left the office on the grounds that he had other things to deal with. Only Mike and Abbot were left in the office, and the conversation between them got down to business.

"Mike, I just completed the Auror training and became an Auror. This time I received the order from the Ministry of Magic and followed our captain to Hogwarts to deal with the basilisk." Abt said with a smile.

What Abbot said was not much different from what Mike himself guessed, but Mike still didn't understand some things, so he asked: "Why did the Ministry of Magic respond so quickly this time? Also, it stands to reason that this kind of thing happened Shouldn’t the school be closed? Why do I see students still in the auditorium?”

"Let me answer your first question first. The death of three students this time has caused a lot of trouble outside. Many parents of the students are accusing the Ministry of Magic of not doing anything, including some big figures, so the Ministry of Magic is under pressure. We can only be sent here." Abt said with a smile, "Then there is the issue of closing schools.

Among the Aurors we sent this time, there are many senior Aurors with rich experience and amazing strength. It can be said that what you see in Hogwarts now is the top power among Aurors. Even snakes are in front of them. The monster is also vulnerable.

In addition, based on the clues provided by the two young wizards who committed suicide with Harry Potter, we can already confirm that the basilisk moves through the sewer pipes in Hogwarts.

Therefore, our captain feels that there is no need to close the school at all. We will be able to catch the basilisk very quickly. If the basilisk suddenly attacks the students during the evacuation, it will be terrible. We cannot protect all the students. If another death occurs then, the Ministry of Magic's reputation will be in disrepute. "

Mike suddenly realized it and thanked Abbot.

"Mike, I suggest you also participate in this operation. As long as you have this foundation of meritorious service, whether you want to become an Auror or enter other departments of the Ministry of Magic will be much easier in the future, and even You may be awarded the Merlin Order of Merlin, Level 3." Abt continued with a sincere expression, "You and I both belong to the Raven's Nest, and I will not harm you.

Don't worry about safety. You also know my identity. As long as you stay with me, you are absolutely safe. "

Hearing what Abbot said, Mike immediately understood.

At first, he was still wondering why he, a second-generation official, was sent to carry out such a dangerous mission. This guy was just here to gain credit and gold. Uncle Mario sent so many senior Aurors this time not only because he wanted to get rid of the basilisk as soon as possible, but also because he probably wanted to protect his son Abt.

And Mike was a little moved by Abbot's proposal. He already had a hatred for the basilisk that attacked him and Penelo. How happy was he to be able to take credit this time in absolute safety? What if you don't?

After thinking about it, Mike said sincerely: "Thank you Abt, I owe you a favor."

"Look what you said, you are my junior. If I don't help you, who will I help?" Abt stood up and said, "Let's talk to our captain and Dean Flitwick about this matter now. I think they will will also agree.

The two walked out of the office together, and on the way Mike learned that the interim management team had been cancelled. All members of the original management team returned to the auditorium and received the same protection as the lower grade students.

Not long after leaving, Mike saw an office that was used as a temporary command room, and it was already overcrowded. Many uniformed Aurors and professors with combat capabilities in Hogwarts were discussing how to deal with the basilisk. method, and strangely enough, Dumbledore was not in it.

"...Now that we have determined that the basilisk is in the sewer pipe, I suggest that we seal all the exits and pour poison gas into the pipes to kill the basilisk." said a young-looking boy.

After hearing his words, Professor Flitwick retorted: "I'm afraid not, kid. The pipeline system in Hogwarts is very complicated and huge, and the poisonous gas cannot spread at all. And the basilisk is immune to most toxins, are you sure? Can it be poisoned?”

Seeing that his proposal was rejected, the young man showed an embarrassed look on his face and stepped aside without saying a word.

"Then let's follow what we discussed before and send people in to investigate according to the area. For safety reasons, punch through pipes and walls at regular intervals to leave escape routes, and don't worry about the damage to Hogwarts Castle. Yes." A middle-aged man with a majestic temperament and a scar on his face said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, some Aurors at the scene became commotion, and one of them suggested to the middle-aged man: "But Captain, if this happens, our people will be in danger. Otherwise, we should go to Dumbledore for help. If he takes action, it will be just a snake." Weird, it’s definitely out of the question.”

As soon as he said these words, everyone immediately agreed, but the middle-aged man became furious and shouted: "If you ask Dumbledore for everything, what else do you want! Remember your identity, you are a Auror! Do you understand? The plan has been decided, go and execute it!"

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