Chapter 249: Astoria's Confession (Part 1)
Jon finally knew why the photo looked so familiar.
Mrs. Diana Greengrass, who is Astoria's mother...... In the photo, she and her little daughter are almost carved out of the same mold.
With the exception of the eyes, Astoria's eyes are black, while Mrs. Greengrass's eyes, like her eldest daughter, Daphne Greengrass, are dark green.
Mrs. Greengrass, pictured, looks a little awkward, while Connelly Fudge, the Minister for Magic, stands proudly beside her.
Jon continues to read the news:
"Following the evidence presented by the Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic, Ms. Dolores Umbridge, the Minister's Office has determined that Mrs. Diana Greengrass, Director of the Department of Magical Beasts Management and Control, has committed a number of serious acts of malfeasance in recent years:
A year and a half ago, she allowed a Hippogriff with serious injuries to escape the trial, and has not been apprehended.
A year and a month ago, she allowed an extremely dangerous Ukrainian iron-bellied dragon to be extradited from Le Havre to Liverpool without completing the procedure.
Nine months ago, she had not reacted even though she knew that a teacher at Hogwarts was cultivating a high-risk creature called the "Snail", which is as dangerous as a human-headed sphinx and a fire crab.
As a result of Mrs. Greengrass's repeated misconduct, she has seriously violated the Code of Conduct for the Administration of Officials of the Ministry of Magic, and has violated the basic professional ethics of officials of the Ministry of Magic.
After deliberations, the Minister's Office has decided to suspend him for investigation.
The results will then be processed in two weeks before the Wizengamot formal trial.
Mr. Cuthbert Mokridge, Director of the Leprechaun Liaison Office, will temporarily act as Director of the Department of Magical Beasts Management and Control.
Office of the Minister, Assistant to the Minister Percy Weasley.
on November 29th. β
Jon silently watched the news, and couldn't help but panic a little.
"What's wrong?" Pansy Parkinson on the side asked, curiously, "What's the big news?"
"Nothing!" Jon casually handed her back the paper.
Pansy Parkinson took the newspaper and flipped it to the page of the crossword puzzle......
......
Half an hour later, with the butterbeer and mead gone, it seemed that the party was coming to an end.
The members of the Knights of Walples laughed as they walked out of the three-broomstick bar.
The next steps are different, and they need to go their separate ways, some will go to Jokowi's joke shop to buy some gadgets, others will go to Duke Honey's candy store to buy candy, and some will even need to buy clothes at the Fengya brand wizard costume store......
"I have to go to the post office and send a letter. Jon made a casual excuse and separated from them.
A few minutes later, Jon sneaked back around and walked towards Lady Paddev's teahouse.
There are slightly fewer people in the teahouse today than last time.
After all, in such a cold weather, few couples are willing to go out on a date for tea, and I am afraid they are more willing to drink a few glasses of wine and warm up.
Jon walked straight to the second floor, but stopped before entering the room.
He pulled out his wand, andβ
"Scourgify!"
"Scourgify!"
"Scourgify!"
After making a few gestures to his clothes, making sure that there would be no more girl's smell left-
Jon took off the ring, then gently pushed the door open.
......
Astoria Greengrass, like last time, was already waiting for him in the room.
She didn't seem to be in a very good state, and her mind was almost all written on her face, full of worry and worry.
There seemed to be tear stains in the corners of his eyes, and a copy of the Daily Prophet was placed on the table.
It seems that she already knows what happened to her mother......
Upon spotting Jon walking in, Astoria quickly stood up.
"Are you alright?" Jon asked quickly, then walked over to help Astoria.
Astoria nodded, glancing pleadingly at Jon and then at the Daily Prophet on the table;
"Say no more, Astoria...... I've seen reports in the newspapers. Jon preemptively said, "Lady Greengrass, your mother, I swear she'll be fine!"
Astoria cried worriedly, "Are they going to send her to Azkaban?"
"Don't worry, it won't be. Jon comforted, "Wizengamot can't be all fools, there are many bottom-lined, clear-headed wizards out there who will uphold justice and speak for your mother!"
As he said this, Jon felt a little uneasy.
At this stage, of course, he knows very well about the urine nature of the Ministry of Magic, and since they dare to do something to Mrs. Greengrass, they will definitely not care about the bottom line.
What if Astoria's mother is really imprisoned in Azkaban......
"It's all my fault......" Astoria bowed her head and cried, "It was I who confronted Professor Umbridge in class, that's why she was angry with my mother......"
"Of course it can't be your fault, Astoria!" Jon gently hugged her in his arms, "Don't think about it, it was all months ago...... Umbridge's pink toad, she'll be punished, I assure you. β
Hearing the title "pink toad", Astoria finally had a smile on her face.
And Jon's continuous comfort also made her mood a little more stable.
She looked up and smiled weakly at Jon, "Thank you, Jon......"
She got up from Jon's arms, then picked up a wet towel and wiped her eyes.
"My father died when I was very young...... "Astoria said suddenly, "I don't really remember him, my mother rarely mentions him, I don't even know his last name." β
Jon listened quietly to Astoria's words, the first time she had told herself about her family.
"My mother brought me and my sister up alone...... Actually, I don't want her at all, she always says that I am too weak, and my sister is more like her. Astoria continued: "I have always admired her, from childhood to adulthood, whether it is family or career, no matter how tired she is, she can take care of her in an orderly manner. β
"I've been in poor health since I was a child, and in addition to taking care of my family, she needs to take care of me......" Astoria pursed her lips: "I remember when I was four years old, she brought me to Hogwarts and asked Professor Dumbledore to ......"