"Okay, it's not too much trouble......

Newt shrugged his shoulders and pointed to the "pink toad" sitting next to Cornelius Fudge, and said seriously.

"This lady, I mean Deputy Secretary Umbridge, I don't think she's the right person to lead this work. She doesn't like Fantastic Beasts, and I'm afraid a lot of problems will arise if she is involved in this. ”

As soon as these words came out, Umbridge's face, which was still smiling, instantly froze.

"What do you mean, Mr. Scamander?!"

Newt repeated calmly, "I think I've made it clear that you're not fit to work on a project in the Fantastic Beasts realm. I hope the Ministry of Magic will replace a docking officer, that's it. ”

As an honest person in Hufflepuff House, although Newt Scamander doesn't say anything, he has always remembered Umbridge's deliberate difficulties and shirks before, and now he is taking the opportunity to make trouble.

"You......! Mr. Newt, I'm sure I must have misunderstood you. ”

Looking at the rest of the wizards around her, Umbridge took a deep breath, squeezed out an ugly smile on her large, loose-skinned pale face, and continued in her high-pitched, thin voice.

"You see, I've always been a fan of Fantastic Beasts, and we did have some omissions and delays in our previous docking with you, but you also heard from Professor Dumbledore that the Ministry of Magic is actually ......"

"It's not for these reasons, it's important that you don't like magical beasts at all. ”

Newt shook his head again and repeated earnestly.

"I, I hate Fantastic Beasts? How could it be?

Umbridge had a smirk on his face, but his eyes gradually became indifferent in his two big round eyes, and he let out a series of laughs like silver bells, which made Newt almost stand up the hairs on the back of his neck when he heard it, and he almost couldn't help but pull out his wand directly.

"You can go to the Ministry of Magic and ask anyone to see how much I love those cute magical beasts. ”

The witch grinned, baring her sharp teeth in her mouth and trying to make her voice sound steady.

"Ever since I heard from Mr. Minister that you are starting the Fantastic Beasts Society, I have been eager to get involved in this interesting work as soon as possible, and I am sure that we can be very good friends, after all, we all love, well, those animals!"

"However, you really don't like magical beasts. ”

Newt repeated dryly, interrupting Umbridge again.

This time, even Cornelius Fudge couldn't help but frown.

And the smirk on Umbridge's face finally couldn't hold back.

She narrowed her eyes, took a deep look at Newt, and asked softly in an unkind tone.

"So, Mr. Newt Scamander, why do you say that, and do you have any basis for that?"

"There's no specific basis, but I just feel like that. ”

Seemingly a little uncomfortable with this-for-tat confrontation, Newt quickly looked away and landed on Phoenix Fawkes, who was sleeping on the office bird shelf, muttering as he continued to himself.

"I can feel that you hate magical beasts, well, like...... Still afraid?"

"Feeling, just feeling?"

Umbridge repeated with a sneer, his face full of comical and sarcasm.

"Well, my instincts are accurate. ”

Newt nodded and replied dryly.

"You hate magical beasts, so it's going to be really bad to work with you on this......"

Umbridge's face quickly darkened, and he said in a hoarse and cold voice.

"I'm sorry, I, Dolores Jane Umbridge, Senior Deputy Minister of Magic. I don't think there is anyone else but me who is fit to preside over such an important task, do you want your energy, Mr. Minister, to be devoted to you every day?"

Newt spread his hands, "It's not something I need to think about. But I really don't want to work with you anymore. ”

"Unreasonable! ridiculous! It's ridiculous!"

Umbridge was silent for a moment, then stood up angrily, the fat on his face twitching.

Over the years, as her status in the Ministry of Magic has gradually increased, almost no one dares to offend her like this, and it was the first time she had seen a guy like Newt Scamander, who had no regard for the majesty of the Ministry of Magic.

It's just that on this occasion, it would be too bad if she lost her temper with her.

Taking a deep breath, Umbridge struggled to suppress the anger in his heart and turned his head to look at Dumbledore not far away.

"Professor Dumbledore, aren't you going to say something?"

"I'm sorry, but Mr. Scamander is no longer at Hogwarts......"

Dumbledore said mildly, spreading his hands helplessly.

"As you can see, as an ordinary Headmaster of Hogwarts, my majesty is probably only of some use to the children who are still in school, even the professors in the school, and I can only give a little advice and reminder now.

Not to mention "Dumbledore" sitting here at this time, even if it was the real Dumbledore, most of them would have the same reaction.

As for letting him take the initiative to resolve the contradictions, what are you kidding!

In Grindelwald's eyes, whether it is Newt Scamander or the officials of the Ministry of Magic, it is undoubtedly a pleasant thing.

"But—"

"Dolores!"

Cornelius Fudge raised his hand and interrupted Umbridge's words.

There is no doubt that Dumbledore does not intend to get involved too much in this matter, and there is indeed a need for a contradiction to vent Newt Scamander's previous grudges with the Ministry of Magic, otherwise it will not be conducive to subsequent work.

Glancing at a nonchalant Dumbledore, the Minister of Magic turned his head to look at Newt.

"Is there no other room for manoeuvre in this matter? and...... Do you have any other needs or ideas that need the cooperation of the Ministry of Magic, or some changes to be made accordingly?"

"No, that's all. Everything else is good. Newt shook his head.

"Okay, then ......"

Cornelius Fudge let out a long sigh of relief as his gaze wandered around his office for a week.

Theoretically, Amos Diggory of the Department of Magical Beasts Management and Control and Barty Crouch of the Department of International Magical Cooperation could do Umbridge's job in this regard, but Cornelius Fudge didn't trust the two wizards.

After all, the Diggories were too close to Dumbledore, and Crouch Sr. was one of the contenders for the Minister of Magic.

In fact, there were no two of them among the Ministry of Magic personnel who came to Hogwarts this time.

(You need someone who is smarter, not bad, not threatening, and the most critical is trustworthy...... ）

Connelly Fudge thought as his gaze slowly rested on the tall, dark-skinned wizard standing in the doorway.

"Kingsley, you will be responsible for dealing with Mr. Newt Scamander in the future, and report directly to me about the work content! Regarding your transfer, I will tell Bones later to transfer you to my side as a personal Auror. ”

Needless to say, Kingsley Shackel is one of the best candidates in the ministry in terms of personal ability and reliability.

When escorting Sirius Black some time ago, although he accidentally let Black rush into the public trial venue early, the tooth marks on Kingsley's hand also proved that he did not belong to Dumbledore's "secret group".

On the other hand, the taciturn Kingsley was not as conspicuous in his position as he was, not as aggressive as Scrimgeur.

As a veteran Auror in the Auror Office, Kingsley Shackle's position was too far away from the Minister of Magic, and it was only fitting that he would be entrusted with the gray income side.

"Kingsley Shackle, Auror's office. ”

Umbridge turned, glanced at the big wizard standing by the door, raised an eyebrow and said nothing.

In her impression, Kingsley Shackel was most of the time a bodyguard standing by her and Fudge's side, although not as slick and shrewd as Dlux, but he was more reliable and honest, and in this case, it was more reassuring.

This is a very useful, tool-man wizard, or puppet microphone.

Clearly, Cornelius Fudge probably thought so.

"Yes, Mr. Minister. No problem. ”

Kingsley, who was standing by the door, was slightly stunned at first, but then reacted quickly and nodded in response.

Immediately afterward, the man walked up to Newt and took the initiative to stretch out his hand, his voice low and slow.

"Hello, Mr. Scamander. I'm Kingsley Shacklele from the Auror office, so please take care of me in the future. ”

"Uh, hello...... I'm Newt Scamander......"

Newt subconsciously reached out his hand and shook it briefly, his gaze brushing over the gold rings on Kingsley's ears.

Compared to the other officials of the Ministry of Magic, he always felt that this tall Auror seemed to be a little different, as if Kingsley was not from the Ministry of Magic, but was a companion on the same side as Dumbledore - it was a strange feeling, if it had to be compared, like a wolf belonging to a different colony, identifying a partner.

However, before Newt and Kingsley could talk a few more words, the conversation was almost over.

"Now that everything is fine, we won't stay here. ”

Cornelius Fudge picked up the top hat on the table and put it on, walked to the fireplace in his office, turned to look at Dumbledore and saluted politely, and after a few seconds of thought, he finally added with some hesitation.

"Well, as for the 'bill reimbursement' in the early stage, we will sort it out as soon as possible, and in terms of the association's documents, I will also sign them in the next few days...... Gringotts Wizarding Bank, I'll leave it to Dumbledore to teach you—"

After receiving Dumbledore's affirmative answer, Cornelius Fudge nodded in satisfaction and turned to step into the flames.

"Ministry of Magic!"

As the words fell, the figure of the Minister of Magic disappeared into the crackling flames.

Immediately afterward, the rest of the Ministry of Magic members also stood up, used the Floo Network in turn, and left the Headmaster's office.

Before leaving the office, Kingsley seemed to inadvertently turn his head and wink nimbly at Newt Scamander, contrary to his previous wooden and silent personality, and the whole person suddenly became a little more lively.

"Huh, this gentleman is ......."

Newt was slightly stunned, and subconsciously turned his head to look at Dumbledore.

"Shhhh

Dumbledore cocked up his finger and smiled mysteriously, casually pointing at the phoenix on the birdstand.

"Newt, it looks like it's a good day, but it's not a good day to talk to. You should almost go back, or Lady Scamander might be rushing to Hogwarts to ask for someone, I guess you didn't tell Tina beforehand, did you?"

"Uh...... I left a note in my bedroom. ”

Newt touched his nose and replied with some embarrassment.

"Oh, that must be a very magical note. ”

Dumbledore's eyes flickered, and he nodded seriously and said with a smile.

"After all, if I'm not mistaken, you said that Mrs. Scamander was very annoyed this morning because of your late night, and was going to talk to you when she got home—well, Newt, aren't you going to sit a little longer?"

Dumbledore let out a startled snort, and glanced at Newt rather amusementingly.

"Actually, don't be in a hurry, I don't think Tina has made it from Dorset to Scotland that soon......"

"Professor, don't be kidding...... I really need to go back quickly. ”

Newt Scamander coughed lightly, stood up with an embarrassed expression, hurried over to the fireplace, grabbed a handful of Floo powder and threw it into the fire, and disappeared into the green flames in a panic.

Inside the office, Dumbledore was soon left alone.

"Tsk...... Marriage, it's terrible......"

Dumbledore shook his head with emotion, and raised his wand and nodded deftly towards the fireplace.

"All curses are over!"

Crackling.

Accompanied by the sound of tongues of fire exploding.

The fireplace at Hogwarts quietly retreated from the Ministry of Magic's Floo network.

............

A moment later.

Headmaster's Office at Hogwarts.

On the stairs above the study, another Dumbledore slowly descended.

"Gail, be a little more careful next time! Newt is very sensitive! You're playing with fire!"

Dumbledore frowned and said with a serious expression.

"Also, you were targeting Newt on purpose, weren't you? ”

"Albus, don't blame me, do they? They had already had conflicts with each other, and they had their own positions in terms of ideas, and they started arguing before they could say a word, what can I do?"

Grindelwald, who had reverted to his own form, replied with an innocent face as he ate the biscuits on the table.

"This biscuit tastes good, would you like a piece? When the girl comes back, she won't have anything to eat." ”

"If you make things clear in advance, there won't be so many conflicts. ”

Unmoved, Dumbledore walked down the stairs and confiscated the plate of cookies in front of Grindelwald.

"Gail, you know that Newt is not good at negotiating with the Ministry of Magic, but you still let him and the Ministry of Magic confront each other first, and then come out to adjust, this is no joke......!

"That's just your concern, I'm in charge of this, don't worry. ”

Grindelwald grinned, smiling nonchalantly, and casually pointed to the sky outside the window.

Outside the window, the sky is clear......

"Besides, even if something really happens...... It's ...... to start over."

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