Chapter 292: Bewitchment

Since the resignation of Barty Crouch, the temporary acting Minister of Magic, Dolores Umbridge has temporarily taken over the reins of the Minister of Magic at the British Ministry of Magic, as she seems to have some work experience before, and after Crouch Fudge stepped down, she and Barty Crouch managed to turn things around.

Of course, all this is temporary, and the seat of the Minister of Magic will be re-elected at some point in the future.

The acting minister is only acting when he is not regularized.

For example, Umbridge is now struggling to keep his position.

Rufus Scrimgeour, the head of the Auror Office of the Ministry of Magic, was eyeing the position, and there were many on his side, and he lived like an old lion.

That's what most people say about him.

The reputation in the Ministry of Magic is also better than that of Umbridge, who is seen by most people as just a middle-aged woman who has been lucky one after another.

The reason why I think so is because her appearance is simply not enough to support her to pass the unspoken rules to ascend to the top.

Believe in the aesthetics of most people.

Many of the rank and file of the Ministry of Magic expected much more from the middle-aged man than Umbridge.

They generally believe that this kind of "hawkish-looking" minister can help them fight the consequences of Voldemort's return, rather than this female toad who has passed the menopause but still fanatically likes the pink girly line.

Of course, even in their attitude towards Voldemort, everyone is different.

Except for some sober-minded people, the ostrich mentality is also very marketable in the hearts of many people, as if as long as they pretend that nothing has happened, everything will go on as usual, and Voldemort will not return.

And now in the Ministry of Magic, Umbridge's life doesn't look easy.

Umbridge looked a little embarrassed at this time, and she sat in her office in a daze, the desk covered with pink bows and streamers looking disgusting, and everything in the office was now covered with lace covers and tablecloths. There are also several vases filled with dried flowers, each on a separate small mat. On one wall hangs a set of decorative plates, each with a large, brightly colored cat, each wearing a different bow around its neck.

Looking at some very important documents, she didn't know how to write, and she couldn't deal with a copy for half a day, in desperation, she began to wander, focusing on her "little cuties" in a daze, it seemed that only these cute little guys could "heal" her and "warm" her.

There are many things that she can't decide, maybe she doesn't have the ability to weigh them.

For example, what is the plan for the reconstruction of Azkaban, and how should these new prisoners be accommodated now?

What should be the attitude towards Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts?

Co-optation or suppression?

Did Voldemort really come back or was Dumbledore's old suspicions, maybe the old guy was just trying to increase his own prestige and hope to codify power?

Never underestimate the suspicions of those in power, especially those in power who are not in a secure position, their suspicions are terrifying.

"I can help you solve your problems" A charming and seductive voice suddenly sounded in Umbridge's ears, and she almost fell out of her chair in fright.

"Who are you and how did you get in. Umbridge gasped heavily, clutching the collar of her pink sweater and staring at the man in front of her with her rounded eyes as she curled up in her chair.

"It doesn't matter who I am, what matters is how you go from acting minister to full minister. A man appeared at Umbridge's desk out of nowhere, his hands propped on the table, staring straight at the woman.

The man's face was pale and handsome.

"Why should I believe you? Umbridge shuddered, lost in fear.

This is a woman who has a desire to control beyond the sky, she pathologically pursues power, likes to suppress others, and gets pathological psychological satisfaction in the process of controlling others, but it is this kind of psychology that once she meets a stronger person, she will be impressed by the oppression of stronger power.

Like now.

The man began to state in an unspoken voice: "Dolores Umbridge has concealed the fact that she is a half-blood wizard to the outside world, highlighting her status as a pure-blood wizard? Her poor father was an ordinary wizard who worked in a menial job in the Ministry of Magic, and his daughter was promoted to a wealthy position without receiving any benefits, and was even persuaded to retire to become a cleaner. ”

"Well," the man stretched out his long, white hand and looked at him, not looking at the frightened Umbridge, and pretending to think for a moment, "why is her poor mother disliked by her and her father?

"I order you to stop!!" Umbridge's broad, loose-skinned face gave a furious look, and the usual pretentious girlish tone became manic, like an elderly female toad suddenly burping.

Umbridge groped around the table to find his wand, raised it at the man, only to find that his wand was no longer controlled, and trembled wildly, and finally came out of his hand, stabbed straight at her, and almost stabbed her in the eye. Eventually, it plunged deep into the wall.

"Because that Muggle witch gave birth to a Squib, and that is the younger brother of this Lady Umbridge. The man did not anger her little gesture, as if the woman had only done a trivial thing, and he went on to recount the secret of Umbridge's heart.

At this point, Lady Umbridge came to an astonishing agreement with her father, whom they considered an unbearable disgrace, and sent the mother and son to the Muggle world. ”

The man said coldly, turning his face away, taking in Umbridge's expression at this time.

"Very well, I see only fear in your face, it should be the fear that your secret will be exposed and your position will be affected. He began to laugh wryly, "If you have a hint of shame, then our cooperation can be stopped." ”

Who is the man?

Who can come and go freely in the Ministry of Magic, and easily penetrate people's hearts and use them to secretly threaten others?

Voldemort.

He needed to reorganize his forces, and almost all of his loyal men were buried in Azkaban.

He turned his mind to the Ministry of Magic.

The Imperius Charm was a great tool, but it was a double-edged sword, and Crouch's escape was something he didn't expect.

So before that, the Dark Lord conducted some investigations, and the most powerful person in the Ministry of Magic at the moment is a woman, and there are a lot of unspeakable black histories, and after meeting, he is more and more satisfied.

This puppet may be easier to use than expected, with a little guidance, without the power of magic, and can cause a lot of trouble for that hateful old man.

It's even more productive than doing it yourself.