After exiting the Weasley joke shop, Ryan and Hermione meet Percy, who is hurrying in. After seeing Ryan, Percy's eyes lit up and he said to Ryan, "Ryan, can I talk to you about something alone?"

"Yes. Ryan gave him a look and nodded, telling Hermione to wait for him at Florin's cold drink shop first, and then with Percy to an unobtrusive spot on the side of the joke shop.

"Okay, you need my help with something. Ryan looked at Percy and asked, looking at his anxious look, Ryan suddenly guessed what Percy was looking for him.

Sure enough, after seeing that no one was eavesdropping around, Percy told him about the trouble he had been having recently. "Fudge and his cronies have been preaching to the Ministry of Magic that everything is okay for the past two days, but my father told me that now darkness is coming, and that the man may even be back. I don't know who to listen to now. ”

"It's simple. After listening to Percy's story, Ryan felt that he was much better off now than he was in the same period in the original book when he didn't recognize his six relatives for his own ambitions, so he didn't mind pushing things in the same direction. "What the hell is going on in your heart?"

"Well, I think what my father said was an exaggeration, and it might not be that bad. But Fudge's assertion that everything is safe is pure nonsense, and I've noticed that the Dark Wizards are much more active than they used to be when I've been out on the field lately, not to mention worrying that the ten notorious Death Eaters will suddenly jump out and attack me. Percy spoke after a few seconds of silence.

"So you know in your heart that things are getting worse now, but you don't intend to admit this fact for fear that you won't be able to align with Fudge and their colleagues and affect your work at the Ministry of Magic. Seeing Percy open his mouth to argue, Ryan interrupted him with a wave of his hand. "All I can say is that you're not smart to do this, and it's not a good thing to fall out with your family for a job, especially when you stick to a lie. ”

"I'm sorry, I'm—" Percy crouched down in pain with his hands over his head, as if the incident had been tormenting him for a long time. Fortunately, the people around were attracted to the items in the joke shop, and no one noticed them.

"Give. Ryan handed over a bottle of fine ale, and said, "I understand you, this week I read the Daily Prophet and found out that the Ministry of Magic had fired several hemp and half-blood wizards who insisted that the situation was not good. If it weren't for your father's status as the patriarch of one of the 28 Holy Families and his marginal position, he would probably have been expelled, but Fred and George say that he is now somewhat ostracized by the Ministry of Magic. It's understandable that you're struggling to keep your position in this situation, because I know you've always wanted to get ahead in the Ministry of Magic. ”

"yes, so I'm conflicted right now. I really can't just fight Fudge in person like my father did. But I really can't accept what Fudge is doing lately. The Irishman in my team was attacked last week and is still in St Munger. That's because Fudge insisted that everything was fine, and let us go into some of the more dangerous places as usual, with insufficient manpower and equipment. I submitted a report hoping to improve the current problem, and I was called into the office by the old woman named Umbridge for more than an hour. Percy spoke his mind under the influence of alcohol.

"So, I'll give you an analysis. Looking at Percy's expectant eyes, Ryan analyzed, "What you're worried about now is that if you insist on the idea that the situation in the wizarding world is getting worse, then you may be sidelined or expelled, right?"

"That's it. Percy said with a sip of ale.

"I'd like to ask your immediate head, Lady Burns, the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, what she says about the current state of affairs?"

Of course she objected, and most of the people who had been injured recently were from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. For we sometimes have to be on the front lines of the dark Ones, but not as trained as the Aurors or the Strikers. However, she didn't have much to do about it, and I saw her go to the Minister's office several times, and there were quite a few fights. It's a pity that not only did the problem not be solved, but Fudge also reduced our company's allocation. Percy said helplessly.

"In that case, I'd suggest you align yourself with your immediate boss in this regard. "As long as you don't speak out publicly, Fudge can't fire you, even if you're the Minister of Magic." ”

"As for marginalization. Ryan paused. "There will definitely be marginalization, but Fudge's lies can't last long. Ten Death Eaters are freed, and I think there's a good chance of wreaking havoc, and in that case, Fudge won't be in the Ministry for long. ”

"So, what if they don't sabotage?" Percy asked an important question.

"If they don't destroy, the situation is even more dire. Do you think anyone can make a whole ten insanely brutal Death Eaters give up destruction and lurk quietly?" "If that happens, Fudge will most likely become the least popular Minister of Magic in nearly a hundred years. You can imagine what will happen to his followers. Ryan shrugged as he said this.

"Okay, I see. Percy took another sip of wine. "Do you have any other advice for me?"

"You can be silent on this issue for a few days, but you'd better tell the truth on your subordinates' side. Because you're on the front lines, no more than Fudge can stay in a safe office. Once you believe Fudge's lies, you may well be among the first victims. So my personal advice during this time is that you try to get along with your colleagues and subordinates as well as you can, and provide some help as much as you can. Coming together in this way will help you get through this difficult time smoothly and at the same time accumulate a valuable network for you. In such a crisis-ridden environment, it is generally easier for people to build friendships and trust. Ryan gave some advice based on Percy's character, hoping that he would not go down the wrong path like the original text.

"I see, you told me a great idea, thank you!" Percy tilted his head and took the last sip of the bottle. "Now I will go and gather my three men to visit the wounded Irish at St. Munger, and then I will find a way to train them well lately, lest they live in St. Munger like the Irishmen. ”

Percy said goodbye to Ryan and prepared to leave, but Ryan stopped him. "By the way, you have this card. With this card, you can buy one Defense Against the Dark Arts item at 50% off every month, and 20% off all other items. ”

After saying that, Ryan handed over a gold card, which was the highest-level VIP card in the Weasley Joke Shop. Only ten tickets can be sent per year, and Ryan has the right to send five of them.

"—Thank you. Percy was a little embarrassed at first, but after thinking of his subordinate who was lying in bed because of an injury on duty, he still reached out and took the card. Then he shook Ryan's hand vigorously before leaving.

"Five offsets to change Percy's attitude. The system sounded at the right time, and Ryan had a smile on his face. He was very happy to be able to help the Weasleys, after all, they were very good people and deserved to have a happy life.