Chapter 14 We Can Exchange Anything

"Long time no see, Malfoy."

A small man in a pinstripe suit and a red tie greeted Lucius warmly, "Why do you have time to come to me?" ”

"Get something done." The haughty platinum aristocrat said in a nonchalant tone, his face full of polite and detached formulaic smiles, "My dear friend Fudge, I heard that you have been doing well lately...... Hmm~ Candidate for Minister of Magic? ”

"Just one of the candidates." Cornelius Fudge was modest, but his eyes flashed with pride and uncontrollable ambition.

He complained as if it were true, "Lucius, you're so well informed!" Minister Mirisenbagno only planned to officially resign from his position as Minister of Magic yesterday and retire. ”

Lucius stroked the snake staff, laughing without saying a word.

Of course, Fudge knew that these pure-blood nobles were 'dead but not stiff'. Even if the mystery man has fallen, the connections and wealth they have accumulated over the years are enough for them to find out some trivial news. So after only mentioning 'well-informed' briefly, I simply ignored this topic.

He then sighed, "All these years, it's enough for her to stand it." Minister Bagnor watched as the wizarding world became a mess during her tenure, and the mysterious man ...... Forget it, don't mention it. ”

He noticed that Lucius's face was not very good-looking, paused, and changed the subject at the right time, saying, "Thanks to Headmaster Dumbledore, I am here today." Therefore, many people have asked Dumbledore to come and take on the position of Minister of Magic. Of course, this is a good idea, and Headmaster Dumbledore's polls are very supportive. However, this is a stupid idea...... Has everyone forgotten about jì? He's still the Headmaster of Hogwarts! I'm not talking nonsense out of jealousy, it's just that human energy is limited. To be a good headmaster and a good minister is not easy for an old wizard. ”

Lucius Malfoy echoed him, "You're right, it's not easy to do two equally important jobs. ”

Daniel tilted his head slightly, he listened to Cornelius Fudge's series of inexplicable words with a confused expression at first, and it finally dawned on him when he heard the latter sentence, 'I don't talk nonsense out of jealousy'.

Where is this guy not jealous? It's clear that I'm going crazy with jealousy.

This stout and short man, who successfully took over the position of Minister of Magic in the future, was not a popular candidate for the election of Minister of Magic at this time.

You know, Fudge is a seemingly bold and generous person who can talk to anyone about going together, but the people who have really worked with him know that he has neither talent nor virtue.

At this time, his only commendable character is that he is quite self-aware.

For example, now, for example, even though his ambition is about to run out, he can still use high-sounding words to embellish his little selfishness, and find some just-inspiring excuses to 'hit' competitors.

"It's not going to work." Fudge said with a fake worry, looking selfless, and waved his arms, deliberately strengthening his tone: "This can't be done! If Headmaster Dumbledore was the Minister of Magic, what would happen to the children of Hogwarts? The children are the hope of the wizarding world, and they need him! ”

Daniel felt that Mr. Fudge was about to cry when he was moved by his words.

It was as if he really had a great love for the future of the wizarding world, the children.

Even the big platinum aristocrats who are accustomed to 'hypocrisy and politeness among nobles' have been a little sick to their stomachs by this guy.

Lucius struggled to maintain the smiling expression on his face, and tapped the floor with his snake staff, interrupting Fudge's continuous anxiety about the country and the people, and he calmly commented, "Headmaster Dumbledore probably wouldn't do this. ”

"Like you said, he doesn't want those children, he loves them. ”

In fact, more than the phrase 'love children', Lucius wanted to say 'Dumbledore is absolutely reluctant, that can instill his sweet and greasy thoughts in the next generation in a good position - the position of Hogwarts Headmaster'.

But it's too blunt to fit his style.

As for the perfunctory Fudge, Lucius also felt that it was difficult to say more sensual words, so he quickly moved on to another topic, "I think ......"

He said tentatively and provocatively, "Compared to Headmaster Dumbledore, Director Barty Crouch is probably more likely to succeed him." ”

Barty Crouch...... yes, yes, you're right. Fudge couldn't hide the hint of jealousy that flashed in his eyes, "The head of the Magical Law Enforcement Division, the recent limelight can really be said to be ...... There is no difference at one time. Merlin was on top, and he even allowed the Aurors to use the Unforgivable Charm when they went out to arrest people. ”

He muttered in a low voice of envy and jealousy: "This is crazy, what if you get hurt by mistake?" What if it causes social chaos? None of them thought about it. However, some short-sighted people prefer to only look at the present. They felt that Barty's strong appearance was very imposing, that he was a hero, a hawkish figure who dared to resist the strong/violent force...... But we both know how much the Ministry of Magic has cleaned up for Barty because of his overly presumptuous behavior. ”

As one of the captured 'Death Eaters', Lucius certainly knew that Barty Crouch was a very difficult figure.

Moreover, he was filled with a sense of disgust for him, and Lucius felt a rare little pleasure when Fudge veiled the contender who was also 'one of the ministerial candidates'.

He narrowed his eyes, and a slightly wicked smile appeared on his pretty face, "Fudge, my dear friend, you're right. Barty is just lawless, but his weaknesses are also obvious......"

"What?" Fudge stood up excitedly, "What weakness?" ”

Lucius smiled mysteriously, and then, suddenly, he pushed Daniel to the front, "Come and meet my brother-in-law, a wizard from the United States, Daniel Black." ”

Desperate to know the weaknesses of his competitors, Fudge cleverly turned his mind back.

After all, Malfoy never wants to be targeted, and since he has opened his mouth, it must be available for trading. For the sake of his 'ministerial career', he was willing to put up with the roundabout way of speaking of the aristocracy.

"It looks like a young man." Fudge flattered, but in fact, his gaze only flickered, and his mind was clearly still on the topic of 'Barty's weakness'.

"Blake, this is really a familiar surname, are there a lot of surnames in the wizarding world? Oh! Black! His eyes widened, "Malfoy, what do you mean?" ”

"I'll bring him over today to deal with the inheritance, you know......" Lucius showed a somewhat sad expression, although everyone knew that he was pretending, but I have to say that it was very infectious to see the sad and sad look on the face of the beautiful platinum noble.

He said in a low, muffled voice, "You know, there's probably only one heir left in the Black family. ”

"I'm sorry too." Fudge's eyes flickered a few times, "Uh...... However, this is a bit difficult to do, because the United States has never had much contact with the United Kingdom...... Moreover, the Black family is currently the target of the Ministry of Magic's key surveillance, and their family is all criminals...... In theory, the Ministry of Magic has the right to confiscate all of their property. ”

"That's too biased." Lucius said righteously, "The Black family, like the Malfoy family, is a family with a long history in the wizarding world, and has made great contributions to the wizarding world. If it is only because of a small mistake in the behavior of future generations, and the whole is denied, then, where is the justice of the wizarding world? ”

Immediately afterward, he continued earnestly and sincerely: "How can we bear it? If Blake's ancestors knew that their hard work had led to such a future, they would not have been at peace underground......"

Fudge rolled his eyes and said slyly, "Yes, what you said makes sense, of course I agree with you." But it's not up to me to call the shots of the Ministry of Magic, my friend. ”

In a profound tone, he repeated the previous sentence again, "I'm just one of the candidates for Minister of Magic now!" ”

It's simply naked/naked/naked asking for some kind of benefit deal.

has talked so much nonsense, just for the sake of this moment.

Daniel was already amazed at the conversation between the two men going around in circles.

But at this moment, Lucius's tense nerves suddenly relaxed.

He smiled and gave an affirmative reply, "Dear friend, I believe in your strength. Who else can be in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Magic besides you? ”

"Nabatti......" Fudge was obviously a little uncomfortable with such 'empty words', and continued to ask.

"He won't be an obstacle to you." The platinum aristocrat said in a firm tone, "Don't worry. ”

"Okay." Fudge knew that he would not be able to get a promise from these nobles, so he decided to take a gamble, and instead smiled kindly, and said to Daniel, "Little Mr. Black, I will try to help you run and fight for it." It's just that the Wizengamot, you still need to go and let those old diehards vote for you......"

"Thank you, Mr. Fudge, I'll do it myself." Daniel replied politely, and he tried to make a grateful expression: "That's enough, thank you very much." ”

Fudge, who was once a small man, was very complacent about being a pure-blood nobleman who had not yet inherited the Black family, but was indeed a member of the Black family.

He sat back down at his desk and said triumphantly, "Alright then, Lucius, that's it." You go and get busy with yours first! I've got a lot of business to take care of. ”

If it was in the past, such a tone, Lucius would definitely give him some color to see.

However, due to the fact that all the nobles are currently under surveillance, and he has just been cleared of suspicion from the trial of the 'Death Eaters...... He could only ignore Fudge's contempt as a villain.

The platinum nobleman bowed slightly with grace and courtesy, and left with Daniel.

"Did you learn something?"

On the way back, Lucius took out what little patience he had left and asked Daniel like a godson.

"Uh...... Don't say your intentions directly, you can go around as many bends as you can, until you stun the other party? ”

Daniel was stunned and gave his opinion.

"Anything else?"

"It's gone."

Lucius paused, turned around, and gave him a disgusted look, "You just need to remember one thing. As long as you have enough chips on your own, Wecanexchangeeverything."