When dealing with an unknown and unfamiliar thing, ordinary people often have a strong curiosity after the initial fear fades.

- As soon as the fear is gone, curiosity will come up, whether ancient or modern, Chinese and foreign, men, women and children, almost all the same.

And for the British Empire's Minister of Magic, who only learned of his position today, David . Potter said that since the door of a new shijie had been opened in front of him for the first time today, how could he suppress his curiosity and not peek inside the door?

So, although he was still a little afraid of the mysterious spell, after overcoming the fear in his heart, Davy. Potter asked, "...... So, is there indeed a Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Magic? ”

“…… How do you say this? "Harry. The corners of Permanent Secretary Gordon's mouth twitched, then straightened his spine and cleared his throat, "...... Well, report to the minister, there is indeed a Hogwarts castle in our country at present, and the appearance looks very similar to the Hogwarts castle in "Harry Potter", but it is not the Hogwarts castle written by J.K. Rowling, and it should not be the Hogwarts castle you imagined......"

- and the expression on his face was rather disdainful, as if to say, "Sure enough, every layman will ask about this"......

“…… Wait, wait! Harry, I'm about to be overwhelmed by you. "David. Potter felt his eyelids flutter for a moment, so much so that he rolled his eyes, "...... Do we have an old school of witchcraft and wizardry called Hogwarts? ”

“…… Report to His Excellency the Chancellor. Britain does have a famous Hogwarts, but it doesn't have that much history, it's a new thing that was built in this century...... In fact. I remember very well that when you were the editor-in-chief of Rock magazine, you wrote an article about this matter, criticizing us for illegally expropriating land during the construction of Hogwarts, not being transparent in our financial accounts, and being suspected of embezzlement. ”

Harry. Permanent Secretary Gordon pouted, "...... Alas. The things you raised were all the questions we didn't want others to ask, but they were poked out! This caused a lot of trouble for the entire Ministry of Magic at the time. It took a lot of effort for Zuihou to settle the ......."

“…… Belch? Is there such a thing? How come I don't remember at all? The bewildered minister first blinked in confusion, then gasped, "...... Shhh Are you talking about ...... Hogwarts theme park in Glasgow, right?! ”

“…… Yes. Minister. "Harry. Permanent Secretary Gordon nodded. “…… Except for insiders, no one would have thought that there was a genuine product there. ”

“…… Don't...... That's why I really received 450 sheets of all-black A4 paper that year?!! The minister continued to ask.

Secretary Gordon hesitated for a moment for this somewhat embarrassing question, but then nodded again, "...... I can understand that the opposition is trying to ask embarrassing questions. But I hope you understand that the only way for the government to respond in this matter is to not answer......"

After getting this answer, Davy. Chancellor Potter immediately felt the veins on his forehead twitch and twitch.

- Under the Freedom of Information Act. The British people have the right to ask the government for all kinds of government documents. However, the government also has the right to blackout certain confidential and sensitive information. Outcome. Over time, both rights were quickly developed to the extreme......

So, when the editor-in-chief of "Rock" magazine, Davy. Mr. Potter was about to openly question in the magazine that the Hogwarts theme park built by the city of Glasgow to stimulate the local economy had problems such as the chaotic use of government investment funds, unclear accounts, and the establishment of a large area of land around the theme park as a no-go area for no reason, so he asked the government for relevant documents to make it easier to distinguish between right and wrong...... A full 450 pages of blackened paper...... At first glance, I thought it was a wordless scripture in a certain Chinese martial arts novel!!

- It's called: "Whatever you don't want to tell you, you will never be told!" ”

Or it could be said, "Anything you shouldn't know, even if you tell you, you don't know!" ”

At that time, faced with this thick stack of black paper with no half of the letters visible, Davy. Mr. Potter was stunned at first, then furious. However, when he complained to the government again about the matter, he received the following official reply.

“…… In order to fully ensure the disclosure of government affairs information and the security of sensitive information, the 45 staff members of this office worked for 45 consecutive working days to conduct a serious, meticulous and repeated review of all 450 pages of possible content, and determined that the relevant content was 450 pages, of which 450 pages were not suitable for disclosure, and the entire work cost 450,000 pounds.

In addition, our office is already overwhelmed and it would be grateful if you could suggest to your constituency councillors that we add 45 staff to our office.

In addition, if you are not satisfied with this enquiry service, please support the establishment of a new Freedom of Information Monitoring Office and file a complaint with it once the new office is established. ”

- It is worthy of the standard British democratic style, and it has won the true heritage of the civil servants of the British Empire......

This is the editor-in-chief of Rock magazine, Davy. Mr. Potter's opinion at the time, but now that he has entered the political arena, entered the Labour Cabinet, and become the supreme governor of the Ministry of Magic, his mind has naturally changed.

“…… Now, dear Harry, we're idle all day in Whitehall anyway, how about we visit Hogwarts Castle in Glasgow tomorrow? "David. Chancellor Potter asked in an inquiring tone, his eyes shining in his eyes, despite his efforts to keep his calm tone, betraying his extreme excitement, "...... I can't wait to meet these mysterious minions of mine! ”

“…… This one...... Chancellor, you seem to have a misunderstanding! Secretary Gordon raised an eyebrow. …… The first thing I need to remind you of is that Hogwarts Castle actually exists. It's not the same thing as J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts, but it's just a use of the Harry Potter name to disguise some of the supernatural phenomena that may occur in the daily work of the Ministry of Magic - they can be interpreted as jishu special effects to the outside world - it was never a school of witchcraft and wizardry, just the headquarters of the Ministry of Magic's Executive Division. There isn't a bunch of innocent and cute little wizards practicing flying on broomsticks in the castle, just a bunch of eerie special cells and torture instruments, and maybe some evil magic items.

Secondly, I just said that there is a Hogwarts in England. But I didn't mention that there was a Hogwarts at the Ministry of Magic. The Hogwarts in Scotland is currently outside the Department's jurisdiction. If you rush to the door, you may be prepared to eat closed-door soup......"

“…… Well? Could it be that there is a Dumbledore with a sweet tooth over there, too? Fighting against the Ministry of Magic all day? The minister asked curiously.

“…… Not really, it's just that there's a bigger druid Winnie the Pony the Fat than Dumbledore......" Permanent Secretary of Whitehall's Polar Development Department and Ministry of Magic shrugged his shoulders, "...... Hogwarts Castle in Glasgow was indeed once home to one of the department's subordinate institutions. It is also the most important base for dealing with various paranormal phenomena and visitors from other worlds within the kingdom. But given the current situation in which the Scottish National Home Rule movement is intensifying. There is also a series of concessions signed between the current Cabinet and the Scottish local government, and the castle has been taken over by the Scottish Ministry of Magic a few days ago. As for the scope of your role...... It is currently limited to the rest of the United Kingdom. Of course, if you just want to take your family to Hogwarts Theme Park, you should be able to do so at any time, but the costs may not be reimbursed......

“…… When I was writing about the Hogwarts theme park project, I had already been there three times! "David. Chancellor Potter said displeased, "...... That being said, the Scottish side has been separated from the jurisdiction of Whitehall. We are not welcome to visit! ”

“…… Yes, Chancellor. Unfortunately, the spellcasters on the Scottish side are almost always the most die-hard nationalists, and they have also been the most important targets of the Ministry of Magic in the past. "Harry. Permanent Secretary Gordon nodded slightly, "...... Especially at this sensitive time, no one would want to engage with the Ministry of Magic in Whitehall - you know, the Scottish Home Rule Compromise Act will soon be signed......"

“…… Alas, forget it. Since this Hogwarts castle is not a school of witchcraft and wizardry, it is not interesting. "David. Chancellor Potter waved his hand in dismay, and said not without gloom, "...... Since Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry doesn't exist, then Hogsmeade Village doesn't have it (in the Hogwarts theme park in Glasgow, there is still a Hogsmeade Village, and even Butterbeer and Flame Whiskey, but there are no wizards and magical creatures - Harry. Secretary Gordon interjects), and Durmstrang and Beauxbatons (the German and French schools of witchcraft and wizardry in Harry Potter) also appear to be fictional...... So, what exactly is our magic school called, and where is it? ”

“…… It's a pity, minister, at present, there is no real professional magic school in Shijie, and the inheritance of various spells still mainly relies on the most primitive master and apprentice teaching. "Harry. Once again, Secretary Gordon gave an answer that was extremely frustrating for Harry Potter fans.

“…… I see...... So, let's talk about the things that are all around us, in London's Diagon Alley, Gringotts, Leaky Cauldron Bar, Tumbledown Alley, and Azkaban Prison and Quidditch Shijie Cup in the North Sea! "David. Chancellor Potter was slightly disappointed, but then picked himself up again, "...... I remember that the office of the Ministry of Magic was supposed to be on the ground floor near Whitehall, using a telephone booth as an elevator, right? ”

“…… Once again, you may wish to remind you, Your Excellency, that we are living in a real life, not in a book written by J.K. Rowling. As your name is David. Potter, not Connelly. Fudge (Minister of Magic in Harry Potter). ”

Harry. Secretary Gordon looked at the melancholy Minister of Magic with pity in the eyes of a fool, "...... While it is true that there are us wizards in England, on the streets of London. There is no elevator disguised as a public telephone booth that leads directly to the underground Ministry of Magic; On the islands of the North Sea, there was no Azkaban prison where the Death Eaters were kept; At King's Cross station, there is not a single platform of nine and three-quarters that can be entered by hitting the wall; In any corner of the UK. You won't see a bunch of black Dementors wandering around......

As for Diagon Alley, Gringotts, Leaky Cauldron Bar and Tumbledown Alley, which are strange places suspected of violating the law and discipline, naturally there are no such places. What's more, the total number of wizards from all countries on this shijie is far less scarce than the situation described in the "Harry Potter" novels, it is impossible to maintain a single 'wizarding world', and there has never been a wizard from any country who can play "Quidditch" - if you don't count vampires, werewolves, druids and illegal immigrants, the number of wizards in the whole of Britain is not enough to make up for a grade of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in "Harry Potter"! ”

“…… It turns out that wizards are such rare and rare creatures! It seems that there should be no Dark Lord and Death Eaters in this world to fight! ”

I've heard that almost none of the places in Harry Potter exist in them. David. Chancellor Potter finally felt hopeless, so he picked up the hot chocolate and decided to change the subject. Ask Secretary Gordon who else is in the Ministry of Magic," ...... Harry, I'm also Minister of Magic, ordinary people; You are also the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Magic. A wizard who lost his wand. And what about the rest of the people in the Ministry of Magic? ”

“…… This one...... Since the Ministry of Magic is a secret agency. It is not easy to get a budget, so the establishment of this department has always been relatively small......"

Harry. Secretary Gordon was a little flickering, while David. Chancellor Potter disagreed, "...... No matter how small the Ministry of Magic is, it should be slightly larger than this Polar Development Department! Lo and behold, even my chief private secretary has been vacant, and the typist has been spared, so I have to make my own coffee...... Thankfully, I haven't laid off my driver yet. Otherwise, this age has to drive home by himself late every night, which is really choking! ”

“…… All right. So I'll just say a few words about the organizational structure of the Ministry of Magic. You are the Administrator of the Ministry of Magic, appointed by the Prime Minister. And I am the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Magic, and I can often be called the Permanent Secretary. In addition to your Head Private Secretary in the Department of Polar Development, you may also have another Lead Private Secretary in the Ministry of Magic, but it is currently vacant, just like your Head Private Secretary in the Department of Polar Development.

I also have my own chief private secretary, and in Whitehall there there are fourteen secretaries, twenty-five deputy secretaries, and one hundred and sixty-nine assistant secretaries who report directly to me. All of them were graduates of Bailey College, Oxford, or Trinity College, Cambridge, and more than half of them had hereditary titles, were of noble descent and belonged to the elite of the United Kingdom's upper class elite. Then there were more than 500 handymen and more than 60 tea ladies ......"

“…… Wait, wait! "David. Chancellor Potter made a "pause" gesture, "...... The Ministry of Magic has so many people in Whitehall? weishenme I've never seen it? Do you have some kind of space-folding magic, or are you staying in some giant bomb shelter underground? ”

“…… Dear Chancellor, our civil servants of the Ministry of Magic are not Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and have never been in the habit of living in the sewers. Secretary Gordon's face showed a look as if he had been insulted, "...... The office building of the Ministry of Magic stands on the side of the streets of London, just to hide people's eyes and ears, and change its name - the National Association of Castles and Monuments of Great Britain! It's a name you've probably heard......"

“…… Yes! I've heard of it! The brandy baked snails and lemon cake in the restaurant are famous, and I've been there a few times, and it's very pure French flavor. "David. Chancellor Potter gave a look of understanding and took another sip of hot chocolate, "...... How many of them can do magic? ”

“…… None of them can do magic, Minister. With a bright smile on his face, Secretary Gordon replied without hesitation, "I'll be enough." ”

“…… What the?!!! "David. Chancellor Potter squirted a mouthful of hot chocolate onto the wall, "...... You're not kidding, are you?! ”

“…… It's true, there isn't even a single wizard in the Ministry of Magic in Whitehall at the moment except me. Secretary Gordon replied.

“…… Then, your wand was stolen by a monkey in an Indian hotel, and it seems that you can't get a new one in a short time...... My God! In the past, I had only heard of hospitals without doctors, but now there is a Ministry of Magic without wizards......"

After hearing the above answers, Davy. Minister Potter was stunned for a long time, as if to confirm that the other party was not joking, before muttering, "...... Wait, in that case, you're not the only wizard in the UK! Harry? ”

“…… No, in addition to the despicable, the Executive Department of the Ministry of Magic originally had eleven other wizards, all of them from England and Wales, based at Hogwarts Castle in Glasgow, with full responsibility for monitoring the Anomalous in Scotland, as well as dealing with wormholes and visitors from the Atlas that appeared on British soil. However, in a recent institutional reform, in order to reduce funding and reduce staff, the department took advantage of the situation to eliminate the Department of Magical Execution, which had lost the Hogwarts residence, and laid off all the eleven redundant wizards on the spot......"

Harry. Secretary Gordon replied calmly, while Davy. Chancellor Potter almost vomited blood, "...... My God! You've laid off all the wizards, leaving only a bunch of civil servants who study jurisprudence and classical philosophy? So what else can this department do with all kinds of things? ”

“…… Please do not despise the civil servant who is the most valuable asset of the British Empire, Your Excellency. Secretary Gordon said solemnly, "...... In this era of globalization, we have a more scientific, more flexible, and more efficient solution, and that is labor outsourcing, minister. ”

“…… Labor outsourcing? What is the outsourcing method? The minister asked in surprise.

“…… Of course, it's an organization of paranormal beings subcontracted to other countries, ministers. It's a lot cheaper than using a native magician, because foreigners don't form wizards' unions, demand a whole bunch of appalling perks and bonuses, and even occasionally help us for free......" Secretary Gordon's face was still grim...... Therefore, I would like to take the liberty of being honest with you this time to hope that you will be able to take the place of Prime Minister Mason, who has retinal detachment, to attend the labor and employment auction for the handling of paranormal events in Japan this Friday in your capacity as a government representative......" (to be continued......