Chapter 312: The New Prison and the Ministry of Magic's Advisor

Expelling the Dementors, some people are not optimistic about this move.

They were all waiting, waiting for the Ministry of Magic to fill the void.

Those in the know know what kind of predicament the Ministry of Magic is in right now.

Dementors have always worked in Azkabanbai, guarding them without pay and intimidating prisoners.

However, once the Dementors are gone, it means that a large Azkaban can only be guarded by humans.

It would be a tricky thing to do when the prisoners were rejuvenated, which meant that a lot of people would be needed to send them to the past.

The Ministry of Magic needs to expand its armed forces, and the cost of money will increase.

You know, the last time Barty Sr. rectified the Ministry of Magic, there were still some unpaid wages.

Although the money was reissued, it put the Ministry of Magic in a state of poor balance.

This state of affairs will not improve until next year at the earliest.

During this time, you can't leave Azkaban unguarded, right?

Sending the Aurors there will again empty the Ministry of Magic.

Either way, it was a very difficult decision for the Ministry of Magic.

The employees of the Ministry of Magic who work today are a little absent-minded.

"Minister Crouch's expulsion of the Dementors is just the first step."

A woman with glasses is worried, and she feels this is just the first step in layoffs.

"Your position is more important than mine."

An employee in the back office was equally worried, believing that logistics would be the first to be laid off.

As for Azkaban's large expenditure, they felt that they would eventually solve the pressure by laying off employees.

It is also rare for the safety inspector to give up the state of going to the grave, for fear of receiving a layoff notice letter.

A green flame ignited in the fireplace.

Old Barty came out of it, and almost everyone was working there in the best shape of themselves.

"Minister Crouch, Dumbledore is waiting for you in the office." The safety inspector reported with a flattering smile.

Old Barty paused and nodded with a straight face.

He met Percy in the elevator, who was about to speak, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Minister Crouch, about the new guard of Azkaban." ”

"That matter has been settled," said Barty Sr., who still attached great importance to Percy, softened his tone, "and there is a better solution to the fiscal expenditure." ”

Percy looked grim and nodded to indicate that she understood.

Elevator to the destination, Percy stepped out and said respectfully, "I think I can tell them not to worry so much." ”

Old Barty nodded for him to speak.

Upon arriving at the Minister's office, Barty Sr. saw Dumbledore, who hadn't been seen in a while.

"Dumbledore."

"Minister Crouch."

The atmosphere in which the two people met was not so tense.

For his part, Barty Sr. admired Dumbledore's calm after the relinquishment.

As long as Dumbledore didn't come over and ask for some power back, he was still willing to give respect to the White Lord of the wizarding world.

"About the Dementors," Dumbledore said, after a bit of small talk, "what is Minister Crouch going to do?" ”

He wanted to warn Barty Sr. not to be careless, that without Azkaban's place as a guard, the Dementors were still dangerous.

In this regard, Barty Sr. said: "I believe that Johnny Silver Hand will have a better way to deal with it. ”

"Johnny's Silver Hand?" Dumbledore was stunned, "What does this have to do with him?" ”

As soon as he asked his question, there was a knock on the door outside.

"Minister Crouch, here comes the reporter."

Dumbledore had thought it was just a simple report, but he was wrong.

It was a big launch.

Two launches in one day.

"Minister Crouch, was it too hasty to expel the Dementors, and did you think about what to do after the Dementors left?"

Rita Skeeter, who has a sharp reputation in the industry, asked sharply.

Old Barty changed into a wizard's robe for a formal occasion, and said solemnly: "After investigation, the Dementors have major violations that have seriously endangered the safety of the wizarding world, and I made such a decision in order to ensure the defensiveness of Azkaban and protect the wizarding world. ”

"As for the follow-up, please trust the Ministry of Magic," replied Barty Sr., "and through the unremitting efforts of the Ministry of Magic, this matter has been successfully resolved." ”

"We've rebuilt Azkaban, and we've built on the original with a new type of device, Mana Loop, which is more effective than the Dementors."

"This device is a great way to control the use of magic by prisoners, and it can save the Ministry a lot of money."

"Savings? May I ask Minister Crouch, what is that? Rita Skeeter asked.

Old Barty replied in an orderly manner: "The Ministry of Magic's Auror and Striker equipment requires a large amount of maintenance money to maintain, and the Mana Loop can concentrate the absorption of mana and return it back, so that the equipment can be replenished independently, effectively saving the maintenance cost of the Auror and Striker equipment." ”

After speaking, Old Barty looked at the camera, and said with a smile on his face: "Here, the Ministry of Magic thanks the Ministry of Magic's advisor, Mr. Johnny Silverhand, for his sponsorship, which has greatly saved the Ministry of Magic. ”

This scene was recorded under the camera.

Instead of increasing the cost of expelling the Dementors, it also greatly reduced the cost.

This was a great achievement, enough to make the reputation of the minister Barty Sr. rise.

Together with Pierce, the head of the Auror office, also received a strong stroke in his political career.

The Ministry of Magic employees who were worried about being fired would be grateful to Pierce, and the sponsorship was received in the name of Pierce and Barty Sr.

By the time the press conference was over, Dumbledore knew why Barty Sr. said Johnny Silverhand would take care of the Dementors.

He sold the Dementors to Johnny Silverhand.

This news shocked Dumbledore.

For him, the news was not much good.

He wondered why John wanted to get the Dementors.

"John." He muttered to himself.

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Interviews with various newspapers about the Ministry of Magic's remodeling of Azkaban prison and Minister Crouch's wise actions quickly spread out.

At the same time, at the press conference, Barty Sr. represented the Ministry of Magic, and for the first time made Johnny Silverhand's identity as an advisor to the Ministry of Magic public.

No one knows the specific powers of this Ministry of Magic adviser, and insiders broke the news that Johnny Silverhand had been involved in a Wizengamot trial.

Does it show that the Ministry of Magic advisors have the power to participate in the trial, and the legitimacy of joining the Wizengamot?

The major points of view occupy almost the entire page in the Daily Prophet.

In the newspaper, the image of old Barty smiling was repeated under the flash.

"That's good news."

Day two, Gryffindor Long Table.

Hermione gave her opinion to the other two.

She said happily, "Crouch listened to Dumbledore's advice and expelled the Dementors. ”

Even Harry had to admit that the minister was a man of persuasion.

He had been listening to Dumbledore's conversation with Barty Sr. and Amelia in the school hospital.

Knowing that the Dementors were likely to be co-opted by Voldemort, Barty Sr. didn't move for a long time, and he also complained to his partner that Barty Sr. didn't listen to persuasion.

"He also captured one of the escaped Death Eaters." Hermione's eyebrows fluttered, "That's good news, he's very efficient. ”

"Uh-huh, yes." Harry was a little absent-minded.

Ron said, "There are nine more, I mean there are other Death Eaters who haven't been caught." ”

"We don't know when he'll be able to catch him." Ron figured maybe Barty Sr. was just shit lucky.

"The people think he's the best minister in twenty years," Hermione said nonchalantly, "he'll get it soon." ”

"You're blind worship." Ron brought up Lockhart again and said, "It's like you worship Lockhart." ”

"You!" Hermione glared at Ron angrily.

How can this person always like to bring up the unbearable past of others?

She picked up Dark Magic, Defense, Guide on the table and threw it at Ron.

Ron screamed as he was smashed, and he didn't forget to stuff a mouthful of oats into his mouth.

Perhaps realizing that Harry was too quiet, Hermione looked at the absent-minded Harry and asked, "What's wrong with you, Harry?" ”

Harry didn't even notice the bacon on his fork, he came back to his senses when he heard the voice, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I dreamed." ”

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Some people died, but not completely......