Chapter 746: The Responsibilities of the Ministry of Magic
The Ministry of Magic apparently had a secret sentry in Hogsmeade, otherwise they wouldn't have gotten the word so quickly and reacted.
This group of game-savvy politicians also recognize the sensitivity and gravity of the matter.
Hogwarts, led by Albus Dumbledore and Amosta Blaine, is actually another special political group in the British wizarding world. If it was when Dumbledore supported the façade alone, because of Dumbledore's 'weakness' in character, the Ministry of Magic would not need to rush to Hogwarts immediately to deal with this matter like a frightened bird.
They could stay safe and secure in the Ministry, waiting for Hogwarts to ask the Ministry for help in investigating the matter, so they could take the initiative.
But Amosta was not Dumbledore's personality at all, and if the Ministry of Magic chose to stay out of the matter and try to avoid responsibility, Amosta Bryan would never let it go.
The biggest problem is that the Ministry of Magic doesn't dare to be too tough on Amosta Blaine, not only because Blaine's own strength makes it impossible for the Ministry of Magic to sanction him by force, but also because, in the past two years, the Ministry of Magic has too many hands in the hands of Blaine, if he chooses to make it public, these high-ranking officials who are now in charge of the Ministry of Magic will be ousted by the angry people one by one.
Dumbledore returned to his desk, his slender ten fingers crossed on his chin, and the blue pupils of his half-moon frame fell on the sleeping Hermione's face, showing no joy or anger.
Amosta was leaning on the couch, and he was also looking at Hermione, the fury of the waves hidden behind the deep light.
Bang--
The three of them arrived on time.
When the minutes on the wall streaked through four squares, the orange flames turned turquoise without any sign in the fireplace, and in the turquoise fire tornado, Cornelius Fudge and his most powerful assistant, as well as Amelia, who had been specially called in order to dispel the possible anger, appeared in Dumbledore's office at the same time.
"Did she survive?"
As soon as he appeared in the office, a panting Fudge immediately shouted, he didn't even look at Dumbledore and Amosta at the bedside, took off his dark green bowler hat, tugged at his bright red tie vigorously, and rushed to the other side of Hermione's hospital bed in three steps and two steps.
"Look, Dolores, I see she's still breathing!"
Fudge leaned down and stared at Hermione carefully, and then, noticing the faint heaval on Hermione's chest, he immediately turned back in surprise to the senior undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic, who was trying to squeeze out an ugly smile on his pale face, Dolores Umbridge with a ridiculous little black velvet bow on his short curls,
"Great, I thought, oh, I must admit, I was horrified by the news I received, Merlin's beard, how can I explain to the people of the wizarding world if Hermione Grant has a problem, she has been the darling of the people since the first project of the tournament"
Fudge straightened up, his face beaming, and finally turned his gaze to Amosta.
But Amosta didn't respond to his gaze, just stared at the sleeping Hermione with a blank face.
The fat on Fudge's cheeks trembled, and he turned his head to Dumbledore a little helplessly, however, at Dumbledore, he did not get the expected response, although Dumbledore responded to his gaze, but he also had a cold expression, and the sharp gaze seemed to penetrate his heart at the moment of contact.
Fudge's pale face swelled red at a rate visible to the naked eye, and fine beads of sweat fell one after another.
The atmosphere in the office was as heavy as lead and mercury, and Amosta and Dumbledore seemed to be like two suns, and their bodies radiated a force that overwhelmed Cornelius Fudge.
"Dumbledore."
Fudge said with difficulty, his face was horribly ugly.
For the first time since Voldemort's fall and his tenure as Minister of Magic, Dumbledore had treated him in this way.
Dolores needs to be more wary of Amosta Blaine.
How to deal with Dumbledore, these officials of the Ministry of Magic already have a set of knows, but Amosta Bryan has risen too fast, and the Ministry has not yet fully adapted to the existence of this great magician in the European wizarding world.
"I've already told you, Minister Fudge, don't worry too much--"
Dolores had a disguised smirk of delight, she hurried short steps behind Connelly, she looked at Hermione, her expression was concerned, but her eyes were full of indifference, but out of the corner of her eyes she was observing Amosta, obviously very jealous,
"Hogwarts has Dumbledore and Brian, they will make up for this terrible mistake, and Miss Granger will be safe!"
Terrible blunders?
The corners of Amosta's mouth tilted, and finally he focused his gaze on Dolores Umbridge, a faint mockery in his eyes.
"Amosta--"
Amelia knew very well that Fudge had her own purpose, and only she could ease the stalemate in front of her.
Sighing inwardly, Amelia nodded to Dumbledore first to say hello, and turned her eyes to Amosta is body for a short time on Hermione's body, and her face flashed a trace of unbearability,
"We have received a report that a young wizard at Hogwarts has been attacked by the Dark Arts in Hogsmeade. What the hell is going on, there is no mention in the report that there is a dark wizard there"
"Miss Granger received a package from the post office--"
Amosta finally spoke, but it was to Fudge.
He and Dumbledore had already given Fudge a dismissal, and if he didn't give the Minister of Magic a face, although Fudge would have no problem with him, Amelia's situation in the Ministry would definitely be difficult.
It wasn't particularly complicated, and it only took two minutes for Amosta to make it clear.
The three members of the Ministry of Magic obviously didn't expect this to be the case, they all thought that Hogsmeade had infiltrated a deranged dark wizard without anyone noticing, and that Hermione Granger had just been unlucky enough to be the target of the attack, and if that was the case, the Ministry of Magic would undoubtedly be responsible for the disadvantage.
"Oh, according to you, Mr. Blaine, that is—"
The woman Umbridge reacted quickly enough, and after a brief moment of astonishment, she came back to her senses and said in a tone of some joy,
"I mean, maybe this Miss Granger offended some powerful dark wizard and caused it—"
"Connelly, who is the director of the Department of Magical Communications?"
Dumbledore directly interrupted Umbridge's attempt to blame Hermione herself in part, speaking in a cold tone.
Amosta smiled inwardly, it was rare to see Dumbledore so tough.
"Oh, what?"
Fudge didn't expect Dumbledore's sudden question, he wiped the sweat from his forehead, and subconsciously looked at Umbridge,
"Dolores is from the position of the director, I mean, after she became the senior deputy minister, she oversaw the department on her behalf, what's wrong, Dumbledore?"
Umbridge's face flushed, and she glared at Dumbledore with hatred.
"The killer sent the package to Hogsmeade via the post office, Mr. Minister--"
Amosta stood up expressionlessly, staring coldly at Fudge and Umbridge across Hermione's hospital bed,
"Dare to ask if the post office is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Magical Transportation?"
Fudge was stunned for a moment, and Umbridge's face turned red and white like a marquee, and his eyes were wrapped in loose eyebands with annoyance.
If it is a public security issue, then the first to be condemned is Amelia Burns, so she followed with confidence, but she didn't expect things to come around and be related to her!
Umbridge glared at Brian with a cold look, at this time, she had to defend herself, it was unrealistic to expect Fudge to speak for her, however, unfortunately, Brian did not give her a chance.
"This package is sent to Hogsmeade through the post office under the Department of Magical Communications, not a private or school owl, then, the Department of Transportation has an unshirkable responsibility!"
Amosta's tone was cold,
"Doesn't the post office do any pre-inspection before mailing the package?"
(End of chapter)