Hogwarts on the Tip of the Tongue

"Okay, it's actually not too much trouble ..."

Newt shrugged, pointed to the "pink toad" sitting next to Cornelius Fudge, and said seriously.

"This lady, I mean Deputy Minister Umbridge. I do n’t think she ’s suitable for hosting this work. She does n’t like magical animals. If she is involved in this, I ’m worried that there will be many problems. . "

Once this was said, Umbridge's face, which was still full of smiles, instantly froze.

"Mr. Scamander, what do you mean?"

Newt repeated quietly, "I think I made it very clear that you are not suitable to participate in the project of the magical animal field. I hope the Ministry of Magic can replace a matching official, that's it."

As an honest man at Hufflepuff College, Newt Scamander said nothing, but he always remembered Umbridge's deliberate troubles and evasion, and now he just took the opportunity. Difficult.

"You! Huh ... Mr. Newt, I believe I must have misunderstood what you meant."

Looking at the other wizards around, Umbridge took a deep breath, and his large, loose-skinned pale face struggled to squeeze a ugly smile, using her sharp, thin voice. Continue.

"Look, I actually always like magical animals. In the previous docking work with us, we did have some omissions and delays, but you also heard from Professor Dumbledore that the Ministry of Magic is actually ... "

"Not for these reasons, the important thing is that you don't like magical animals at all."

Newt shook his head again and repeated it carefully.

"I, hate magical animals? How is it possible? Ha ha ha ha-"

Umbridge had a smirk on his face, but the eyes in his two large round eyes gradually became indifferent, and a series of silver bell-like laughter made Newt hear that the hair behind his neck was almost erected He almost pulled out his wand and couldn't help it.

"You can go to the Ministry of Magic to find someone to prove, how much I like those cute magical animals."

The witch grinned, showing the sharp teeth in her mouth, trying to make her voice sound smooth.

"Since I learned from Mr. Minister that you are going to start the Fantastic Animals Association, I eagerly hope to participate in this interesting work as soon as possible. I believe we can definitely become very good friends. animals!"

"However, you really don't like magical animals."

Newt repeated dryly, interrupting Umbridge again.

This time, even Connelly Fudge couldn't help but frown.

And the smirk on Umbridge's face was finally unable to hold.

She narrowed her eyes and took a deep look at Newt, questioning softly.

"So, Mr. Newt Scamander, why do you say that? Do you have any basis?"

"There is no specific basis, but I have such a feeling."

Seemed a little unfit for this tit-for-tat confrontation. Newt's eyes quickly moved away and landed on the phoenix Fox, who was sleeping on the office bird stand, muttering, and continued to speak on his own.

"I can feel that you hate magical animals, well, it seems ... a little afraid?"

"Feeling? Just feeling?"

Umbridge repeated with a sneer, his face funny and ironic.

"Well, my intuition is accurate."

Newton nodded and replied dryly.

"You hate magical animals, so it will be very bad to work with you on this matter ..."

Umbridge's complexion quickly dimmed, and said coldly, hoarsely.

"I'm sorry, I, Dolores Jan Umbridge, senior vice minister of the Ministry of Magic. Apart from me, I don't think there is anyone else who is suitable for such an important job. Do you want Mr. Minister to work hard every day Is it all on you? "

Newt spread his hand, "This is not something I need to consider. But I really don't want to continue working with you."

"Unreasonable! Ridiculous! It is so ridiculous!"

After a moment of silence, Umbridge stood up angrily, the fat on his face twitching.

Over the years, as her status in the Ministry of Magic gradually improved, almost no one dared to offend her like this, similar to Newt Scamander, who did not care about the majesty of the Ministry of Magic, she was the first time to see To.

It's just that on such occasions today, it would be too bad if she followed her gaffe.

Took a deep breath, Umbridge tried to suppress his anger, turned his head to look at Dumbledore not far away.

"Professor Dumbledore, don't you plan to say something?"

"Sorry, but Mr. Scamander is no longer studying at Hogwarts ..."

Dumbledore said politely, showing his hands rather helplessly.

"As you can see, as an ordinary Hogwarts principal, my majesty is probably only useful to the children who are still in school, even the professors in the school, I can only be a little bit Give suggestions and reminders.

Don't say that sitting here is "Dumbledore", even if it is true Dumbledore, most of the same reaction.

As for him to take the initiative to solve the contradiction, what a joke!

In Grindelwald ’s eyes, whether it ’s watching Newt Scamander ’s deflated or Ministry of Magic officials ’deflated, it ’s undoubtedly a pleasant thing for the body and mind. Without the help of the active initiative, it is already very actressed Too.

"But--"

"Dolores!"

Connelly Fudge raised his hand and interrupted Umbridge's words.

There is no doubt that Dumbledore did not intend to involve too much in this matter. Regarding Newt Scamander ’s previous grievances with the Ministry of Magic, it really needs a contradiction to vent, otherwise it will not be conducive to subsequent jobs.

Glanced at Dumbledore, who was indifferent, and the Minister of Magic turned to look at Newt.

"On this matter, is there no other room for turning around? And ... In addition, do you have any other needs and ideas that you need to cooperate with the Ministry of Magic, or make some corresponding changes?"

"No, just this. Others are fine." Newt shook his head.

"OK, then ..."

Connelly Fudge took a long sigh of relief and lingered in the office for a week.

Theoretically, Amos Diggory of the Department of Magical Animal Management and Control, and Barty Crouch of the International Department of Magical Cooperation can be qualified for Umbridge in this respect, except that Cornelius Fudge Do not believe these two wizards.

After all, the Drigori family was too close to Dumbledore, and Old Crouch was one of the competitors of the Minister of Magic.

In fact, there were no two of them in the Ministry of Magic who came to Hogwarts this time.

Connelly Fudge thought, his eyes slowly stopped at the tall, dark wizard standing at the door.

"Kingsley, you will be responsible for connecting with Mr. Newt Scamander in the future. The work content will be reported directly to me! Regarding your job transfer, I will talk to Burns and transfer you to my side. Close to Auror. "

There is no doubt that Kingsley Shackle is definitely one of the best in the department in terms of personal ability and reliability.

While escorting Sirius Black some time ago, although he accidentally made Black rush into the public trial venue in advance, the tooth print on Kingsley's hand also proved that he did not belong to the "secret small group" of Dumbledore. .

On the other hand, the reticent Kingsley was not conspicuous in his post and was not as aggressive as Scrimgeour.

As a senior Auror in the Auror office, no matter from what angle you think, the position between Kingsley Shackle and the Minister of Magic is too far away, and he will be responsible for matters related to gray income. It's suitable.

"Kingsley? Kingsley Shackle of Auror's office."

Umbridge turned around, glanced at the big witch standing by the door, raised his eyebrows and said nothing.

In her impressions, Kingsley Shackle was mostly a bodyguard standing beside her and Fudge. Although not as sleek and shrewd as Delux, she was more reliable and honest. In this case, she wanted to let People feel more at ease.

This is a very easy to use, tool man wizard, or puppet microphone.

Obviously, most of Connelly Fudge also considered this.

"Okay, Mr. Minister. No problem."

Kingsley, who stood by the door, froze for a moment, then reacted quickly and nodded.

Then, the man came to Newt and offered his hand actively, his voice low and slow.

"Hello Mr. Scamander. I am Kingsley Shackle of the Auror office. Please take care of me in the future."

"Ah, hello ... I am Newt Scamander ..."

Newt reached out his hand subconsciously, briefly shook his hand, and glanced over the gold ring on Kingsley's ears.

Compared with other officials of the Ministry of Magic, he always felt that the tall Auror seemed a little different, as if Kingsley was not a person on the side of the Ministry of Magic, but a partner on the same side as Dumbledore and him— —This is a very wonderful feeling. If you have to make an analogy, it is like the wolves belonging to different communities, when they recognize their partners.

It's just that, before waiting for more conversation between Newt and Kingsley, this negotiation almost ended.

"Since everything is fine, then we will not continue to stay here."

Cornelius Fudge took the bowler hat on the table and put it on, walked over to the fire place in the office, turned to look at Dumbledore's courteous salute, and after a few thoughts, he hesitated and finally added A sentence.

"Well, we will sort out the" bill reimbursement "of the previous period as soon as possible. As for the association documents, I will also sign it together in the next few days ... The matter over the Gulingge Wizard Bank, please come to Dumble Professor Lido has given you— "

After receiving a definite answer from Dumbledore, Connelly Fudge nodded with satisfaction and turned to step into the flames.

"The Ministry of Magic!"

The voice fell, and the figure of the Minister of Magic disappeared into the crackling flames.

Immediately afterwards, the rest of the members of the Ministry of Magic also stood up one after another, using the flyway network in turn, and left the principal's office.

Before leaving the office, Kingsley seemed to inadvertently turn his head, blinking flexibly towards Newt Scamander, and in contrast to his previous silent silence, the whole person became lively. A few points.

"Well? This gentleman is ..."

Newt froze for a moment, subconsciously turning his head to look at Dumbledore.

"Hush--"

Dumbledore raised his finger and smiled mysteriously, pointing at the Phoenix on the bird stand.

"Newt, it seems like a good day today, but it is not suitable for chatting. You should almost go back, otherwise Mrs. Scamander may have to rush into Hogwarts to ask for someone, I guess you did not Tell Tina in advance? "

"Ah ... I left a note in the bedroom."

Newt touched his nose and replied awkwardly.

"Note? Oh, that must be a very magic note."

Dumbledore's eyes flashed, and he nodded seriously, and said with a smile.

"After all, if I remember correctly, you said just now that Mrs. Scamander was very annoyed about your stay up late this morning, and I plan to go back home and talk to you-Hey, Newt, you do n’t plan Have you been sitting for a while? "

Dumbledore gave a startled noise and glanced at the restless Newt quite funnyly.

"Actually, don't worry too much, I guess Tina hasn't rushed from Dorset to Scotland so quickly ..."

"Professor, don't be kidding ... I really have to go back quickly."

Newt Scamander gave a slight cough, stood up embarrassedly, walked hurriedly to the fireplace, grabbed a handful of flying powder into the fire, and disappeared in a panic. In the flames.

In the office, only Dumbledore was left.

"Gee ... Marriage, it's terrible ..."

Dumbledore shook his head with emotion, raised his wand and deftly pointed towards the fireplace.

"All mantras end!"

Crackling.

Accompanied by the explosion of the tongue of fire.

The Hogwarts fireplace quietly retreated from the Ministry of Magic's flyway net.

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After a moment.

President Hogwarts Office.

Located on the stairs above the study, UU reading www.uukanshu.com slowly walked down a Dumbledore.

"Gail, you need to pay attention a little bit next time! Newt is very sensitive! You are playing with fire!"

Dumbledore frowned and said with a serious expression.

"Also, did you deliberately target Newt just now? This may be different from what we said before."

"Albus, do n’t you blame me? They quarreled between themselves. They had contradictions before, and they have their own positions in terms of ideas. They started arguing without saying the last two sentences. What can I have Method?"

Grindelwald, who had changed back to his own appearance, replied innocently while eating small cookies on the table.

"This biscuit tastes good. Would you like a piece? When the girl comes back, you won't have to eat it."

"If you make things clear in advance, there will not be so many conflicts."

Dumbledore walked down the stairs unmoved and confiscated the small plate of cookies in front of Grindelwald.

"Gail! You clearly know that Newt is not good at negotiating with the Ministry of Magic, but still let him confront the Ministry of Magic first, and then come out to adjust, this is not a joke! In case they ..."

"That's just your worry, I have a sense of justice in this regard, rest assured."

Grindelwald grinned, smiled rather carelessly, and pointed his finger at the sky outside the window.

Outside the window, clear skies ...

"What's more, even if it really happened ... I'll try again ..."

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