Hogwarts: Why do you call me the Demon King?

Minister Fudge, this man's will to survive is truly exceptional.

"Animagus retains full human intelligence and memory in animal form, but emotional complexity is greatly reduced, and the way of thinking becomes closer and closer to the instincts of the animal it has become."

If a wizard maintains his animal form for more than 10 years, his personality will be gradually eroded by his animal instincts, and his behavior patterns will undergo a fundamental change.

In short, Peter Pettigrew maintained his rat form for 10 years, not because he was unaware of the risks, but because he preferred to live as a humanoid rat.

"It's clear that his will to survive is exceptionally strong."

“What are you trying to say, Isaac?” Fudge frowned, indicating that he did not understand what Isaac meant.

"What I mean is simple: is it possible that Peter Pettigrew's will to survive might allow him to overcome the side effects of the Truth Serum?"

Isaac's smile remained as bright as ever, but Fudge felt a chill run down his spine.

"So my suggestion is that Minister Fudge can have the Aurors come and take Peter Pettigrew through the proper Ministry of Magic procedures."

Then tell the Aurors that Peter Pettigrew was resisting the Ministry of Magic's investigation.

I think the Aurors should have ways to deal with such stubborn suspects, right?

This job... is incredibly ruthless.

Isaac's actions were practically the same as relentlessly torturing Peter Pettigrew.

Because Peter Pettigrew had to play the fool, he couldn't tell the Aurors that he had been given a large amount of Truth Potion.

However, from the perspective of the Aurors, Peter Pettigrew was just pretending to be stupid to resist the Ministry of Magic's investigation.

A single-minded approach can lead to a double bind.

What if Peter Pettigrew stubbornly persists to the end? The Ministry of Magic certainly has coercive measures in place.

Whether you administer emetics or examine his memory, you can still get the truth without him confessing.

Fudge immediately noticed a blind spot in the plan: "But the Auror office has specialized drug testing, and Peter Pettigrew's condition..."

Isaac smiled slightly and directed Fudge's gaze toward Snape.

"Minister Cornelius, let me introduce you to Professor Severus Snape, a renowned Potions Master in the British magical world."

He is also one of the most dedicated researchers in the field of potions in modern times.

I'm sure Professor Snape can handle this little potions problem.

Chapter 93 The Shadowy Gaze of the Pink Toad

Faced with Fudge's questioning gaze, Snape neither admitted nor denied it.

Thus, Fudge understood what Snape meant.

Sometimes, not admitting something is not denying it, and not denying it is affirming it.

As a great physicist aptly put it, some things may seem insignificant on a scale, but once weighed, they can weigh a ton.

The kind of potion that can mask the amount of truth serum used is something that can't be weighed.

Isaac dared to say that because he was just a first-year wizard; as the saying goes, children's words are innocent and easily forgotten.

How could a novice wizard like me know anything about the Potions Master realm?

I was just saying it casually, and you actually believed it?

Fudge didn't ask, Snape didn't answer, and everyone had an unspoken secret.

“That’s settled then!” Fudge put away his wand, glanced at Snape one last time, and then nodded to Isaac.

Once Fudge made up his mind, he acted with incredible speed. He immediately went to the dungeon entrance, suddenly opened the dungeon door, and then saw Umbridge standing awkwardly at the door.

Umbridge maintained a listening posture.

Although Snape had used a soundproofing spell on the dungeon, that didn't stop Umbridge from trying to hear the conversation inside in a less magical way.

Hmm... For example, standing at the door and pressing your ear against it, trying hard to hear the sounds inside.

Isaac once suspected that Snape's soundproofing spell was not just about blocking out sound.

This is like a brain shut-off procedure.

When an ordinary wizard uses Occlumency, his brain becomes completely empty.

A mind reader cannot access a person's memories, but a completely empty brain can still reveal to the mind reader that the person has used Occlumency.

Snape would construct false memories when using Occlumency.

Even Voldemort couldn't distinguish the authenticity of such memories.

Similarly, his soundproofing spell probably also has a similar inducing effect.

Otherwise, if no sound could be heard at all, Umbridge wouldn't have been able to maintain that position for so long.

This shows that Snape was also a ruthless person.

"Let's go, Dolores."

Dolores is Umbridge's first name; her full name is Dolores Jane Umbridge.

Fudge addressed Umbridge in the same way he had in the Minister of Magic's office.

On the surface, Fudge acted as if he hadn't seen Umbridge eavesdropping, but only Fudge himself knew what he was really thinking.

As long as no one threatened Fudge's ministerial position, he was a fairly competent politician.

At least they won't show their true likes or dislikes on their faces.

Therefore, no matter how much Fudge disliked Umbridge's behavior, he wouldn't show it on his face.

Umbridge arrived completely bewildered, and will leave just as bewildered.

All she knew was that Isaac Valdore had sent a letter to Connelly, which greatly shocked Connelly.

Then she began standing guard at the entrance to the Hogwarts dungeons.

The thought of being caught red-handed by the minister while trying to eavesdrop on the conversation inside filled Umbridge with resentment.

Damn it, her current behavior is vastly different from her previous subservient attitude towards the Minister of Magic.

To put it bluntly, this is called a collapse of one's public image.

What kind of character is Dolores Umbridge in the Ministry of Magic?

Possessing extremely strong ambitions and absolute loyalty to Cornelius Fudge, he is the minister's mouthpiece, spokesperson, and alter ego.

She would speak for Cornelius Fudge if he was reluctant to say something, but she never interrupted if Cornelius Fudge was willing to say something.

Loyal, reliable, and willing to do the dirty work—these are the labels Umbridge has chosen for himself.

As we all know, there is often a certain difference between a person's public persona and their true nature.

Therefore, Umbridge is not as loyal as she appears on the surface.

Although she now always refers to herself as "Connelly" and constantly mentions "Minister," she knows what's going on in her own family.

How many Slytherin wizards are known for their loyalty?

She is now loyal to Fudge because Fudge is the Minister for Magic, which will allow her to get promoted within the Ministry.

If Fudge announces his resignation, Umbridge will be the one who retaliates the most.

She couldn't wait to pledge her loyalty to the new Minister of Magic.

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If Cornell Fudge is leaving, Umbridge certainly can't stop him.

This is the foundation of her position in the Ministry of Magic.

As for Snape, he was not only a Potions Master, but also the Headmaster of Slytherin.

As everyone knows, pure-blood wizards usually end up in Slytherin, so Umbridge can't and dares not offend Snape at this moment.

Otherwise, even with Fudge's support, the pure-blood families have plenty of ways to deal with her.

Moreover, would Fudge really have stood up for her in that situation?

Before today, Umbridge wouldn't have been sure; the answer to this question was at least an unknown question mark.

However, given her undignified behavior just now, the answer to this question has become an unquestionable period.

Fudge won't protect her.

Who should we thank for this?

There were only three people present: Fudge and Snape, whom Umbridge dared not hate. But the only young wizard there, Isaac, was the one Umbridge held a grudge against.

She glared at Isaac fiercely from an angle that neither Fudge nor Snape could see.

But Isaac could see into her eyes.

Or perhaps Umbridge deliberately let Isaac notice that look in her eyes.

"Take care, Minister Connelly." Isaac waved goodbye to Fudge, finding it all rather amusing.

Interesting, does this pink toad think he's an easy target?

After seeing Fudge and Umbridge off, Snape suddenly spoke up: "You must be very proud of yourself for being able to manipulate such important figures, Mr. Waldore?"