Hogwarts: Who made her a professor?

Chapter 440 Sincerity is the Ultimate Weapon

At the urging of reporters, Minister of Magic Amelia Borns appeared.

The magnificent main hall immediately became even noisier, with reporters bombarding each other with questions, making a commotion louder than hundreds of ducks.

Based on past experience, the Ministry of Magic will either deny it, delay, or adopt the standard four-stage crisis response strategy, since the Official Secrecy Act is designed to protect the government.

If the spokesperson for the Public Information Office happens to have the last name Black, then add long and complicated sentences that can leave people completely bewildered.

Therefore, the reporters who came to cover the story had already prepared their scripts: conspiracy, manipulation, collusion between the powerful and the wealthy, corruption and bribery, and so on.

In short, all the negative words went through the reporters' minds, since they didn't need to worry about what the Ministry of Magic should do next.

Without Belvina Black's suppression and Cornell Fudge's intimidation, these journalists felt invincible again.

However, they are about to face the powerful Amelia Borns, the new Minister of Magic who will tell all the journalists a truth: sincerity is the eternal trump card.

"Ms. Burns, is Coban Yaxley of the Wizengamo administration a Death Eater?"

Wearing a monocle, Amelia looked at the reporter who had asked the question, and the reporters present were intimidated by the seriousness and sternness on her face.

“Yes, Coban Yaxley is a Death Eater,” Amelia said in a low voice. “He has been hiding among us, hidden within the Ministry of Magic.”

Without denial or excuse, Amelia Borns readily admitted it.

For a moment, the reporters present found it hard to accept Ms. Burns' frankness. How could she have admitted it?

"Ms. Burns, is it true that the Ministry of Magic accused Corban Yaxley of being a Death Eater fourteen years ago?"

"Yes, the Ministry of Magic did file charges against Axley," Amelia readily admitted again. "We made a major mistake in our work and failed to uncover his true identity."

The reporters present were once again shocked by Ms. Burns' candor.

No, she just admitted it like that. Why doesn't she try to explain herself?

Amidst the surprised and puzzled gazes of the reporters, Ms. Burns bowed deeply and apologized.

No, wait a minute!

What's wrong with this Ministry of Magic?!

He immediately slid to his knees and bowed in apology. How can we play like this?

Amelia Borns' sincerity left the reporters present speechless, rendering their prepared remarks largely useless.

"Fourteen years ago, the Imperius Curse caused great trouble for the Ministry of Magic, which led to major problems in our work and resulted in Ben Axley escaping due punishment."

Amelia continued, "Of course, the Imperius Curse is not an excuse for our mistakes, and an apology cannot make up for them. What we should do now is to reflect on ourselves and correct the mistakes we made back then."

As soon as the words were spoken, every single reporter present stood there dumbfounded, completely stunned. This Ministry of Magic seemed utterly unfamiliar to them.

What does self-reflection and self-examination even mean? What does it mean to correct mistakes? What are you thinking, this year's Ministry of Magic?!

For a moment, the reporters felt somewhat embarrassed to make things difficult for the new minister.

Before the reporters could recover from their shock, Amelia dropped another bombshell.

"The Ministry of Magic will set up a special investigation team to re-examine all the charges against the Death Eaters from fourteen years ago," Amelia continued, "especially those involving the Imperius Curse."

The expressions of the reporters present were beyond shock; some even began to wonder if they were still half asleep.

Without intimidation or suppression, without forceful denial, and without shifting blame, this Ministry of Magic has not only admitted to major problems in its work, but also intends to correct the mistakes of the past. Have they gone mad?

The reporters couldn't understand the new minister's thinking. Didn't she know that this would ruin the Ministry of Magic's reputation? Didn't she know that this would cause the Ministry of Magic to lose support?

"Ms. Burns."

Rita Skeeter stepped forward from the crowd.

"Forgive my bluntness, but even if the Ministry of Magic were to reopen the case, the new verdict would likely be difficult to convince the public."

The reporters present nodded in agreement. As expected of Rita Skeeter, the editor-in-chief of The Moon, she had a knack for getting to the heart of the matter!

Immediately afterwards, the reporters were stunned again. What was going on with the Moon News? Did the editor-in-chief have to personally go to the scene?

Rita Skeeter didn't care at all about the questioning looks from her peers; she practically had "I'm happy to do it" written all over her face.

"Ms. Burns, what is your personal view on this issue, and how do you intend to resolve it?" Rita continued, "Public confidence in the Ministry of Magic has probably reached rock bottom."

Rita Skeeter came in person for two reasons: first, she didn't trust anyone else to handle such explosive news; and second, she wanted to corner Belvina in her office.

Arresting Death Eaters is the job of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and Yaxley works at the Wizengamo Administration, so Belvina must know more inside information.

"I will personally lead the special investigation team and participate in the entire trial process," Amelia said. "At the same time, the Ministry of Magic will extend an invitation to Professor Dumbledore, as the position of Chief of Wissengamo has been vacant for far too long."

Black's Secret: When in doubt, consult Dumbledore!

With his reputation reversed, Dumbledore is once again recognized as the greatest wizard, and everything will be alright as long as he returns to Wizengamot.

"In addition, the Ministry of Magic will invite you all to participate in this trial, and the entire trial process will be made public through newspapers and magazines," Amelia continued, "to ensure fairness, impartiality, and transparency."

The new Minister of Magic, Amelia Burns, is like a gambler who has lost everything at the gambling table; she's willing to risk everything to gamble one more time.

If the gamble pays off, the public will regain confidence in the Ministry of Magic, and the Ministry will be out of danger amidst the storm.

But if the gamble fails, the public's patience will reach its limit, Amelia Borns will definitely step down, and the Ministry of Magic will lose its foundation of rule.

The magnificent main hall was once again filled with noisy discussions. The new minister's determination was moving, but the Ministry of Magic's terrible reputation made it difficult to trust him.

Can Amelia Bones withstand the pressure from within the Ministry of Magic to reopen the old charges?

When the influence of pure-blood wizarding families and the constraints imposed by officials at all levels coexist, can Ms. Burns still maintain fairness?

Is it fair and transparent?

In addition to internal pressures, Amelia Borns also faces external threats.

With Voldemort's whereabouts unknown and the Death Eaters eyeing him menacingly, would they just stand by and do nothing?

The journalists present, including Rita Skeeter, were not optimistic about Amelia Borns' decision.

Rather than publicly admitting mistakes and reopening the accusations from back then, it would be better to cover it up like the former minister did, keeping it a secret for as long as possible.

"Gentlemen,"

At this moment, Amelia spoke again.

She said, "Difficult times have come. We face internal troubles and powerful enemies from the outside. The Ministry of Magic is facing unprecedented challenges, and our world is facing unprecedented threats."

Amelia Borns speaks very slowly, as if each syllable requires all her strength.

"However, as long as we join hands, we will surely be able to overcome all difficulties and defeat our powerful enemies, because our world is based on justice and righteousness, which will guide us to ultimate victory."

Amelia Borns spoke calmly, a far cry from the impassioned outburst she had that day in Wizengamo.

"What I want to tell the citizens is that as long as they wield the sword of justice, even the weakest arm can possess immense strength."

The open space in front of the Magic Brothers Fountain was quiet; there was no rustling sound of quills gliding across parchment, and the cameras remained obediently in the hands of the reporters.

"What I want to say to the citizens is that the Ministry of Magic will defend your freedom, the Ministry of Magic will protect your justice, and the Ministry of Magic will fight for your principles!"

Amelia Borns bowed again and solemnly said, "I implore you to once again support and trust your Ministry of Magic!"

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