The Silent Witch of Hogwarts

Chapter 572 Ministry of Magic Conspiracy

Minister Fauci —

"According to the Auror's investigation—the battle at the Department of Mysteries destroyed all the stockpiled time converters—"

The confiscated illegal magical items were also completely destroyed.

"In addition, thousands of crystal balls were also destroyed; the details are still under investigation."

Looking at the Auror in front of him, Fudge sat there without saying a word, and his silence made the Auror slowly stop.

Perhaps it was because he hadn't seen the minister in so long, but he felt that Minister Fudge didn't look too well, and the minister's office seemed rather dark and gloomy.

"I see."

After a long silence, Fudge finally spoke slowly: "Any clues as to who did it?"

"Report—report to the minister—there is nothing yet—" Auror had only said half of his sentence when Fudge shook his head and interrupted him.

"It must have been Dumbledore who did it."

"Ah—" Auror looked at Fudge speechlessly, thought for a moment, and said, "We can't be so sure about the minister, after all—"

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"After all what?" Fudge looked up at him. "Are you one of Dumbledore's men too?"

"No—that's not what I meant, Minister!" Auror quickly said, "What I meant was that we still need to investigate further—after all, the scene was too chaotic."

"And we don't know Dumbledore either—why Dumbledore did this—"

"Of course he had his reasons for doing that," Fudge murmured. "Of course he did."

"He'll do anything to weaken us in order to overthrow the Ministry of Magic—in order to rule the wizarding world." Fudge slammed his hand on the table. "Do you understand?"

"What he wants to do is rule the entire magical world!"

"Yes—yes, Minister—" Auror shuddered and quickly agreed, "That's definitely what Dumbledore thinks."

"But—but according to the investigation, there should be another person present who used a wand—"

"That must be Hamilton," Fudge said immediately, clenching his fist. "She's in cahoots with Dumbledore."

"He's Dumbledore's lackey—"

"I don't think we can say that about Miss Hamilton—she—" Before Auror could finish speaking, Fudge suddenly flung his robe, knocking over all the documents and ornaments on the table.

"Get out of here!"

"You Hamilton's lackey, you don't need to come to work tomorrow!"

"department----"

"roll!"

"Clatter".

As the office door closed, Fudge took a few deep breaths to calm himself.

"It's all—it's all that damned Dumbledore's fault—" he murmured softly, his expression somewhat distorted.

He looked down at the ring on his finger and then unconsciously rubbed it with his hand.

"It's all Dumbledore's fault—that power-obsessed guy—"

"Bang bang bang".

There was a knock on the office door, and Fudge jerked his head up, asking, "Who is it?"

"Minister Fookie."

The somewhat arrogant voice startled Fudge for a moment. He quickly regained his composure, coughed, and said, "Please come in, Mr. Malfoy."

"Minister Fudge, I heard—ah—" Looking at the mess in the office, Lucius raised an eyebrow and said, "Which Dumbledore's henchman has been exposed again?"

"—" Fudge didn't speak but shook his head and said, "Is there something you need, Mr. Malfoy?"

"That's how it is." Lucius tapped his cane slightly, revealing a somewhat insincere smile, and then slowly sat down opposite Fudge.

"I've heard about Dumbledore," he said slowly. "He's been far too audacious."

"Wantonly vandalism of the Ministry of Magic's property—and causing such a huge commotion," Lucius said, shaking his head. "Does he even respect the Ministry of Magic?"

Fudge frowned and didn't say anything, but he clenched his fists.

"So—Minister Fudge," Lucius said with a smile, "I have an idea—a plausible way to remove Dumbledore from that position of headmaster."

"What method?" Fudge asked slowly.

"It's simple." Lucius tapped his cane lightly on the floor. "Halloween is just around the corner, isn't it?"

"Perhaps my friends could find something for Dumbledore to do?"

"You mean—" Fudge lowered his voice upon hearing this.

"Whatever happens at Hogwarts—we'll have an excuse to get rid of Dumbledore, won't we?" Lucius said, taking a small note from his sleeve and gently placing it on the table.

"————" Fuji didn't speak, but silently took the note and read it.

After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Won't this cause any students to get hurt?"

"Ah—Minister Fudge." Lucius raised an eyebrow. "Our relationship with Hogwarts is no longer child's play."

"This is a war, isn't it?"

"For the sake of victory—a few unexpected things are inevitable, aren't they?" He looked at Fudge and said in a seductive voice, "Besides—those students weren't originally on our side."

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Upon hearing this, Fudge nodded slightly, as if convincing himself, and said, "You—you're right—"

"They were always—opposed to the Ministry of Magic—"

"Yes." Lucius nodded with a cold smile: "Those who oppose the Ministry of Magic, those who oppose you, Minister—they deserve this fate."

"Then let's do it that way." Fudge nodded slightly. "I'll inform Umbridge."

"Minister Fudge's foresight will end this war at minimal cost," Lucius said, slowly rising to his feet, but he stopped at the office door.

"However, Minister Fudge—I must remind you of something," he said softly, "Dumbledore arrived quite quickly this time, didn't he?"

"you mean----"

"There are members of the Order of the Phoenix within the Ministry of Magic," Lucius's voice grew increasingly chilling. "And they are certainly not people of lowly status like Arthur Weasley."

"For this operation—please rest assured and use the people I provide—is that alright?"

"I—I understand."

Seeing Fudge nod, Lucius didn't say anything more. He slowly walked out of the minister's office and looked at the bustling yet increasingly gloomy Ministry of Magic square under the glass.

He flashed a smile that didn't belong to him.

Then, with a gentle tap of his cane, he vanished in a wisp of black smoke.

It was as if he had never been to the Ministry of Magic.

However, the little note he left behind will ignite yet another lightning bolt in the already gloomy wizarding world.