Chapter 476
But as long as it is not an alliance but an employment, things are much simpler. Hiring some magical creatures, even evil creatures, is not unacceptable for wizards.
Wizards are proud on the one hand, but on the other hand, they know how to work around, especially when necessary. Since it is not an alliance with monsters, things are not so difficult to accept. Hiring evil creatures is also an ancient tradition of wizards.
"Then the hiring of giants will be handled by Hagrid. He can first consider the cost of hiring giants, and we can accept them within a reasonable range."
George turned his gaze to Dumbledore and said calmly, "Of course, if the giant's request is too unreasonable, I don't think the Aurors would mind confronting more monsters."
Dumbledore nodded slowly, this method was more acceptable than the decision against Azkaban. I only hope that the goodwill conveyed in advance, coupled with the relationship between the grid, can prevent the giant from falling to Voldemort in battle.
Having said this, George began to enjoy his breakfast. He doesn't know what questions the teachers will come to him for help next, at least he has to hurry up and fill his stomach first.
Fudge stopped talking, he had more questions for George to make up his mind. The resurrection of Voldemort caused an uproar, not just the simple questions of Azkaban and the Giant.
What's more troublesome is the public opinion of the wizards, their distrust of the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, which will have a great negative impact on everything that follows.
For a while before, he tried his best to suppress the rumors of Voldemort's resurrection in the Ministry of Magic, but Voldemort was resurrected, and he attacked Hogwarts with great fanfare.
Voldemort almost ruled the world, and if it hadn't been blocked by George, the entire magical world would now be licking Voldemort's robe.
The previous wrong attitude to suppress the news of Voldemort's resurrection caused him to receive a lot of criticism at the Ministry of Magic. Even the good old man Arthur Weasley seemed indifferent to him, which was not a good thing. He knew that the Arthur Weasleys had a good relationship with George.
Yesterday's Owl and the Daily Prophet, except for most of the accusations, questioned Dumbledore. There are also a small number of accusations against him, accusations against him, accusations against the Ministry of Magic for doing things badly.
This made Fudge feel some crisis, if he could not get George's support, his position as Minister of Magic would not be very stable.
Fudge pondered for a moment, and said cautiously, "In addition to the two things just now, more importantly, how do we clarify what happened to the wizards the day before yesterday."
"The rumors from the school made the outsiders panic. We tried to clarify, but we don't know the specifics of many things."
Fudge glanced at Dumbledore subconsciously. The person who really knew everything was the most powerful wizard in the magic world. But it is not easy for him to tell all the circumstances.
He continued, “Next we need to interrogate Barty Crouch Jr. He has been hiding in Hogwarts for almost a year, and he must know a lot of information.”
Yesterday, other people kept asking for the interrogation of Batty. But Fudge kept suppressing the interrogation, and he was waiting for George to wake up.
Although he couldn't wait to know what happened, but in this situation, the most important thing is always to get George's support. The interrogation of Barty Jr. would never have begun without George's participation.
George was thinking about these questions while eating the bread. For most things, he had some pre-plans before, but the changes and developments of things affected the next decision. Next, the first thing that needs to be done is to interrogate Batty.
"While we wait, we will start interrogating Barty Jr., and then..." George's voice stopped. There was noise and footsteps, and many people walked in from outside the auditorium.
George glanced in the direction of the door, and unexpectedly saw two familiar figures.
He immediately stood up, wiped his mouth and hands with a towel, and strode up.
Fudge also hurriedly slammed away from the chair and walked up.
"I don't think it is pleasant to see the news of your victory over Voldemort in the Daily Prophet." A voice said with a stern tone.
George touched the back of his head awkwardly, and said, "It happened so suddenly that I had to bite the bullet and confront Voldemort. After the battle, I was so tired that I just woke up for breakfast, and I was planning to write to you. "
If beforehand, he was afraid that his family was worried, and deliberately concealed Voldemort's possible offensive. So after the battle, he was so tired that he had forgotten everything and now, he just got up, and he hadn't had time to think about him.
"Yes, Mrs. Soros. Mr. George has just gotten up, and we are still pestering him to make him decide about Azkaban and the giant. He hasn't been busy yet, and he hasn't had time to write to you. This It's all our fault."
Fudge said in a flattering tone, "Now, we won't bother Mr. George. Let's talk first. You can wait and talk about other things."
Fudge immediately made a decision for the others. At this time, Mr. George should first take care of his own affairs, and other things can be discussed later.
A group of teachers glared at Fudge, but before they agreed, Fudge made his own claim. They don't think that chatting with their family is more important than Voldemort.
Snape had a sullen face, his eyes looked like Dumbledore with a complicated look, but then he showed a trace of disgust and turned away. He set his gaze on George, with a pensive look on his face.
"George..." Professor Flitwick just said, he saw George raise his hand and made a gesture.
George motioned them not to speak, he said calmly.
"I'm sorry, I have to be out of company for a while. What's the matter, I will talk later. Fudge and Dumbledore are here, you will need to discuss things, discuss them first, and prepare each other's response. After noon, we will interrogate first. Little Batty, after this, deal with other things."
In an instant, George had made a decision. Voldemort was still injured and would not come out at all. At this time, there was nothing wrong with the conversation with his family.
After speaking, George took his grandmother and Anna to the outside of the castle.
Walking on the lawn, facing the cool breeze in the early morning, with the faint golden light, they chatted peacefully outside the castle.
(To be continued.)