Hogwarts: I Became the Third Dark Lord
Chapter 284: win-win
After Fu Ji finished speaking, he and Lucius looked at each other, and then the two laughed.
Fuji motioned Lucius to sit down, and when the two sat down, Lucius asked again:
"What happened just now that made you so angry? Is there anything I can help you with?"
Hearing Lucius' question, Fuji sighed deeply, and then told Lucius what happened just now. After he finished speaking, Fuji said angrily:
"That bastard, Barty Crouch, he seems to have forgotten that I am the chairman of the British Ministry of Magic, and he is just the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement!"
Hearing Fuji's complaint, Lucius was overjoyed, but there was an expression of sympathy on his face, and Lucius said indignantly:
"It's too much! Barty Crouch doesn't take you seriously at all! And that Scrimgeour, the head of the Auror Office at the British Ministry of Magic, has such a lack of courage, It's unreasonable!"
Seeing Lucius' reaction, Fu Ji nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Lucius suddenly said:
"If that's the case, why didn't Minister Fuji consider changing Barty Crouch's position?"
Hearing Lucius' words, Fu Ji's eyes brightened at first, but then quickly dimmed again, only to see Fu Ji say helplessly:
"Lucius, don't you think I don't want to? However, Barty Crouch's prestige in the British Ministry of Magic is too high! Forcing him to order him may cause turmoil within the British Ministry of Magic!"
"And the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, as the largest department of the British Ministry of Magic, has few people who can control it except Barty Crouch. If nothing else, it is the group of rebellious Aurors. With enough strength, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince them!"
Hearing Fuji's words, Lucius nodded knowingly, and then Lucius suddenly pretended to be enlightened and said to Fuji:
"Minister Fuji, I have thought of someone who can take the place of Barty Crouch!"
Hearing Lucius' words, Fuji frowned and looked at Lucius with some doubts, while Lucius pointed to a photo in the "Daily Prophet" in Fuji's hand and said:
"What do you think of him?"
Fu Ji picked up the newspaper and looked at it, and saw a photo of Thomas Rever, which had been placed on the
And Lucius pointed to Thomas Revo in the newspaper and said slowly:
"Minister Fuji, what do you think, at this time, Thomas Rever has a high reputation and is a hero to defeat the shaman party. This is not something that ordinary wizards can do! Moreover, he is the former British Ministry of Magic. The head of the Auror's office is also enough to gain the support of the Aurors!"
Hearing Lucius' words, Fu Ji nodded thoughtfully, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, as if he was quite satisfied with this candidate, but soon, Fu Ji said with a wry smile:
"It's useless, I know Barty Crouch, he is a powerful wizard, for his own future, he can personally send his son to Azkaban, he will not give up his hands Powerful."
Hearing Fuji's words, Lucius immediately patted his chest and said:
"Don't worry, Minister Fuji, if you trust me, leave this to me! I will let Barty Crouch resign to you personally!"
Hearing Lucius' words, Fuji took Lucius's hand overjoyedly and was about to express his thanks, but at this moment, Fuji looked at Lucius suspiciously and asked road:
"Lucius, we are also old friends. Why did you come to see me today? Just say it!"
Seeing this, Lucius didn't hide it, but Lucius pointed to the newspaper in Fuji's hand again.
Fu Ji looked suspiciously at the newspaper in his hand. After a while, Fu Ji set his eyes on Harold's photo. Then, Fu Ji pointed to Harold's photo and said:
"Are you here for his business?"
Lucius nodded without hesitation, and then said helplessly:
"Harold approached me before, hoping that I would help him as a lobbyist. I originally refused, but I didn't expect that he would use his identity as a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts to oppress me! No way, Draco is still at Hogwarts, so I can only promise him!"
Hearing Lucius' explanation, Fuji looked at Lucius with a half-smile, and said slowly:
"Not only that, Lucius, presumably, you are also involved in this bank that is going to be established?!"
Hearing Fu Ji's words, Lucius didn't open his mouth to deny it, but nodded very calmly.
Seeing this, Fu Ji immediately sighed and said:
"This bank is really good, but it's a pity that I am an honest official, and I only get a meager salary from the Ministry of Magic, which is only enough for my daily expenses. Otherwise, I would like to save my family's money in Harold. The bank is here to get the interest!"
Hearing Fu Ji's words, Lucius laughed alongside him, while scolding Fu Ji's greed in his heart.
But in the end, Lucius still said:
"Minister Fu Ji, although you are an honest official and have no spare money, the British Ministry of Magic has money!"
Hearing Lucius' words, Fu Ji's eyes lit up, and he said thoughtfully:
"You mean to say..."
Lucius nodded fiercely and said in his mouth:
"As the chairman of the British Ministry of Magic, it is very reasonable to deposit the property of the British Ministry of Magic in a bank opened by a British wizard, isn't it? As for the interest, it is naturally indispensable!"
Hearing Lucius' words, Fuji nodded contentedly, then said with a smile:
"Lucius, as long as you can make sure that Barty Crouch doesn't mess with me, then I guarantee you'll see what you want in the Daily Prophet!"
Hearing Fu Ji's words, Lucius also stood up satisfied, shook hands with Fu Ji and said:
"As you say, as you wish! This is a win-win for us!"
In the evening, London was still shrouded in dense fog. Due to the recent incident of the Uzbek Party attacking Gringotts, although it knew that there was little hope, the British Ministry of Magic still suspended the entire London Floo network and made a statement. It looks like the Umrah party is being hunted down in full force.
So, even Barty Crouch, the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the British Ministry of Magic, had to lead by example and use Apparition to come to his door.
However, just when Barty Crouch was about to open the door, he suddenly turned around and drew out his wand:
"Except for you..."
At this moment, Lucius hurriedly stood up from the corner and said loudly:
"Hi! Barty Crouch, it's me! Lucius Malfoy!"