Chapter 620 The minister who does not change his term
Facing Kyle's words, Fudge seemed a little absent-minded and just responded casually: "Yeah, I can see that."
After letting him go, he looked around.
Kyle deliberately chose a corner location, not by the window, and there was a large decorative plant next to it. The situation here could not be seen from the outside. Even if he entered the house, most of it would be blocked by the plant. This made
Fudge nodded with some satisfaction.
The two of them chatted about some useless topics, and it wasn't until Ms. Rosmerta brought over what they ordered that the smile on Fudge's face gradually faded away.
After Ms. Rosmerta returned to her seat at the bar, he suddenly said: "I heard Dolores say, do you want to find me?"
Finally got to the point.
Kyle put down his pumpkin soda.
"Yes, Minister, I think you should be told this."
"Oh? What is it?" Fudge showed a curious look, as if their meeting this time was really just a chance encounter.
"It's about Professor Dumbledore, a meeting he once held in his own name."
Fudge subconsciously sat up straight, but his face still had a calm look.
"I've heard about it," he said. "Albus is well-known in the wizarding world and is the principal of Hogwarts. It's normal to invite a few old friends to get together."
"Indeed." Kyle nodded, "But the content they discussed is not a topic that is often discussed when friends get together."
"Oh? What is that?" Fudge asked pretending to be casual, "It doesn't matter, just say it, there is always something to talk about when drinking at the Three Broomsticks, isn't it?
"And I will definitely keep it a secret for you and won't tell Albus."
Kyle didn't doubt Fudge's assurance at all.
"What they were talking about was the resurrection of the mysterious man."
In an instant, the warmth and smile on Fudge's face disappeared in an instant. Because of his anger, his face turned red, looking like an angry hippopotamus.
Next to her, Umbridge also stood up angrily, as if she would hit Kyle with the Cruciatus Curse in the next second.
"Absurd, ridiculous nonsense!" he growled: "The Ministry of Magic has said many times that that person cannot be resurrected and will not be resurrected. I have heard enough of this kind of crazy talk. I thought I could hear it.
Something different."
"Dolores, is this the surprise you were talking about?" He glanced at Umbridge indifferently, and then looked at Kyle again.
"I think I shouldn't come to the Three Broomsticks for a drink today. I have to go back to the Ministry of Magic. One last thing, that person won't come back."
"But some people think he can come back."
Kyle ignored Umbridge's murderous gaze and said calmly: "This news can bring them enough benefits."
Fudge paused in getting up and looked at Kyle with a scrutinizing gaze.
"Because everyone knows that the only one who can deal with the mysterious man is Dumbledore. This allows him to establish enough prestige in the shortest possible time."
Fudge's eyes flashed, and he sat back calmly.
"It seems that what we did is right." Fudge said, "Expose his lies in the Daily Prophet so that more people will not be deceived by him."
"That's because the minister has exposed his lies a long time ago." Umbridge's voice became even louder, with undisguised flattery, which made Kyle feel uncomfortable, but Fudge seemed to be very pleased with it.
"So Kyle, good boy, are you willing to come forward and testify?" Fudge returned to his previous pleasant demeanor, as if he was not the one who was angry just now.
"I would love to, Minister."
After hearing Kyle's answer, Fudge seemed even happier.
He had always cared about Dumbledore having Harry Potter as his supporter. Although he didn't want to admit it, sometimes the title of savior was still very influential.
This is why he has been so friendly to Harry...
But things are different now. Kyle is on the side of the Ministry of Magic.
As the youngest member of Sir Merlin and the champion of the Triwizard Tournament, Kyle's popularity has long been almost the same as that of the famous savior Harry Potter.
If coupled with the operation of the Ministry of Magic, it is easy for Kyle to be more famous than Harry Potter.
He remembered one person who was perfect for the job...Rita Skeeter.
Fudge picked up the redcurrant rum on the table and drank half the glass in one breath. He could already imagine the scene where Dumbledore's image collapsed and everyone blamed him.
This is a great thing for him.
"The Ministry of Magic will remember your service."
Although he was excited, Fudge did not forget to draw a cake for Kyle, "And I have always been very optimistic about you, as Chris can testify.
I have mentioned to him many times that you should come to work at the Ministry of Magic, and I think you can definitely break his record and become the youngest Director in history."
Kyle quickly noticed Fudge's last words, "Director."
But isn't Chris the deputy director now? Kyle doesn't think Fudge will remember it wrong... maybe he's not just making excuses.
"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Minister." Kyle said excitedly.
Fudge smiled and said, "I believe in my own eyesight and I will never be wrong."
"But I'm curious what that meeting was all about... I mean, did they have any other plans."
"Of course." Kyle said after thinking for a moment: "The most discussed thing is to find ways to get more supporters."
Fudge's expression changed slightly.
He subconsciously thought of a few days ago when someone said that Dumbledore went to find Amelia Bones and Barty Crouch, who was now placed in the Department of Magical Transportation.
At that time, he had doubted whether Dumbledore came to him for the position of minister, but now it seems that he should be inseparable.
Because if you want to become the new Minister of Magic, you must get the support of the majority of the Directors, and their votes are crucial.
Fudge was a little panicked because he was not sure how many people Dumbledore had met and whether those people had defected.
But on the surface, Fudge still pretended to be calm and said: "Every director has a smart mind that can clearly understand the situation. They will not believe lies like the mysterious man's resurrection. This plan is destined to fail."
"That's great." Kyle said with a smile: "If that's the case, then their follow-up plans will be ruined."
"Follow-up plan?" Fudge asked confused: "What is it."
"It's nothing, it's just Dumbledore's wishful thinking." Kyle shrugged and said, "He said that after becoming the minister, he would do his best to spread the news of the mysterious man's resurrection."
"Why?" Fudge was a little confused.
Didn't Dumbledore want to use people's fear of You-Know-Who to gain power? Why would he do this after getting what he wanted?
What's the benefit of this? Isn't he afraid that he will be flooded with howling letters?
"Because only in this way can he declare that the magic world has entered a state of war." Kyle pretended to be casual and said:
"During the war, there will be no general election of ministers. As long as he doesn't make too serious mistakes... he can stay in that position.
"But this is impossible, right..."
Bang!
Before Kyle finished speaking, Fudge's hand shook violently, and the half glass of red currant rum he had just picked up fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Ms. Rosmerta at the bar heard the noise and turned her head to look curiously.
"Can you help me, Minister Fudge?"
"It's okay, I can handle it." Fudge tried his best to sound less excited.
He took out his wand, and the tip of the wand kept shaking, showing that his mood was not as calm as it seemed.
Fudge waved it casually, and the glass immediately returned to its original position, and the rum on the ground disappeared.
"Kyle, I'm glad you can tell me this." He took a few deep breaths and calmed down his mood before saying, "You have made a great contribution to the stability of the magical world."
"This is what I should do." Kyle said modestly.
"Very good, very good." Fudge looked a little distracted.
At this time, a group of students just walked in from outside.
"Oh, is it so late?" Fudge stood up immediately and said, "I originally wanted to chat with you for a while. Chatting with young people always makes me feel a lot younger... But no, I'll do it right away.
There is one more important thing to deal with.
"I'll see you off, Minister." Umbridge said quickly.
Chapter completed!