Chapter 255 Severus and Johnny Silverhand
Old Batty came to Silver Hand Manor, he had some questions to ask Johnny Silver Hand, and at the same time his expression was not very good.
The Department of Magical Law Enforcement under Amelia is the real power department, basically representing the entire armed forces of the Ministry of Magic.
Seven out of ten people who have been able to serve as the Minister of Magic have come from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
It can be said that in the Ministry of Magic, one person is below one person and above ten thousand people.
Although there were changes in the Triwizard Tournament, it was generally good, and Batty's reputation in the magic world was improved.
Because of his decisiveness and proper handling of subsequent events, he still maintains his popularity.
He could see that in order to break the stalemate with Amelia, he needed an external force.
Either Dumbledore or Johnny Silverhand.
The two are the number one or two wizards considered by the magic world now, and Dumbledore doesn't want to be involved in this matter, so old Batty has a greater advantage.
"Lord Johnny Silverhand."
Old Barty came in and saw the silver mask gracefully stroking the owl's head behind the desk.
"Old Batty, my friend," John said hoarsely, "You were fair and just in the Triwizard Tournament, and everyone is praising you. Tell me, what do you want?"
The black long-eared owl narrowed its eyes comfortably, and its hands seemed to have magical powers. Old Batty looked at it, and his anxious mood eased a lot.
"Your Excellency Johnny Silver Hand, you know." Old Batty slowed down his tone and said after consideration, "I want your help."
That's what John was waiting for, and he put the book on the table.
Although Old Batty didn't know what it was, he knew it would definitely help him campaign.
He was about to take it, but John's hand stopped, and his ring-wearing left hand was pressed against the book.
The voice was low and said: "Old Batty, as a friend, I hope you can think about the way ahead."
"Huh?" Old Batty frowned, "Your Excellency, what are you talking about?"
The eyes under the silver mask are deep, as if to suck the soul into them.
A hoarse voice sounded, uttering a name.
"Albus Dumbledore."
Hearing this name, Old Batty widened his eyes, as if to confirm whether he heard it wrong.
"Think about it, old Barty, remember Cornelius Fudge?"
John said to himself, "A mediocre man, relying on Dumbledore's praise, became the Minister of Magic. He is above the Ministry of Magic. Every decision of yours needs to pass his review."
Old Batty muttered: "Dumbledore may be worried about the wizarding world."
"No, no, no," John got up and walked towards old Batty, putting the book into his palm, "If Dumbledore cared about the wizarding world, he wouldn't have chosen Fudge, he cared about himself, he didn't like being Minister of Magic, But he is willing to let the Minister of Magic listen to him."
The voice was like the whisper of the devil, and Batty couldn't help recalling some.
"Fudge's weak personality, remember Lucius, what happened to his complaint against Dumbledore?"
Old Batty suddenly increased his strength in holding the book.
Lucius complained that Dumbledore ended up being kicked out of the student council.
Although he returned to his position with the help of Johnny Silver Hand, there was only an empty shell left.
All the power that should have belonged to the Malfoy family disappeared.
"Dumbledore likes to restrain others with self-righteous justice." John patted Old Batty on the shoulder and said meaningfully: "Think of Dumbledore's bad behavior over the years, every time he brought danger into the school, maybe He is not suitable for the position of principal."
Batty Sr. subconsciously said, "Yeah, he's terrible."
After reacting, Old Batty was a little surprised.
How could I have such an idea.
He also froze a little at the thought of the day he wanted Dumbledore to choose a new minister.
Yes, Dumbledore is so high up that he even asked him about the position of the Minister of Magic.
Even Amelia didn't find anything wrong with this matter. A person who is not an official of the Ministry of Magic can decide the position of the Minister of Magic at will.
If one day, I take the position of Minister of Magic, will I be pulled down because of Dumbledore's words?
Old Batty's face was ugly. Obviously, he also realized that Dumbledore's prestige was too great now.
"You're right," Old Batty looked at John, and said embarrassedly, "but sir, I can't make Dumbledore retire."
The corners of the mouth under the silver mask were raised, and John looked at the book meaningfully, "You are now qualified."
Old Batty opened the book dubiously. He thought it would be a baby that would put him and Amelia at a distance.
But when he saw what was inside, he was shocked.
This is no distance, it's like being escorted directly.
The Death Eaters are imprisoned in books like photos, and these people are all bargaining chips.
"Don't release the news about Voldemort yet." John said to the old Batty, "After you become a minister, rectify the Ministry of Magic."
Regarding the news about Voldemort, Old Batty wrote to Johnny Silverhand as soon as he came out of school, so he didn't doubt it.
"Voldemort is back, Dumbledore saw it with his own eyes."
Old Barty was different from Fudge, even if he didn't see it with his own eyes, he still believed the news, because Dumbledore would not use this as a joke.
He said in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, with all due respect, even if you have a grudge with Dumbledore, this is not a very good time."
He could see that Johnny Silverhand seemed to intend to attack Dumbledore, but in the face of big right and wrong, he couldn't make fun of the magic world.
John shook his head and sneered, "Old Batty, do you think this is a good thing for you?
Think about it, if you want to follow Dumbledore's wishes and announce Voldemort's return, then how far Dumbledore's reputation will reach. "
John continued, "People will think of Dumbledore who once fought against the two Dark Lords. At that time, if you don't listen to his words and become a puppet, the people will not be willing."
Old Batty's face darkened, he didn't want to be a puppet.
John's next sentence was even more worrying about him not facing Voldemort.
"Don't worry, Dumbledore is a self-proclaimed righteous person. Even if no one helps, he will gather a group of forces to fight Voldemort to the end. We only need to grasp the middle degree."
Are you not righteous?
All right, you go and deal with Voldemort.
A trace of hostility flashed in John's eyes.
Old Batty understood that this meant to make Dumbledore and Voldemort fight, and the Ministry of Magic could just use this time to rectify the weak Ministry of Magic.
His eyes lit up, which was undoubtedly the best way to make Dumbledore stronger.
The status of the Ministry of Magic will only become higher when the two kings compete.
Coupled with the assistance of Johnny Silver Hand, who is known as the second king under Dumbledore, then even if he messes up, someone will cover him up.
Barty Sr. agreed.
During this holiday, if nothing happens, he can become the Minister of Magic.
John gets Rita to do a report for him, and at the same time starts a report for Dumbledore 'good'.
There is no need to polish it, just let everyone know that Dumbledore hired a Death Eater as a professor in the first grade, a werewolf in the third grade, and asked the professor to show the Unforgivable Curse in the fourth grade.
He also found the top streamer Lockhart to cooperate with the publicity.
On the bright side, money is given to money, and people are given to others.
Secretly, the Death Eaters were eliminated by various means, officials at all levels also appeared at the banquet, and even the Auror Office also secretly helped.
As good as Amelia was, she lost her head start.
Batty Sr.'s reputation continued to rise.
a week later.
John began to prepare for the next step.
About the position of the headmaster of Hogwarts, and the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.
Hogwarts is important, it's what educates wizards across the country, and it's the alma mater of all those in power.
Monopoly education makes it irreplaceable, and even the Minister of Magic dare not go too far.
The headmaster's position is very important, not just to replace Dumbledore.
He thought of a person who was the most suitable at first, but unfortunately, he is no longer suitable now.
There is also the processing of Horcruxes. He has an idea to make the connection between Horcruxes into a Horcrux tracker.
Use the tracker to find out where the other Horcruxes are.
It's been a while since the gold locket was brought back, and John hasn't looked at it much.
When he was about to take it out to have a look, an unexpected person came to the door.
Severus Snape.
Not knowing what mood Snape was in, he walked into Silverhand Manor.
John was watching him from the window ledge with interest.
The candidate for the headmaster that flashed through his mind just now was Snape.
But it's a pity that this person is destined not to be able to stand with him, and he has already given the answer in the third grade.
How funny it would be if he knew he was going to bring Dumbledore down.
John wasn't sure if Dumbledore had told Snape who he was, since Snape was Dumbledore's most trusted person.
Anyway, John decided to meet him.
My own dean once wanted to recruit, but was rejected.
Now Snape came to find himself.
The transformation of identity is really wonderful, isn't it?
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