bioinnovel Chapter 227 A troublemaker since childhood
Chapter 227 A troublemaker since childhood
Chapter 227 A troublemaker since childhood
For the next few days, Barnabas Guffey, the editor-in-chief of the Prophet newspaper, couldn't stop smiling.
Because of its coverage of the shocking murder case thirteen years ago, the Daily Prophet's sales skyrocketed, and the newspaper made a fortune.
With each front-page headline, the names of Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew once again entered every household, and the public was reminded of that era dominated by darkness.
The public gradually learned the truth of what happened back then: Sirius Black was not the murderer, but Peter Pettigrew, who was posthumously awarded the Order of Merlin, was the heartless criminal.
For a time, the phrase "Peter Pettigrew, die!" became rampant.
Some people even went so far as to raise banners that read "Disband the Ministry of Magic" and "Fudge, step down."
At this critical moment, the Public Information Service intervened, personally guiding public opinion and rigorously censoring the content published in major newspapers and magazines.
In just two or three days, Connelly Fudge transformed from a corrupt official who did nothing but eat and drink into a righteous and upright magistrate, instantly becoming a tall and mighty figure.
Minister Fudge even appeared on camera himself, giving an exclusive interview to the Daily Prophet, bowing and apologizing in one go, and also announcing that the Ministry of Magic would soon be opening a minister's mailbox.
Whether anyone cares about the letters received in the minister's mailbox or whether anyone will deal with them is another matter. In short, Connelly Fudge not only did not lose public support or trigger a vote of no confidence due to the wrongful conviction, but his approval rating has continued to rise, and his public image has become more positive than ever before.
Cornell Fudge emerged as the winner in the wrongful conviction case thirteen years ago, but naturally there were also losers, with the name of Buddy Crouch being brought up again.
Under the deliberate guidance of certain individuals, people not only recalled that Barty Crouch had once served as the Director of the Legal Enforcement Division,
He was responsible for arresting and trying Death Eaters, and incidentally remembered his Death Eater son, Barty Crouch Jr.
Barty Crouch, whose public prestige had already plummeted, suffered further setbacks, and even the younger members of the department began to look at him differently.
The Ministry of Magic's employees may have limited abilities, but their eyesight is not bad. Most of them could see that Barty Crouch's days were numbered and that he would have to bear all the blame.
After all, Sirius Black's case was tried by Barty Crouch, and he was the one who caused the wrongful conviction. If he doesn't step forward and take responsibility, can we expect Cornelius Fudge to step up?
Furthermore, the Public Information Service, which had been performing well not long ago, suddenly lost its composure and allowed public opinion to arbitrarily condemn Crouch. Who can not see what's going on tomorrow?
With this shift in fortunes, Connelly Fudge's personal reputation soared, while Barty Crouch's political career entered its final countdown, leaving the Department of Justice in a sorry state.
Amelia Burns was so angry that she jumped up and down in her office, denouncing Belvina and Fudge for being inhuman.
The outside world's turmoil hasn't yet reached Hogwarts. Students only mention Sirius and Peter during their leisure time, and occasionally they'll even curse Barty Crouch.
The fervor of the Hogwarts fangirls gradually faded; they no longer fantasized about the love between the murderous uncle and the innocent girl, and their focus returned to their studies.
It happened to be the weekend, and for reasons unknown, Dumbledore suddenly announced at breakfast that Hogsmeade would be open for the weekend, allowing students in their third year and above to visit wizarding villages outside the school.
The students who were eating rice just a second ago put down their utensils and left the auditorium without looking back, queuing up in the field outside the castle.
It's now March, and the weather at Hogwarts is getting better every day. The warm and humid weather makes the school vibrant with life, and the giant squid has once again been swimming on the calm surface of the Black Lake.
Students in the third grade and above hurriedly left the auditorium. Some rushed to the outside of the castle to take their places in advance, while others hurriedly returned to the common room to wake up their roommates who were still sleeping in.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were the first to run out of the castle, Harry's excitement was palpable.
This wasn't Harry's first time visiting Hogsmeade, but it was the first time he had gone there openly and legitimately, with Sirius signing his permission form.
On the fifth floor of the castle, Belvina stood by the window of the lounge, her arms resting on the windowsill, looking out the window.
"Did you sign Harry's permission form?" Belvina asked.
"Yes, Professor McGonagall agreed right away," Sirius said. "The old lady even apologized to me, saying she had wronged me before."
After nearly a month of recuperation, Sirius Black was no longer that skinny skeleton. His dry, thin cheeks regained flesh, and he gained more weight.
Although he still can't match his former handsome looks, Sirius Black has gained a weathered air about him, making him look like a man with a story to tell.
Men with such a story are usually very attractive to women.
"Can you hurry up? You're such a big man, stop dawdling," Belvina urged. "It's just changing clothes, not going on a date."
"No, Belvina, your taste is seriously flawed," Sirius said, carrying three outfits out of the bathroom. "I don't like any of the clothes you picked."
Sirius Black had three sets of clothes in his hands: one was pure black, one was dark blue, and one was gray.
"Brother, the Ministry of Magic summoned you to court, not to a banquet," Belvina said helplessly. "Is there a problem with dressing formally and solemnly?"
"No problem, but I don't like it," Sirius insisted. "I haven't worn clothes I liked in a long time."
Belvina was taken aback. How did Sirius learn to play the victim? When did Lupin teach him that?
"I've decided to go to Hogsmeade. There's an Elegant Wizarding Clothing store there," Sirius continued. "I'll wear this navy blue one for now, and then I'll go to Hogsmeade to buy the clothes I like."
Look, Xiao Tianhenxing went into the washroom to change his clothes.
Half an hour later, Belvina walked out of the Muggle Studies classroom with a frown, Sirius following behind her happily.
The two walked downstairs and met up with Bassheda, who was waiting in the lobby. The three of them then headed out of the castle.
Remus Lupin was unwell and didn't go out; Paul Bernard was feeling well but busy bombing the office.
They didn't go out either.
"You look very handsome today, Sirius!" Bathsheda exclaimed. "Black certainly produces beauties."
Sirius waved his hand modestly while boasting, saying, "No wonder, I have a good foundation, there's nothing I can do about it, just a little embellishment and I look like this."
"How come I never realized you were so annoying, Sirius?" Belvina said disdainfully. "You're as skinny as a skeleton, don't you have a butt when you sleep?"
"I've known you're annoying for a long time, Belvina," Sirius said, equally disgusted. "You were annoying even when you were little. Regulus and I were just teasing you, and you cried your eyes out."
"Shut up!" Belvina said. "What brother would tease his sister with a house-elf's head!"
Sirius spread his hands, looking completely innocent, and said, "That was Regulus's idea, and I was strongly against it."
Belvina was even angrier. She pointed at Sirius's nose and said, "That's because when Regulus was little, you scared him with a house-elf's head!"
Bassheda covered her mouth, trying her best not to laugh out loud. The childhood of the three Blake siblings was indeed very colorful.
Students waiting in line for inspection could hardly miss the odd trio, especially since two of them were arguing.
Soon someone recognized Sirius Black. Although he was no longer the emaciated ghost he once was, and his smile was no longer wild and mad, his resemblance to Professor Black's features did not lie.
"Professor Black, Professor Bablin."
Students greeted Belvina and Bablin, and the two female professors nodded and waved frequently.
Sirius, we support you!
Some students even greeted Sirius Black. Since everyone had read the Daily Prophet, they naturally no longer saw him as a ruthless killer.
The two mischievous brothers, Fred and George, became even more adoring of Sirius Black after learning that he was Bigfoot, practically worshipping him to the point of worship.
With one of the creators of the Marauder's Map standing right in front of the Weasley brothers, how could Fred and George not be excited and thrilled!
Before long, Belvina and her two companions crossed the field and walked to the front of the student line, where they met Harry and his two companions who were still in line.
"See you with three brooms, Harry." Sirius winked. "Today I'll treat you to something a man should drink."
"Why don't you take Harry to the Hog's Head for a couple of rounds? You don't teach good things, but you teach minors to drink." Belvina slapped Sirius hard on the back.
Sirius Black turned to look at Belvina, backing away as he said, "Your school days were boring. Don't make Harry's school days boring too, okay?"
"So you and Remus returned the Marauder's Map to Harry, and kept it from Professor Dumbledore?"
"Good heavens! James will be very disappointed if his son stays in bed and never sneaks out of the castle!"