bioinnovel Chapter 246 A Director with Completely Different Opposites
Chapter 246 A Director with Completely Different Opposites
Chapter 246 A Director with Completely Different Opposites
Ludo Bagman.
He previously played as a batter for the Wimbledon Hornets and the England Quidditch national team.
On the field, he is a highly talented player who has made numerous contributions to the team and is a key factor in their victories.
With his round blue eyes and rosy cheeks, he looked like a big, oversized boy, making him hard not to like. Although he was once accused by the Ministry of Magic of passing on intelligence to Voldemort and his cronies, his popularity did not diminish at all; everyone loved the Quidditch player Ludo Bagman.
After retiring, Ludo Bagman joined the Ministry of Magic as he wished, entering the Department of Physical Education and Sports, and eventually becoming its highest-ranking officer.
If the timeline had unfolded normally, Director Bagman should have become another female president of the world's Quidditch community, working diligently and contributing to the development of British Quidditch.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Ludo Bagman couldn't bring his talent on the field to the Ministry of Magic. Instead, he became the mascot of the Department of Sport, and his only contribution was not to cause trouble for others.
This kind of thing had already begun to emerge when Ludo Bagman was charged.
Simply because August Lukwood was his father's old friend, Ludo Bagman went to great lengths to help him without any doubt.
To pass on intelligence.
Even after being caught red-handed by the Ministry of Magic, Bagman still believed that he was working for the Ministry of Magic and laying the groundwork for a future position there.
To this day, Belvina still can't understand how someone like that could become the head of the Department of Sports.
As the director of the Department of Sport, Ludo Bagman was completely uninterested in organizing the Quidditch World Cup, spending his days idly wandering around the campsite.
Faced with the chaos at the campsite, Bagman showed none of the awareness expected of a Ministry of Magic official. Not only did he not intervene, but he sometimes even watched with amusement.
Not only that, he completely disregarded the safety of the campsite and how to guard against Muggles, spending his days walking around in his Wimbledon Hornets jersey and talking endlessly about Quidditch.
Looking at Ludo Bagman's innocent face, Belvina always felt like she was arguing with a fool.
Forget it, I won't argue with fools. Even if I win, I won't show off.
Belvina thought this to herself, and she took a step as if to leave.
If you can't afford to offend them, you can at least avoid them.
Out of sight out of mind.
As long as she doesn't run into Ludo Bagman, his suffocating behavior doesn't affect Belvina's mood.
With that in mind, Belvina walked straight to the camp that had just caught fire, intending to vent all her anger on the group of fire-wielding wizards.
However, Ludo Bagman seemed to have springs in his feet, hopping and skipping along behind Belvina. He didn't seem to have given up on getting Belvina to place her bets with him.
As everyone knows, the noble and oldest Black family has nothing left but money. If Belvina were to participate in the betting, it might solve Ludo Bagman's biggest predicament at the moment.
Belvina stepped forward, looking at the campfire that had just been extinguished and the burned-out tent.
She was about to ask a question when she was interrupted by a sudden, faint cracking sound.
A wizard apparition appeared beside Belvina, his appearance a stark contrast to the excited Ludo Bagman.
The newcomer was dressed in a spotless, crisp suit and tie, his short hair meticulously styled, as if it had just been licked by a cow.
The visitor was none other than Mr. Barty Crouch, the Director of the International Department of Magical Cooperation. He and Ludo Bagman were completely opposite types of people.
But his meticulousness and rigorousness are equally breathtaking.
Barty Crouch's short hair was neatly styled, with an unnaturally straight parting, and his narrow beard resembled two small brushes.
It looked as if it had been trimmed according to the markings on a ruler.
And those gleaming leather shoes, Mr. Crouch's shoes were so shiny you could see your reflection in them.
"What happened?"
Without delay, Barty Crouch, who had appeared in phantom form, immediately inquired about the situation on the ground.
"They don't know how to use Muggle matches and accidentally set the tent on fire," Percy Weasley explained. "The fire is out now, and there were no injuries."
Although Percy now works for Belvina and everyone says Barty Crouch is past his prime, Percy still wants to make a good impression on Mr. Crouch.
Similarly, although Percy despised Ludo Bagman's incompetence, he still respected Director Bagman very much, at least on the surface.
Barty Crouch nodded, then walked directly to the fire to verify its cause.
Belvina stood by the roadside, her eyes fixed on Mr. Crouch. Although she had many complaints about Crouch, Belvina still admired his work ability.
"How is it, Mr. Crouch? Have you determined the cause of the fire?" Belvina asked.
Barty Crouch, who had been squatting on the ground, slowly stood up and said dryly, "I can confirm that the tent wasn't set on fire by a match."
It must be magic.
Then, Barty Crouch looked sternly at the wizards who had caused the trouble and said seriously, "Don't you know that magic is forbidden at the encampment to prevent Muggles from noticing anything?"
According to the Ministry of Magic's prior regulations, the use of any magic is prohibited at the Quidditch World Cup campsite, and wizards who come to watch the games are better off behaving like Muggles.
However, the Ministry of Magic did not strictly manage the campsites, turning a blind eye to them and allowing them to go unpunished unless the people complained.
As long as the masters don't cause trouble with magic, they won't be punished.
The wizards' mistake wasn't using magic to start a fire, but rather that they set fire to several tents and were discovered by Ministry of Magic officials.
"Don't explain to me, gentlemen," Barty Crouch said sternly. "Go explain to the law enforcement team and let them decide whether you can remain at the camp."
With that, Barty Crouch left the tent and went to Belvina and Ludo Bagman.
"Hey, Buddy, you've got a lot going on, haven't you?" Ludo Bagman said casually.
Belvina couldn't help but roll her eyes, thinking: Old Barty is so busy and miserable now, all because you're useless.
"It's definitely been a hectic affair," Barty Crouch said dryly. "Organizing the Quidditch World Cup and arranging for tens of thousands of wizards to watch the games isn't as easy as you think, Ludo."
Belvina secretly gave a thumbs up, thinking: As expected of you, Barty Crouch, you directly challenged Ludo Bagman.
"Yes, the organization work is indeed fraught with difficulties, but thanks to you, Barty!" Ludo Bagman's tone remained relaxed, as if he hadn't understood Mr. Crouch's sarcastic remarks.
Belvina rolled her eyes again, thinking: As expected of you, Ludo, you really don't understand the hidden meaning in Old Barty's words.
"Of course, there's also Belvina, she's been a huge help!" Ludo Bagman said excitedly. "If it weren't for her in charge of another event, we'd be even busier!"
Belvina rolled her eyes inwardly for the third time, thinking: I really thank you, Ludo. Who doesn't know I joined the International Magical Cooperation Bureau?
They're here to seize power!
At that moment, Barty Crouch looked at Belvina, who was as quiet as a quail.
He said, "Miss Black, there's one more thing I need your help with. Ali Bashir has repeatedly tested the rules regarding the embargo on flying carpets."
"Take some men and talk to him."
Barty Crouch thought for a moment and added, "You and Arthur from the Office for the Prohibition of Muggle Items are old acquaintances, so I'm sure you two can work together seamlessly."
“No problem, Mr. Crouch,” Belvina said. “I know something about the flying carpet. Bashir thinks there’s a loophole in his flying carpet when it comes to family transportation.”
Belvina paused for a moment, then continued, "I will discuss this with Arthur beforehand and come up with an effective solution."
When the conversation turned to work-related topics, Belvina and Barty Crouch quickly got into the swing of things, chatting away as if they had been working together for a long time.
Meanwhile, Ludo Bagman, the innocent young boy standing to the side, could only blink his eyes and couldn't get a word in edgewise.
"Oh, and there's one more thing," Barty Crouch said, "It's about the event you're in charge of. I think we should probably report it to the Muggle Prime Minister."
Belvina thought for a moment and said, "I will discuss it with the minister, after all, we are bringing a dangerous big guy to England."