bioinnovel Chapter 432 The Second Fire
Chapter 432 The Second Fire
Chapter 432 The Third Fire
"Also, Hogwarts is about to start."
Belvina then told Scrinker, "We need to ensure that students return to school safely."
"And what about Harry Potter's side?" Pierce Sinkness suddenly interjected. "Do we need to send more men?"
Since Harry left Privet Drive, the guards who were originally protecting him have been withdrawn. Grimmauld Place 12
The number is protected by the Mantra of Unwavering Loyalty, making it very safe.
"No need. Our mission is to protect the train and the tracks." Belvina waved her hand. The Phoenix Society was responsible for Harry's security, and the Department of Magical Law Enforcement did not need to intervene for the time being.
"Director, I believe we must provide Harry Potter with protection," Scrimgeour said. "By protecting Potter, we can strengthen his ties with the Ministry of Magic and also use him to revive the Ministry's reputation."
Rufus Scrimgeour believed that as long as the Ministry of Magic sent people to protect Harry, the negative impact caused by Cornelius Fudge could be erased.
It would not only restore the Ministry of Magic's reputation but also restore public confidence in the Ministry. It's a win-win situation that doesn't cost anything, so why not do it?
In addition, Scrimgeour, like Fudge, did not trust Dumbledore, believing that it was better for Harry Potter to remain in the hands of the Ministry of Magic.
"Let me reiterate, the Auror Office's mission is to capture Fenrir Greyback at all costs. Am I not clear enough, or do you not understand?"
Upon hearing this, the conference room fell into extreme silence; Mafalda Hopkirk even held her breath.
By repeatedly and publicly questioning and rejecting Belvina's decisions, and with his words often carrying a accusatory tone, Rufus Scrimgeour is making everyone uncomfortable.
"You are the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, you should think more about the Ministry of Magic!" Scrimgeour stood up abruptly, and this time Gadwin and Kingsley were unable to stop him.
Scrimgeour continued, "Cornelly Fudge has tarnished the Ministry of Magic's prestige. We must rebuild its authority, and protecting Harry Potter is the most direct and effective way!"
Although both were hardliners and both wanted to defeat Voldemort, Belvina and Scrimgeour had seriously different ideologies.
Belvina only wants victory, and she'll stop at nothing to achieve it, while Scrimgeour wants a respectable victory orchestrated by the Ministry of Magic.
Rufus Scrimgeour values the Ministry of Magic's reputation too much; he's willing to waste energy on anything that can boost morale and public confidence, even if it's just for show.
"If the Ministry of Magic's reputation can only be salvaged by protecting fifteen-year-old brats, is there any point in any of you remaining here?"
Belvina's eyes were cold and stern, but her face wore a warm smile like a spring breeze.
She continued, "Anyway, I have no face to stay any longer. Every copper knuckle I received from the Ministry of Magic felt like a burning hot potato."
As soon as he finished speaking, the people in the conference room lowered their heads in shame.
For months, the Ministry of Magic has accomplished nothing, and the Department of Law Enforcement has failed to apprehend anyone of any value.
Even if they manage to salvage their reputation and prestige by protecting Harry Potter, how long can such a castle in the air maintain its prestige and reputation?
If the Ministry of Magic fails to break through and effectively strike at the Death Eaters, its collapse is only a matter of time, perhaps even tomorrow.
Rather than maintaining a hollow reputation through superficial efforts, Belvina now prefers to take concrete actions and demonstrate to Scrimgeour what true toughness and iron will are.
"Scrimgeour, I might as well tell you bluntly," Belvina continued, "the plan you devised in this meeting room to protect Harry Potter will reach Voldemort's ears within an hour!"
Suddenly, a strange noise rang out in the conference room.
The fear of Voldemort is ingrained in everyone's heart.
"I think you all remember the name August Lukewood," Belvina said calmly. "He once used his identity as a Silencer to plant a large number of spies in the Ministry of Magic."
Belvina slowly stood up, walked slowly behind Pierce Sinkness, and placed her hands on the back of Sinkness's chair.
She continued, "I think you all also remember Mulcelleb, who used the Imperius Curse to control many people, including high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Magic."
The people in the meeting room remained silent; they couldn't think of any words to refute Belvina.
In the last war, the Ministry of Magic not only failed to curb Voldemort's rise, but was also infiltrated by Voldemort like a sieve, truly a disgraceful act of pushing a millstone with nothing to show for it.
More than a decade later, the war that was not finished is about to restart, and there are still people suspected of being Death Eaters entering the Ministry of Magic.
More than a decade ago, and more than a decade later, the Ministry of Magic remains the same, still a sieve, which means it hasn't changed its original intention.
"Pierce!"
Belvina's voice suddenly rose.
Pierce Sinkness was startled when he was suddenly called out.
Although he was close to pure-blood supremacists and had many dealings with people suspected of being Death Eaters, Sinkness was not a Death Eater.
"I have a very important task for you, Pierce," Belvina said, beckoning to Gemma Farley.
Gemma Farley stepped forward, pulled a parchment from a folder in her arms, and handed it to Belvina.
This is a summons notice jointly signed by the Minister of Magic and the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
Pierce Sinkness took the notice and glanced at it with trepidation.
Fortunately, the summons was not for Sinkness; the real target of the summons was Coban Yaxley.
Coban Yaxley will be questioned by the Department of Justice and will plead guilty to allegations that he spread rumors within the Department of Justice and caused chaos within it.
In the past, the reason for summoning Axley would have been no big deal; every employee of the Ministry of Magic had gossiped about it and made wild guesses.
But times have changed. The head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement has been replaced by Belvina, so how can someone like Yaxley, whose identity is questionable, have a good life?
Spreading rumors and causing chaos in the Department of Law Enforcement is merely a pretext for summoning and detaining Coban Yaxley.
Sinknis looked at the summons in his hand and felt that the parchment, which should have been light, was surprisingly heavy.
Pierce Sinkness knew that once Yaxley stepped into the interrogation room, Belvina would not let him leave unscathed.
Yes, that's right. Sinkernis had long suspected Coban Yaxley's true identity; he had long suspected that Yaxley was a Death Eater who had escaped trial under the pretext of the Imperius Curse!
"Pierce, this is your job," Belvina said, standing behind Sinkness and looking down at him.
"Be-Belvina, isn't it a bit much to summon Yaxley for spreading rumors?" Sinkness didn't dare turn around and meet Belvina's gaze.
Pierce Sinkness was close to Coban Yaxley and feared this matter would implicate him. Although Sinkness himself wasn't a Death Eater, he was still worried that Belvina would use this as an excuse to cause trouble.
"It's just a summons, Pierce," Belvina said. "Once Mr. Yaxley explains himself and proves that he didn't fabricate or spread the rumors, I will clear his name."
Belvina looked at the others in the conference room and continued, "Corban Yaxley is a member of the Legal Enforcement Division, and I will not wrong any of my colleagues."
That's what he said, but Sinknis didn't believe it at all. He didn't believe that Belvina would let Yaxley go.
“In that case, I’ll inform Yaxley after the meeting,” Sinkness said. “If he really spread those unfounded rumors about Sili, he must be severely punished as a warning to others.”
Sinkness, sweating profusely, quickly made a decision. If he continued to refuse the tasks assigned by Belvina, it would only confirm that his relationship with Yaxley was extraordinary.
Even a gecko knows to detach its tail to survive, so Sinkness naturally and decisively abandoned Yaxley, hoping that this matter would not ultimately implicate him.
Of course, it would have been even better if Coban Yaxley had been able to foresee the future and escape beforehand.
"Kingsley, Gadwin," Belvina called out the two Aurors' names, "You two will accompany Pierce in a bit."
Instantly, Pierce Sinkness broke out in a cold sweat again.
If Kingsley and Gadwin go with them, Sinknies won't be able to give Yaxley a hint.
If I had known Belvina would become the head of the Legal Enforcement Division, and if I had known she would be so unscrupulous, I wouldn't have colluded with Yaxley in the first place!
Pierce Sinkness was filled with regret once again. He could only hope that Yaxley wouldn't make baseless accusations and that Belvina would take pity on him.
"Everyone, are there any other questions?" Belvina sat back down in her seat. "If there are no further questions, we can adjourn the meeting here for today."
The new official took office three fires.
The first fire was used to drive away those with weak wills from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
The second step is to get the Department of Magical Law Enforcement back on the right track, focusing on practicality rather than empty talk.
The third step was to eliminate the internal threats within the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, take down the Death Eater Corban Yaxley, and bring him under control.
"Since there are no further questions, the meeting is adjourned." Belvina stood up. "I hope everyone here will fulfill their responsibilities, and I hope we can win this war as soon as possible."
After saying that, Belvina left the meeting room.
Amid the clatter of armchairs being dragged along, officials of all ranks filed out.
Soon, only Sinkness and Kingsley and Gardwin, the two Aurors, remained in the large conference room.