[Comprehensive] The Wizard and the Fugitive

On the front page of the "Daily Prophet", the photo of Draco being besieged by more than a dozen Ministry of Magic Oro is huge and eye-catching, with the headline "Law Enforcement or Crime", it is particularly thought-provoking.

"The retrial is such a big deal, and the entire British wizarding world knows that Malfoy is innocent. It's stupid to think about shooting him now!" Hermione's voice was full of anger, breaking through the barrier of the wall, and echoing in the corridor.The wizards who passed by the minister's office looked at each other and could only flee here quickly.In a matter of minutes, the quarrel between the Law Enforcement Secretary and the Minister spread throughout the Ministry of Magic.

Hermione's agitation, dissatisfied with Kingsley's unauthorized actions, made her ignore the brief frown on the Minister's brow.Now is not the time when the war just ended, and Kingsley, who has already secured his position as a minister, is no longer so open-minded to accept suggestions.Naturally, subordinates like Hermione have also changed from precious think tanks to noisy redundant people.

"I know what to do myself." Kingsley waved his hand, not wanting to listen to Hermione's long speech about how he shouldn't take the lead in breaking the law and trying to completely obliterate Malfoy.

His perfunctory performance was too obvious, Hermione couldn't help but rolled her eyes, and said sarcastically, "I didn't see that you were still sensible."

Kingsley didn't spend any more energy paying attention to Hermione's words, and narrowed his eyes to stare carefully at the photo on the newspaper: "Who took this? I remember that there was no one around at that time."

Hermione sneered: "Are you sure you really paid attention to your surroundings?"

"Very sure." Kingsley said seriously.In fact he had been so preoccupied with Draco Malfoy at the time that he hadn't had much time to think about anything else.It was Moriarty's reminder that made him realize that the venue should be cleared in advance to avoid news that would be detrimental to the Ministry of Magic.

"I do think of someone," Hermione thought for a while and said, "Rita Skeeter."

"Who?" Kingsley looked surprised. He didn't understand how the reporter who didn't have outstanding magical ability escaped the detection of more than a dozen Oro and took their photos.

Hermione shrugged: "You don't know, Miss Skeeter is an illegal Animagus." As she spoke, she gestured with two fingers at a distance of one centimeter: "You must have never noticed, was there anyone around at that time?" Little bug."

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The protagonist of the discussion between Hermione and Kingsley, Rita Skeeter used a piece of news to set off a heated quarrel in the British wizarding world, but she left gracefully. At this time, she met the well-known Merlin Group in the center of Muggle London. President, Deni Bartolomé.

Considering that the meeting place was in London, she specially matched a set of Muggle attire today. Although it can only be regarded as quite satisfactory, it is already worthy of praise that she did not hurt her eyes by dressing like other wizards.

In the huge president's office of the Merlin Group, Deni's legs were crossed on the table, shaking his feet leisurely.The Daily Prophet blocked his face, so that Rita could only see his long slender fingers clutching the newspaper, the gleaming fingers of luxury, and the expensive wristwatch on the cuff of his suit.

Rita's eyes followed Deni's three-piece suit all the way down, and stayed on his shiny leather shoes for a while, she looked away calmly, but her body couldn't help sitting upright, trying to put on her best side .

Two minutes later, Deni threw the newspaper aside, finally revealing the vampire's pale and handsome face.He raised his chin slightly, and looked at Rita Skeeter carefully. The cold gold in his eyes made the witch on the opposite side a little nervous, but he braced himself and maintained his superficial composure.

Looking at the witch that Draco specially reminded him to use, Deni didn't show any interest. He just chinned lazily with one hand, and said casually: "What do you want to say when you come to me?"

His attitude was so dismissive that it was as if he was dealing with an unknown mediocrity rather than a well-known British wizarding reporter.However, this kind of negligence did not make Rita feel any dissatisfaction. She tried her best to smile appropriately, although the smile was stiff: "I want to use this report as a vote to join the Merlin Group."

Deni raised his eyebrows: "Oh?"

"I need to display myself." Rita said immediately, and it was obvious that the draft had already been prepared.

According to her, the post-war British Ministry of Magic's strict control over everything left her in the news and unable to "display her talent".Her quill hadn't been free to write news (stories) for too long, and it was tormenting her.

Deni listened to her talk with a bored face, and silently translated her words into a more understandable way in his mind: she wants to make money.

Apparently, the downturn in the British wizarding world after the war was overwhelming for some who were used to the good old days.

But since it was Rita who found the Merlin Group to find a way out, rather than Denis looking for her to cooperate, some small details in the original plan had to be changed.

Deni didn't give Rita an answer right away. He still looked lazy and said without interest: "You are very talented, but the Merlin Group's business may not use your skills."

Rita smiled, took out two candid photos from her bag, put them on the table, and pushed them in front of Denis.

The photo is not very clear, but it can be seen that the three protagonists in it happen to be Draco, William and Denis. Judging from the expressions of the three, they may have known each other for a long time.

Rita smiled: "You don't need to play Tai Chi with me. I know that there must be some relationship between the Merlin Group and Malfoy. Maybe you are friends. Since you have already participated in the British affairs, can I assume that You are not only doing it for the benefit, but also for the friendship with Malfoy?"

Deni raised his eyebrows and looked at the photo, recalling in his mind the scene when Draco forcibly hired him as the agent of the Malfoy family in the Muggle world a few months ago.

This is the friendship with Malfoy?

Deni raised the corner of his mouth, neither affirming nor refuting, just looked at Rita with a smile: "Even if it's what you said, so what?"

Rita puffed up her chest confidently: "I guess, your plan should start with controlling the economic lifeline of the British magic world, isn't it? This is very interesting, but you obviously need the help of public opinion."

"You want to say, we need you?"

Rita laughed and pointed to the Daily Prophet on the table: "Today the entire British wizarding world is talking about the Ministry of Magic."

Denis nodded, and suddenly changed the topic: "This is the news you got in the Animagus form, right? The Ministry of Magic probably already knows your little secret."