Magical world's bottom line was International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy—above this, Ministry's execution of various laws relatively much more flexible.
Usually, as long as no extremely strict written regulations, Magical Law Enforcement could freely weigh which cases should invest more enforcement resources.
Some cases with imbalanced resource investment and returns often neglected, even abandoned execution...
Unless obtaining concrete evidence plus suspect's own value large enough, Ministry would naturally enforce strictly and ensure suspect paid sufficient price and compensation...
Like illegal Animagus Rita Skeeter very applicable to this situation—also why she'd panic.
To obtain exclusive explosive news, she often took special means and used beetle Animagus convenience, conducted more covert investigations and thereby obtained secret intelligence.
Once Animagus identity exposed, fines and imprisonment just surface punishments—because Animagus form exposed and unable to continue as reporter, what she worried about most.
"What exactly do you plan to do?" Rita Skeeter asked again, tone became urgent.
Cornelius Fudge's expression very poor—face full of liver-purple color...
Wizette finally bowed and slowly walked off stage.
"Future I will continue working hard and hope to bring more contributions to magical world—again thank everyone's support and recognition. Thank you all!"
Wizette continued. "Finally I must thank Fang—it didn't because of nature dig up potions I buried underground, let me successfully verify my ideas..."
Cornelius Fudge held head high.
"Oh, right!" Wizette seemed to react.
Cornelius Fudge's expression somewhat ugly. "Mr. Lovegood, aren't you forgetting something?"
"Hogwarts staff also gave me much help—here I thank Madam Pince, thank Mr. Filch, thank Mr. Hagrid..."
"Thank Professor Flitwick, he inspired me—thank Professor Snape, in Potions—thank Headmaster Dumbledore, he gave me..."
"First, thank judges for recognizing my paper—I especially thank Hogwarts professors. Thank Professor McGonagall, she... Thank Professor Sprout, Mandrakes..."
Wizette stepped forward, voice calm said. "Esteemed judges and everyone present, I'm deeply honored to receive 'Most Promising Newcomer Award' here."
Cornelius Fudge looked at empty-handed Wizette—expression suddenly changed.
Award ceremony very simple—nothing but receiving medal, then accepting Cornelius Fudge's encouragement, Wizette thanking people who helped him.
editor Sophia Cliona.Transfiguration TodayBefore Dolores Umbridge could speak, Cornelius Fudge already on stage and received medal from
"What's wrong?" Cornelius Fudge casually asked. "Why such bad expression?"
"Of course, Minister Fudge." Dolores Umbridge beamed—just as she reached for pocket, smile suddenly froze.
Cornelius Fudge facing returning Dolores Umbridge raised eyebrow. "That Lovegood should be fine right? Will answer truthfully?"
At least in his view, everything under control—just Dolores Umbridge's fawning over reporters made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
judges attend award ceremony.Transfiguration TodayTherefore he chose to come afternoon and didn't open Great Hall to students, only let Hogwarts professors, magical press reporters, and
Cornelius Fudge through Peeves' behavior actually already understood own situation—knew students definitely disliked him.
As long as Rita Skeeter cherished current situation, facilitating cooperation inevitable thing she'd do.
Able to grasp Rita Skeeter's secret and develop cooperation with her counted as Wizette's biggest gain today.
That parchment like snake quietly slipped back into Dolores Umbridge's pocket.
Wizette shook head and glimpsed Dolores Umbridge walking toward him. "I should go on stage—you can start working."
"Fine!" Rita Skeeter sighed. "Anything else?"
not only distributed in England—it's expanding audience. I believe you can help it go further."Quibbler"Current
and understand Mr. Xenophilius Lovegood."The QuibblerWizette said gently. "You should re-understand
"They only write unrealis..." She pressed lips and seemed weighing something. "They won't pay contributors!"
?" Rita Skeeter's eyes widened, tone became strange. "Ah, Lovegood, ah..."The Quibbler"
and display your talent, write for them."The Quibbler"As for third, I hope you can contact
Wizette shook head. "I only have simple requirement—want suitable learning environment, that's all."
This way, she already understood Wizette's meaning and couldn't help sighing. "Fudge really underestimated you."
Rita Skeeter's gaze wandered—looked at Cornelius Fudge conversing with Dumbledore them, then looked at Dolores Umbridge beaming at reporters.
"Ms. Skeeter, you too. Also, do you think Ms. Umbridge person content with mediocrity?"
Wizette smiled slightly. "I'm just cracking whip—anyone can crack whip..."
"Don't say it!" Rita Skeeter hurriedly interrupted. "But what's the point?"
Wizette raised eyebrow. "We're wizards—don't you turn into..."
"Will this work?" Rita Skeeter frowned slightly. "Won't she discover?"
"Right?" Wizette smiled slightly. "Remember content above? Later I need to return to Ms. Umbridge."
"Fudge really dares to say..." Rita Skeeter looked at content. "Only his first year in office he and Hogwarts that good..."
Wizette took out parchment Dolores Umbridge gave. "Second, about award ceremony process and parchment content, I want you to record and publish it."
"You..." Rita Skeeter gritted teeth and glared viciously at Wizette but like deflating balloon weakly nodded. "Fine!"
Wizette slowly said. "First, reconsider that interview draft—those sentences like 'couldn't resist charm,' I don't want people to misunderstand and don't fool yourself either."
"Say it quickly!" Rita Skeeter's eyes flickered and somewhat rudely interrupted Wizette.
"Consider it completing previous goal—digging out some secrets about you..." Wizette spoke. "As for what to do, temporarily only three things..."
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