Roy received a letter from Cornelius Fudge, summoning him to a meeting. Smirking, Roy knew exactly why the former Minister had called—Fudge's political career was in ruins. News of Voldemort's return had spread across the Daily Prophet and Wizarding Weekly, and Fudge had lost nearly all public support.
Arriving at Fudge's residence, Roy was greeted by a man drastically thinner and visibly stressed. "Why did you call me?" Roy asked casually.
Fudge sighed, looking defeated. "I need help… I don't know how to fix this," he admitted.
Roy leaned back, eyes gleaming with quiet amusement. "I can help you get out of this mess… but becoming the next Minister? That's another story. Your career in politics is… complicated," he said gently.
Fudge chuckled weakly, aware of the truth. "I know. I just want to survive this… peacefully."
Roy outlined the plan with precision. He explained that Umbridge had brainwashed him, convincing him Voldemort was dead, and had engineered the conflict between him and Dumbledore, resulting in political chaos. Roy then proposed a solution: make Umbridge the scapegoat for all the blunders, ensuring Fudge appeared innocent and wronged.
Fudge's eyes widened as he realized the brilliance of the scheme. "And… this will clear my name?"
Roy nodded. "Exactly. You withdraw gracefully, let the world blame Umbridge, and live a quiet life without public scolding." Fudge beamed, relief washing over him.
Next, Roy met with Rita Skeeter, handing her carefully crafted details to frame Umbridge as the mastermind of the entire ordeal. Rita, who knew better than to question Roy, accepted the story with delight—especially when Roy offered her a promotion as chief editor of the Daily Prophet. She agreed gleefully, excited to wield her new authority.
The following day, the newspapers exploded with headlines:
"Dolores Umbridge: The True Mastermind Behind the Hogwarts Chaos"
Every wizard in Britain now diverted their anger toward Umbridge. Fudge, by contrast, was seen as an innocent victim caught in her schemes. In the days that followed, Fudge publicly announced his resignation as Minister of Magic, stepping down with dignity and gratitude toward Roy.
By the end of the week, Fudge's image was restored, if quietly, while Umbridge faced public humiliation, and Roy had once again orchestrated events behind the scenes with masterful precision.