Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 233: Friendly Meeting between Senior Executives
Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge is a short and fat wizard.

He also wore a dark green bowler hat, a pinstripe suit, a scarlet tie, and purple pointed leather boots.

After the Minister emerged from the fireplace, several other high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Magic also appeared.

"I have to say, Professor Snape, your potion invention this time is really great."

Seeing that the people who were going to award the honors tonight had arrived early and were waiting, Fudge walked up to Snape and shook his hand with satisfaction.

"Thank you, Minister, but this is not an invention, but an improvement to the potion."

Snape still had a serious look on his face, and he always had the same expression no matter who he was facing.

"Oh, that makes no difference. Whether it's an improvement or an invention, you fully deserve this medal."

Fudge said as he patted Snape's hand in satisfaction.

In his opinion, Snape's newly improved potion could definitely help him make a brilliant achievement in his political career.

Fudge had only been Minister for Magic for a year when Dark wizards appeared in Diagon Alley twice.

One time he robbed Gringotts Wizarding Bank, and another time he even tried to catch a little wizard on the street.

Although neither of these two incidents caused much harm, they were a complete slap in the face for the newly appointed Minister of Magic.

Even now some wizards are saying that the Ministry of Magic led by Fudge is inefficient and cannot cope with the provocations of dark wizards.

"Provocation! That's right, someone is deliberately provoking."

On the morning of Moon's attack, Fudge immediately cancelled all Auror leave.

Let them complete the deployment in Diagon Alley within three days, and this time they must capture the dark wizard.

But today is already the third day, and the Aurors have not brought any good news.

In order to dispel the rumors brought by the dark wizards, Fudge urgently needs a brilliant achievement to prove his ability.

And Snape's potion just gave him the opportunity.

For a long time, the dangers faced by British wizards were not limited to the rebellion of Dark wizards.

Werewolves going crazy on full moon nights have always been a huge headache for the Ministry of Magic.

Now Snape's new version of wolfsbane potion not only doubles the efficacy, but also reduces the cost a lot.

Give those poor werewolves in hiding a chance to buy wolfsbane potion to prevent them from causing chaos and harming wizards and Muggles after they transform.

Fudge believed that as long as he could promote this potion, the probability of werewolves committing crimes would inevitably decrease and his reputation would inevitably improve.

"Believe me, Professor Snape, your achievements are absolutely worthy of praise."

As Fudge and Snape spoke, the chairs around them gradually filled up.

Moon was also listening curiously to what the minister would say.

"Is this your child? He's so cute, like he came out of a fairy tale picture book."

Noticing that the young wizard had not left Dumbledore's chair, Fudge asked Snape with a smile.

"No, Minister, he is attending the dinner in Professor Dumbledore's place."

Hearing Snape's answer, Fudge looked at Moon suspiciously.

"I'd guessed Dumbledore was busy, but I didn't expect he wouldn't be able to leave Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays. It's really tough."

Fudge flattered Dumbledore, then looked at Moon, smiled and extended his right hand.

"Hello, Dumbledore's little emissary."

"Hello, Mr. Minister, my name is Moon Scarlett."

"Scarlett, this is not a common surname in the UK~"

As Fudge spoke, he began to recall whether there was a family named Scarlett in Britain, and what Dumbledore's intention was in doing this.

At this time, the witch sitting next to him looked over curiously after hearing Moon's introduction.

"Are you the little wizard who defeated the troll on Halloween and the owner of the Six Crowns?"

The speaker was Amelia Susan Bones, the current Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, the largest department in the Ministry of Magic.

"Uh, yes, ma'am."

Moon hadn't expected Bengbeng's fame to spread so far. "Where's the Six-Champion? You didn't bring him today?"

"Oh, Bengbeng is resting at home."

Hearing Moon's words, the middle-aged witch showed a trace of regret on her face.

"Well, what a shame! I've always heard Susan say she has a very amazing classmate who also has a magical Niffler. I've always wanted to meet her, but I didn't expect there would be no chance."

Amelia's niece Susan Bones was in the same class as Moon and attended Hufflepuff College. This family is also one of the oldest pure-blood wizarding families in the UK.

"Next time there's a chance, I can bring Bongbong to visit you."

"Okay, it's settled. Remember to give my regards to Professor Dumbledore."

The higher-ups in the Ministry of Magic were relatively friendly. Moon could vaguely sense that there seemed to be a slight rift between Susan Bones and Fudge, but they were all very polite to Moon.

Moon also met his classmates here.

"Moon Scarlett, what are you doing here?"

As a frequent visitor to the Ministry of Magic, Malfoy often accompanied his father to such ceremonies.

He was dressed very gentlemanly tonight, like a proud black swan, moving among the crowd with ease.

But when he discovered Moon, he became a little crazy.

"Of course I was invited."

Moon responded politely.

"How is it possible? How could you, a person who can't even find a single gold coin, be invited to the Ministry of Magic banquet?"

Moon didn't want to argue with Malfoy. He was now representing Dumbledore and all the wizards in another world.

Taking out the invitation and waving it towards Malfoy who was sitting in the third row, Moon took the opportunity to sit in the center seat of the first row.

"First row? Is that where a poor bastard like you can sit?"

As soon as Malfoy finished shouting, several wizards sitting in the first row turned around and looked at him.

"No, I didn't mean you, Professor. I didn't mean you either."

Just as Malfoy was struggling to explain, the ceremony officially began.

As the Minister of Magic, Fudge was the first to go on stage and delivered a long speech.

The content was about the positive changes he had brought to the magical society in the past year since he took office, as well as various political achievements that Moon had never heard of.

The second stage is to invite Snape to the stage to award the honor.

Everyone applauded after a bronze medal with a green ribbon was pinned to Snape's chest.

Snape also gave a brief speech, and then Fudge took the microphone again and gave a long speech about his bright prospects for the future.

"Is this the investiture ceremony? How boring."

"Keep your voice down, child. Fudge is not a very kind person."

Susan Bones, who was sitting next to him, smiled when she heard Moon's words.

She was actually very unhappy about listening to Fudge's big speeches, but as a qualified politician, she had to abide by the rules.

"Okay, thanks for reminding me."

Moon now felt more and more that Dumbledore was a likable speaker.

He only said four words at the opening ceremony and won warm applause from all the students.

Fudge spoke for a long time, but only a few people applauded, and a few older wizards had fallen asleep in the audience.

After Fudge finished his speech, it was time for a group photo.

"Cheer up, everyone. This is big news that will be in the Daily Prophet for seven consecutive days."

Fudge shouted to the crowd, then turned around and gave a standard smile.

Moon sat in Dumbledore's seat and took his first photo with the top brass of the British Ministry of Magic.

(End of this chapter)