Marvel's Hogwarts Wizard

Chapter 330 Threats and Bonuses (Third Update)

Rita Skeeter, the most famous female reporter for The Daily Prophet, is known for her ability to find valuable news stories, and her articles often sell very well.

But Jerry knew that only a quarter of the news stories written by this female reporter were true; the other three-quarters were fabricated by her to grab attention.

So when Fudge mentioned the female reporter's name, he was already on guard.

As expected, the female reporter fabricated a series of tabloid stories about him, creating the illusion that he had three girlfriends.

The key is that they aren't all normal people: a giant they encounter by chance, a blood-cursed orc childhood friend, and a little witch from school.

If tomorrow's newspapers actually report the content written by the other party, it will be explosive news. Who doesn't like to read gossip news, especially gossip news about geniuses? But if that happens, the image he has worked so hard to build will be completely ruined!

He needed to create a character who was exceptionally talented and capable of becoming a great wizard like Dumbledore, rather than a eccentric, prodigal genius wizard.

"Mr. Carmen, please give me back my notebook! You have no right to take it!"

When Rita saw Jerry use magic to take her notebook, her expression changed, and her attitude immediately turned sour.

"Then you don't seem to have the right to make up these stories, do you?"

Jerry smiled but did not return the diary.

Rita narrowed her eyes upon seeing this:

"What fabrication? Those are facts you just said in the interview, and they'll be in the newspaper tomorrow. It's okay, I've given you the diary; I've already memorized everything!"

"Aren't you afraid that I'll tell Minister Fudge and Headmaster Dumbledore about this right now?"

Jerry pointed to Dumbledore, Fudge, and the others who were still chatting at the desk.

Rita covered her mouth and laughed upon hearing this:

"Mr. Carmen, it seems you're still too young. What difference does it make if you tell them? If I want, this kind of content will appear in tomorrow's newspaper. As long as I haven't broken the law, even they can't do anything to me!"

She only cared about whether the news was sensational enough and whether she could get more Galleons; nothing else mattered.

It's worth noting that she previously became famous for her book "Armando Dippet: Master or Fool?", which she also wrote about the former headmaster of Hogwarts.

Besides, she had written articles criticizing the Ministry of Magic for its lax security, which allowed Sirius to escape, not long ago, so she wasn't afraid of Jerry's current threat at all.

Jerry wasn't annoyed by this. Instead, he took two steps forward, placed the diary in Rita's hands, and leaned down to whisper in her ear:

"I mean, your Animagus ability, well, turning into a beetle to eavesdrop everywhere, doesn't it seem you're not registered with the Ministry of Magic? If I make this public, do you think you'll get arrested by the Ministry of Magic and won't be able to continue being a journalist?"

After saying that, Jerry took elegant steps and headed towards where Fudge and Dumbledore were.

Rita's pupils contracted, and she immediately grabbed Jerry's arm, then her attitude completely changed as she smiled and said:

"Mr. Carmen, please don't be impulsive. We can talk this over. If you think there are any parts of tomorrow's report that need revision, please let me know, and I'll revise them to your satisfaction immediately!"

Rita didn't know how Jerry knew her secret, which she had never told anyone before, but she understood that if she revealed it, her career might be over, and she would face a lawsuit from the Ministry of Magic.

She can tell the difference between a full meal and a full meal, but right now, keeping her job is more important.

This news was already explosive; even without the added gossip, it would still be just as sensational.

Jerry chuckled and patted Rita on the shoulder:

"As long as you write the truth, I will not make things up."

After saying that, Jerry removed Rita's hand and returned to the vicinity of the desk, standing next to Snape.

When Fudge saw Jerry coming over, he said, half-jokingly:

"Oh, looks like the interview is finally over. I can go home and get some sleep!"

"Yes, Mr. Carmen has explained everything clearly. Everyone will know about Sirius's arrest first thing tomorrow morning, and we can go back now."

Rita rushed over with the photographer, fearing that Jerry might say something detrimental to her.

Jerry just smiled and didn't say anything more.

In fact, as long as Rita doesn't do anything reckless, he won't expose anything. After all, it would be difficult to explain why he knows Rita's secret of being able to transform into Animagus.

However, if the other party really does something reckless, he won't go to the Ministry of Magic to report it; instead, he'll just send Rita to see Merlin.

Anyway, he had plenty of ways to kill his opponent without being caught by the Ministry of Magic.

"Professor Snape, the prize money?"

Seeing Fudge, Rita, and the other two heading towards the fireplace, Jerry nudged Professor Snape with his elbow and whispered something.

Snape, who clearly knew Jerry well, immediately understood what Jerry meant. After coughing, he asked Fudge, who was about to enter the fireplace:

"Minister Fudge, according to the Ministry of Magic's previous bounty, Jerry should receive a reward of ten thousand Galleons. When will the money be paid out?"

Fudge's short, stocky body paused, then he turned his head and smiled stiffly:

"Oh, right, I almost forgot about that. Tomorrow the Ministry of Magic will send someone to Gringotts to deliver 10,000 Galleons to Mr. Carmen's vault."

He hadn't forgotten; he just wanted to see if he could simply renege on the deal, since 10,000 Galleons was no small sum.

I just didn't expect that in the end I still couldn't renege on my promise.

"Thank you very much, Minister Fudge. You know Jerry is an orphan, so this bonus is quite important to him!"

Snape remained expressionless, but still offered an explanation for Jerry.

Jerry stood to the side, silently giving his dean a thumbs up.

"If he weren't the Seeker for the England Quidditch team, I might actually believe you!"

Upon hearing this, Fudge muttered to himself, but outwardly replied very generously:

"That's what Mr. Carmen deserves, and our Ministry of Magic always keeps its word. Ten thousand Galleons is nothing!"

After saying that, he grabbed the flying powder and disappeared in a burst of flames.

Seeing that Fudge and the other two had all left, Snape glanced at Jerry:

"Alright, Jerry, it's getting late, go back and get some rest."

"Thank you, Professor!"

Jerry chuckled twice, greeted Dumbledore and the other professors, and turned to leave the principal's office.

In just a few hours, he earned 10,000 Galleons. Once his spellbook is released, he'll have another large sum of Galleons in his pocket. It's estimated that he won't have to worry about Galleons for a while.

(End of this chapter)