Harry Potter: I started signing in from Diagon Alley

So no matter what Eric said, Fudge talked to him with a cautious attitude.

He really couldn't find any reason to trust Eric and reach a deal as Eric said.

Is it just based on Eric's performance tonight?

Eric is indeed different from ordinary people, and not only Fudge can see it.

But it's not enough to say how special Eric is.

At least there was no way to convince Fudge of Eric's rhetoric with a single sentence.

But after Eric said the name Dumbledore, everything changed.

Dumbledore could be involved in Black's affairs, which Fudge did not expect.

Of course, Fudge never admitted to anyone that he was afraid of Dumbledore's power, nor was he envious.

All the while, Fudge acted like Dumbledore's loyal ally.

It's just that he occasionally uses the power of the Minister of Magic to benefit himself, which Fudge thinks is understandable, and Dumbledore also acquiesces.

As long as he, Fudge, is still useful to Dumbledore, Dumbledore will not give up on him easily.

Since entering the Ministry of Magic, Fudge has been supported by Dumbledore.

It is also equivalent to Dumbledore's spokesperson in the Ministry of Magic.

Who doesn't know that Fudge obeys Dumbledore?

Dumbledore said one thing, but Fudge didn't dare to say that.

But that was before.

As an ordinary official of the Ministry of Magic before, Fudge could certainly obey Dumbledore.

And now Fudge was no ordinary Ministry of Magic official.

He became the Minister of Magic.

Power will breed people's ambition, and it is also the best aphrodisiac.

Fudge, who has become the Minister of Magic, will of course have some ideas that Dumbledore does not agree with...

For example, to provide some prestigious wizard families with more "preferential treatment" similar to honorary titles, or to install more wizards who are loyal to Fudge in the Wizengamot...

Of course, the same purpose of all these thoughts was Gallen.

Fudge could never find Gallen too much.

And if Dumbledore really has something to do with Black, there is no need to involve too much, as long as Dumbledore has any attitude towards Black, it will cause a major blow to Dumbledore's reputation.

In other words, Fudge can have the opportunity to get rid of Dumbledore without having to worry about Dumbledore's attitude in everything.

Eric didn't say these things very clearly, and there was no need for them. If Fudge couldn't even figure this out, then he wouldn't be able to become the Minister of Magic.

Fudge is just greedy, not stupid. He still has the basic qualities of a Minister of Magic, and his political sense is even more acute.

And what Eric needs is for people like Fudge, who think they are smart, to convince themselves...

In short, this may be a good opportunity for Fudge to realize those ideas.

"Gudong..."

After Eric finished speaking, Fudge froze in place.

After a while, when neither of them spoke, the sound of swallowing saliva suddenly came from Fudge's throat.

Eric smiled unsurprisingly, knowing that he had successfully aroused Fudge's greed.

"I said that there is no need for too much testing between us, Mr. Minister." Eric said frankly.

Fudge didn't respond for a long time.

He now only feels that he is completely transparent in front of Eric.

From the inside out, it was seen through by Eric.

Whether it's his little thoughts or the things he really cares about, there is nothing to hide in front of Eric.

This result undoubtedly horrified Fudge.

Also feel a little excited.

After taking another deep breath, Fudge relaxed, and said slowly, "Tell me your origin."

That's right, in Fudge's view, Eric is just an emissary pushed out to communicate with him.

After confirming that Eric did not use any magic or potion to disguise his appearance, this conclusion jumped out of Fudge's head almost immediately.

Eric didn't hide his intentions either.

At Eric's age, it is extremely counter-intuitive to be able to have such a bearing.

Fudge couldn't believe it even to death, Eric decided to use Black's clues to try to get something from Fudge.

It's not magic.

No wonder Fudge naturally believed that there must be someone else or an organization behind Eric.

Of course Eric had expected Fudge to ask this question.

After Fudge finished speaking, Eric stood up calmly, picked up a piece of parchment from the table next to him, and a quill, drew a mark on the parchment with a few strokes, and then handed the parchment to Fudge.

After doing all this, Eric sat back in the chair again, smiling, observing Fudge's reaction.

In Fudge's view, Eric's behavior certainly affirmed his conjecture.

Behind Eric, there is another organization.

Fudge remained silent, took the parchment from Eric, and almost couldn't believe his eyes.

On the parchment, there was a mark that Fudge had seen before.

That's a triangle with an inner circle.

And in the middle of the inner circle, there is a vertical line going straight through.

Fudge's breathing stopped.

Others may not recognize it, but he has seen this mark in the working documents of the Ministry of Magic, and learned the story and meaning behind this mark from Dumbledore.

That's - Grindelwald's mark!

Chapter 26 Fudge can afford to wait

A few hours later, accompanied by Old Tom, Fudge and the Aurors left the Leaky Cauldron and returned to the Ministry of Magic through the temporarily opened Floo network.

It was already midnight when Fudge arrived at the Leaky Cauldron. Time passed quickly, and now he could actually see the faint light on the horizon.

The cool breeze in the morning, on the contrary, woke Fudge up.

Only then did he suddenly realize that he had actually agreed to Eric's request in the Leaky Cauldron.

The last words spoken by the other party echoed in his ears all the time:

"Never look into Dumbledore's eyes..."

The strategic vision and vision shown by Eric were beyond Fudge's imagination.

From the first sentence after the meeting, Fudge could no longer treat Eric as a child.

Later, Eric offered an offer that Fudge couldn't refuse.

Almost every word of the beautiful scene described by the other party hit the weakness in Fudge's heart.

The pinnacle of power in the magic world, a promise made, a name left in history...

When these words came out of Eric's mouth, Fudge was already deeply involved.

Even if Eric didn't say it, why didn't Fudge not want to become a Minister of Magic with real power?

It's just that he was restrained by Dumbledore and there was no way to break free.

And Eric's appearance, and the deal he offered, gave Fudge a chance.

What Eric revealed about the intimate relationship between Black and Dumbledore, as well as Dumbledore's various plans, including the Order of the Phoenix, which is still operating in secret, made Fudge terrified.

Even Eric said that Dumbledore provided Black's hiding place, which frightened Fudge to flee immediately.

Sometimes Gilderoy Lockhart's fiction requires logic, but reality does not.

Because reality is more absurd than fiction.

Fudge understood that these things could be true.

He wasn't naive enough to think that Dumbledore would trust him completely after pushing him to the top.

Over the years, Dumbledore must have a backup, just in case.

In Fudge's view, all of Dumbledore's methods were preparations to subvert the Ministry of Magic at any time.

Although Fudge also knew that with Dumbledore's reputation, he didn't need the position of Minister of Magic.

But on the other hand, if Dumbledore wanted to replace Fudge, it would be easy.

It is almost impossible to encounter any resistance.

Power can completely change a person. In the past few years of his ministerial career, Fudge has completely transformed into another person.

Even in order to keep his position, Fudge must carefully consider what Eric said.

Most of Fudge's allies are dignitaries like the Malfoy family, who do not have deep influence in the Ministry of Magic today. If Dumbledore suddenly attacks, they and Fudge will undoubtedly be at a disadvantage.

Judging from the rational point of view, Fudge knew that what Eric said was not necessarily true.

Eric definitely had reservations.

But the mark that Eric showed that belonged to Grindelwald made Fudge no longer calm down.

This also explains the source of Eric's affiliation, and his motivation.

In Fudge's understanding, Eric happens to be the spokesperson promoted by Grindelwald's remnants.

It's no wonder that Eric seems to have an extraordinary presence and talent.

Everyone knows that Grindelwald's biggest rival is Dumbledore.