I swung a sword at Hogwarts

Tang Mi said that after old Batty came back from Poland, he often went to see young Batty.

Logically speaking, old Batty should be busy with election matters.

He is the favorite in the election. If he takes that position, old Batty will reach the pinnacle of power.

Of course, the position of British Minister of Magic will need to be replaced by someone else by then.

"Doesn't he have any thoughts about this election?"

John was a little surprised as he had been pushing this matter from behind.

But old Batty seems to be unconcerned about the election.

"Old Batty, have you changed?" John pointed his finger on the table thoughtfully.

Maybe he should go meet with old Batty, otherwise he would be busy all the time and it would be troublesome if old Batty had no ambition.

It's a rare opportunity to play a game with a favorable wind. It's not good for them if old Batty doesn't play anymore.

However, the other party continues to push for the werewolf equality bill. Shouldn't they have no intention of running for election?

...

Ministry of Magic.

This is the umpteenth time that old Batty has mentioned the equalization of werewolves.

Even as the Minister of Magic, he cannot do everything.

Some stubborn guys won't give in, so old Batty needs to keep working hard.

After the parliament ended, Old Barty said in the Minister of Magic's office with a headache: "The equalization of werewolves is the general trend. Why don't they know it?"

Pierce came in with tea.

I have to say that he is a qualified subordinate. Even if this kind of thing can be handed over to other people, he still chooses to do it himself.

"Minister, I don't understand." Pierce asked in confusion, "Why are you so vigorously promoting the equality of werewolves?"

“Because of the election?”

Old Batty picked up the teacup and took a sip. The temperature was just right.

The mellow aroma of black tea lingered on his lips and teeth. When old Batty heard the question, he looked up at Pierce.

"Not everything, Pierce, is in the service of power."

Batty Sr. shook his head and said, “Sometimes, things are not just for yourself.”

"Not for yourself?" Pierce was puzzled. Then why work so hard?

...

Chapter 613 Old Batty's original intention, friends

The old Batty once pursued high positions and craved power.

But now, he knew what mistake he had made.

That time, he was so anxious to secure his position that he didn't even give Barty Jr. time to explain himself before sending him to Azkaban.

But his heart was not strong enough. He could not resist his wife's pleading and let his seriously ill wife replace little Batty.

The result was the outside world's condemnation of his parenting and resentment from Batistuta Jr.

Even though he had kept people at home with the Imperius Curse for more than a decade, he still couldn't regain his power.

After John told him that Barty Jr. was not involved in the Longbottom incident, he realized that he was wrong.

After landing the coveted position, he continued to let work paralyze him.

The best Minister of Magic in a decade.

The best Minister of Magic in twenty years.

The best Minister of Magic in fifty years.

The best Minister of Magic in a hundred years.

He continued to make progress, but his relationship with his son became increasingly distant.

"I'm very fortunate," Batty Sr. said, looking at Pierce, "I have a good partner."

Silverhand changed everything and made old Batty's idea of ​​power change.

He will run in the election.

But he really wants to make amends to Batistuta.

As for the werewolf equalization proposal, it is more like a reward for the werewolves.

After leaving the Ministry of Magic, Old Barty returned to the empty Crouch family home.

This place used to be a lively place for a family of three, but now I am the only one left here.

Staring at the First Class Order of Merlin, Old Batty leaned back in his chair and sighed deeply.

"very tired?"

John's voice sounded and Old Batty looked over.

John shrugged. "I hope you don't mind my unauthorized presence."

"No," said old Batty, smiling, "I am very happy."

"It seems that you regard me as a friend."

Cooperation is about mutual respect, and only friends will drop by unexpectedly.

John was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Old Batty, you have changed."

In the past, old Batty would panic when John took off his mask, and would also warn John because of public opinion issues.

But the old Batty seems a little different now.

"If you want to be friends, I don't mind." John came and sat down on old Batty's sofa.

Looking around, he said curiously, "This isn't much different from the last time I came here."

"You could probably get Winky back to work."

Winky is a house-elf who was banished by Barty Sr., but now works at Hogwarts.

"Your suggestion is good," Old Batty nodded and said, "I will find a chance and let Shanshan come back."

"Hogwarts never restricts you. It's much freer than when I was in school," said old Barty.

John said casually, "When you were in school, there wasn't a guy without a nose."

"But I have a question to confirm with you," John asked, stroking the ring, "Are you going to participate in the election?"

Old Batty paused, then stood up and walked over to John and held out his hand, "I think I will."

John held his hand and said easily, "Then I know what to do."

"John," asked old Batty, "are we friends?"

"Maybe," John said casually as he stood up and straightened his clothes. "It depends on how you think."

"I hope so," said old Batty earnestly.

"Then we can go to the pub some other day," John chuckled, "that way we can be more like friends."

"It will be like this."

Old Batty smiled.

"John," he called John again as he was about to walk out the door, and this time he said, "We are friends."

John was slightly stunned, nodded and left.

Old Batty was alone at Crouch's house, looking at the dim candlelight, he muttered to himself: "Wait until the election is over, I can find a pub."

Shaking his head, he got back to work.

...

"It's cold at high places."

John walked out of Crouch's house and stretched out his hand across the front.

The golden traces opened a passage to Hogwarts.

He walked in and turned his head to see a startled Malfoy.

"How did you do it?" Malfoy came over with shining eyes after he realized what was happening.

John snapped his fingers and the passage disappeared.

"Magic, of course." He glanced at Malfoy, who was still awake in the common room. "Are you alone?"

"Of course not," Malfoy looked around and whispered, "I'm with Atto, and I think Daphne is acting strange lately."

"Because she didn't hang you?"

“She didn’t even hang up on me.”

The words fell.

John looked at Malfoy with an indescribable look, "Don't you think this is a good thing?"

"It's a good thing," Malfoy said shyly, "but it doesn't make sense. Even if I hold Atto's hand in front of Daphne, I won't be hung."

"I advise you not to test her bottom line." John was speechless. This guy was really itching to get something.

Malfoy said seriously: "I think she is really sad this time, John."

sad?

Something about the chef at the Chelsea Muggle restaurant over the Christmas holidays?

John thought for a moment and said, "Do you think I should send someone to get that chef..."

"Of course not, although that's a good idea," Malfoy said after a moment's thought, "maybe she feels she can't help you."

"I never felt she was a burden, Draco."

"But she would think so."

Malfoy said seriously for once: "You're perfect, John."

"Your perfection makes it hard for people to find meaning in being around you."

Malfoy said: "We all want to do something to help you, so that we can stand by your side openly."

John didn't know that his friends were under such pressure.

His kindness to his friends is never based on any purpose.

However, he gave Malfoy a strange look and asked, "That doesn't sound like something you would say."

Malfoy is so heartless, can he consider this?

Malfoy was angry. What do you mean by "unlike"?

"Oh, Furong told me to say that."

Yes, it certainly doesn't look like it.

In today's class, Malfoy was still trying to kill himself in front of Daphne.

When John heard it was Furong, it was not surprising.

Originally, Furong was the oldest girl in the Star Club and had always shouldered the responsibilities of the eldest sister.

Just like Percy, they are the kind of people who can notice things.

However, Furong still has a clear understanding of girls.

"I'll talk to Daphne," John said.

Malfoy was relieved. Astoria was so worried about Daphne that she could hardly eat.

Now Astoria can eat well.