I swung my greatsword at Hogwarts

Fire the dementors, some people don't like this move.

They were all waiting to see how the Ministry of Magic would fill the void.

People familiar with the matter know what kind of predicament the Ministry of Magic is in now.

The dementors have always been working in Azkaban for nothing. They don't need to be paid to watch over them, and at the same time they can deter prisoners.

But once the dementors are left, it means that the huge Azkaban can only be guarded manually.

It will be a tricky thing for those prisoners to recover their vitality, which means that many people will be sent to the past.

The Ministry of Magic needs to expand its armed forces, and the expenditure of money will also increase.

You know, when old Batty rectified the Ministry of Magic last time, there were still some wage arrears.

Although the money was reissued, it also left the Ministry of Magic in a barely balanced state.

This state will not improve until next year at the earliest.

During this period of time, Azkaban cannot be left unguarded, right?

Sending Aurors there would leave the Ministry empty again.

Either way, it was a very difficult decision for the Ministry of Magic.

The employees of the Ministry of Magic who went to work today were a little absent-minded.

"Secretary Crouch firing the dementors is just the first step."

A woman wearing glasses worries that this is just the first step in layoffs.

"Your position is more important than mine."

An employee in the logistics department was also worried. He felt that the first to be laid off should be the logistics department.

For the large expenditure in Azkaban, they felt that the pressure would eventually be resolved through layoffs.

It is also rare for the safety inspector to give up the state of going to the grave, for fear of receiving a letter of layoff notice.

A green flame was burning in the fireplace.

Old Batty came out of it, and almost everyone put on their best form to work there.

"Minister Crouch, Dumbledore is waiting for you in the office." The security inspector reported with a flattering smile.

Old Batty paused and nodded with a straight face.

He met Percy in the elevator. Percy hesitated to speak, and finally couldn't help asking: "Minister Crouch, about the new guard of Azkaban."

"That matter has been resolved," the old Batty still attached great importance to Percy, and said in a moderate tone, "There is also a better solution for financial expenditures."

Percy looked serious and nodded to show that he knew.

The elevator reached the destination, and Percy walked out, saying respectfully, "I think I can tell them not to worry so much."

Old Batty nodded to indicate that he could speak out.

After arriving at the minister's office, Barty Sr. saw Dumbledore who hadn't shown up for a while.

"Dumbledore."

"Minister Crouch."

The atmosphere where the two met was not so tense.

As far as Batty Sr. was concerned, he appreciated Dumbledore's calm after delegating power.

As long as Dumbledore doesn't come over and demand some power back, he's still willing to give respect to the White Lord of the wizarding world.

"About the dementors," Dumbledore brought up the topic after a short chat, "How is Minister Crouch going to deal with it?"

He wanted to remind old Batty not to be careless. After losing his position as the guard of Azkaban, the dementors were still dangerous.

In this regard, Batty Sr. said: "I believe Lord Johnny Silverhand will have a better way to deal with it."

"Johnny Silver Hand?" Dumbledore was taken aback, "What does this have to do with him?"

As soon as he asked the question, there was a knock on the door outside.

"Minister Crouch, the reporter is here."

Dumbledore thought it was just a simple report, but he was wrong.

This is a grand launch.

Two press conferences in one day.

"Minister Crouch, is it too hasty to expel the dementors? Have you considered the follow-up process after the dementors leave?"

Rita Skeeter, who has a reputation for being sharp in the industry, asked sharp questions.

Old Batty changed into a wizard robe for formal occasions, and said seriously: "After investigation, there are major violations of dementors, which have seriously endangered the safety of the magic world. In order to ensure the defense of Azkaban and protect the magic world, we That’s why the decision was made.”

"As for the follow-up, please trust the Ministry of Magic," old Batty replied seriously, "Through the unremitting efforts of the Ministry of Magic, this matter has been successfully resolved."

"We refitted for Azkaban. On the basis of the original, we introduced a new type of equipment, the magic loop, which is more effective than the dementor."

"This device can well control the use of magic by prisoners, and at the same time can save a lot of money for the Ministry of Magic."

"Save money? May I ask Minister Crouch, what exactly is it?" Rita Skeeter asked.

Old Batty answered in an orderly manner: "The Ministry of Magic's Auror and striker equipment requires a large amount of maintenance fees for maintenance. The magic power loop can concentrate the absorbed magic power back, so that the equipment can be independently supplemented, effectively saving the cost of Auror and striker equipment. maintenance costs."

After finishing speaking, Old Batty looked at the camera and said with a smile on his stern face: "Here, the Ministry of Magic would like to thank Mr. Johnny Silverhand, the consultant of the Ministry of Magic, for his sponsorship, which has greatly saved the Ministry of Magic's funds."

This scene was recorded under the camera.

The expulsion of the dementors not only did not increase the cost, but also greatly reduced the funds.

This is a great achievement, enough to make the old Barty's reputation rise.

Along with Auror Chief of Staff Pierce also received a strong stroke of political career.

Those employees of the Ministry of Magic who were worried about whether they would be fired would be grateful to Pierce. This sponsorship was obtained in the name of Pierce and old Batty.

When the press conference was over, Dumbledore also knew why old Batty said that Johnny Silverhand would handle the dementors well.

He sold the Dementors to Johnny Silverhand.

This news surprised Dumbledore.

For him, the news was not so good.

He was faintly worried about why John wanted to get a dementor.

"John." He muttered to himself.

...

The interviews of various newspapers, about the Ministry of Magic's remodeling of Azkaban Prison and Minister Crouch's wise actions, were quickly transmitted.

At the same time, at the press conference, Batty Sr. represented the Ministry of Magic and revealed Johnny Silverhand's status as an advisor to the Ministry of Magic to the public for the first time.

No one knows the specific authority of this Ministry of Magic advisor, but an insider broke the news that Johnny Silverhand once participated in a Wizengamot trial.

Can it be shown from the side that the Ministry of Magic consultant has the power to participate in the trial and the legitimacy of joining the Wizengamot.

The major opinions occupy almost an entire page on the "Daily Prophet".

In newspapers, the image of Barty Sr.'s smile was repeated over and over under flashing lights.

"This is good news."

On the second day, the Gryffindor long table.

Hermione made her point about the other two.

She said happily: "Crouch followed Dumbledore's advice and fired the dementor."

Even Harry had to admit that the minister was a listener.

He had listened to the conversation between Dumbledore, old Batty and Amelia in the school hospital.

Knowing that the dementors were likely to be wooed by Voldemort, the old Barty did not move for a long time, and he and his partner complained that the old Barty refused to listen.

"He also caught one of the escaped Death Eaters." Hermione beamed, "This is good news, he's very efficient."

"Yeah, yeah." Harry said a little absent-mindedly.

Ron said, "There's nine more, I mean there's other Death Eaters that haven't been caught."

"We don't know when he'll be able to catch it." Ron thought that maybe old Batty just got lucky.

"The people think he's the best minister in twenty years," said Hermione nonchalantly. "He'll be caught soon."

"You worship blindly." Ron mentioned Lockhart again, and said, "Just like you worship Lockhart."

"You!" Hermione glared at Ron angrily.

Why does this person always like to bring up the past that others can't bear to look back on?

She picked up the "Dark Arts, Defense, Guide" on the table and threw it at Ron.

Ron screamed as he was hit, and he didn't forget to stuff a mouthful of oatmeal into his mouth.

Perhaps realizing that Harry was too quiet, Hermione looked at the absent-minded Harry and asked, "What's wrong with you, Harry?"

Harry didn't even notice that the bacon fell off the fork. After hearing the voice, he came back to his senses. After hesitating for a while, he said, "I'm dreaming."

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