Struggling to survive at Hogwarts

Chapter 228 The Hardliner Crouch

"and many more!"

“Mr. Crouch! You can’t go in…”

"The minister is having a meeting inside..."

Despite the secretary's obstruction, Crouch didn't even flinch, and walked straight towards the magnificent and imposing office with a solemn expression.

Percy jogged alongside Crouch, calmly and firmly stopping the secretary until Crouch entered the office unscathed.

"Oh!"

The impact of his hand on the solid wooden table made Fudge's eyelids twitch. He straightened his face and said, "Crouch, please be mindful of your position!"

"Identity?!" Crouch laughed angrily. "Only a pig like you would be constantly aware of the chair he's sitting on!"

"Crouch!"

Fudge roared, his face flushed with anger, like a goose being choked. Having long held a high position, he naturally could not tolerate disrespect from others, especially since this person was his old rival.

"Fudge!"

Crouch, unfazed, unleashed his pent-up rage, yelling, "You idiot! Still fooling yourself! Do you only believe he's back when he points his wand at your head?!"

Fudge's body trembled violently, his lips quivering as he was unable to speak.

Crouch grew increasingly furious at Fudge's behavior, his aura intensifying. He raised his right hand and pointed outside, like an enraged lion. "Do you think everyone outside is a fool? That you can just make up some excuse to fool them?"

"Last time, it was Ms. Bornsch who covered up the Ministry of Magic bombing incident. Now you want to pin the blame on Black?!"

"You really think the Black family is just for show???"

Crouch truly couldn't understand Fudge's actions. He'd never seen him act so unreliably before; at least Fudge knew to curry favor with Dumbledore to secure his position. Now…

Perhaps they've been flattered too much by those sycophants and have lost sight of the bigger picture.

Crouch was puzzled, but on the surface he dutifully played the role of a tough lion.

"Fudge!"

"If you had any backbone or sense of crisis, you should have immediately published a notice in the newspaper announcing his return to the public!"

Fudge's body trembled more and more frequently, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

"You can't keep deceiving yourself forever! Wizards have the right to know the truth!"

Fudge was intimidated by Crouch's imposing presence, and even he was somewhat shaken.

Crouch's eyelids twitched at the sight, but he composed himself and said vehemently again, "You must take responsibility! Dumbledore is just a headmaster! He can't just jump out of the school and compete with you for the ministerial position!"

Dumbledore!

The name drilled into Fudge's ears like a spell, sending a shiver down his spine and instantly extinguishing the thought that had just crossed his mind.

He didn't want to hear that name at all!

He's clearly the Minister of Magic, so why does everyone support that old man?!

If it weren't for the need to appease people, he wouldn't have groveled and begged Dumbledore for protection!

Things are different now!

He has people all over the Ministry of Magic, and he will absolutely not allow Dumbledore to interfere in the Ministry of Magic again!

His inner desires ultimately overwhelmed his instinct for survival, and Fudge had become a complete slave to power.

"...Absolutely impossible!"

Fudge bravely squeezed those words out of his mouth.

Crouch was secretly pleased, but outwardly he patiently advised, "Fudge, we should tell the people the truth. They have the right..."

"I am the Minister of Magic!"

Fudge rudely interrupted Crouch's persuasion, roaring with all his might, his whole being radiating a strange and vigorous vitality.

"Crouch!"

"You're just an employee of the Ministry of Magic!"

"I am the minister!"

"I have the right to stop your unfounded worries!"

"This was just a normal prison break!"

"It's very common in other countries!"

Fudge repeatedly emphasized that prison breaks are commonplace in other countries.

Seeing Fudge completely absorbed in his own thoughts, even if he was just acting, Crouch felt a growing sadness.

If this continues, Fudge will bankrupt the Ministry of Magic...

"Oh!"

With another loud slam on the table, the newspaper on it could no longer withstand the force and turned into dust. Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, and the dust drifted down, leaving a mess on the floor.

When Ms. Bornsch arrived with her entourage, she happened to witness Crouch and Fudge's dramatic falling out.

"...I swear, I will protect the wizarding world forever!"

Crouch's voice was deep and solemn, and although it was a statement that was completely out of place in the current situation, Bernsch's eyelids twitched.

On the way here, she had a general idea of ​​why the two had argued. In fact, she was not surprised, because Crouch was always like that. He would not stand idly by while Fudge dragged the Ministry of Magic into the abyss.

She had intended to rush over to stop them and try to mediate, but she didn't expect the two to start arguing so quickly...

The commotion from Bo Enshi was quite significant. In her shock, the people she brought didn't even close the door. In the few seconds that she was stunned, quite a few employees had already secretly peeked inside...

Noticing this, Bornsch immediately had the door closed, then mentally prepared her words of persuasion; she couldn't just stand by and watch the magic part split apart…

Borns wanted to help, but Crouch didn't want to give her the chance. He gave Fudge one last deep look, then turned and strode out of the office without even glancing at Borns.

Bernsch was also taken aback by Crouch's actions. Before she could comfort Fudge, she immediately turned around and chased after Crouch.

Bernsch has always been clear on the question of whether Crouch or Fudge is more useful in the current situation.

"Feel sorry………"

Bornsch frowned as he stared at the Ministry of Magic employee in front of him. Red hair, from the Weasley family?

"Mr. Crouch does not want to be disturbed right now."

Despite Burns's gaze, Percy stood respectfully yet firmly in front of him.

The biggest taboo in politics is not knowing one's own position.

Since he had chosen Mr. Crouch, he was naturally prepared to offend others.

"Ah!"

Boenshi stared at the young man in front of her with an ambiguous expression, trying to find signs of his guilt, but ultimately to no avail.

"Young man...you have great courage..."

"Courage is a Gryffindor trait, isn't it?"

Percy responded with a smile, his tone relaxed and at ease.

Boenshi was not surprised. He simply sighed to himself, "Talented people emerge in every generation," and then turned and walked toward Fuji's office.

Crouch's stance is clear: he will fight to the last for the wizarding world, which is at least some good news.

But Fudge... is a bit troublesome.

Regardless, he is a minister...

But if there's really no other way... changing the minister... isn't out of the question...

Bornsch often presents a gentle demeanor, and given her gender, many people forget that she also experienced war and that she climbed to her position through her own abilities.

The Ministry of Magic has never been able to keep any secrets.

Within hours, almost the entire Ministry of Magic knew that Crouch and Fudge had fallen out.

Speculators began to consider which side to take, while those still harboring fighting spirit began to think about how to get close to Crouch…

While the Ministry of Magic appeared calm on the surface, internal turmoil was beginning to stir.