Hogwarts Homecoming

"Ludo Bagman doesn't have a good reputation as a wizard, but there's no way I can refuse a meeting request from a high-ranking director of the British Ministry of Magic through the director of the Goblin Liaison Office, even if I know Come on, there might be trouble finding me."

Barna sighed and said,

"Ludo Bagman brought me an insider tip, that is, the Department of Magical Sports and International Magic Cooperation in the British Ministry of Magic intends to jointly promote the restart of the Triwizard Tournament, which not only has the support of the Ministry , even Albus Dumbledore was willing to stand up for it."

Amosta's eyes moved slightly. In the second half of last year, after he returned to Hogwarts, there was a riot among the dementors that the Ministry of Magic entered Hogwarts to capture Sirius. At that time, all the dementors was detained by him.

When Cornelius Fudge came to negotiate this matter with him, he once mentioned a few words that the Ministry of Magic was promoting a large-scale event. It seemed that the Triwizard Tournament was already brewing at that time.

"With the promotion of the British Ministry of Magic and Dumbledore, it is very likely that the Triwizard Tournament will be implemented, and Ludo Bagman also took the opportunity to make his own request-- wizards who are familiar with the regulations of this event all I know that the host school of the competition will be voted by the International Federation of Wizards. Before that, no one knows which school will host it, but Ludo Bagman claims to know the inside information, and he hopes that we can open the market mouth, bet on the final host."

This time, the one who sighed was replaced by Amosta Bryan.

"You agree?"

"It cannot be denied, this is a good opportunity to make money, isn't it, Mr. Blaine."

Banner showed the shrewd smile that goblins are used to,

"The goblins are indeed rich, but our wealth did not come overnight, but over the centuries, we have seized opportunities with a keen eye, and accumulated one NAT after another, and finally we have the current situation."

When it comes to the obsession with accumulating wealth, goblins are indeed much stronger than wizards.

The source of this matter was finally figured out, Amosta tapped on the table with his fingers, and after pondering for a while,

"Which side did Bagman and Mockridge bet on, Beauxbaton or Durmstrang, and how much did they bet on?"

"Neither, Mr. Blaine—"

Banner chuckled,

"Mr. Bagman voted 20,000 Galleons, and Mr. Mockridge put in about the same amount. According to the news reported by our Gringotts UK branch, this is probably their entire net worth. Ah, they voted for Huo Ke Gwartz. This is the choice of most people. After all, on the bright side, the Triwizard Tournament can only be realized through the promotion of the British Ministry of Magic and Dumbledore. Hogwarts is the most likely to succeed. Hogg Watts' odds are much lower than Beauxbatons and Durmstrang--"

Amosta's thoughts turned, and a slight coldness was drawn between his lips,

"Until word comes out that I'm replacing Dumbledore as Hogwarts' representative?"

"You're very wise, Mr. Blaine—"

Bana nodded, with appreciation in his eyes,

"Before you arrived in Paris, Dumbledore's decision to appoint you as the representative of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was only a very small spread of news. Most people didn't know it. They were still optimistic about Hogwarts. However, Ludo Bagman and Mockridge believe that the fierce competition for the right to host has exceeded Albus Dumbledore's expectations. He is afraid that his reputation will be damaged if he fails, so he sends you to take the blame. "

Amosta's cheeks twitched slightly, the summer insects were indescribable, the ancients did not deceive me.

"Ludo Bagman and Cuthbert Mockridge have put their entire fortunes into their coffers. There is no Galleon in their coffers. If they bet wrong, it is conceivable that they will be So, after knowing the news, they immediately approached me, hoping to get back the gold that was put in, and switch to Beauxbatons, which is more likely than Hogwarts. Of course, this is impossible, I rejected their request."

Barna said quickly,

"In order to hedge the risk, Ludo Bagman and Cuthbert Mockridge immediately used their personal names as collateral, borrowed 50,000 Galleons from us, and invested them in Beauxbatons—hehe, wizards A goblin is no less greedy than a goblin, Mr Blaine."

"snort--"

Brian snorted coldly, frost appeared on his face

"Don't confuse the concept, Mr. Barna, with your status, you will not be willing to accept the request of Ludo Bagman and Cuthbert Mockridge for the mere tens of thousands of Galleons. Taking the risk to steal Hogwarts' security plan, and making two shots in succession, the reason why you are willing to do this is because you believe in Ludo's judgment and are afraid of losing your own interests."

Banner moved his beard and wanted to say something, but in the end, he closed his mouth.

Cunningly, it expected to use words to direct Amosta Bryan's anger to Ludo Bagman and Cuthbert Mockridge, but it really did not expect that Amosta Bryan would actually So sophisticated, so easy to see through its intentions.

Gerson Barna wasn't that confident that Amostar wouldn't kill him!

If this matter is exposed, although the British Ministry of Magic will inevitably lose face, but because of this, the angry British Ministry of Magic will definitely grab the goblins by their pigtails and not ruthlessly tear a piece of flesh from them. The Ministry will not let it go.

Wizards are always very united in the face of aliens.

What's more, if Amosta Bryan chooses to kill them all tonight, Gerson Barna believes that judging from the magic power of the wizard in front of him, this matter is very likely to become an unsolved case, and wizards and goblins are looking for No murderer.

"How much money is in the pool now?"

Looking at the goblin who fell silent, Amosta asked coldly.

"It's already more than two million Galleons."

Banner hesitated for a moment, but answered the question truthfully.

And its answer made Amosta raise his forehead, his eyes were dark.

Amosta is not surprised that someone would take this matter out for a gamble. What he didn't expect was that Ludo Bagman would do it all by himself. many.

Once such a large pool of funds is uncovered by him, it is far from enough to cause turmoil in the European magic world, but there is no doubt that he will be hated by many people.

At this moment, the wizards who can participate in or know the Triwizard Tournament are either in high positions or rich in wealth, so this group of people will be jealous. BOC will be struggling, not only him, but even Dumbledore would not dare to act recklessly.

Thinking of this, Amosta frowned suddenly.

Dumbledore's intelligence network is no small matter. It was created by Ludo Bagman, and it was gambled by goblins. Maybe he has heard the news a long time ago. Perhaps, Dumbledore also has a little bit of unwillingness to help the evil invisibly. It was only because of his heart that he pushed him out.

However, there is no point in entangled with this kind of thing now, what is important is how to deal with it.

Amosta didn't intend to create a massacre here, but since he has exposed this gamble, if the goblins don't restrain themselves, then he will turn the tables.

The most important thing is how to deal with Ludo Bagman and Cuthbert Mockridge these two guys.

Into Azkaban?

It is not a trivial matter to send a director and a director of the Ministry of Magic to Azkaban. This must be formally tried by the Wizengamot, and in this way, this matter will be known all over the world. You know, the Triwizard Tournament project that is about to land will inevitably be discontinued because of this.

Not to mention, the political influence within the British Ministry of Magic, inextricably linked with nepotism.

Amosta tapped on the table, quietly thinking about how to solve it properly.

And the old goblin, Bana, has been watching his words, trying to see through Amosta Bryan's inner thoughts.

"Undoubtedly, Mr. Blaine, we have committed crimes, we have violated Hogwarts and your interests—"

Banner's voice was cautious,

"We are willing to compensate for this. How many Galleons do you think it takes to appease the anger between you and Hogwarts?"