At the Ministry of Magic, there were many reporters gathered in the magnificent foyer. They had set up many cameras around a group of pure gold statues of male and female wizards, centaurs, fairies, and house elves, as well as the fountain of magic where water jets shot out from different parts of the statues.
The reporters were busy preparing for the interview. Some staff of the Ministry of Magic were directing some tables, chairs, and red cloths to fly to the front of the fountain and set up a podium for the press conference. Although the scene was busy, everyone paid attention to controlling their volume and did not make too much noise.
Every few seconds, there would be a soft 'poof' and a green flame appearing out of nowhere. Magi would emerge from one of the fireplaces in the row of fireplaces and gather around the fountain and sit down on the chairs placed neatly around the fountain. As time passed, there was no other sound other than the sound of water flowing from the fountain.
After a while, noisy footsteps were heard. The cameramen immediately turned their cameras and pointed their lenses at the newcomers. Owen, Lunn, and Allen walked over quickly.
Owen and the others sat down in front of the press conference with a relaxed expression. Owen used his silent and passive techniques to cast a "Loud Voice". After a brief welcome, Owen said, "As everyone knows, the Ministry of Magic had a battle with the mysterious man and his Death Eaters yesterday. In this battle, many Aura comrades did their best to ensure the safety of the magic world, regardless of their own safety. After a meeting, the Ministry of Magic has decided to reward the outstanding Aura. Now, I will announce the list of rewards …"
In Owen's calm voice, the valiant Aura walked up to the podium and received the certificates and bonuses awarded by Owen. They also took a photo with Owen as a souvenir. After that, Owen directly announced that he had applied for the Rank 1 Merlin Medal for Allen to the Merlin Knight Regiment and other matters. After briefly announcing the condemnation of the members of the Order of the Phoenix, he confirmed the time of the trial.
So much news was announced at the press conference at one time, which made the reporters excited and kept taking photos. In the most anticipated individual exchange segment, Allen also patiently answered their various questions. Just as Owen announced the end of the press conference and the reporters wanted to pack up their equipment and leave, Allen stood up from his seat. "Dear reporters, please wait a moment. The press conference of the Ministry of Magic is over, but the Hogwarts still have some things to discuss with everyone and announce to the public. "
The media reporters were instantly excited. They could guess that what Allen was going to announce next would definitely be big news that would cause social discussion and focus.
Allen looked around at the reporters and said with a convincing voice, "I've seen many false reports about the renovation and expansion of our Hogwarts in some of the media and newspapers. Some even said some very ridiculous statements as if they had seen it with their own eyes. This has attracted the attention and controversy of the magic world. "Here, I would like to thank everyone for your attention to our Hogwarts and your concern for wizard education … I'm sorry that we only announced the news briefly and didn't explain it in detail, which led to so many misunderstandings. Today, I'll give a simple answer to the hot issues caused by the renovation and expansion of Hogwarts. I also hope that everyone can understand and support our work. Instead of listening to all kinds of illusory speculations and rumors, it's better to see the truth with our own eyes. "
After that, Allen took out the water pipe shaped like a raven's skull from his pocket. Under the witness of the reporters, he slowly exhaled a large cloud of smoke through the pipe. The reporters keenly aimed their cameras at the twisting and spiraling smoke. The smoke spread and spread in the air above everyone's heads. The smoke, which should have been hazy, showed a clear and huge picture.
"That's … Hogwarts? The expansion plan is so big?! " A reporter neatly set up the camera, adjusted the angle, and took out a magic camera to take pictures of the blueprint.
For a moment, the sound of flashing lights and clicking shutters filled the venue.
The blueprint of the renovation and expansion of Hogwarts slowly unfolded in front of the reporters and the cameras. Seeing such a detailed and huge design, although the reporters were well-trained, they couldn't help but exclaim.
The reporter from Wizard Today was so excited that he kept taking pictures. "What we said is correct. This is a small city! … Harris's … "He was just about to say something bad about Allen, but when he remembered that this was the Ministry of Magic, and he was facing Allen himself, he vigilantly shut his mouth. He didn't ask about the umbrella's attempt to buy Hogsmeade Village, but the feather pen in his hand quickly slid on the parchment paper.
Allen, according to these drawings, explained the plan and arrangement of their renovation and expansion one by one. He explained where the streets were, where the residential areas were, where the commercial streets were … Because the scale of the renovation and expansion was so huge, it took Allen a long time to explain. However, this only made the reporters more curious. They only hoped that Allen could explain as much as possible.
Just when Allen took a breath and picked up the glass of water on the speaker's seat to moisten his throat, the reporter from Wizard Today couldn't wait to ask loudly, "Principal Harris, why did you build the Hogwarts so huge? Is there any idea or plan to move all the wizards in the UK to live here?"
"This is just a plan in advance for the future. Of course, if all the wizards feel that the Hogwarts after our renovation and expansion are more suitable for living, and also suitable for receiving our protection in this special period of time. Those who are willing to move here are very welcome … "Allen put down the glass of water and looked at the reporter from Wizard Today." But you should know what kind of person I am. I like to give people a choice, so everything is voluntary. "
Under Allen's gaze, the reporter scratched his arm uncomfortably and looked elsewhere.
Later, when Allen finished explaining the entire Hogwarts and a large area around it, the reporters thought that the explanation was over. However, in the smoke, the city slowly rose, revealing the underground part of the Hogwarts.
"It's Ravenclaw! He has also designated the underground as an area for renovation and expansion. " The reporter from The Daily Prophet was a loyal follower of Ravenclaw. At this time, he was staring at the underground map in the sky with his mouth agape.
"Such a large scale …" A reporter looked up and muttered, "I'm afraid that even if all the wizards in the UK were to be put in, it wouldn't be enough. Why did they set the scale to be so large … What exactly is their motive? "
"Compared to Muggles, we Magi have a much deeper understanding of space and time, and we have a much deeper understanding of how to use them. The planning and construction of these areas under the Hogwarts is to achieve the goal in one step … Family Harris has the ability to complete this renovation and expansion. We only hope that the renovation and expansion can be completed perfectly. Money and technology are not a problem. " Alan proudly straightened his back and said in a sonorous voice, "Until now, in the magic world, other than a few villages and towns and some commercial streets, we wizards have never developed our own cities … I think this needs to be changed …"
Not only the reporters, but even the members of the Ministry of Magic burst into a discussion. They had more questions. Some people with backgrounds also smelled something fishy about this plan of such a large scale and were very uneasy. However, after Allen finished speaking, he did not seem to have the intention to continue. Ignoring the reporters who saw him and hurriedly stood up to ask him more questions, Allen put away his hookah pipe and waved at a woman who was wearing a pair of jewel-studded glasses. Her blonde hair was exquisitely curled into big curls.
The woman immediately revealed her teeth and burst into a smile that she obviously thought was charming. Her thick fingers grabbed the crocodile leather handbag, and her red fingernails, which were two inches long, opened and waved at Allen. "Mr. Harris?"
"Rita, if you have time, let's talk. I have a business that I want to introduce to you. I want you to help me write a novel … about Hogwarts."
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