The threat of the fairies calmed down some of the sorcerers who were initially agitated. Some of the older sorcerers who understood the power of the fairies kept quiet, and the original cursing turned into an unusual silence.
Now that many countries in England had started to ban trade with the British Magic World, some industries and shops had been affected by this kind of sanctions … If they were to fight with Gringotte who controlled the economy of the Magic World, once both sides really broke off, it would undoubtedly cause England to be in a more passive position economically. Moreover, for most of the ordinary people, they did not really need a bank of their own, especially if they had to take these risks.
Because Gringotte controlled the economy of most of the foreign countries, Lunn would definitely be restricted by Gringotte when it came to trading with other countries. However, he had already expected this, so he still replied calmly. "Since the currency in America is Trojan and not Gringotte, then England can also have its own currency. Also, if Gringotte does anything against …"
"Please step aside, I'm the director of Aura's office, Rufus Scrimgeour! Who gave you the authority to block the patrolling Aura of the Ministry of Magic? " Scrimgeour suppressed his anger and said coldly. He squeezed through the crowd, his thick eyebrows furrowed, and his sharp gaze swept across the sorcerers and fairies on the scene. The magic robe on his body was slightly wrinkled. He originally brought a team of patrolling Aura from the Ministry of Magic, but they came here with floo powder. As soon as they left the fireplace on the wall of the urn, they were forcefully stopped by armed Aura and the armed forces of the Red Umbrella Department. Filled with anger, he had no choice but to come here alone.
"Who told you to come here? Director Scrimgeour, I remember that your mission today should be magic, why did you leave your post without permission? "Lunn did not wait for him to finish speaking, and coldly ordered him.
"Director Harris …" Scrimgeour's deep voice was heard, and his sharp eyes met with Lunn's. The other party did not give him a chance to speak, and used the fact that Aura's office was a subordinate of the Magical Law Enforcement Department to suppress his identity, causing him to be in a very passive position.
However, at this moment, the crowd suddenly separated, and a few powerful pure-blood families in England, led by the butler of the Bork Family, walked towards Lunn and the others aggressively.
"Director Harris, we saw the whole thing from the beginning to the end through the live broadcast of Harris TV station." Ben Bostel took the initiative to stand up and criticize. He did not have any scruples at all. His daughter, Millicent, had already transferred to Boothbottom School to study because of Dumbledore. However, after the rise of Hogwarts, his shop in Hogmorton Village was left on the ground, and no one cared about it. The shop that the family invested in in Diagon Alley was also run down by the new Hogwarts business district, and their business shrank to the point that they did not have to worry about losing anything anymore. "You guys are just messing around … Because of the embargo, the increasingly tense international trade relationship has become a threat to the economy of the English Magic World. Now, maintaining order and stability is the foundation to maintain the prosperity of the English Magic World! Family Harris may be powerful, but there is no winner in the economic war. If Gringotte goes against the English Magic World because of this … What right do you have to let us ordinary wizards take the risk and bear the loss of your unauthorized decision? "
The representatives of the other pure-blood families on the stage also expressed their righteous protest. Below the stage, Amelia Burns, who wore a monocle, squeezed through a few wizards and walked up the stage to stand beside Hermione.
Amelia did not want to be used by others to create a false impression that the Burns family was against Harris, so she said in a low voice, "Hello, Miss Harris. I've heard about you from Susan many times, and she admires you very much. She thinks you are the smartest witch in Hogwarts … I don't intend to oppose Harris, and I have no such intention after the last Hogwarts. I just want to remind you that with the international embargo against England, it will be troublesome to provoke the fairies so aggressively … Of course, maybe you have your own plans …"
"Don't worry, Mrs. Burns … But thank you for reminding me in private …" Hermione thanked her sincerely. Her right hand naturally grasped her left arm.
Bostel saw that Lunn did not reply, so he changed his tone and said, "Director Harris, ever since the floating city rose, I've been here a few times. Everything I see is prosperous. Harris must have made a lot of profit from the floating city project … But in comparison, the original Hogsmeade Village has become a remote village that no one has set foot in. Let alone compare it to the past, even living here has become a problem … And now, Harris wants to make enemies with the fairies of Gringotte? Does he really not care about the situation of the other families and ordinary wizards? " Bostel, the fat man, sighed and said in a compassionate tone, "Since the embargo, the Ministry of Magic has been making some very reckless decisions … These policies are to satisfy the selfish desires of a certain person or a certain family, but they have caused the ordinary wizards to suffer unnecessary pain and risk."
The explanation provided by the Borks to Bostel did have some effect. The wizards in front of the TV did feel the loss and inconvenience caused by the embargo. Many of them had to follow this train of thought. If a war with the fairies eventually broke out, the ordinary wizards who were caught in the economic crisis would have a hard time surviving. Their lives would definitely become a mess. Historically, the fairies' rebellions were all "bloody and thrilling". Even if the fairies did not seem to be a match for Harris in terms of military strength, if these creatures did not act as straightforward as before and learned to avoid the law and start from the economy, then the ones who would suffer would always be the ordinary people.
"The Ministry of Magic has already formulated a series of support plans that are enough to help companies and individuals overcome some of the difficulties that may arise …" Lunn did not refute much, but he did not lose his sense of propriety because of the doubts around him. "We will gradually announce the specific measures. Today's bank is only a part of it …"
"The Ministry of Magic has long been controlled by Harris. From the initial inspection and closure of the family's businesses, the rise of the floating city, the embargo, and now the bank … Harris has used his power to open up a path for his family's umbrella industry. He has done everything possible to seize benefits and make a family rich, but countless ordinary wizards suffer." Ben Bostel glared at Lunn and squeezed his fat double chin together. "Just now in front of us, Director Harris showed off his authority and ordered the director of Aura's office to leave the floating city … And the Ministry of Magic's patrol, Aura, was also stopped from entering the floating city … Even if these Hogwarts belong to Allen Harris, they still belong to the British magic world, right? This kind of abuse of power must be more prominent in places that we can't see … "
"Is there still a law? Is there still a law? "The pureblood family's wizards echoed Bostel and began to reprimand Lunn loudly.
There were even some who, like Annette Bobin, whose magic potion workshop was almost closed down by the umbrella, launched a personal attack on Lunn. She used the glasses on Lunn's face and began to scold him in her hometown language.
"It seems like this lady has a deep prejudice against people who wear glasses …" However, Lunn's expression was calm as if he was completely unmoved. "The shops in Diagon Alley have basically opened new branches in the Hogwarts. Other than the Hogsmeade who chose not to accept it at the beginning and Harris spent a lot of effort to satisfy their wishes, they have also ascended to the sky. Therefore, the benefits brought by the prosperity of the floating city naturally won't belong to Harris alone … Just like I promised at the beginning, whether it's Harris or the Ministry of Magic, they have follow-up plans for the follow-up issues …" Lunn maintained his calm voice. "Of course, if you have any objections and want to express your objections, as long as it's within the scope of legal norms, this is also your right … Whether it's wizards or fairies, you can do whatever you want …"
Lunn's indifferent attitude angered the pureblood family and fairies who usually lived like princes. They began to hurl insults at Lunn, but it made the situation even more chaotic.
"Everyone … please be quiet …" Alfred Crawford, the butler of the Bork Family, finally came to the front desk. He wore a snow-white shirt with a black vest, a black bow tie, a pair of white gloves, and shiny black leather shoes. He stood with his back straight. "The Bork Family will set an example and protest against this dictatorship … For this reason, the Bork Family will shut down all family businesses in England …" The butler faced Lunn face to face and used a victim's tone. "Sir Harris, this is not just a protest … In fact, due to the current economic situation in England … It's a pity that the employees have lost their jobs at such a difficult time … However, the Bork Family can't sustain itself under such a loss … I believe that many pureblood families are in the same situation …" The butler faced Lunn face to face and used a victim's tone. "Sir Harris, this is not just a protest … In fact, due to the current economic situation in England … It's a pity that the employees have lost their jobs at such a difficult time … However, the Bork Family can't sustain itself under such a loss … I believe that many pureblood families are in the same situation …" The butler faced Lunn and spoke in a victim tone.
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