In the main hall of the Ministry of Magic, the dark wooden floor was polished to a shine, and the peacock blue ceiling was inlaid with glittering golden symbols. The lobby and reception area were crowded with people.
Wizards and reporters surrounded the Fountain of Magic with their cameras and poked their heads out to look at the elevator on the other side. Some armed Aura separated them and blocked them outside. The new director of the Ministry of Magic's Department of Magical Accidents and Disasters, John Baxter, was assigned to be the new director of the Ministry of Magic. He stood at the door tiredly and helplessly said, "Ladies and gentlemen, please be quiet … Don't crowd … Be careful."
Suddenly, the crowd burst into applause and cheers. Aura quickly turned around and saw the new savior of the wizarding world, Allen. Harris with Hermione? Granger and Penello? Krivat walked out of the elevator.
Aura immediately raised her guard and straightened her back even more.
A short man with a short temper held a large black camera and jumped around to take pictures. Every time the flash flashed, purple smoke spewed out from the camera. Not only him, but all the reporters frantically pressed the shutter, and smoke floated in the air.
Hermione dressed as a Hogwarts student? Granger and Penello in Aura's uniform? Krivat was half a step behind Allen. After returning to the modern world, Allen did not change back to the modern style. Just like Lord Voldemort and Dumbledore wore robes, Allen had been wearing the ancient style wizard robes. He waved at the reporters who were excited by their appearance.
The reporters asked all kinds of questions at once. They squeezed and yelled, all hoping that their questions would be accepted by Allen. Among them, Allen responded to the questions about what happened behind the curtain by saying that he could not see clearly. Until two sharp questions were asked by a reporter from a foreign newspaper, the noisy scene became quiet. However, everyone was ready to record Allen's answer. They waited quietly for Allen's answer.
"Allen? Mr. Harris, what do you think of the recent rumor that the mysterious man was not defeated by you alone? " The reporter who asked the question was so excited that his face turned red. His hand that was holding the microphone trembled slightly, but he straightened his back even more. He felt that he was shouldering the great mission of a media person. He was not afraid of power and had the courage to pursue the truth.
Allen didn't lose his composure at all. He looked at the logo on the microphone and the ID hanging on his chest and politely replied, "Thank you for your question, Reporter Brent from the New York Phantom."
When Allen mentioned the name of their newspaper, it was like a bucket of ice water had been poured over the head of the zealous reporter. He kept telling himself that there was no point in retreating now. Anyway, their headquarters were in the United States, and the United Kingdom could not control them. Moreover, this was also for the integrity of the media.
"I've also heard the recent rumors about this news, which has created panic in many people's hearts again. I think everyone here knows who this panic is for. So, instead of trying to argue with you here about the truth, let me tell others the answer with practical actions. I'm here to tell the mysterious mixed-blood wizard Tom Menzies, Tom Menzies, Tom Menzies. You are welcome to come and have a one-on-one duel with me at any time. When the time comes, you are welcome to come to the duel for an interview. If Mr. Riddle doesn't mind, Harris TV will broadcast the duel live. I think this is the best way to prove the truth, isn't it? " At this moment, Allen was behaving like a celebrity who had been hurt by malicious rumors. He appeared to be helpless in the face of these rumors, and it was as if he really was a savior who wanted to reassure others by making this invitation. Then, Allen smiled gently at the reporter who asked the question. "So, please help me publish this duel invitation to Mr. Riddle. If anyone can contact him, please help me inform him. If he is willing, he just needs to write a letter to the Ministry of Magic so that we can confirm the time and place. Thank you!"
After a short silence, the surrounding reporters were in an uproar. Allan's confidence and his plan, as well as his initial hint, had infected everyone present with his confidence. In addition, Allan had understated the little-known mixed-blood identity of the mysterious man who advocated pure blood, which made those rumors seem to be just another vicious and rogue conspiracy of the mysterious man.
The American reporter, Brent, was comforted by Allen's smile. He was filled with strength, thinking that his question had helped the savior present the truth. He was now infected by Allen's confidence, and his train of thought was led into the wrong place by Allen. "Thank you, Allen? Mr. Harris, I understand now. This must be the Mystery Man's plot. He's trying to distort the facts and make people think that he still has great power! "
"Mr. Reporter, this is just a possibility. I think from your fearless words and deeds, you must be a good reporter who dares to pursue the truth. So I think we shouldn't make a presumptuous judgment without evidence in the newspaper. No matter how likely it seems, this is unfair to Mr. Liddell. So I hope that when you report, at most, this speculation will be reported, and don't deliberately smear Mr. Liddell's reputation …"
"Yes! Allen? Mr. Harris, I swear on my honor in the Ilfmorny School of Magic and the Thunderbird Academy, I promise I will do so! " Brent felt that he was filled with a sense of mission as a reporter. His thoughts were like a fountain, and he could not wait to return to his office and start writing the content of the news.
"Allen? Mr. Harris, first of all, I have to congratulate you. This year, the winner of our magazine's selection will definitely be you. Also, I would like to ask about your good friend, Luna? Miss Lovegood, there are rumors that her true identity is actually the founder of Hogwarts, Loina? Ravenclaw, can you tell us more about it? " In the midst of the hubbub, the female reporter of the Wizard Weekly, a magazine popular among witches, anxiously asked about another hot news that was secretly circulating in the dark.
The magazine, Wizard Weekly, contained articles, divination tests, consulting columns, recipes, and so on. It also reported a large amount of celebrity news. Gidro Guillaume The five Most Charming Smile Awards that Lockhart won were also selected by the magazine. Previously, the Wizard Weekly had thought that Allen was temporarily unsuitable to be a nominee because of his young age. However, after the battle with the Ministry of Magic, the Wizard Weekly had obviously realized their shortsightedness.
However, when Allen heard this question, he just shrugged and smiled rather helplessly. He did not directly answer the question. And at this time, he learned that he would receive the award from the liar Lockhart that he disliked. For the current Allen, the same award as Lockhart was not good news.
"Idiot! How can a gossip magazine like you disturb Allen with this kind of question? Mr. Harris! " The reporter from the New York Spectre, who was later praised by Allen, now looked like a fan of Allen. Looking at Allen's expression, he misunderstood that the other party was helpless because of this kind of stupid question, so he immediately refuted the female reporter of the Wizard Weekly.
Some of the experienced reporters saw that they could not get any more information from Allen, so they turned their eyes to Hermione and Penello behind him, trying to dig out some news from the two. Especially Hermione, who was still wearing the Hogwarts uniform, many reporters had already moved closer to her.
"Hermione? Miss Granger, Penello? Miss Krivat, in view of Allen? Mr. Harris and the two of you, Animagus, are all magical creatures. Also, from the relationship between the previous wizards who successfully or registered Animagus transformation and Family Harris, can we understand that you have successfully developed a new method to increase the success rate of Animagus transformation? You know, for a century, Allen? Before Mr. Harris, if we don't count Sirius? Other than Mr. Blake, there are only seven Animagus in the world who have registered. " The impatient reporters asked all at once. Their microphones were too close. Penello raised his eyebrows and glanced over coldly. The reporter who was about to shoot the microphone at Penello's mouth trembled and withdrew his hand in embarrassment.
But obviously, the other reporters did not give up. An old scholar wearing thick glasses from "Transfiguration Today" asked in a tone that sounded like he was talking to himself, "According to my investigation, during the Goblet of Fire period, there was a human-headed lion scorpion tail beast that appeared in the United Kingdom, and then Allen? Mr. Harris's aunt, Director of the Magical Creatures Management and Control Department, Josephine? A member of the Dangerous Creatures Management Committee under Mrs. Harris was killed. In addition, there was also a demon-hunting spider from the Bottomless Abyss that was killed by Allen? Mr. Harris, and today, Hermione? Miss Granger and Penello? The Animagus form registered by Miss Krivat happens to have the characteristics of a human-headed lion scorpion tail beast and a demon-hunting spider. Is there any connection between these two? "
"Yes, I've mastered a new method." Alan admitted straightforwardly.
This simple sentence caused a huge uproar. Although the reporters had already guessed that this would be the outcome, they still didn't expect such a straightforward admission.
"Merlin's underwear! Those old pedants should have awarded you the Most Promising Newcomer Award in "Transfiguration Today"! They shouldn't have said something like waiting for your results in the Transfiguration class to come out! Allen? Mr. Harris, you must publish your new paper on the Animagus transformation method in our journal! "The old reporter exclaimed and made the invitation as a matter of course.
"I have no intention of announcing it to the public now." Alan shook his head and refused. Mileva Mileva Mileva? Mileva Mag won this award after completing his studies in 1954 because of his impressive transformation ability and results. Therefore, even if Allen wanted this award, he only needed to wait until his results were excellent.
"Thank you, we … Hmm? What did you say … Why? " The old scholar obviously did not expect such a response. In fact, "Transfiguration Today" was an academic journal that focused on the latest developments in the field of transfiguration. This journal would not only publish some academic articles, but also some papers by more outstanding and knowledgeable scholars in this field. This old scholar was usually the main reviewer of papers rather than a front-line reporter who was good at interviewing and debating. If it were not for the registration of two amazing Animagus today, he would not have come in person.
"Why not announce it? Aren't you the savior? If other wizards also learn this ability, won't they be more likely to protect themselves? " A reporter, who was supported by a pure-blood family, thought of the Buck-toothed chief's instructions and gold coins, and seized the opportunity to stir up trouble.
"Then if it is announced, won't the black wizards be more likely to learn it, and more likely to harm people and successfully hide?!" Hermione was a little angry. She directly seized the loophole in the reporter's logic and refuted.
The reporter did not debate the above topic anymore. He, who was good at stirring up trouble, opened up a new battlefield and decided to go overboard with his words to arouse more suspicion about Allen. "There are rumors that his skin and hair should be eroded by the negative energy caused by the excessive use of the Necromancy Faction of black magic, not because he entered the veil … How selfish of him to be the heir of the light wizards? If he really can't see clearly after entering the veil, why did he change into such a robe? That belt is made of demon skulls, right? Maybe he really is a black wizard."
Seeing that Allen was being ridiculed, Penello suppressed the urge to kill him directly. She glared at the reporter angrily and remembered his appearance. "According to your logic, I'll go to your house later and distribute all your property to the poor."
Although he was a little scared by the female Aura's stare, the reporter obviously knew that she would not do it now. "Look! If this is not the style of a black wizard, what is it?! "
The scene was chaotic for a while, but ten seconds later, the reporters' discussion was interrupted by the clapping of applause.
Allen withdrew his clapping hands and put them behind his back. "Good deduction, but I'll only correct one mistake you made."
"Then tell me, what mistake did I make?" The reporter responded stubbornly. In fact, he had already made up his mind to escape abroad after leaving the Ministry of Magic. Anyway, he had brought all his gold coins with him before he came.
A four-legged giant dragon with a strong body, five dragon heads and a wyvern tail appeared in the noisy interview scene. Its exaggerated size appeared in Allen's hand, majestically flapping its huge wings, and began to fly around the group of pure gold statues of male and female wizards, centaurs, fairies, and house elves erected behind them — the Fountain of Magic Brothers.
Everyone present was infected by the guardian power contained in it. Hermione and Penello were puzzled by the transformation of Allen's guardian, but under such circumstances, it was not good to ask too much.
The power of a guardian had nothing to do with its size, but the positive energy contained in Allen's five-headed dragon made it easy for even the most obtuse wizard to judge that the power of Allen's new guardian matched its image very well.
"Mother Merlin, you're embarrassing me!" A mixed-blood sorcerer exclaimed in a mixed style, "This is even bigger than the guardian spirit summoned by the invincible ancient Greek sorcerer Andros in the chocolate frog card! And just like in the legends, it was summoned without a staff! "
Bott's eyes lit up as he called for his cameraman to capture this spectacle. Hearing the mixed-blood's exclamation, he could not help but add, "The invincible Andros summoned is said to be only the size of a giant, which makes him unique in history. And Allen? Mr. Harris summoned the size of a fire dragon! Black wizards can't summon such a powerful guardian! They can only summon magic maggots to devour them when they use the guardian spell! "
As the guardian spell dissipated, the scene returned to silence.
"I'm not a black wizard, but I've never admitted that I'm a light wizard or the successor of a light wizard." Allen stood behind the microphone and shook his head, pretending to be helpless as he looked at the reporter who was still a little stunned. He seemed to be expressing regret for his mistake. "So I'm not Dumbledore. I won't turn a blind eye to your baseless accusations, Aura!"
All the Aura on the scene responded in unison, "Here!"
The reporter realized that things were not going well, but he could only use the situation as an excuse. "What do you want?! The reporters are all watching! You dare to mess around? Do you really think that the Harris family can do whatever they want in the Ministry of Magic?! "
"You're right, the Ministry of Magic is just the Ministry of Magic. Harris has never violated the law or used his private power …" Allen did not pay any more attention to the reporter. Instead, he turned to the side and bowed to Penello in an exaggerated manner. "Miss Aura."
Penello also responded pretentiously, "Excuse me, sir?"
Allen said seriously, "This gentleman just tried to slander me with unsubstantiated rumors. I'm here to report it to you."
"Understood, sir. We'll investigate it clearly. Please rest assured that if this is the case, Aura will definitely clear your name." Penello nodded and bowed to Allen solemnly, then turned to the other Aura. "Did you hear that?! Why don't you ask this reporter to go back and assist us in the investigation? "
"You … You can't! Ouch! " As soon as the reporter opened his mouth, he was stopped by the Aura. He did not expect Allen to arrest him directly after reporting a case as if it was child's play.
Then Allen waved his hand, and the Traceless Expansion Spell's money bag was pulled open by Allen with the Mage's Hand. The reporter's gold coins fell to the ground, which made the surrounding reporters immediately focus their cameras on them.
"Why do you bring so much money for an interview?! Who paid you to slander Mr. Harris? " Brent took the lead in questioning the reporter who belonged to the Harris faction. Originally, he had some doubts about Allen's change of attitude, but with the appearance of Allen's Guardian Spell and this abnormal situation, out of the reporter's sensitivity and hearing of such things, he immediately figured out the reason why this person's attitude was bad from the beginning.
"Yes, those rumors were spread by these people before, right? Are they spies of the mysterious man?!" This time, it was the reporter from "Singing Devil's Tune" who led the discussion.
"Maybe they're from a family that supports the mysterious man. This time, they can't escape by saying that they were cast on by the Soul-Seizing Spell!" The reporter from Harris TV added.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Reporter, I accidentally knocked over your wallet when I was practicing my magic. Aura, please help him pick it up." Allen, who had figured out the reporter's thoughts, retracted his right hand, and then added to the surrounding reporters who were already silent, "But Miss Krivat, as a reporter, I personally think it's very suspicious for you to bring so many gold coins with you during an interview. I suggest that Aura investigate this reporter carefully to see if it's really like what other reporter friends have speculated, that she was bribed by Mr. Liddell or other families with bad intentions to make such remarks."
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