Expelling the dementors, some people were not optimistic about this move.
They were all waiting to see how the Ministry of Magic would fill the vacancy.
People familiar with the situation know what kind of dilemma the Ministry of Magic is currently in.
Dementors have always worked in Azkaban for free. They guard them without payment and at the same time they can scare prisoners.
But once the dementors are gone, it means that such a large Azkaban can only be guarded manually.
It will be a tricky thing for those prisoners to rejuvenate, which means that a lot of manpower will be needed to send them there.
The Ministry of Magic needs to expand its armed forces and money expenditures will also increase.
You know, the last time Old Barty reorganized the Ministry of Magic, there were still some salary arrears.
Although this money was redistributed, it also left the Ministry of Magic in a state of barely equilibrium.
This situation will not improve until next year at the earliest.
We can't leave Azkaban unattended during this period, right?
Sending Aurors there would leave the Ministry empty.
No matter which one it is, it is a very difficult decision for the Ministry of Magic.
The employees of the Ministry of Magic who came to work today were a little distracted.
"Minister Crouch's firing of the dementors is just the first step."
One bespectacled woman worried that this was just the first step in layoffs.
"Your position is more important than mine."
An employee in the logistics department was equally worried. He felt that logistics should be the first to be laid off.
Regarding the large expenditure in Azkaban, they feel that they will eventually resolve the pressure through layoffs.
Safety inspectors rarely give up visiting graves for fear of receiving a layoff notice letter.
A green flame lit up in the fireplace.
Old Batty came out, and almost everyone was working there in their best condition.
"Minister Crouch, Dumbledore is waiting for you in the office." The security inspector reported with a flattering smile.
Old Batty paused and nodded with a straight face.
He met Percy who was doing something in the elevator. Percy hesitated to speak, and finally couldn't help asking: "Minister Crouch, about the new warden of Azkaban."
"That matter has been resolved," Old Barty still attached great importance to Percy and softened his tone and said, "There is also a better solution to the financial expenditure."
Percy looked solemn and nodded to show that he understood.
When the elevator reached its destination, Percy walked out and said respectfully, "I guess I can tell them not to worry so much."
Old Batty nodded to indicate that he could speak out.
After arriving at the minister's office, Barty Sr. saw Dumbledore, who had not been seen for some time.
"Dumbledore."
"Minister Crouch."
The atmosphere when the two met was not so tense.
For Barty Sr., he appreciated Dumbledore's calmness after delegating power.
As long as Dumbledore didn't come over to demand some power back, he was still willing to give respect to the White Devil of the wizarding world.
"About Dementors," Dumbledore brought up the topic after some small talk, "How is Minister Crouch going to deal with it?"
He wanted to remind old Barty not to be careless. After losing his position as the guard of Azkaban, the dementors are still dangerous.
In this regard, Old Batty said: "I believe that Mr. Johnny Silverhand will have a better way to handle it."
"Johnny Silverhand?" Dumbledore was stunned, "What does this have to do with him?"
As soon as he asked his question, there was a knock on the door outside.
"Minister Crouch, the reporters are here."
Dumbledore thought it was just a simple report, but he was wrong.
This is a grand launch.
Two press conferences in one day.
"Minister Crouch, is it too hasty to expel the Dementors? Have you considered the follow-up treatment after the Dementors leave?"
Rita Skeeter, who has a reputation for being sharp in the industry, asked pointedly.
Old Barty changed into a wizard robe for formal occasions and said seriously: "After investigation, there are major violations of Dementors, which have seriously endangered the security of the magical world. In order to ensure the defensive nature of Azkaban and protect the magical world, I That’s why we made this decision.”
"As for the follow-up processing, please trust the Ministry of Magic," Old Barty replied sternly, "Through the unremitting efforts of the Ministry of Magic, this matter has been successfully resolved."
"We re-modified Azkaban. On the basis of the original, we introduced a new device called Magic Loop, which is more effective than Dementors."
"This device can well control prisoners' use of magic, and at the same time can save the Ministry of Magic a lot of money."
"Saving money? Minister Crouch, what specifically?" Rita Skeeter asked.
Old Barty answered methodically: "The Ministry of Magic's Auror and striker equipment requires a large amount of maintenance fees. Magic loop can concentrate the absorbed magic back to replenish the equipment independently, effectively saving money on Auror and striker equipment. maintenance costs.”
After speaking, Old Barty looked at the camera with a smile on his stern face and said: "Here, the Ministry of Magic would like to thank Mr. Johnny Silverhand, the consultant of the Ministry of Magic, for his sponsorship, which has greatly saved the Ministry of Magic funds."
This scene was recorded on camera.
Not only did expelling the Dementors not increase costs, it also greatly reduced funding.
This was a great political achievement, enough to increase the reputation of the minister, Old Batty.
Together with the head of the Auror Office, Pierce also received a strong political career.
Those Ministry of Magic employees who were worried about being fired will be grateful to Piers, and this sponsorship was obtained in the names of Piers and Barty Sr.
By the time the press conference was over, Dumbledore also knew why Old Barty said Johnny Silverhand would take care of the Dementors.
He sold the Dementors to Johnny Silverhand.
This news shocked Dumbledore.
To him, the news wasn't great.
He was vaguely worried about why John wanted to get the dementors.
"John." He said to himself.
...
Interviews from various newspapers about the Ministry of Magic's remodeling of Azkaban Prison and Minister Crouch's wise actions were quickly transmitted.
At the same time, at the press conference, Barty Sr. represented the Ministry of Magic and revealed Johnny Silverhand's identity as a consultant to the Ministry of Magic for the first time.
No one knows the specific powers of this Ministry of Magic consultant. An insider revealed that Johnny Silverhand once participated in a Wizengamot trial.
Can it be shown from the side that the advisors of the Ministry of Magic have the power to participate in the trial and the legality of joining the Wizengamot?
The major opinions occupy almost an entire page of the Daily Prophet.
In newspapers, the image of old Batty's smile was repeated under the flashlight.
"This is good news."
The next day, the Gryffindor table.
Hermione expressed her opinion to the other two.
She said happily: "Crouch listened to Dumbledore's suggestion and fired the dementors."
Even Harry had to admit that the minister was a man of advice.
He was in the school hospital listening to Dumbledore's conversation with Old Barty and Amelia.
Knowing that the Dementors were likely to be won over by Voldemort, Old Barty did not make any move for a long time. He even complained to his partners that Old Barty did not listen to advice.
"He also caught one of the escaped Death Eaters." Hermione said with joy, "This is good news, he is very efficient."
"Yeah, yeah." Harry was a little distracted.
Ron said, "There are nine more, I mean there are other Death Eaters that haven't been caught."
"We don't know when he will be able to catch him." Ron thought that maybe Old Barty just got lucky.
"The people think he's the best minister they've had in twenty years," Hermione said nonchalantly. "He'll catch him soon."
"You are blindly worshiping Lockhart." Ron mentioned Lockhart again and said, "Just like you worship Lockhart."
"You!" Hermione glared at Ron angrily.
Why does this person always like to bring up other people’s past that they can’t look back on?
She picked up the "Dark Magic, Defense, Guide" on the table and threw it at Ron.
Ron screamed when he was hit, and he didn't forget to stuff a mouthful of oats into his mouth.
Perhaps realizing that Harry was too quiet, Hermione looked at the absent-minded Harry and asked, "What's wrong with you, Harry?"
Harry didn't even notice that the bacon fell off his fork. He came back to his senses after hearing the sound. After hesitating for a while, he said, "I was dreaming."
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Some people died, but not completely...
