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“Actually, many issues are closely related to interests,” Ginny chimed in, patiently explaining to the group. “The conflict between Fudge and Dumbledore is a case in point. Dumbledore’s actions threaten Fudge’s position as minister, something Fudge naturally cannot tolerate. To protect his power and position, Fudge has no choice but to resort to any means to smear Dumbledore and Harry, denying the fact that Vader has been resurrected.”
“But…” Ron was about to say something when Fred interrupted him.
“There’s no ‘buts’,” George interrupted. “A man like Fudge would never tolerate losing his ministerial position, because that would greatly harm his interests. As for something as important as the resurrection of the mysterious man, he probably wouldn’t value his own power as much.”
“That’s why Levin plans to build his own power base to control the Ministry of Magic,” Ginny said, shrugging. “These politicians only know how to fight for power and don’t care about the safety of the entire wizarding world. How can you do politics well with these scoundrels?”
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After leaving the Weasleys, Percy didn't look for the familiar faces, but instead returned to the Ministry of Magic and went straight to the second floor.
This is the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, the headquarters of Jaina's faction.
There, he found Penelope Crivate, the goddess he had once been infatuated with.
“Penelope, I’ve made up my mind.” Percy’s eyes were firm, without the slightest hesitation. “I’m willing to accept your terms and serve you.”
In his view, if you're going to take sides and place bets, you need to be decisive and sincere in your attitude.
Otherwise, it's easy to run into trouble and end up with nothing to show for it.
Penelope remained nonchalant. "Very well, on behalf of Lady Gianna, I accept your allegiance. From now on, you are one of us."
But what she said next made Percy feel uneasy:
"As per Lady Jaina's request, from now on I will be your superior. I will be responsible for contacting you, receiving your intelligence, assigning you tasks and work, and providing you with assistance."
Percy was stunned.
He never expected that the goddess he once pursued would become his superior, and he felt embarrassed and uncomfortable.
He remembered that he stopped pursuing Penelope because he discovered that Penelope and Levin had some kind of ambiguous relationship.
Even so, the two were still awkward when they met again a year later.
Suddenly, he realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Although the feeling was rather strange.
But... whatever.
The ambiguous relationship between Penelope and Levin suggests that even though she holds a low rank, she occupies a relatively central position within Jaina's faction.
Becoming her subordinate would undoubtedly pave the way for my future promotion.
He immediately put on a smiling face and said, "Yes, Miss Krivat, please rest assured, I will not let you down."
However, after swearing allegiance to Jaina's faction, he did not immediately make any contributions.
750 It was Penelope who helped him instead.
Soon, with Penelope's help, news of Percy's falling out with his family spread rapidly within the Ministry of Magic, eventually reaching Fudge's ears.
Just as Percy had predicted, the Minister of Magic did not lose faith in him because he was unable to continue his mission of monitoring the Weasleys and Dumbledore, nor did he remove him from his position as assistant minister.
In Fudge's eyes, Percy's action was undoubtedly a demonstration of his unwavering loyalty to the Ministry of Magic and to himself.
After all, turning one's back on one's family and choosing to stand on the side of the Ministry of Magic requires immense determination and courage.
This determination and courage is exactly what Fudge admires.
Fudge's idea to have Percy spy on his family was just a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Fudge's real core need for Percy was his political acumen.
What he really needs is a loyal and reliable assistant who can share his workload.
Percy, in terms of ability, originally met Fudge's requirements, and now his loyalty is also guaranteed.
What are we waiting for? Let's take office!
At least, that's what Fudge thought.
The saying goes, "You can't see into someone's heart, and you can't know what they're doing." As for the actual situation, it's really hard to say.
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Chapter 460 Visiting the Humble Abode
After Percy's falling out with his family, the Weasleys rarely mentioned him anymore.
Fred, George, Ginny, and Bill didn't tell their families about their suspicions.
No matter how you explain it, it cannot cover up the fact that Percy betrayed his family and chose to side with Fudge for his own benefit and to advance his career in the Ministry of Magic.
Meanwhile, less than a week after Percy left, the Weasleys welcomed new guests.
With a burst of light, Levin's figure appeared beside the slightly dilapidated garage, surrounded by a small, lively courtyard.
This wasn't his first visit, but he still couldn't help but take a closer look at the unique building in front of him.
It stands there crookedly, its stone walls, meticulously constructed by magic, exuding a rustic yet resilient beauty.
However, the house seems even more dilapidated than before.
On my last visit, there were several lively, plump brown chickens leisurely pecking at food in the yard;
This time, however, the scene at the entrance was somewhat messy: patched high-top leather boots, a meticulously woven fishing net, and a rusty crucible were scattered haphazardly on the ground.
Mrs. Molly Weasley, who was busy in the kitchen, saw Levin in the yard through the open window.
She hastily wiped her wet hands on her apron, a joyful smile spreading across her face, and strode out of the kitchen to warmly welcome the guest who had come from afar.
Levin felt a little nervous when he saw Mrs. Weasley approaching.
He knew this lady had a particularly enthusiastic way of greeting people, and he really didn't want to experience that kind of enthusiastic hug.
So he subconsciously took two steps back, trying to maintain a certain distance.
“Levin, I’m so happy!” Mrs. Molly Weasley walked up to Levin and said with a big smile, “I was planning to visit you after I received your reply, but I didn’t expect you to come first.”
Hearing this, Levin breathed a sigh of relief. "Mrs. Weasley, it's a pleasure to see you again."
As he spoke, he followed Mrs. Weasley into the narrow but cozy Burrow.
At that moment, Ron, who was busy in the kitchen, heard the noise outside and curiously peeked out.
When he saw Levin appear in his house, his eyes widened and the spoon in his hand fell into the bowl with a thud.
Although the living room of the humble abode was not large, it was decorated warmly and tidy. Every piece of furniture was slightly old, but it was wiped clean.
Levin sat down at a wooden table, while Mrs. Weasley gently pointed toward the kitchen with her wand.
In no time, the tea, snacks, and drinks flew over from the kitchen and landed steadily on the table.
After savoring the tea, Levin gently set down his cup, turned to Mrs. Weasley, and spoke in a gentle and sincere voice:
"Mrs. Weasley, I actually came here to talk about Percy. I'm sorry, I don't know his whereabouts. He hasn't contacted me."
A hint of disappointment flashed across Mrs. Weasley's face, but she nodded politely in understanding.
Levin continued, “However, please don’t worry too much. It’s normal for children to have their own thoughts and choices as they grow up. Fudge is not the Dark Lord, and the conflict between him and Dumbledore is not irreconcilable. I believe you will reconcile one day.”
Mrs. Weasley sighed and forced a smile. "Thank you, Levin. Your words put my mind at ease."
Just then, the twins Fred and George suddenly rushed out of the room.
Fred spotted Levin and immediately exclaimed, "Levin, you're just in time! Please help us talk to Mom. We've been working on some new magical joke toys, but after Mom found out, she won't let us open a shop at Hogwarts!"
George chimed in, "Yes, yes! Mom even said she'd return your investment. Levin, you have to help us talk to her. You're her favorite student at Hogwarts."
Levin thought it was normal for Molly to have such a natural attraction to him, after all, his appearance had always been very appealing to the opposite sex.
Of course, the preferences of older and younger women are different; the latter are willing to offer themselves in marriage, while the former are happy to marry their daughters to him.
Levin looked at Mrs. Weasley with some surprise, only to see an embarrassed expression on her face.
Clearly, she intended to discuss this with Levin later, but the twins leaked it out beforehand.
Mrs. Weasley coughed lightly, attempting to explain, "Levin, I'm not against their plans. It's just that I feel opening a shop at Hogwarts might affect their studies..."
Levin sighed softly, his gaze lingering on George and Fred for a moment before turning to Mrs. Weasley: “Mrs. Weasley, please don’t blame George and Fred. They truly have an extraordinary talent for developing new magical toys and equipment. I have high hopes for their future in opening a joke shop. You know, at Zolko’s Joke Shop in Hogsmeade, their daily turnover is almost more than the monthly salary of an ordinary Ministry of Magic official. And the toys that George and Fred invent are even more interesting and innovative than Zolko’s. I believe that the commercial value they can create in the future will far exceed that of Zolko.”
“Thank you, Levin,” Mrs. Weasley frowned slightly, “but as I said before, Arthur and I would much rather they focus on their studies. Their grades are just too bad right now. With grades like these, it will probably be very difficult for them to join the Ministry of Magic in the future.”
"Mrs. Weasley, I think it's best to respect George and Fred's own wishes. Forcing them to do things they don't like or to pursue careers they don't enjoy will only cause them great distress. You know their personalities; they're intelligent, witty, and mischievous. Going to the rigid, disciplined environment of the Ministry of Magic would likely cause them a lot of trouble. After all, they're not Percy; they're not suited for politics."
As soon as Levin finished speaking, the twin brothers sitting on the other side of the table nodded in unison in agreement.
Fred stared wide-eyed at his mother and said, "Mom, we really don't like learning those boring magical theories. We prefer to do hands-on practice and invent new magical toys and equipment."
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More books, free to find, new books are released irregularly. Zhi also chimed in, "Yes, Mom, although our grades aren't good, we're not without skills. Creating our own business is more suitable for us than going to the Ministry of Magic."
Just then, a loud noise shattered the tranquility of the humble dwelling.
The door was flung open with a bang, and Mr. Arthur Weasley's weary figure appeared before them. He went straight to a chair, slumped down heavily, took off his glasses, closed his eyes, and collapsed.
Levin noticed that the man looked much more haggard than the last time he saw him; clearly, Percy's departure had been a great blow to him.
"Molly, you wrote to me asking me to go with you to visit the Green family," Arthur muttered, reaching for the teapot. "When are you planning to leave?"
As he spoke, he took a big gulp of tea and sighed, “Bring out the robe I bought last year; it’s still quite respectable.”
"As for George and his group's investment... after we use the Galleons we've scraped together to make up for the part George and his group spent and then return it to Levin, we'll be living a very frugal life again."
“Percy might be right,” Arthur sighed. “I’m sorry, Molly, I managed to get two tickets to go to the show with you, but now I have to…”
“Arthur, we don’t need to go.” Mrs. Weasley’s voice carried a hint of embarrassment. “Levin is already at our house.”
She was quite perplexed by her husband's keen insight; this wasn't the first time he'd done something like this.
When Harry first came to the Weasleys' house during his first summer vacation, it took them ages to notice him...
"Levin? He's at our house?"
Arthur paused for a moment, then looked up blankly, glanced around, and finally spotted Levin smiling at him.
He jumped up suddenly, and the fatigue on Zhao Li's face was instantly replaced by surprise.
“Ah, Mr. Levin Green! It’s so nice to see you!” Arthur walked over quickly and warmly shook Levin’s hand. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t notice you were already here.”