Chapter 112: “Friendly Minister”


    Minister Bagnold, a witch with a broad stature and a round chin, wore her ck hair cut short.


    Her expression appeared gentle, certainly not dull.


    She smiled kindly at Matthew, motioning for him not to be nervous.


    As Matthew tried to get up from the bed, his head still felt a little dizzy.


    It might be due to the influence of Apparate or perhaps from the Stupefy previously cast by the Aurors during the encounter.


    It might be better to have some of these. Minister Bagnold handed over a box of things to Matthew.


    Matthew received it and discovered it was a box of choctes.


    Thank you, Minister, Matthew said, breaking arge piece of chocte into several smaller ones.


    As he threw a piece of chocte into his mouth, Matthew inquired, Where am I now?


    This is the Law Enforcement Department! Minister Bagnold replied with a smile. Our Ministry of Magicsws are not meant to be enforced against you but rather to protect brave children like you!


    Matthew seemed choked by the chocte, prompting her to offer arge ss of pumpkin juice from nearby.


    Minister Bagnold was very friendly.


    Thank you, Matthew muttered, expressing his gratitude.


    After eating a whole piece of chocte, Matthew was surprised to feel a sudden warmth rush through his toes and fingers.


    The difort he felt before vanished.


    The chocte he had just consumed seemed to contain some added material.


    How effective is it? the Minister inquired softly.


    Awesome! Matthew quickly nodded. I feel full of strength all over my body now!


    Thats good, Minister Bagnold smiled and nodded.


    Matthew could sense that the Minister of Magic was deliberately showing kindness towards him.


    It wasnt difficult to understand.


    He guessed that it was likely because of Professor Grindelwald.


    Several months ago, Matthew had encountered Minister Bagnold at Hogwarts during an event involving the suspect Trocar.


    She must have seen him then.


    Earlier today (to be precise, yesterday, as it was past midnight), when Matthew left Flourish & Blotts Bookstore to have breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron, he had made a discreet trip to the Owl Post Office.


    He had written a letter directly addressed to Ms. Millison Bagnold, the Minister of Magic.


    Besides briefly introducing the highly likely illegal smuggling operation in the letter, Matthew also inadvertently mentioned the association between Vinda, Principal Grindelwald, and the Minister.


    Matthew had no need to worry about the next steps.


    The Ministry of Magics defense team had nted numerous Aurors around Diagon Alley that night.


    They had already targeted Mr. Shafiq, who had just left the Flourish & Blotts Bookstore.


    Although his sense was good, he couldntpare with the experienced Aurors.


    Afterward, his detours and concealment were all in vain.


    The two groups of wizards who carried out the smuggling transaction with the Aurors were swiftly apprehended.


    Minister Bagnold sat on a bench beside him and said, You are wee, Mr. Wickfield. After you regain your strength, tell me about the incident?


    Of course! Matthew nodded without hesitation and proceeded to share all the information he knew, excluding the details about the book.


    He narrated everything in great detail.


    Minister Bagnold had a positive reputation due to her role as the Minister of Magic before Cornelius Fudge.


    She had led the war between the Wizarding World and Voldemort, arresting many Death Eaters after Voldemorts defeat.


    Apart from Ulick Gamp, the first Minister of Magic, she was one of the most popr Ministers in the wizarding world.


    Because of this, Matthew trusted her.


    It turns out that this smuggling incident is also rted to Lucius Malfoy and a wizard named Tom Gaunt, the Minister pondered.


    Minister Bagnold! Matthew asked eagerly, Have you heard of this Tom Gaunt?


    The Minister thought for a moment, then shook her head.


    No impression However, the surname Gunter is quite special! This pure-blood family is the only bloodline of Szar Slytherin.


    But I remember that thest member of the Gunter family passed away 50 years ago Although there seems to be a branch of this family in North America, Ill send someone to investigate further. The Minister exined.


    Matthew felt slightly disappointed since he knew who Tom Gaunt was, but he couldnt reveal the details openly.


    He shifted the topic, saying, Minister About the box It looks peculiar! Can you find out whats inside?


    Sorry, Mr. Wickfield, Ms. Bagnold replied, shaking her head.


    Its not that I dont want to answer. In fact, I dont know whats inside Smuggled items from foreign countries, especially from ces like Italy not bound by the Extreme Magical Items Restriction Act, generally have a high risk.


    The Aurors wont touch them easily. We usually give these items to the Department of Mysteries to investigate gradually. As she pointed to the Mysterious Box.


    Matthew gave a slightly frustrated expression.


    However, I mustpliment you once again, Minister Bagnold continued, her expression turning serious. In a sense, your brave actions saved your life, Mr. Wickfield!