Percy arrives with Arthur.

The child, who had not returned home since the death of Mr. Barty Crouch, knew nothing about the old Black house. He did not lower his voice, and Mr. Arthur was so busy discussing with him what happened in the Ministry of Magic today that he forgot to remind him.

After entering the door.

Percy didn't lower his voice.

The portrait at the door was startled and a shrill cry was heard.

"George and Fred are almost adults, but they haven't corrected their habit of playing pranks?" Percy's face turned green, and he and his father hurriedly pulled the fallen curtains together.

Arthur was distressed: "It would be nice if this was a prank by George and Fred!"

This thing is much more troublesome than a prank.

"Tonks, you again..." Molly stormed out of the kitchen, holding her wand and followed by pots and pans.

Seeing the two people moving about in the hallway, her words and actions stopped.

Two men and no women.

One of them was the one she thought about day and night and kept Arthur awake.

"Percy?" Molly's voice was a little trembling.

Percy raised his hand and waved it a little stiffly: "Hi, Mom, long time no see."

"Come back for dinner tonight, no more overtime?" Molly muttered, complaining, "You didn't tell me in advance, so I have to work for one more person at the last minute."

With a big smile on her face, she turned and walked towards the kitchen again.

Arthur let out a sigh and dropped his outstretched hand. He was just about to ask Molly to help him, at least to quiet down this noisy old woman.

At the dinner.

This was almost the last time that Harry and his friends had Molly's cooking this year. She was very attentive and considerate, preparing everyone's favorite food, even Percy who had just returned was not left out.

George and Fred pestered Percy to tell them what had happened at the Ministry today.

They had asked that too when Harry came back.

But Harry's answer was perfunctory, saying that under a fair trial by the Ministry of Magic, he would soon be cleared of all charges. Although there were some unpleasantness in the repayment, the Ministry of Magic was also very ready to provide collateral.

This...

It sounds so wrong.

The two brothers couldn't believe it. They thought the British Ministry of Magic couldn't be so normal.

From Percy's mouth, they heard another version.

Harry used sharp words, powerful fists, and Dumbledore's unimaginable magical pressure to escape the "just judgment" of the Ministry of Magic. In full view of everyone, he knocked down an entire Auror's office, stole the Magic Brothers Fountain and the coins inside.

"Really?" George and Fred were shocked.

Ron yearned.

Hermione exclaimed, "Harry, you told me it wasn't that dangerous."

"Of course it wasn't that dangerous." Harry nodded. "I didn't use my fists, and Professor Dumbledore just conjured a cup of thick syrup."

Dumbledore muttered, "That's not just any syrup. It's maple syrup."

Hermione pouted: "Charms can't create food."

Dumbledore whispered to Hermione and explained the magical principle. It was not very complicated. It was just a combination of summoning spell and food magic.

Harry ignored the small class and continued, "We explained the facts calmly and it worked, Head of Magical Enforcement—"

At this point, he felt a little stuck and looked at Percy.

Percy corrected seriously, "It's the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and the head is Madam Amelia Bones."

"Ms. Bones was very fair. In the final vote, the majority found me not guilty." Harry went on to say, "As for knocking down the entire Auror office, it wasn't that scary. It was just a collaboration with Mr. Scrimgeour."

"He has to be knocked down by me before I can let him do what he wants. He doesn't want to stand against me at all."

He paused. "It's true that the Magic Brothers Fountain was moved."

George and Fred were almost overwhelmed with shock.

Tonks clapped her hands and praised: "Harry, I have to praise you, it's really great!"

"I have long wanted to remove that annoying statue. How can the Ministry of Magic keep that thing?"

Molly nodded in agreement.

"Tonks, you're an Auror," Percy muttered.

Even if you are happy, you don't have to show it so obviously.

Tonks shook her head, and her hair turned into a rainbow of colors. "We are at home, so there is no need to be so restrained. Percy, don't be so tense."

Percy coughed twice.

"I remember that statue was made of pure gold." George counted on his fingers, "How many Galleons can it be sold for?"

“How much is gold now?”

Fred followed him and lowered his head, counting on his fingers, and suddenly realized: "George, we don't seem to have considered gold. After all, we were still poor last year."

"That thing is worthless. It looks fancy, but it's actually just gold-plated brass." Harry waved his hand in disdain. "It's worthless. It can only be sold for about three or four hundred Galleons."

George and Fred sighed in disappointment.

It’s not pure gold!

"Three or four hundred isn't bad, actually?" Ron was very satisfied. He whispered that this was enough pocket money for him until graduation, and he would be much richer still.

Harry glanced at them. "If nothing else, Ludo took away a thousand Galleons from the Triwizard Tournament prize money."

"It might not even be enough to pay George and Fred back."

"That damn guy." George clenched his fists, his eyes full of anger.

After discussing Ludo's matter for a while, they continued to ask further questions.

Percy talked about the rumors he heard today: "After Harry left, the Ministry of Magic was in chaos. Director Scrimgeour went to see Minister Fudge, and the two of them seemed to have a fight."

"Fighting?" Ron was puzzled. "Why?"

He couldn't understand it.

If there was nothing wrong with his ears and his analysis, and the chaos in the Ministry of Magic was all caused by Harry, then why... Scrimgeour and Fudge were fighting?

"Because Scrimgeour doesn't want to stand against Harry." Percy said succinctly.

Ron was confused and still couldn't quite understand.

"Little Ronnie, you are going to be a prefect, you can't be so naive anymore..." Percy sighed and looked at Harry, "Even if Harry is around, you should try to be independent."

Ron put his hands on his hips. What does this have to do with the Ministry of Magic?

"There are two voices in the Ministry of Magic right now. One is on Fudge's side. They support Fudge in taking action against Harry." Percy explained in detail, "But there are very few people who have this idea. There are only Minister Fudge's most staunch supporters."

"There is also a considerable proportion of directors and directors who support Minister Fudge. Although their number is small, they are all senior officials."

"Most people cannot understand Minister Fudge's ideas and why he is so radical. Harry could obviously be a good friend of the Ministry of Magic, just like Professor Dumbledore."

"The Ministry of Magic could have avoided this turmoil. It is not a wise choice to offend a powerful wizard who is not so willing to abide by the rules."

Percy frowned, becoming distressed.

Harry shook his head: "They just don't dare to admit that Voldemort is trying to resurrect, nor do they dare to admit that Voldemort still has a considerable number of supporters."

This name cooled the atmosphere at the dinner table a little.

But it soon became lively again, with George and Fred arguing, and wherever they were, there would always be excitement.

the next day.

Arthur drove them to King's Cross Station, and as they boarded the train, Hedwig and Bowes flew up, each holding a newspaper in their mouths.

The Quibbler and the Daily Prophet, they were competing with each other, both publishing on their front pages what had happened at the Ministry of Magic yesterday.

It's just that the stance is different and the title is different.

The Daily Prophet published a photo of Harry opening his pocket and putting the Galleons in. The angle was tricky, and one could tell the photographer's intention was to make Harry look as vulgar as possible, but he stood straight and did not show the temperament of a "thief" at all. Instead, the composition was weird, which made people feel uncomfortable.

Harry Potter robs the Ministry of Magic and injures dozens of staff members

In this article.

It was written in a way that avoided the main points. Harry refused to go to the interrogation room for questioning, his conversation with Minister Fudge was not pleasant, and when he returned to the hall, he took down the "Magical Brothers Fountain".

The reason is not stated directly, but after reading the article, everyone will get a hint - Potter took away the fountain and coins in revenge because of an unpleasant conversation with Fudge.

The Quibbler published a photo of Harry waving his wand, water balls exploding, and rushing waterfalls with rolling waves. The angle was excellent, and the camera lens was stained with water droplets. One can imagine what happened to the cameraman after taking the photo.

The title exudes a sense of injustice.

"Forced to collect debts, what happened to the Ministry of Magic in recent years?"

Rita started from the Triwizard Tournament, where Ludo cheated the unknown Weasley brothers of their fireworks and took away the Triwizard Tournament prize money, and then went to Ragnuck's blacksmith shop and told Harry about the Ministry of Magic's promise to give the share of the prize money. She clearly and bluntly pointed out how shameless the Ministry of Magic was, even cheating children of their money.

"The Daily Prophet is getting more and more outrageous." Hermione slammed the newspaper on the table. Boss, who was standing next to her, was so scared that he shuddered. He grabbed the window sill but lost his balance and flew out with his head. He flapped his wings for a long time before flying back.

"Didn't Rita speak up for Harry?" Ron muttered, turning the page of the magazine to read the contents at the back - Mr. Lovegood's unrealistic ramblings.

"There will always be people who don't read The Quibbler." Hermione frowned and shook her head. If she didn't know that Rita was one of her own, she would never have subscribed to this magazine.

Ron put the magazine down, his face tainted, "They'll be glad they didn't read The Naysayer."

Hermione glared.

Ron argued, "I mean, everyone in Hogwarts believes Harry." He paused, and then quickly added, "Except those guys in Slytherin."

"Let's not talk about that. I don't think I saw any new professors on the train this year?"

Hermione snorted and reached into Harry's pocket.

Harry said calmly, "Uncle Remus has no money, so he takes the train with the students."