Saved a life? The expression on Matthews face appeared slightly confused, but for soone who knew him well, it was apparent that his confusion was feigned.
However, Minister Bagnold couldnt be certain.
With a serious tone, Minister Bagnold explained, Dangerous Magical Objects smuggled into England are extrely dangerous. The danger cannot be eliminated even if the owner adds protective magic or props.
For wizards in charge of transport, especially those who dont comprehend the dangers, such risks are terrifying! As she spoke, she took a pocket-sized photo from her jacket pocket.
This wizard is called Juan. He briefly worked at Flourish & Blotts Bookstore in August last year, Minister Bagnold introduced.
Matthew recognized the person in the photo.
He recalled encountering the sa wizard a year ago when he ventured into Flourish & Blotts Bookstore to inquire about things.
The rude clerk who kicked him out was none other than the wizard in the photo!
In early September, he was expelled from Flourish & Blotts Bookstore for a reason, Minister Bagnold continued.
Then, in mid-October, he contracted a strange disease and was admitted to Saint Mungos Magic Hospital. Within three days, he passed away. Its said that his death was extrely horrifying, and he kept crying and itching all over his body before he died, leaving almost no normal flesh.
St. Mungos therapists couldnt explain the cause of his death. So Aurors proficient in extre magic deduced that he died due to the influence of mysterious extre magic. However, no evidence related to extre magic was found in Mr. Coos residence.
At that ti, I was already sowhat suspicious of Flourish & Blotts Bookstore, but I couldnt find any evidence. When I received your letter this morning, I imdiately linked the smuggling incident to Juans death. I must thank you, Mr. Wickfield!
Minister Bagnold spoke politely.
That is my duty, Minister! Matthew responded quickly, his emotions not fluctuating much.
He knew sothing was amiss with the smuggling process when Mr. Shafiq found him in the morning.
Matthew was well aware of the price he would have to pay.
Lucius Malfoy was willing to pay 3,000 to 5,000 galleons for the goods shipnt, indicating they were hazardous items.
Only Mr. Shafiq knew how to purchase them; the transportation process involved grave risks.
Mr. Shafiq had his own reasons for involving an underage wizard-like Matthew in the process.
So Matthew knew that if he were foolish enough to follow Mr. Shafiq in shipping the goods, he would be taking on severe risks.
Thats why Matthew decided to write to Minister Bagnold and report the incident.
Mr. Shafiq was involved in smuggling, and Matthew wanted nothing to do with it.
Unfortunately, the Minister herself didnt know who Tom Gaunt was, making it challenging to trace the boxs contents.
In other words, a promising lead turned into a dead end.
Minister, Matthew stood up and inquired, I feel my body has almost recovered. Can I leave the Ministry now, or is there a process I must follow?
No need, Mr. Wickfield, Minister Bagnold generously shook her head.
You have done well enough, and we will take care of the rest. The Aurors have sealed Flourish & Blotts Bookstore. If you wish to retrieve your belongings, I can provide you with my business card. The Minister patted Matthew on the shoulder.
Thank you very much! Matthew replied excitedly.
anwhile, the atmosphere at Malfoy Manor was tense and somber.
It was late at night, and Lucius Malfoy looked like an ant on a hot pot, pacing relentlessly by the manors fountain.
Mr. Malfoy was extrely anxious as the House-elf he sent hadnt returned yet.
Under normal circumstances, it should have been back a quarter of an hour ago.
Could it be that idiot Dobby ssed up again? Mr. Malfoy thought, but he quickly dismissed the idea.
Despite his disdain for house elves, he must admit that Dobby had never failed him.
Was there a problem with the plan itself?
At that mont, Mr. Malfoy beca even more restless.
Suddenly, a crisp explosion filled the air, and a short, ugly creature resembling a bat spirit appeared before Mr. Malfoy.
Its protruding, tennis-sized eyes peered timidly at its owner.
Whats the situation? Mr. Malfoy couldnt wait and bent down to ask.
The Master ordered Dobby to go to Flourish & Blotts Bookstore, and Dobby did his best, the House-elf stamred, frantically knocking on the floor.
Enough! He frowned in disgust. What happened next?
Dobby couldnt find the wooden box at Flourish & Blotts Bookstore. He thought it hadnt arrived yet, so he waited. After half an hour, he heard a strange sound. Dobby thought it was Mr. Shafiq returning from Flourish & Blotts Bookstore and was happy. However, it was actually Aurors who broke in, and Dobby was terrified. He fled back imdiately.
The house elf spoke incoherently while punishing himself.
Mr. Malfoys face suddenly changed at this revelation.
Aurors went to Flourish & Blotts Bookstore. Shafiqs actions must have been exposed, and he might confess at any mont!
Mr. Malfoy quickly helped up the house-elf, who was kneeling on the ground. Dobby, I order you to stop punishing yourself. In the smallest room in the basent, theres a box with a snake painted on it. Go now and take the box to Bellatrixs house.
Next, find the man and inform him that the situation has changed, and the Ministry of Magic seized the goods.
Before Mr. Malfoy could finish speaking, a loud BANG echoed from the manors gate.
Soone was attempting to break into Malfoy Manor.
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