HP: White Lord of Slytherin

Chapter 196 Truth or Lie

Starting in late July, the largest newspapers in France and Bulgaria reported on two of the champions of the Triwizard Tournament, Fleur Delacour and Viktor Krum.

Most of the reports were normal, talking about the competition, but at the end they all mentioned the reminder given to them by Headmaster Dumbledore.

The unconfirmed news of Voldemort's return also caused a stir abroad.

That same day, the Daily Prophet published a report by Rita Skeeter.

[Slytherin and Potter's experience in the tournament: true or false? ]

[Our reporter Rita Skeeter's exclusive report on the various mysteries of the Triwizard Tournament. How did Gloria Slytherin and Harry Potter, two fourteen-year-old children, become warriors in the competition? What exactly happened to them in the final competition? This report will give comprehensive answers!

First of all, there are two young warriors. According to an interview taken by Miss Slytherin, the selection of her and Harry Potter as warriors was a complete conspiracy. Barty Crouch Jr., who was punished by the Ministry of Magic in late June, had been hiding deep in the Forbidden Forest. He used the secret passage he learned while at school to come to Hogwarts and used a powerful Confounding Spell to put the names of the two young men into the Goblet of Fire. Due to the school's strict patrols, he failed to hurt anyone.

The same thing was said by Miss Slytherin. She said that the championship cup was made into a door key, which brought her and Harry Potter to the mysterious man. The man who couldn't even be named recovered in front of them, and they got the championship cup back to school through strong resistance. What a crazy statement!

Miss Slytherin suddenly declared herself the heir of Slytherin in the summer of 1993, attracting the attention of the entire wizarding world;

As for Harry Potter, the famous savior, he never appeared before he was eleven years old, and began to attract attention after he entered Hogwarts.

I have reason to suspect that the two young and energetic students conspired to carry out a huge scam and even deceived Dumbledore into openly talking about the return of the mysterious man in school.

But I can't think of the reason why they did this, whether it is true or a carefully organized lie, maybe it takes more time to observe.]

After that, there were the details of the three games, which Gloria watched with great interest.

Rita was still very restrained. After all, she had to review the report before it was released, and she couldn't say anything too harsh.

I believe this report will bring more heat to this summer.

Draco's figure was the first to appear in the two-sided mirror that had been placed on the table early, and he seemed to be holding a newspaper in his hand.

"Lori, was this the interview you gave?"

Gloria nodded, "It was me, just a few days ago, reporting on how well it worked."

"Even if I'm at Malfoy Manor, I can imagine the shock this report brings."

He spoke directly about Voldemort's return, albeit in a tone of disbelief, but he believed that many people were frightened by this.

"Is this really okay?"

"We must spread this news," Gloria said. "This way, if there is any unusual movement in the wizarding world in the future, everyone will most likely think of it this way. Voldemort will not take any major action until he is fully prepared."

Then I asked him, "How are you doing recently?"

"It's much quieter." Draco put away the newspaper. "Except for necessary matters, my father rarely goes out. We almost withdraw from all kinds of social activities. My mother has been claiming to be sick to refuse those invitations."

"Safety is the priority. I have to meet with many officials recently. Fudge is suppressing those who do not fully support him. This is an opportunity."

Draco said, "Not only does he not fully support him, he is also vaguely distancing himself from my father, but he doesn't dare to do it too obviously."

"Conrad has been transferred to the Law Enforcement Department and has promoted Percy Weasley to Assistant Minister."

Draco was in no mood to scoff at the Weasley 'split'. "I..."

"Draco."

It was Lucius' voice, and it seemed like he wanted to talk about something.

Gloria said, "I'll contact you later, go get busy now."

The mirror surface darkened. This new double-sided mirror is really interesting. It is much more convenient than using an owl to send messages.

After a while she saw Harry's face appear in another mirror. He seemed to be hiding in the small room at home, holding up a newspaper and whispering, "Leah, did you meet that lying reporter?"

"Yes." Gloria said, "Her previous report is indeed hard to describe, but she also has the courage to write and publish this report. I can control her, don't worry."

Harry sighed softly, "It's not a good description, but the outside world finally knows that Voldemort has returned. It just depends on whether they believe it or not."

Gloria saw that he didn't look very well, "Does your scar hurt again?"

"It tingles occasionally," said Harry. "I keep following the news, worrying about attacks on the Muggles or wizarding community."

"He doesn't dare to do that now." Gloria comforted him, "The Ministry of Magic arrested a lot of Death Eaters back then. If he wants to cause a big commotion, he needs manpower."

Harry nodded absentmindedly, "Then I'll keep following...Have you written to Sirius recently? He seems to be very busy."

"They are very busy. They are gathering people to resist Voldemort and investigating information." Gloria understood his disappointment. "Don't think too much. When the month is up, he will pick you up as soon as possible."

"By the way, where did you buy your two-way mirror?" Harry was pleasantly surprised by the function of this small mirror. "I want to buy a pair too."

Gloria said: "This is not a purchase, but a new product to use. It may be released around Halloween, so it won't be too late to buy it then."

"Okay." Harry was slightly disappointed and wanted to buy one for Sirius.

After a brief chat, the mirror also dimmed.

Unfortunately, the mirror can only communicate one-to-one and cannot contact a third person. The wizarding world needs to make more changes. Perhaps magic is too convenient, which makes wizards not as innovative as Muggles in their lives.

Around the afternoon, Skeeter's letter arrived.

Miss Slytherin:

As you said, the Ministry of Magic found me and the editor-in-chief and warned us sternly that any information about the mysterious man must be approved by the Ministry of Magic before it can be published.

However, this report was very successful and caused huge discussion. Even many foreign wizards specially purchased today's Daily Prophet. I dare say this is the best news this year!

If there is such information that needs to be widely disseminated in the future, please consider me. I am not afraid of those Ministry of Magic officials.

—Rita Skeeter

The second collaboration was still a great success. The magic world couldn't be completely ignorant of this, and this was the best way.

"Dear Miss Gloria, the guests have arrived."

Gloria stood up and said, "I'll go right away."

The people who came this time were officials from the Ministry of Magic. Recently, because Fudge took the initiative to form cliques, some officials were abandoned or even transferred.

They must seize this opportunity and occupy as many advantageous positions as possible.

"Gorinya, remember the old rules."

The golden-scaled snake hidden in the golden hair hissed, "I am always ready."