The Day of the Draw at Hogwarts

After seeing the face of the person who came in, Mr. Borgin was surprised: he knew this person. He was the previously unparalleled best-selling author Gilderoy Lockhart! He disappeared after being pardoned by the Ministry of Magic. It was said that he went to travel around the world. Unexpectedly, he was imprisoned here and became a priest?

Mr. Borkin is not the kind of wizard who knows nothing about the non-magical world. On the contrary, he has a deep understanding of Muggles. He naturally knows what a "priest" is in the non-magical world. It is quite interesting that a wizard became a priest in this era.

It's not that there are no wizards who join the church and fall into the arms of God, but most of these wizards lived in the Middle Ages. Since the twentieth century, Bo Jin has never heard of any wizard who became a priest after graduation.

Therefore, Mr. Borgin also knew very well that Lockhart's mission here was definitely not to guide the lost lambs, Father, it was just a gimmick.

What exactly do you want to do, sir? Bo Jin secretly tried to figure out Tom's psychology in his heart, and his level of seriousness was comparable to that of a student trying to figure out the intention of the person who asked the question during the exam. This shrewd businessman finally made up his mind to follow Tom after seeing his power. He doesn't know Tom's name yet, so he keeps referring to his mysterious new boss as "Mr."

Mr. Borgin was a smart man - he couldn't make a name for himself in such a mixed place as Knockturn Alley without being smart. After Moody packed up the dark magic items in the store and took them away, he clearly realized that his career as an antique dealer was over, because the losses in the store were simply not something he could afford.

But when Tom took the initiative to communicate with him, he felt that this was a good thing disguised as a bad thing. Although he couldn't do business in Knockturn Alley, he seemed to have found someone more worthy of his allegiance.

He is very optimistic about this emerging force. It has powerful force, a strong first-mover advantage, its own sphere of influence, and more importantly, an enterprising leader.

The last one is particularly important. The lower limit of a force is determined by the first three, but the upper limit of a force depends on the quality of the leader of the force.

In Bock's mind, Tom is undoubtedly an ambitious guy. He has taken control of the Dementors and has cooperated with the Ministry of Magic - this raid is a good example. Borgin did not believe that there was no communication and negotiation between the Ministry of Magic and the Dementors before the raid.

A few hours ago, the Dementors obediently followed the Ministry of Magic officials to block Knockturn Alley, indicating that negotiations between the two parties had been reached, and the Ministry of Magic officially recognized their power. This recognition is very important. Without official recognition, it is still an opposition force. But once the official recognition is given, even if it is just acquiescence, this force can officially take the stage.

Borgin hopes to seize a more important position in this force by trying to figure out Tom's psychology. He analyzed silently in his heart. He has several questions he needs to find answers to: Where does Mr. position himself? What role will you play in this force? Who are your competitors? What is the direction of development of this force?

If you can answer these questions properly, your future here will be bright.

First of all, my husband's arrangement for himself is to deal with all kinds of troubles that may occur in the prison - it is definitely not to provide instant noodles and ham sausages to the prisoners. The essence of this job is to take care of his most important rear area for him. If he can do it Well, I will play the role of a butler - this is great, only confidants can be stewards, right?

As for who your competitors are? Currently there is only one. Borgin didn't think about those Muggles at all. Muggles were just tools to wizards and could not be a real support. Now the only one who can really compete with me is this "priest". My husband has placed him here just so that he and I can check and balance each other. But judging from the fact that I can manage the use of his wand, my status must be higher than Lockhart's.

The calculations in Bo Jin's mind were spinning very fast. He quickly solved the first three questions he asked, and now he only had the last question left to figure out.

How will this force develop?

Sir, now that the Dementors are firmly in his hands, and the new Azkaban has been built, what will he do next? While further deepening cooperation with the Ministry of Magic, secretly recruit talents? And then when the time comes, directly overthrow Bones' rule and replace him?

It seems to make sense!

After reaching this conclusion, Mr. Borgin was stimulated by his own deduction. The source of excitement is not fear or fear, but excitement: secretly plotting to overthrow the Minister of Magic has happened countless times in history, and those who succeeded have received amazing rewards.

Borgin believed that if his husband succeeded in becoming the next Minister of Magic, or the actual controller of the Ministry of Magic, his status would be elevated. He will be transformed from an ordinary shop owner into a "grey-robed prime minister" who is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people - provided that he can please his husband and become a useful person in his power.

Mr. Borgin looked at Tom with awe in his eyes: What an ambitious wizard, but it just so happens that I am also an old man with some ambition and ability. We can just start the next business together...

Non-existent ambition increased.

Little did Tom know that Bo Jin had so much going on in his heart. The main reason why he took Bo Jin to White Dolphin was to ask him to help look after the prison. How could there be so many twists and turns?

As for overthrowing the Ministry of Magic and replacing it, he had no intention of doing so. Over the next few years, the more stable the Ministry of Magic was, the better, and until Voldemort was defeated once and for all, Bones would always be his good friend.

While Borkin's brain was running rapidly, Lockhart on the other side forced out a Lockhart-like smile and stretched out his hand towards Borkin, "Nice to meet you, we will be colleagues from now on."

These words brought Mr. Borkin back to reality.

"Of course." Borgin also touched Lockhart's hands with a very professional smile. I don't know why, but they both had a tacit understanding and didn't ask each other's name.

"You came just in time. My husband and I are sorting out the magic items we brought back from Knockturn Alley. I believe that my partner must be very heartbroken right now." After saying hello, Borgin resumed his work. He smiled and said to Tom.

He could almost hear Bock's angry roar as he said this. But Mr. Borgin had no sympathy for his companion's plight. On the contrary, he was very happy about his misfortune.

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Five updates completed~

I'm going to figure out how many chapters I still owe.