HP: White Lord of Slytherin

Chapter 195 Tournament Interview

This summer is exceptionally hot, of course this is outside of Slytherin Manor.

On the day of leaving Hogwarts, only Sirius was seen at the station. Neither Lucius nor Narcissa showed up.

Lucius has been very careful about his whereabouts recently and rarely acts alone. Narcissa only travels between the Malfoy and Slytherin manors.

Since Harry would be staying at the Dursleys' for another month, she told Sirius that he didn't have to send her off.

There is a book on the table today, "Fantastic Beasts of Slytherin Manor".

The new book Newt sent her was originally supposed to be a new edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but since there were no brand new creatures outside, he changed the title.

As a renowned European expert on magical creatures, this book became a best-seller in many countries once it was released.

Of course, what people are most curious about is the Slytherin Manor in the title. The book is so thick that it can make people dizzy. It is full of creatures that people have never heard of, and some have even become extinct. All of them can be found in this manor.

Some people came to Newt's house to verify it, and after seeing some magical animals he kept in a suitcase, they finally believed that the contents of the book were real.

The handwritten draft with signature in Gloria's hand is her birthday gift.

At the beginning of the holiday, the newspaper only mentioned who the champion of the Triwizard Tournament was in a very small section, and did not mention anything else.

"Dear Miss Gloria, the guests have arrived." Coco reminded from the side.

"Let her come over." Gloria said without raising her head.

It’s almost been a week since the holiday, and it’s time to start some things.

Today, Rita Skeeter appeared in Slytherin Manor wearing an emerald green robe and holding a one-time fireplace password in her hand.

She adjusted her glasses and opened her crocodile leather bag, and a notebook and a quill flew out.

Following the house-elf, she came to Gloria's office. When she opened the door, she saw the transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, and the beautiful scenery outside the window was in full view.

"Miss Slytherin."

Gloria looked away from the scenery outside the window and smiled at her, "Ms. Skeeter, please sit down."

Coco used magic to place two cups of tea at the right temperature on the table, then lowered her head and left the room.

Rita tried to suppress the urge to look around, and slowly sat down to sip her tea.

"I really didn't expect you to invite me to Slytherin Manor. There have been a lot of discussions about wizards here recently, after the release of Mr. Scamander's new book."

As a journalist, Rita's only goal in life is to seize every opportunity to write big news.

Last year's Triwizard Tournament was an opportunity, but unfortunately...

But the episode where Bagman was exposed did pretty well, which made up for the regret a little.

Gloria said, "I know, but I didn't ask you to come here today to visit the manor."

Rita's eyes showed suppressed excitement, "Really... Can I know now?"

"About the Triwizard Tournament, and the fugitive Barty Crouch Jr."

Fudge kept the matter a secret. Regarding Barty Jr.'s death, he only said that the Ministry of Magic had caught the man and had given him the Dementor's Kiss.

Rita's hands were shaking, but she tried to suppress them. "It's an honor for you to tell me this. Can we do the interview now?"

Gloria put down her teacup, "Of course."

She told him everything that happened during the last competition, except that she explained that little Barty pretended to be a professor by saying that he had been hiding deep in the forbidden forest for a long time and even deceived the centaurs.

We cannot let everyone know that a vicious fugitive once taught at Hogwarts for a year. That would only give Fudge a strong reason to attack the school.

Rita's eyes lit up surprisingly. If such big news could be released, she would become the hottest reporter this year!

"You...really came face to face with the mysterious man?"

"That's right." Gloria said calmly, "Of course you should report with this skeptical and unbelieving attitude, and it would be best if you add some sarcastic words."

Rita looked eager to try. "Is this okay?"

She remembered Gloria's attitude last year, which was very difficult to deal with.

"Yes, otherwise after this report is sent out, you will still seem to trust me and it will offend the Ministry of Magic."

In the days immediately following the competition, the Ministry of Magic had been very strict in censoring the content of the Daily Prophet's reports, but they have only recently relaxed a bit.

She will take this opportunity to release a bombshell.

Of course Rita is afraid of the Ministry of Magic, but Gloria is the major shareholder of the Daily Prophet.

"I'd risk everything to get this news out."

Regardless of whether Voldemort has really returned, this news will cause an uproar in the wizarding world.

"On the same day as your report, the largest newspapers in France and Bulgaria reported on the Triwizard Tournament. The two champions heard the reminder from Headmaster Dumbledore at school, and they were willing to tell it in a narrative tone. Of course, your report is the most detailed."

Rita's breathing became irregular, and she said with great joy, "I will write a great report of the year, don't worry—"

Gloria read the reports she wrote and found them to be very exaggerated. Even though most of them were false, there was a little bit of truth in them.

There are some wise wizards in the entire wizarding world. People like this should be prepared first and everyone should be on high alert.

"By the way, I must state that all the information for this report came from me."

Rita paused as she put away the notebook. "Are you sure? This will attract a lot of bad comments."

"I'm a Slytherin. Since the day I revealed my identity, there has been no shortage of gossip." Gloria said, "Even if you don't tell me, the Ministry of Magic will ask you after the news comes out. It's better to mark it out from the beginning. At least they can't do anything to me."

Of course Rita had no objection. She happily left the manor with a lot of useful information, and even forgot that she had thought about taking a good look at the place when she came.

After everyone left, Gloria picked up the teacup and took another sip.

She had a low-key birthday this year, but still received many interesting gifts.

After sitting quietly for a long while, she stood up and went to another castle in the manor.

Cleverly navigate the stairs and corridors filled with traps to reach a room deep inside the highest floor.

The giant snake with emerald green scales sensed the movement, opened its yellow eyes, and saw Gloria, then lowered its head meekly.

Gloria raised her hand and touched the snake's head. "It seems that you have recovered well. After recuperation and alchemical strengthening, even the sword of Gryffindor cannot hurt you."

Bajirisk automatically shrank in size and wrapped himself around her wrist, "Thank you Gloria, I'm much better now."

"You are a Slytherin snake, no need to thank me." Gloria looked at the snake that now looked like a jade bracelet, "Have you ever met Tom Riddle? What was he like then?"

"Young, ambitious, talented, but I didn't see him later."

Of course not. After driving Badgillisk to kill Myrtle, he never dared to act rashly in Hogwarts again.

Gloria asked, "Didn't he tell you other things, like his background?"

Basilisk shook his head. "No, he only used me as a tool for killing. I was following the instructions of the Slytherin bloodline."

Gloria thought thoughtfully. It seemed that she had to rely mainly on Headmaster Dumbledore to search for the Horcruxes. After all, he had been his professor and had a certain understanding of his temperament.