Poli smiles knowingly.
Perhaps someone will come to check the authenticity of the report.
But she knows clearly in her heart that that department’s work is also only completed on paper.
As for actual investigation?
‘Heh.’ Poli sneers inwardly, ‘As long as the report is comprehensive and detailed, why care about anything else?’
At least this property valuation issued by Thompson is very professional, and what is listed inside are very real circumstances!
Some slight discrepancies can be understood by everyone.
“Sister Poli, I want to exchange part of the Galleon compensation for Muggle currency.” Rayleigh suddenly says.
“Rayleigh?” Jessica does not understand at all and hurriedly speaks to stop him.
“Rayleigh, Muggle currency is completely useless to wizards.
Even calling it waste paper makes it sound too good.” Thompson completely stands on Rayleigh’s side and also helps Jessica dissuade him.
The look the three people give him, as if looking at a fool, makes Rayleigh somewhat uncomfortable.
But he cannot exactly tell them that the Soviet Union is about to be gone.
If he does not go to the City of London now and use the collapse of the Soviet Union to make a ruthless profit, then he would truly be wasting the opportunity of 1991.
‘What, you say Muggle currency is useless to wizards?’ Rayleigh refutes with disdain in his heart, ‘Is it not wonderful to use Muggle currency to buy land, real estate, and other physical assets?’
“Mom, just trust me once.” Rayleigh pulls Jessica’s hand and acts cute and spoiled, begging incessantly.
“Only this once.
No more next time!
Half is impossible.
At most 100,000.” Jessica cannot resist and has to agree.
“Long live Mom!” Rayleigh feels extremely ashamed inside, but still gives Jessica a fierce kiss on the cheek.
Sigh, who told him he is not yet an adult, and the financial power is still in his dear mother’s hands?
“Sister Poli, if I exchange this part of the compensation into Muggle currency, when can it arrive?”
“Rayleigh, I still do not recommend you do this…” Poli thinks this is Rayleigh’s way of thanking her and kindly reminds him.
“Do not worry.
I will not regret it.”
“Since you are so determined, all right…
For Muggle currency, for example pounds, it can arrive in the afternoon.
But the exchange rate cannot reach the underground market’s 1:10.
I can help you fight for 1:8.”
“No problem!” Rayleigh calculates in his heart.
In the sunny hospital room, both sides are very satisfied with the result.
The installment payment plan is implemented, and part of the compensation is even converted into useless Muggle currency.
This will undoubtedly make the Finance Department and the Minister’s office satisfied.
If their work were judged in the NEWT examination format, their performance would unquestionably deserve an O (Outstanding).
Thompson is so happy he cannot close his mouth.
Not only did he gain Rayleigh’s friendship, he also understood certain hidden rules.
Thompson believes that from now on, as long as Miss Poli needs support from the Finance Department, she will contact him first.
“Rayleigh, how about we give Miss Poli a necklace in a couple of days?” Jessica suggests.
“Of course, Mom!” Rayleigh nods.
He actually forgot to express thanks to Miss Poli.
From early July to the end of July; from Azkaban to the Wizengamot trial; from the signing of the compensation agreement to the delivery of the property…
the entire Ministry of Magic, from top to bottom, from beginning to end, spent nearly one month before finishing handling the whole matter.
As the direct victims, Jessica and Rayleigh not only had their reputations and identities restored, they also received a large amount of compensation.
In addition, the Ministry of Magic also gave various tangible and intangible benefits.
For example, Jessica does not go to work at the Ministry of Magic, but she holds a nominal post there and can still receive a considerable salary every month.
Other relevant parties received rewards of various kinds.
Among them, the benefits Rita obtained are especially dazzling.
This outstanding reporter of the Daily Prophet did full coverage of the entire matter.
Public evaluation of her changed from past fabrication to a righteous lady who dares to expose darkness.
To reward her positive role in this incident, the Ministry of Magic even exceptionally awarded her a Second Class Order of Merlin.
For Rita herself, this is completely a leap forward.
For the first time in her life, she also experiences what truly fully responsible reporting can bring.
But in the days afterward, Rita’s green quill still spare no effort in exaggerating and dramatizing the truths she hears and sees.
Readers have to rely on their own judgment to distinguish which parts of the reports are factual truth and which are artistic embellishment.
Ah, in this era, even in the wizarding world, it is hard to find a newspaper that is reliable, truthful, not gaudy and pretentious, and able to abide by professional ethics.
In contrast, the Azkaban administrator, Mr.
Paul Nov, who privately leaked this matter to the newspaper, is firmly remembered by the petty Minister Fudge.
Our dear Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, lost a full 20 pounds because of this case.
This shows the extent of his fury toward Paul.
Of course, the Ministry of Magic must reward upright staff.
On the very first day the Ministry of Magic resolution takes effect, he himself receives a promotion notice.
In the name of promotion, Mr.
Plus the 200 Galleons intelligence fee sent by Miss Rita, he lives a relatively comfortable life there.
…
With the push from Miss Poli and Mr.
Thompson, all compensation agreements quickly receive unanimous stamped approval from various departments.
The Ministry of Magic’s owl, carrying a huge package, tumbles in through the window.
It is truly exhausted.
These documents are thick and heavy, heavier than a large cauldron!
“Thank you!” Rayleigh brings delicious owl food, all top-grade pet food sent by the Magical Menagerie.
The ingredients include magical grass that can strengthen an owl’s magic power, moon neon nectar, magical liquid fish oil and fire snake eggshell powder to supplement nutrition and calcium.
There are even magical bird snails and dragon-whisker fire chili peppers to adjust the food’s taste.
Ever since Diana tasted it, she has lost interest in ordinary food.
Yuumi even, in order to eat Diana’s food, painfully uses magic power to make herself fly.
Unfortunately, she is pecked down by Diana on the perch every time.
“Quickly replenish some strength.” Rayleigh kindly opens his hand, and the messenger owl happily eats the food the young wizard offers.
“Rayleigh, perhaps you need to buy another owl.” Jessica’s body has recovered well, and she can already walk back and forth.
“Diana is too beautiful.
If poachers discover it, they will definitely catch it and take it away.”
“Yes.
Perhaps I still need an owl that can handle daily letter-delivery tasks.” Rayleigh strokes Diana and cannot help thinking that magical creatures also have magic power inside their bodies.
If he could find or invent spells suitable for magical creatures, they could protect themselves and even help wizards fight.
“Mom, from now on, Diana will rely on you to protect her.”
“Don’t worry.” Jessica takes out her wand, black walnut, dragon heartstring.
Diana hears Jessica’s call and flies over, steadily landing on her shoulder.
…
In the villa by the Thames, a well-dressed middle-aged man sits upright on a leather sofa.
He wears a tailored Henry Poole custom suit, inside which is a snow-white Charles Tyrwhitt pure cotton shirt.
On his feet are a pair of extremely classic men’s morning dress leather shoes.
His hair is combed meticulously, and his whole figure gives off an elite aura.
“Rayleigh, this is my cousin Andrew.
Although he is a Squib, he is very clever.
It is said he is very successful in Muggle financial circles.” Thompson introduces the two to each other and leisurely picks up his black tea.