Press Conference
"Alright... it's about time." Rita Skeeter stood up, smoothing out the wrinkles in her robes. "The press conference is in the Pentagonal Chamber; let's go together!"
Wizet for a moment and said, "Rita Skeeter, if the Daily Prophet publishes your article, Mr. Lovegood will probably contact you too..."
Rita Skeeter shrugged. "Of course I know. I mentioned it when I asked him for leave, and he asked me to help him write an article."
She pursed her lips, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "So I still need to interview Mad-Eye Moody... This guy is crazy... He's not easy to deal with."
"But you're right, ' The Quibbler ' has changed." She sighed again. "It's much better than before. At least they pay for the articles now, although it's better than nothing."
She shook her crocodile handbag again and said, "But with your interview transcript, I think Mad-Eye Moody will be a little more accommodating."
Wizet nodded and said nothing more.
Rita Skeeter clearly knows how to read the room and tailor her approach. Ultimately, it's because Dumbledore is easy to talk to that Rita Skeeter's words were so extreme and even distorted the facts when she reported on Dumbledore.
When facing someone like Alastor Moody, she becomes much more cautious, gathering as much leverage as possible to her advantage before making contact.
The Pentagonal Chamber was a place that left a deep impression on Wizet.
In the movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to Find Them," Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, and Jacob Kowalski were interrogated in the Pentagonal Chamber.
This is a Gothic-style council chamber. Directly opposite the main entrance is a chairman's throne, which looks very impressive.
Several rows of tiered staircases extend from the throne, with a single marble floor in the center bearing a simple five-pointed star pattern, which is the origin of the council chamber's name.
When Wizet and her team arrived, the marble floor was already packed with reporters, and it looked like Rita Skeeter would have a hard time getting to the front.
"I expected this to happen," Rita Skeeter said with a smug look on her face, lowering her voice. "But I've already got the most valuable information."
Before Wizet could say anything, he was summoned by the Triltopus Family and sat down in a corner near the chairman's seat.
Scott Triltopus said in a low voice, "I guess you guys will want to sleep later, so this corner spot is perfect."
"The process of receiving the award will be quick, and if you get sleepy listening to Benjamin talk, you can even take a nap against the wall."
Wizet and Luna couldn't help but chuckle, thanked them, and sat down to await the official start of the press conference.
The Fire Dragon attack in New York had a significant impact. If the Muggle government hadn't cooperated, North America's Statute of Secrecy would have faced a severe challenge.
Holding a press conference to convey the specific situation to other magical worlds and prevent the spread of rumors and misinformation is an extremely important matter.
In addition, it can soothe public sentiment and prevent further speculation and panic;
It can also unfold plans and actions, detailing the measures taken by the Magical Congress in response to this incident, demonstrating their emergency response capabilities and determination.
Benjamin Graves did the same, first explaining the specific events that occurred, how many Fire Dragon were involved in the attack, and how many Werewolf refused to cooperate, thus disrupting the stability of the magical world;
The text then praises the wizards who participated in controlling the Werewolf and fighting the Fire Dragon, and finally appeals to all wizards to provide clues to help the Magical Congress find the real culprit as soon as possible.
About an hour later, Luna leaned on Wizet's shoulder and quietly dozed off.
Wizet rubbed his eyes. He now understood Scott Triltopus's good intentions. Benjamin Graves's tone of voice did indeed have a hypnotic effect.
In fact, Scott Triltopus was already asleep, his arms crossed over his chest, his head bowed, and he was making a snoring sound like he had a stuffy nose.
The Triltopus Family members were in a similar situation, mostly yawning, with a few falling asleep, then hitting their heads on the ground, clutching their heads and grimacing.
Wizet looked across and saw that the Auror who were also waiting for the awards ceremony were casting spells on each other. Judging from the shape of their mouths and the arc of their shoulders, they were probably using Revival Charm.
He carefully moved his arm, took out his notebook from his pocket, and browsed the notes to pass the time, trying to avoid falling asleep himself.
He had spoken with Trelawps in the past two days and obtained the Triltopus Family's Potions recipe;
This recipe is similar to that of the Swelling Solution, but it can be combined with the Engorgement Charm to change the size of Magical creature, making it a very interesting and ingenious Potions recipe.
This is a recipe exclusive to the Triltopus Family, so Wizet can only research it herself and cannot spread it.
Otherwise, Wizet would have written down an extra copy of the recipe and then had the owl deliver it to Snape after returning to England.
A lot has happened recently, and the original plans have been disrupted. Therefore, he and Luna don't have much time left for their trip, and they should start thinking about buying local specialties.
Fortunately, North America has a large enough land area to offer many local specialties that can be used as gifts...
Another half hour passed, Luna let out a soft murmur, rubbing her eyes as if she had woken up.
She glanced up slightly at Wizet, who was reading notes, then leaned back in her original spot, intending to take another short nap.
Unfortunately, Benjamin Graves finished his official remarks and moved on to the Q&A session.
The reporters, like hungry hyenas, bombarded the Pentagon with questions, and the entire Pentagonal Chamber finally became lively.
The Triltopus Family members awoke one after another, their eyes gleaming with excitement, looking on with anticipation for the spectacle.
The 《New York Ghost Newspaper》 was the main force behind the questions, with several reporters standing at the front, occupying the best positions.
This newspaper is positioned similarly to the Daily Prophet and has a close working relationship with the Magical Congress;
The Magical Congress had clearly coordinated with the 《New York Ghost Newspaper》, and the questions they raised were not so pointed, allowing the Magical Congress to salvage its image.
The Triltopus Family looked disappointed and gradually lost interest. They were more interested in seeing the Magical Congress make a fool of itself than in establishing a positive image for the Magical Congress.
Rita Skeeter looked at Wizet and the others, then suddenly pushed up her glasses, pressed her wand against her neck, and shouted in a voice that could be heard throughout the entire council chamber:
"Chairman Benjamin Graves, I am a reporter from the England Daily Prophet, and I would like to ask... what role did our country's two wizards play in this?"