Loftgood suddenly felt that perhaps he wasn't a competent editor.
A lot of what the two people across from him were discussing went right over his head.
"Perhaps this is Muggle magic, after all."
That was what he pondered in his dazed little mind.
"But the Ministry of Magic can't solve this problem. We all know how much authority it has..."
As Carlotta spoke, she suddenly understood. "Oh, no wonder you said that the Ministry's weak authority had left the Wizarding World struggling to develop. Those things are connected, aren't they?"
"Of course. The objective laws governing things aren't always right, but they can still help us make judgments in specific cases."
Voldemort nodded. "Start the discussion with Pure-bloods. Don't just talk to yourself; engage with your readers. Don't throw all the questions at them at once. Get them thinking, guide them, and then address each question one by one."
"Influencing the world in a way that's accessible yet profound—I think your approach is excellent." Carlotta happily raised her cane and spun around three times on the ground, nimble on her feet.
Neville's eyes widened in surprise.
Wait, was that how you were supposed to use a cane?
"Mist Staff. It's the wand I made for myself."
Carlotta happily explained to Neville, then turned to Voldemort again. "That line, 'Let Pure-bloods be Pure-bloods, and Muggles be Muggles,' was brilliant. I think it perfectly resolves the divide between their positions."
"But that requires a strong Ministry of Magic," Voldemort said with a smile.
"Once you take office, the Ministry will have that strength," Carlotta said without hesitation.
Loftgood took a sip of his drink. He thought it would be best to pretend he hadn't heard a thing.
"What about the traditional families' contributions to magic?" Carlotta asked after sitting down. "I'm