Apart from Wizet's narration, the dining room held only the scratch-scratch of writing. As it wrote, the Quick-Quotes Quill swung so quickly it left afterimages, recording every detail with near-manic intensity.
During this process, Rita Skeeter's breathing grew rapid.
Though she was not skilled in magical invention or research, she had enough discernment to immediately realize the significance of the magic Wizet had described.
Her voice abruptly rose, brimming with fervor. "Mr. Lovegood, I think you understand perfectly well that this magic you invented is absolutely epoch-making!"
"Especially in the current state of the world, it could overturn the balance of power between the wizarding world and the Muggle world overnight! If..."
Wizet guessed what Rita Skeeter wanted to say and gently shook his head as he cut in. "Ms. Skeeter, I don't think there is any 'if' anymore."
The excited expression froze on Rita Skeeter's face. "Hm?"
Wizet continued, "I have already sent everything about this magic to Headmaster Dumbledore."
Rita Skeeter's eyes flew wide open, and she let out a shriek. "Merlin's beard! You've already sent the magic to him!"
Wizet's words were like a bucket of cold water, thoroughly extinguishing her earlier fervor and forcing her to calm down and consider the meaning behind his action.
"Already sent it..." Her eyes flickered repeatedly as her fingers unconsciously tapped against the table. "All right! A very... very wise decision!"
"Having it led and released by the International Confederation of Wizards would undoubtedly grant it the greatest authority and avoid criticism to the fullest extent."
"But I still want to know... what considerations led you to make this decision? Was it trust in international coordination, or... was there some deeper intention?"
"The reason isn't as complicated as you think." Wizet's tone remained calm. "Mostly because I didn't want to