Augustine expressionlessly pulled another inch-thick stack of documents from the mountain of paperwork beside him and held it under Umbridge's nose with both hands.
"If you believe there is a problem with this expenditure, here is the complete set of compliance documentation."
"What?"
Umbridge reflexively took the heavy stack of documents.
"First, Professor Sprout's syllabus for 'Practical applications of Venomous Tentacula in defensive Herbology against Dark Magic,' bearing Headmaster Dumbledore's handwritten approval."
Augustine began announcing the items.
"Second, the pedigree certificates and safe cultivation credentials for these seven Venomous Tentacula, issued by the biological laboratory under the Marauders Power Company, bearing an internationally recognized official safety seal."
"Third, the environmental safety assessment for the treatment of dragon dung compost, along with actuarial tables for protective equipment depreciation.
"Please note line fourteen. Director Sirius Black has personally subsidized thirty percent of the transport losses, bringing this transaction twenty percent below market price."
"And finally..."
Augustine pointed to the parchment at the very bottom, which bore an intricate purple seal.
"This is the 'Special import permit' signed by Director Amos Diggory of the Ministry of Magic's Department of Magical Plant Control.
"If you refuse to sign now, it will mean you are publicly questioning the validity of another director's administrative authorization."
Umbridge stared at the watertight application documents in her hands, feeling dizzy.
Her throat tightened.
What she had thought was a loophole had turned out to be a solid iron plate.
How was this a simple purchase order?
It was a meticulously designed administrative maze!
Every step was supported by legal documents, and every detail had long since received the backing of other Ministry departments.
"But... this is absurd!"
Umbridge argued feebly, her voice dry and thin.
"Venomous Tentacula are aggressive..."
"Precisely because they are aggressive, they require a stricter approval