Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Hacker's Small Thoughts (Edited)
Tom nearly collapsed.
Why did they have to eat turkey sandwiches at the Granger's house and now here at Hacker's? So, have I done all this in vain?
Hacker was now regretting a bit. He felt like he shouldn't have let such a mysterious figure into his home.
Although Tom seemed friendly, he was a very strange person.
What if he could read his mind? What if he could kill him and his wife in an instant without leaving a trace? What if he could alter their memories at will? What if...?
The key was that he had invited him in! Hacker had read many fairy tales and fantasy stories, and some of them had this kind of setup. Those dark, malevolent creatures couldn't enter your home unless you invited them in with your own words. But the phrase he had just uttered completely fit the definition of an invitation.
However, when he saw Tom's distressed expression, his anxiety dissipated a bit. Ha, this mysterious guy hates turkey sandwiches as much as I do!
The gap between them seemed to narrow for that reason.
"I added a lot of seasonings; it should taste good," Annie explained, apparently noticing Tom's concerns, with a smile.
Tom did his best to control his expression and then took a sandwich from the plate, stuffing it into his mouth.
Not bad, it actually tastes good.
Annie had shredded the turkey and added barbecue sauce, along with lettuce, tomato, and onion, which made the sandwich taste much more normal.
Hacker also took a bite, eating it with a concerned expression on his face. Although the taste of the sandwich was fine, who could stand eating it every day for an entire week?
After serving them both a cup of tea, Annie respectfully withdrew.
"Mr. Hacker, have you had any problems lately?" Tom asked after finishing his sandwich and taking his tea, throwing his own question at Hacker.
Hacker did have concerns, but he felt he shouldn't reveal them to a stranger. So he responded with another question, "Interesting question, but I hope you can answer a question of mine first: who are you?"
This was what Hacker had learned about interviews—when faced with a question from the other person, he could throw in his own question and successfully change the topic, taking control of the conversation.
Tom knew what Hacker was doing. But he just muttered to himself, "Don't answer a question with another question, damn it!" and let the matter pass; he didn't want to go in circles with Hacker.
"I'm a wizard," Tom replied.
Hacker dropped his teacup. The answer was unexpected but made sense. Indeed, only wizards would have so many strange tricks.
"It's astonishing," Hacker said quietly after a long while. "May I see it? Magic." He looked at Tom while asking.
"Of course," Tom replied. He knew that to gain Hacker's trust, he had to show something real, something that could impress him.
So, Tom transformed into a unicorn. The room was instantly filled with a sacred light.
Hacker: !!!
"A unicorn?" he exclaimed, taking off his glasses and approaching the unicorn Tom had become, examining it closely. He watched it attentively because he didn't know if he would have another opportunity to see these legendary creatures.
In the end, he even dared to touch it. Its skin was very soft and delicate, softer than the finest lamb's wool and smoother than silk woven by the best weavers.
Tom returned to his human form. He was a bit afraid that Hacker might become obsessed with touching him, unable to stop once he started, so he quickly put an end to that situation.
"Now I believe that wizards really exist," Hacker said, a little moved. He didn't expect magic to actually be real.
"What can a wizard do?" Hacker asked curiously.
"Wizards can do anything," was Tom's reply. In his opinion, there was hardly anything a wizard couldn't do.
Hacker's eyes lit up. "Can they, uh, help us get rid of the Winter Palace... no, wait, forget about the Winter Palace, and let's eliminate the person inside the White House...". Hacker pointed his index finger to his throat, making a cutting gesture.
Tom: ...
"In the United States, there are wizards too, and their power is not inferior to ours. Besides, I believe eliminating a puppet doesn't make much sense," Tom was taken aback by Hacker's thought, not because he wanted to use magic to deal with leaders of other countries but because he was surprised to see the United States ranked higher than Russia on Hacker's hit list.
There was a lot of laughter.
But it's true; if he were Tom, Tom wouldn't kill the man in the Winter Palace because he's the biggest informant!
"Oh, I see..." Hacker smiled wryly. "Forget what I just said. Why did you come today? It's not to help me solve the sandwich problem, is it?"
Tom didn't respond; he simply took another sandwich in silence. It was quite delicious, and he was really hungry.
Hacker looked at Tom and suddenly had a brilliant idea in his mind: wizards also live in the lands of England; they should have the right to vote too. If he could win over the wizards, couldn't he gain a large number of additional votes out of nowhere?
Just as Hacker was secretly plotting his plan about wizard votes, Tom responded.
"Mr. Hacker, with your talent and virtues, why couldn't you become Prime Minister?"
Hacker: Pfft!
This time he actually choked on the tea he had just taken.
Prime Minister? Himself? Is this wizard pulling my leg? But after the absurd feeling faded, his heart began to beat rapidly.
The title of Prime Minister Hacker sounded quite nice. Moreover, Tom's words made him feel especially comforted.
"Me? Could I really?" Hacker looked at Tom, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
"Of course, you can. Your competitor, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eric, was just involved in a car scandal last night. That's a strike against him."
"But there's still Duncan; I'm not his rival." Hacker frowned, surprised that Eric would do something like this at such a crucial moment. It's really unbelievable!
"Do you remember Chris?"
Hacker, of course, remembered Chris's scandal that had been on everyone's lips a few months ago, causing a great sensation in the entertainment industry. At that time, he didn't know where Chris had obtained the information about Chris's actions, but the scandal had become known worldwide.
"Duncan has a close relationship with Chris. I don't know if his intelligence department has investigated it, but if they don't have evidence, I can help you gather proof."
Oh my God! When Hacker heard that, he was shocked. He couldn't believe that his seemingly serious colleague was involved with that despicable guy.
Chapter 409: Chapter 409: This Isn't the First Time Muggles Enter Hogwarts (Edited)
"You can use this as leverage against Duncan to gain his support. With Duncan's support, Eric, who is already tainted, won't be a rival for you. Once you're in power and have solidified your position, you can get rid of both of them," Tom advised Hacker, who was lost in thought.
This plan actually seems quite feasible!
"Moreover, you have a significant advantage, don't you?" Tom added. "Look, if you become Prime Minister, your party won't split."
Hacker: !!!
After careful consideration, Hacker realized that what Tom was saying made sense.
Suddenly, he felt excited. Why did he realize that he had a significant advantage? Then, a question arose in his mind: why did this wizard come to offer him so much help?
If you do something for someone, you'll get something in return. Hacker had never heard that saying, but it was common sense. Now he had to hear what Tom wanted.
"After I become Prime Minister, is there anything I can do to help you?" Hacker put on his glasses and looked seriously at Tom.
In the political sphere of Britain, fair trade was valued. Tom provided crucial information to Hacker, so Hacker had an obligation to do something for Tom.
"All I want is for there to be a reliable Prime Minister, someone with a sense of responsibility, courage, and who can be considered a statesman."
Tom's words left Hacker speechless. He had intended to make a witty comment to lighten the mood, something like, "Oh, the Prime Minister's office can't accommodate so many people." But he couldn't say it. Unconsciously, his eyes welled up.
Tom's words awakened his consciousness, which had been dormant and nearly extinguished for a long time. It reminded him of the aspirations he had when he first entered the political arena. How many years had passed since then? Did he still hold the same aspirations?
Suddenly, he felt guilty.
"Next, the magical world and the non-magical world could face extremely challenging challenges," Tom interrupted the silence, continuing. "People like Duncan, who are despicable insects, and people like Eric, who can't control their desires, cannot assume this responsibility."
Hearing Tom, Hacker snapped out of his melancholic mood and immediately realized something wasn't right. Why does it sound like the magical world is on the brink of a catastrophe?
"Can you explain in more detail what you mean by challenging challenges?" Hacker peered through his black glasses, scrutinizing Tom, hoping to get more information from his face.
Unfortunately, he failed. Besides his handsome face, there was no more identifiable information in Tom's expression.
Tom felt that Hacker, as the future Prime Minister, had the right to know about Lord Voldemort, so he briefly recounted the story of the two dark lords, Grindelwald and Voldemort.
It was a long conversation. When they finished talking, the tea in the teapot was already cold.
"Now I understand," said Hacker, grasping the situation. "It turns out that a dark lord may be on the verge of resurgence...".
At that moment, Hacker suddenly felt that the character of that dark lord seemed familiar to him: advocating blood supremacy, discriminating against a specific group, fond of solving problems with violence and provoking wars, the current Minister of Magic being too conciliatory with him...
That sounds familiar! A magical version of the mustached one? And if he, as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, were...
Winston Churchill!
Churchill was the politician Hacker admired the most. Now he found himself in a situation similar to that of his idol, which awakened an inexplicable sense of responsibility in him. He felt that he must bear the weight of confronting Lord Voldemort.
"With great power comes great responsibility!" Hacker placed his hand on his chest, with a sacred expression on his face. At that moment, he seemed possessed by Churchill.
"Yes, we will fight side by side with our fellow wizards until we eliminate that mad Dark Lord. On this path, success does not matter, failure is not fatal, the most valuable thing is to have the courage to move forward..."
Tom interrupted Hacker's Churchill imitation.
"I think during the Christmas holidays, you could visit Hogwarts and meet Professor Dumbledore. That will help you gain a better understanding of the magical world. However, I will need to submit a request to see if Professor Dumbledore will allow you to enter Hogwarts."
Tom wanted to take Hacker to Hogwarts so he could speak with Dumbledore. This would allow the future Prime Minister to have a more specific knowledge of the magical world rather than just a vague idea of "where people ride brooms and wave wands." This exchange would be beneficial for both parties.
Tom wasn't concerned about the consequences of introducing a Muggle to Hogwarts. It's not the first time Muggles have entered Hogwarts! Didn't Dumbledore allow Jacob to enter Hogwarts when he was fighting against Grindelwald? He even did it in front of the students!
Even in the worst-case scenario, if negotiations fail, there's always the Memory Charm. Confidentiality wouldn't be an issue as magic would ensure that Hacker keeps his mouth shut.
Even Hermione in fifth grade can use the Memory Charm. Dumbledore surely can employ more effective restriction methods. All former Prime Ministers are aware of the existence of the magical world, but none of them have disclosed false information after retiring or leaving office. The lack of written records is the best evidence.
"Hogwarts, the school of magic in the UK?" Hacker's interest was piqued. The magical, fantastic, and mysterious world was about to be revealed to him, allowing him to glimpse its true face. This was a distinction that no previous Prime Minister had ever had the honor to receive.
His appreciation for Tom suddenly increased.
"Do I need to prepare a speech or something?" According to Hacker's experience, when visiting a school, a speech is usually delivered from the stage. Being the first Muggle Prime Minister to visit Hogwarts, his speech would be historic, and he needed to take it seriously.
"It's not necessary. During the Christmas holidays, students return home, and I can't promise that I'll be able to take you there either!" Tom didn't dare to think about the consequences if Dumbledore rejected Hacker after seeing his enthusiasm.
"We'll discuss the details later. The most important thing now is to overthrow your two competitors and become Prime Minister." After discussing a bit more with Hacker, Tom disappeared with a pop using Apparition.
The first thing Tom did after leaving Hacker's house was to write a letter to Dumbledore. He needed to obtain Dumbledore's permission to allow Hacker to enter Hogwarts.
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