He extended a hand, his palm coated with a layer of reflective sweat.
Headmaster Dumbledore gave him a brief, shallow handshake. "Cornelius, I didn't expect you to come over so late."
"As the Minister, I always have to consider the future of the Ministry of Magic." Cornelius Fudge pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Although the letter already made things very clear, I felt it was still very necessary to make the trip in person."
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