After returning from the Flamel Mansion with Rowen Ravenclaw settled comfortably under his protection, Roy shifted his focus back to the political landscape of the wizarding world—a battlefield far more subtle, but no less dangerous, than open combat.
Over the past few years, Roy had been carefully placing his pieces on the board. Now, with a new wave of graduates from Hufflepuff—students he had personally guided, supported, and prepared—his network was ready to expand again. These weren't ordinary graduates. They were loyal, disciplined, and skilled, and Roy knew they could be trusted with positions of influence.
He quietly dispatched them to various ministry posts. Since these positions fell under departments directed by Cedric's father, Cho's father, the Greengrass patriarch, Cassandra's father, and Arthur Weasley, the placements were seamless. Roy personally visited each director, speaking to them firmly yet respectfully. With the credibility Roy had built over the years, they agreed without hesitation.
The best part: Cornelius Fudge had no idea.
To Fudge, it looked like Roy was keeping his word—staying neutral, not interfering, not supporting Dumbledore. And Fudge, feeling secure in his illusion, believed that Roy controlled only "around 25%" of ministry influence. He even congratulated himself, convinced he had eliminated threats by firing various ministry employees over the years.
But what Fudge did not know—what no one had told him—was that the people he fired for flimsy reasons were the backbone of the pure-blood political faction: the Malfoys' supporters, the Parkinson circle, the Notts' inner advisors, and more. Without realizing it, Fudge had sliced apart the very influence the pureblood families had spent decades cultivating.
And the jobs he cleared?
Roy took them.
He filled them, quietly and efficiently, with his own trained people. By the time Fudge realized something was off, half the ministry departments were effectively loyal to Roy. The remaining 25%—Amelia Bones's faction—was neutral but cooperative.
Amelia Bones herself was not merely an ally. She trusted Roy deeply. Years ago, Roy had cured her father, Lord Bones, of a life-threatening illness. Susan Bones's grandfather owed Roy his life, and their entire family had pledged support in gratitude. Amelia now openly coordinated with Roy on key decisions, her 25% influence in the ministry aligning firmly with his plans.
In simple numbers:
Roy's direct influence: 50%
Amelia Bones's support (aligned with Roy): 25%
Fudge's real influence: 25%
Roy controlled the ministry more effectively than any Minister ever had.
He did not boast. He did not flaunt it. He simply moved pieces like a quiet, patient strategist.
Meanwhile, Lucius Malfoy remained in the dark. He believed Roy possessed only partial political influence, unaware of the vast network working behind the scenes. Lucius tried to smear Roy's name with subtle, manipulative tactics, whispering half-truths among pureblood circles. Roy didn't bother to respond.
Lucius had bigger problems—namely Voldemort breathing down his neck, demanding answers about the Hufflepuff Cup, the vault, and the disappearance of certain ancient artifacts.
Lucius was scrambling to protect his own life. He had no time to realize that Roy Valvas had already outplayed everyone.
And Roy?He simply watched the pieces shift, calm and unbothered.
His plans—three years in the making—had finally rooted themselves deeply into the heart of the wizarding world.
The alliances he forged were solid:
Bones Family
Black Family
Diggory Family
Weasley Family
Greengrass Family
Vole Family
A coalition stronger than anything the Ministry had ever seen.
The wizarding world was changing.Quietly.Inevitably.And all according to Roy's design.