“I doubt the Wizarding World would care too much if they found out that the government pretty much ran the biggest paper,” said Harry. “I’m going to bring integrity back to the press, as foreign as a concept that might seem like.”
Umbridge looked absolutely agitated.
“Other papers can be started up,” remarked Umbridge when she finally found her voice.
“And Ministry of Magic building can also spontaneously combust unless you give Sirius Black his rightful trial,” commented Harry in a casual voice. “You will deliver a message to the Ministry, that Sirius Black will receive his rightful trial or so help me, the Wizarding World will suffer a cataclysmic disaster that will make Lord Voldemort seem like a boy scout.”
“Is that a threat?” whispered Umbridge.
“No, of course not, but you do have to admit, accidents do happen,” said Harry in a gruff voice. “What won’t be an accident is what I can write in the Daily Prophet that can destroy reputations of certain Ministry officials.”
“So, you are going to blackmail us with lies, Barone,” answered Umbridge in a disgusted voice.
“Why use lies, when the complete and accurate truth is more damaging?”
A Twisted Timeline, Chapter 13