[HPforGrownups] Men from the Ministry

[manawydan]

No: HPFGUIDX 55284

JessaDrow wrote:

>I had always thought that the Weasleys were well thought of in the WW. They
>are an old pure-bred family.

I think that they are indeed well thought of in the WW, though that wouldn't
necessarily translate into being well thought of in the MoM. Dumbledore says
something to the effect that Arthur should have been chosen as the Minister.
So obviously he was in the field for the job - he must have sufficient
experience, seniority, and track record within the Ministry - but he didn't
get the job. Not only that, but he isn't even head of department.

All of which leads me to think that there is a faction in the MoM which has
an interest in keeping him out of positions of influence - possibly the
remnants of Voldemort's supporters who had to lie low for a while after
Voldemort's fall but then began to regroup (the occasional subtle
conversation in the smoking room or in the pub after work...) to the extent
that they are once again able to exercise an influence.

MacNair would be an interesting choice as Minister...

Scary.

Cheers

Ffred

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