[HPforGrownups] Arthur

[manawydan]

No: HPFGUIDX 55322

Faith wrote:

>> 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.
>
>It is said in one of the books, don't ask me which one because I can't find
>the exact quote.. But I do believe it was said that the reason Arthur was
>held back was his love of muggles.

Which I think strongly supports the argument I've been moving towards.

It allows the DE faction to make common cause with what for want of a better
word I'd call the "elitist" faction against Arthur - "he's too fond of
muggles, you know. They _say_ he even practices _technology_ in his outside
shed. How can we trust someone like that?"

Cheers

Ffred

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