"Alas", how about Umbridge as new MoM

[kiricat2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 107931

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Brenda M." < 
> Bren now:
> 
> But I think Lucius has slim chance of being a Ministry official now 
> that his lame 'I was Imperio-ed' excuse has proven to be false.  
But 
> yes, JKR's 'Alas' comment does take away chances that the new MoM 
> will be someone more opt for the job than Fudge.
> 
> How about Umbridge?  She's already the Senior Secretary of Ministry 
> (or some sort), won't be too much promotion for her!  I shudder to 
> think that she will blood-quill Ministry officials who oppose her! 
> *shudder*
> 
> Brenda

I took the "alas" as more of a "poor, long-suffering, never gets 
enough money or respect Arthur."  And he still won't get any of those 
things...

And, that's fine by me.  Suddenly having Arthur, as nice as he is, 
leap into the Minister's job would make absolutely no sense to me.  
He's in an out-of-the-mainstream position.  He had no apparent 
influence. He has no patrons.  Call me a cynic, but to effectively 
run a government, you have to have a lot of influence, a lot of 
markers to be able to call on, and, probably a lot of favors that you 
can grant or that you are owed.  Arthur just doesn't fit the bill.

And I think Umbridge is pretty much toast at this point.

My vote goes to Amelia Bones.

Marianne