The Burrow
Somewhere in London, England
June 28, 2002
Mr. Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Somewhere in England, Unplottable
Dear Professor Dumbledore:
I am writing you to inform you of some changes in the policy of the Ministry of Magic that you may find useful for your knowledge. First of all, Cornelius Fudge has recently retired from the position of Minister of Magic. To the public, he is resting healthfully, now relieved from the stress that had been causing him heart damage. However, you and I both know that he currently resides in St. Mungo's as a result of a particularly vindictive attack from Lord Voldemort. (Some things are easier to write than to say.)
The new Minister of Magic is Lucius Malfoy. As a loyal Death Eater of Voldemort, he will undoubtedly only make decisions that support his master. I redundantly advise you to have all Order of the Phoenix members come out in the open and quit Ministry work immediately.
You know, as well as I, that almost all Ministry employees are more loyal to you, from all Houses, even Slytherin. I have no doubt that the entire Department of Mysteries would relocate to Hogwarts at your command. Even wizards and witches who have not gone to Hogwarts know and respect your advice, and usually follow up on it.
The Minister of Magic made several recent changes to the law. Some of the changes have made Muggles more vulnerable. Other changes re-encourage the prejudice against Muggle-borns, allowing owners of property to forbid Muggle-borns from going onto their property.
There are several laws that will interest you most. The Werewolf Registry Laws have been annulled, which will undoubtedly help Professor Lupin. It will also allow Dangerous Creatures that are not on our side to operate for the Dark Lord. All of the prisoners of Azkaban have been freed, and their charges dropped. All loyal Death Eaters have returned to their master. The silver lining, however, is that Mr. Black can operate without fear of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement down his back.
As of now, I am no longer Head of the Department of International Magic Cooperation. I will be able to fully devote my time to cause.
Yours truly,
Percy Weasley
Percy Weasley
Mr. Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Somewhere in England, Unplottable
Dear Professor Dumbledore:
I am writing you to inform you of some changes in the policy of the Ministry of Magic that you may find useful for your knowledge. First of all, Cornelius Fudge has recently retired from the position of Minister of Magic. To the public, he is resting healthfully, now relieved from the stress that had been causing him heart damage. However, you and I both know that he currently resides in St. Mungo's as a result of a particularly vindictive attack from Lord Voldemort. (Some things are easier to write than to say.)
The new Minister of Magic is Lucius Malfoy. As a loyal Death Eater of Voldemort, he will undoubtedly only make decisions that support his master. I redundantly advise you to have all Order of the Phoenix members come out in the open and quit Ministry work immediately.
You know, as well as I, that almost all Ministry employees are more loyal to you, from all Houses, even Slytherin. I have no doubt that the entire Department of Mysteries would relocate to Hogwarts at your command. Even wizards and witches who have not gone to Hogwarts know and respect your advice, and usually follow up on it.
The Minister of Magic made several recent changes to the law. Some of the changes have made Muggles more vulnerable. Other changes re-encourage the prejudice against Muggle-borns, allowing owners of property to forbid Muggle-borns from going onto their property.
There are several laws that will interest you most. The Werewolf Registry Laws have been annulled, which will undoubtedly help Professor Lupin. It will also allow Dangerous Creatures that are not on our side to operate for the Dark Lord. All of the prisoners of Azkaban have been freed, and their charges dropped. All loyal Death Eaters have returned to their master. The silver lining, however, is that Mr. Black can operate without fear of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement down his back.
As of now, I am no longer Head of the Department of International Magic Cooperation. I will be able to fully devote my time to cause.
Yours truly,
Percy Weasley
Percy Weasley