Yes, Minister!

By enchanted nightingale

Beta Reader: pussycatadamah

Disclaimer: The characters do not belong to me. I only use them in my plot for fun.

Summary: Magical UK is in a tough position after Voldemort's demise; they need a leader to help them come out stronger and someone to bring change. Who better than Harry Potter for this?

Attention: It will be SLASH later on.

Chapter Six: New Ministry

"Sir, the Quibbler has arrived," Percy announced as he came into Harry's office.

The green eyed wizard was nearly hidden behind piles of documents. He looked tired but then again he had had a very long day. A month into the seat and he had had to deal with plenty of issues, the first of which was a done deal. Minister Potter's proposal for restructuring the Ministry had been approved by the Wizengamot and as of that morning Magical UK had a brand new ministry, some old departments remained, others were given a new face and a few new departments had surfaced, all to help better their lives. Percy had been dubious in the beginning about whether the younger wizard would be able to do anything but now he stood corrected.

"Let's see it then," Harry mused. Percy handed the paper over and noted as he did that the pile of paperwork Harry had not seen was much smaller than the stack of papers the Minister had already read. The green eyed wizard glanced at the title first.

New Ministry! New Era!

By Luna Lovegood

As of today, 29th of August, a new Bill was passed by the Wizengamot, approving of the structural changes proposed by Minister Potter. The plan was to reconstruct the Ministry, a two part plan that was to obliterate the meritocracy that favoured Purebloods and rich wizards and placed Muggleborns, Half-bloods, Squibs and other sentient beings into a lower political and social position. The new Minister strongly favours equality, as shown by his hiring a Lyda Pucey, a squib, as his secretary, alongside a pureblood wizard (Percy Weasley).

"We need to step into the new century," Minister Harry Potter announced as he left the room as the Bill got passed. "So far, none of the previous managements did anything to promote the economy, set up a welfare system for the wizards and witches of this country or done anything to support our defences. We plan to change that. This is but the first step towards bridging the gap between us and the Non Magical community. The people chosen for these jobs are people who are thought have much to offer and the proper experience for their posts. I ask for a bit of patience, you will start seeing the difference soon enough. Thank you."

So this is it, dear readers, from the mouth of our Minister himself. Whether this will be fruitful, remains to be seen; it certainly sounds very promising.

What follows below, is the list of the new departments, the offices and subjects they will be dealing with and the new department heads as announced today.

Department of International Magical Cooperation

(They work with magical governments of other countries. New responsibilities: cooperation with Magical Beings like Veela, Werewolves, Vampires etc)

Head of Department: Tiberius Ogden

Head of the Goblins' Liaison Division: Melody Peers

Head of the Vampires' Liaison Division: Duke Tiberius Greystone

Head of the Werewolves' Liaison Division: Dean Davidson

Head of the Veela' Liaison Division: Fiona Lemar

Head of the Centaurs' Liaison Division: Magorian

Department of Trade

(Creates regulations for things like cauldron thickness, safety standards for Brooms etc and sets standards for trade. International Confederation of Wizards, British Seats

International Magical Office of Law, International Magical Trading Standards Body, New responsibilities: Liaisons with Non Magical department and Liaisons with the financial part of Gringotts)

Head of Department: Sagard Stonewall

Department of Magical Law Enforcement

Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office: Head of Department: John Newstone

Auror Department: Head of Department: Kingsley Shacklebolt

Auror Academy: Head of Division: Katrina Montgomery

Magical Law Enforcement Squad: Head of Division: George Higgs

Hit Wizards to handle dangerous criminals: Head of Division: Undisclosed

Division for Guarding Azkaban Prison: Head of Division: Anastasius Shepherd

Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects: Head: Arthur Weasley

Improper Use of Magic Office: Head of Department: Sophie Diggory-Jones

Department of Magical Transportation

(Deals with Floo Regulation, Port key Registration and Creation Office, Public Transport Office (Knight Bus, MagiTaxi, Hogwarts Train etc.), Apparation Registration):

Head of Department: Tabitha Blane

Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures

Harry Potter's new law, extract: Magical creatures who are considered non sentient beings (Acromantula, Feral Werewolves and Feral Vampires, Trolls, See Index for more) or beings who cannot speak a language and cannot be handled (Nifflers, blasted ended skrewts, fire-breathing chicken, See Index for more). Creatures like Unicorns, Dragons, Thestrals, Phoenixes (See Index for more) are considered protected species, not to be harmed.

Head of Department:Apollonius Cathburry

Department of Mysteries

Head of department: It's a Mystery

Department of Education

Wizarding Examinations Authority: Headed by: Griselda Marchbanks, includes Professor Tofty
Apprentice Registration Office: Headed by: Wilhelmina Tofty

Office of Patents: Headed by Gilbert Wimple

Committee On Experimental Charms, Hexes, Curses, Spells.

Committee On Experimental Potions

Committee On Experimental Rituals and Runes

Committee On Experimental Treatments

Committee On Experimental Magical Devices (brooms, products, technology, transport)

Ludicrous Patents Office

New Responsibilities Include:

Public Magical Library of London (Personnel of nine people, undisclosed identities)

Public Magical Library of Cardiff (Personnel of five people, undisclosed identities)

Overseeing the proper running of Magical Orphanages (Personnel of five people, undisclosed identities)

Department of Health

(Overseeing St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, Overseeing St. Tabitha's Hospital for Irreversible Casualties (Victims of Dementor's Kiss, Prolonged Exposure to Cruciatus, Extensive brain damage etc), Collaboration with Non Magical Health Institutions and Ministries, Committee On Experimental Healing Techniques, Collaboration with Office of Patents (Committee On Experimental Treatments), Overseeing the proper run of Magical Orphanages )

This department is still being staffed. See page 7 for possible candidates.

Department of Magical Games and Sports

(Quidditch Division (British and Irish Quidditch League Headquarters), Quodpod Division, Broom Racing, Horse Racing (Pegasi, Abraxans etc), Fencing, Duelling Championships, International Events (Quidditch World Cup, Triwizard Tournament), Inspection of athletes, Official Gobstones Club)

This department is still being staffed. See page 8 for possible candidates

Department of Magical and Non Magical Relations

(They work with the British Non Magical government, cooperation with Non Magical Community)

Head of Department, A committee of three people: Jenifer Grant, Patroclus Moore, Gavin Greengrass

More details are not as of yet available. In the following pages of this edition there will be a more extensive explanation about the new responsibilities of the departments, personal information and the biographies of the new department heads.

This was where the departments ended and Harry put the paper down. Percy cleared his throat, making Minister Potter look at his.

"Good news?" the red head asked.

"Time will tell," Harry replied. There was still a lot of work to be done but at least he had a plan and a course to follow now.

Percy studied the tired countenance of the Minister, the youngest one ever and decided to help a bit.

"How about I make some tea?" Percy suggested. Harry shot the Weasley wizard a grateful look that made the redhead want to smile. The green eyed wizard looked so young.

"Would you?" the Minister asked hopefully.

"For all the work you put in? Certainly," Percy teased.

"Thank you Percy, you are a God send. Tell me what, is Lyda still out there?" the green eyed wizard asked.

"Yes, she's tidying up the loose ends in your schedule."

A look of dread crossed the younger wizard's face. "Tell me she is not booking every second of my days."

"Want the truth or…"

"Lie to me?"

Percy laughed and Harry glared at him. The green eyed wizard knew he was being childish but he could not help it. He was being patient though. It was only the beginning and he was so busy because there was plenty to be done. Once things got under way Harry hoped to have more free time, he could really use the extra hours to actually sleep a bit. Percy, seemingly reading his mind spoke again.

"Things will get better," he told his youngest brother's best friend.

"I know, I just like to whine," Harry replied. "About that tea…?"

"Coming right up," Percy promised and left to do just that.

End of chapter.