bioinnovel Chapter 427 Bones' Decision
Chapter 427 Bones' Decision
Chapter 427 Bones' Decision
"Effective immediately, Belvina Black, Director of the Department of International Magical Cooperation, is transferred to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement as its Director."
This is the latest personnel appointment announced by the new minister, Amelia Borns. It is an appointment that is both unexpected and yet expected.
Surprisingly, Ms. Burns successfully took the position, while Pierce Sinkness, the second-in-command of the Enforcement Division, failed to secure a promotion, and Rufus Scrinker, the Auror's Chief of Staff, also got the opportunity to be promoted.
As expected, Ms. Bones's successful rise to power was inseparable from Belvina's strong support, and it was only right that she reciprocate after taking office as minister. Moreover, since the two belonged to the same camp, it was natural for them to love each other and help each other.
The new personnel appointments instantly shattered the rumors of discord between Amelia and Belvina.
For the past few days, many people have been saying that Belvina is about to leave the International Department of Magical Cooperation, and from now on she will be a silencing person, and politics will no longer be relevant to her.
As it turned out, Belvina did indeed leave the International Department of Magical Cooperation as rumored, but she didn't go to the Department of Mystic Affairs, but rather to the First Department, the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
Good news from the delivery room—she's given birth!
He was promoted from Director of the International Magical Cooperation Division to Director of the Magical Law Enforcement Division.
Now, who can still say that Amelia and Belvina are at odds? Who would dare to continue making up lies?
If this is enough to prove that the two are at odds, then only sharing the Ministry of Magic and the position of Minister can demonstrate that their relationship is harmonious.
When the news of her new appointment came to the Department of International Magical Cooperation, Belvina was still happily knitting a scarf in her office; the transfer to the Department of Legal Enforcement was not part of her plan.
"Miss Black."
The young female assistant, Gemma Farley, walked into the office once again.
"Miss Blake," she said, "in a sense, you've been promoted."
Upon hearing this, Belvina put down her knitting and took the personnel appointment letter from her assistant.
The name and position were verified to be correct, and all the official seals and Amelia's personal seal were also confirmed to be genuine. This personnel appointment was real.
"From this moment forward, you are the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement," Gemma Farley continued, "the First Head of the Ministry of Magic, the Ministry's violent agency."
Belvina checked the personnel appointments in her hand again; they were different from what had been agreed upon beforehand.
Before Amelia Borns officially took office, the two female directors met to discuss the successor to the Division of Legal Enforcement.
Both agreed that Rufus Scrimgeour, the Auror's Chief of Staff, was the right choice; he had spent most of his life fighting dark wizards and was a seasoned veteran.
Moreover, Scrimgeour was an Auror when he was young, and he worked in the Department of Enforcement for many years. While he might not be extremely familiar with the work of the Department of Enforcement, he was certainly much more familiar with it than an outsider like Belvina.
"Get ready to move, Miss Farley, we're going to the Enforcement Division," Belvina said. "This is a mess."
Although it was unclear why Amelia had suddenly changed her mind, there was no need to refuse her kindness, after all, she was the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement!
Belvina stood up and continued, "I'm going to see our new minister now. You stay here and pack your things. And don't forget to bring my balls of yarn."
After saying that, Belvina left the International Department of Magical Cooperation.
When the clattering elevator came to a stop on the first floor of the Ministry of Magic, Belvina saw Percy waiting outside the gate.
"Ms. Burns knew you were coming, so she asked me to wait for you here," Percy said, unaffected by the major reshuffle in the minister's office.
The golden gate opened with a whoosh, and Belvina stepped out of the elevator.
"I heard that a young woman who used to be a Ravenclaw prefect misses you very much," Belvina joked.
"Penello is a good girl." Percy blushed slightly. "My current situation is a bit sensitive, so it's better to stay away from her."
This was Percy's idea. He was both a pure-blood traitor, Weasley, and the assistant Minister for Magic. The more distant he was from Penelope Crivart, the less trouble the latter would cause her.
"It's your own feelings, you can decide for yourself," Belvina said. "But I think you'd better make things clear with her, it'll be better for both of you."
"Director Black, do you still want to see the new minister?" Percy said with a straight face and a serious expression.
"Oh, you've gotten quite bold, now you've even learned to extort money and kickbacks?" Belvina raised her hand as if to hit him, and Percy quickly dodged to the side.
Ever since Percy had that "big argument" with his dad in the hallway of the Department of Justice, the kid has started to let loose and often acts disrespectfully towards Belvina.
This is good. The old Percy, who was rigid, serious, and only wanted to make a name for himself, was really too boring.
The two chatted and laughed as they walked through the corridor covered with a crimson carpet, past one gleaming wooden door after another, and soon arrived at the minister's office.
At that moment, the newly appointed minister, Amelia Bones, was standing at the office door, waiting for Belvina.
"I knew you'd come here to ask what happened," Amelia said as she walked into the office.
Belvina didn't stand on ceremony and followed him inside without any hesitation, while Percy returned to his workstation.
The newly decorated minister's office lacked the luxury of Cornelius Fudge's time, and Fudge's portraits and personal collections were all moved away.
"Try my tea-making skills." Amelia brought over a cup of freshly brewed, steaming tea. "And take a look at my work." She pointed to a sweater that was half-knitted.
To be honest, compared to the sweater Amelia knitted, the scarf Belvina knitted wasn't even worthy of being used as a rag.
"So, is our new minister mocking me?" Belvina said, feigning anger.
"Yes, I'm mocking you," Amelia said. "So there are things you're not good at too."
In the next five minutes, Amelia Bones relentlessly mocked Belvina's knitting skills, and the new minister utterly humiliated the new director.
"To be honest, even though my knitting skills are at least a hundred times better than yours, I'd rather wave a magic wand than sit there knitting a sweater."
"What do you know!" Belvina said disdainfully. "Waving a wand may save time and effort, but you lose the process of knitting a sweater and the joy of it."
After a few pleasantries, the conversation between the new minister and the new director finally got down to business.
"Amelia, why did you suddenly change your mind?" Belvina asked. "Didn't we agree on this before?"
When addressing Connelly Fudge, Belvina usually uses his title, only in the last two or three years has she called him by his first name.
When addressing Amelia Bones, Belvina addressed her by her first name, without using her title. This wasn't disrespectful, but rather a matter of personal etiquette.
"I've thought it over carefully. I can only feel at ease if I entrust the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to you," Amelia said seriously. "Sinkenis and Rufus each have their shortcomings, and they would find it difficult to manage the Department of Magical Law Enforcement well."
Amelia picked up the half-knitted sweater and began knitting it with incredible speed and skill right in front of Belvina, her practiced movements almost making Belvina envious.
She continued, "Pierce Sinkness, he's a staunch supporter of pure-blood supremacy and has a lot of dealings with Yaxley. The Department of Law Enforcement absolutely cannot be handed over to him."
Sinkness, the deputy director of the Department of Law Enforcement, is similar to Cornelius Fudge in some ways. They both value pure bloodlines, are ambitious for power, but lack the ability to wield it.
Amelia continued, "Rufus is indeed a good choice; he's tough enough and experienced, but he's too stubborn and not tactful enough. Rufus's approach won't work on Mystic."
At this point, Amelia Borns' face showed a look of fear.
No matter when or where, Ms. Burns always gave the impression of being fair, honest, and possessing an awe-inspiring dignity.
But today, Belvina truly saw Amelia Bornes' vulnerable side; the most powerful witch in England was afraid.
"Look what this is?" Amelia walked to the desk and took out another personnel appointment from the drawer.
This is a personnel appointment that did not go through the full process. The official seal and personal seal of the new minister are affixed to it, but the official seals of Wisengamo and other relevant departments are missing.
If this personnel appointment is completed, in addition to the position of Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Belvina will also become Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic.
In other words, should anything happen to the current Minister of Magic, Amelia Bornes, Belvina Black, Senior Undersecretary of Magic and Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, has the right to take over the Ministry of Magic and become the next Minister.
This is not just a personnel appointment letter that failed to complete the entire process; it is also Amelia Borns' determination to fight to the end and her trust in Belvina.
"Amelia, you'll be alright," Belvina said. "The Ministry of Magic will defeat Voldemort once again under your leadership."
"I'm just doing this as a precaution," Amelia said softly. "After all, nobody can predict what tomorrow will bring."