Besides education, there's the military aspect. In other words, Aurors and Hit Wizards need to have their equipment updated.
Lord Voldemort will be resurrected in about a year, and when that happens, Dark Wizards will surely become rampant again.
Therefore, we must take advantage of the present to strengthen the Aurors and Hit Wizards.
Sebastian didn't elaborate, instead, he let Percy explain everything according to the plan.
Percy called this 'Armaments and Emergency Funds Management,' meaning the Treasury Department would establish special funds to purchase equipment and to respond to emergencies, such as wars or other sudden situations affecting the stability of the Wizarding World.
Next, Percy further detailed the responsibilities of other departments within the Treasury Department.
For example, the Treasury Department is responsible for drafting the Ministry of Magic's annual budget and allocating funds reasonably according to the needs of various departments, ensuring the smooth operation of various Wizarding World affairs.
The International Economic Affairs Department is responsible for managing economic affairs between the Ministry of Magic and other countries in the Wizarding World, including trade agreements, international cooperation funds, and helping to coordinate cross-national financial cooperation to ensure Britain's Wizarding World maintains stability and growth in international economic activities.
There's also the most important Funds Supervision Department, which will oversee the Ministry of Magic's use of funds, ensuring proper use and preventing misappropriation or waste.
It will conduct regular audits to ensure financial transparency and combat any form of corruption.
Percy, one by one, meticulously explained all the details in the plan to Amelia.
After Amelia fully understood and expressed her approval, Sebastian instructed,
"Amelia, you've seen the importance of the Treasury Department, so make sure to arrange for our own people to occupy all the key positions."
"No problem," Amelia pondered for a moment, "I generally have an idea of the candidates. But there's one thing I need to mention."
"Logically, you are cultivating Percy so vigorously because you want him to become the Head of the Treasury Department, but Percy is too young and too inexperienced. If he directly becomes the Head of the Treasury Department, he won't be able to command respect."
"So, my idea is to arrange for him to be the Head's Secretary and let him gain experience for a few years first."
"As for the Head, I plan to invite our old friend Ceres to serve. He is an old Wizengamot and Order of Merlin member, highly prestigious and able to command respect."
"The most crucial thing is that he is older, gentle, and doesn't like to meddle, so he will definitely hand over most of the work to Percy."
"As long as Percy's talent can subdue those below him, I can guarantee that after Ceres retires, Percy will naturally succeed him."
Is that how it's decided?!
Percy's mouth was slightly open, his face flushed with excitement, and his hands and feet trembled slightly.
In his imagination, starting as a small manager after entering the Treasury Department would be the best outcome.
He never expected that the two bigwigs would arrange the position of Head's Secretary for him during their conversation, and even the position of Head of the Treasury Department was almost within his grasp.
Soaring to the sky could not be more fitting!
This was all due to Professor Swan's efforts, otherwise, how would Head Burns even know who he was?
Percy didn't think his father had such influence in the Ministry of Magic.
Indeed, to succeed in politics, one must find a strong backer.
He gratefully glanced at his patron, Sebastian, feeling incredibly fortunate that he had joined his ranks so early.
Sebastian smiled and nodded; he knew this was the best outcome Amelia could arrange.
Seeing that Sebastian had no objections, Amelia immediately made the decision.
"If there are no problems, I will convene a Wizengamot meeting in the name of the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to finalize the Treasury Department matters as soon as possible."
"Coincidentally, Fudge still owes me a huge favor, and he must fully support me in this regard."
"Sebastian, you might not know," Amelia revealed a hint of schadenfreude, "I just received news before you arrived that PettigrewPeter was rescued by his mother."
"Fudge is in a panic; he's still hoping I'll properly review the old case to help him salvage some of his image."
PettigrewPeter escaped from prison?
And was rescued by his mother!
Sebastian couldn't help but click his tongue.
Fudge would be utterly disgraced this time. Thus, he certainly wouldn't dare to offend Amelia, otherwise, if Amelia made some moves, Fudge would become a complete joke.
Sebastian's thoughts drifted a bit.
Now, for Fudge, Amelia could help him salvage his reputation, but his true chance to turn things around should be this year's Quidditch World Cup.
According to Sebastian's understanding, after Peter's trial, Fudge put most of his energy into the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament.
However, the Triwizard Tournament lasts too long, and the closest opportunity for him to turn things around is the Quidditch World Cup.
Thinking of this, a playful smile appeared on Sebastian's lips.
Poor Fudge, he surely wouldn't expect that this year's Quidditch World Cup is destined not to be peaceful, and his reputation will be severely trampled by those rioters.
In that case, tax reform should become Fudge's last straw this year.
"Amelia," Sebastian said meaningfully, "don't rush to convene the Wizengamot. First, privately contact the necessary people. Remember to use magic contracts and absolutely do not leak any information prematurely."
"Also, slow down the processing of the old cases a bit, try to drag it out until after the Quidditch World Cup."
"After the Quidditch World Cup ends, you can then convene the meeting. By then, Fudge will not only fully support us but might even jump out to be our vanguard."
Fudge, that smooth politician, would be a vanguard?
It should be known that while tax policy is beneficial to the Wizarding World without any harm, implementing it is actually a thankless task.
Amelia couldn't imagine Fudge voluntarily taking on the responsibility of charging forward. In her premonition, Fudge should be happy to see the establishment of the Treasury Department, but regarding tax reform, Fudge should only be a cheerleader.
She looked at Sebastian in confusion, always feeling that he was talking nonsense.
Looking at her puzzled gaze, Sebastian smiled slightly: "Amelia, you have to trust my judgment."
In fact, everyone underestimated Fudge.
He is actually an ambitious person; his pursuit of power and fame is ingrained in his bones.
He has always wanted to be the greatest Minister of Magic in the history of Britain's Wizarding World.
He appears smooth, but when it truly involves his interests, he dares to stand up and fight back.
This can be seen from how he has consistently used various means to rid himself of Dumbledore's influence.
However, although he dares to show disrespect to Dumbledore, he still cannot be firm when facing the pure-blood families.
Now, there is an opportunity to completely break free from the pure-blood families' influence on the Ministry of Magic presented before him, and Sebastian doesn't believe Fudge won't be tempted.
It should be known that while tax reform might offend people, it is indeed a good deed that will benefit future generations and will be extensively documented in many pages of Magical History.
Although many people will curse him, even more parents and children will remember his good deeds.
Moreover, Fudge's reputation has been rubbed raw by various frictions this year, and he will absolutely seize this opportunity to claim all the credit for himself.
Sebastian didn't explain anything further but discussed some details with Amelia before leaving her office.
As he walked into the Ministry of Magic's main hall, a familiar figure entered his sight.
Sebastian's eyes lit up, and he hurried to greet him.
"Headmaster Dumbledore, what are you doing here? I was just thinking of contacting Professor McGonagall, and then going to your office together tomorrow."
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