On the day he became a Ministerial Assistant, Percy shut himself in his room and tried hard to think through what came next. He knew he had to choose a side. If he wanted to keep his position as Ministerial Assistant, he had to make the right choice between Fudge and Dumbledore.
Had Dumbledore really gone senile?
Of course Percy was not stupid enough to think so. Anyone with half a brain knew exactly what was happening at the Ministry of Magic.
The actions of "Saint" Albus Dumbledore had clearly harmed Fudge's interests, causing the two men, once on good terms, to fall out completely.
That was perfectly normal, really. All one had to do was look at the terrible advice Dumbledore had given Fudge. Perhaps Dumbledore himself had no particular agenda, but it was hardly strange for a politician like Fudge to see things differently.
Dumbledore would likely face a series of crackdowns now. Percy had no interest in joining the chaos, or his future would probably be ruined outright. Standing with Fudge was undoubtedly the best choice. Even if Fudge might be forced from office someday, Percy had already secured the benefits for himself.
To cultivate an outstanding Ministry official, one needed to give them sufficient experience. Ministerial Assistant was an excellent position.
If he wanted to rise further in the future, connections and resources were indispensable, but his own abilities also had to be strong. To gain real competence, he needed experience and room for trial and error. The Ministry's resources were limited.
Still, Fudge's idea of making him a spy struck Percy as laughable. He suspected it was another idiotic idea Fudge had come up with without thinking. He certainly wanted to climb the ranks, but he had never considered betraying his family. If his father