The Ministry of Magic's predecessor had been the Wizard Council, whose highest official was the Council Speaker. It had resembled a loose council of elders.
After its reorganization into the Ministry of Magic, the Minister for Magic had headed it, with eight departments under him.
Its main purpose was to maintain the balance between magical and Muggle society, and to protect all wizards and magic-even monsters-from discovery by Muggles.
This was due to certain historical factors and exchanges of power.
The functions of the Wizengamot and the Department of Magical Law Enforcement overlapped considerably. The Auror Office, a subordinate department that served as both military and police, was also riddled with factions.
As a result, the Ministry's administration had always been chaotic. The minister's authority could be great or small, depending entirely on the incumbent's prestige and strength.
After purging the Ministry's opposition, Shawn naturally intended to restructure its administration, even to establish a new political system.
After long and careful deliberation, Shawn ultimately decided not to abandon dictatorship in these early stages.
Civil rights and the like could wait until later.
Right now, he was at the helm. He needed absolute control!
Of course, he still nominally held no position in the Ministry, but every important post had to be filled by someone he trusted.
Below the steps, Percy continued reading in a clear, ringing voice.
"The British Ministry of Magic shall be reorganized, with powers divided as follows: three bureaus, two inspection departments, and one army-the Administration Bureau, Judicial Bureau, Legislative Bureau, Five-Star Army, and the overt and covert Inspection Departments.
Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge shall oversee the Ministry, assisted by five deputy ministers.
Deputy Minister Lucius Malfoy shall directly manage the Administration Bureau.
Under its jurisdiction shall be the Department of International Affairs, Department of Magical