Harry opened the main paper to the inside pages.
Percy's name appeared in a line of small print.
Co-organized by the International Affairs Office.
Wartime Trial Secretariat.
A string of feedback reference numbers followed below.
Harry looked at it for two seconds without speaking.
Ginny began reading the details in the report aloud.
"The first round of certification consists of three parts."
"Basic statutes and new equipment operation."
"Position case analysis."
"Cross-departmental collaboration simulation."
She paused, then read on.
"Different positions will have different questions."
"Results will be used to determine training priority and promotion observation."
Ron immediately turned and asked.
"Isn't that just an exam?"
Hermione said, "It's more comprehensive than an exam."
"At school, students were trained first."
"The Ministry of Magic is training adults now."
Ron stared at her.
"Don't tell me you think this is great."
Hermione folded the newspaper over to another page.
"I didn't say it was great."
"I'm talking about how it works."
Ginny took over.
"Your brother hasn't forgotten those months at school."
"He's just switched to a different version."
Ron sat down abruptly.
"I honestly don't understand how Percy can keep doing this."
Ginny said, "Because he saw something else."
"After Azkaban, the Ministry of Magic really was a complete mess."
"Now they're not asking who's loyal."
"They're asking who can do the work."
Ron gave a cold laugh.
"How lovely."
"In a few more days, will they be putting out red lists and white lists too?"
"Don't give them ideas."
Ginny laid the newspaper flat.
"I suspect someone's already thought of it."
Harry finally spoke.
"What else does it say?"
Ginny scanned farther down.
"The trial will begin with two departments."
"The Department of Magical Law Enforcement."
"The Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes."
"Those with excellent results will receive