"Yes, of course I do." Lin Ze showed a slightly exaggerated smile, "It's just a little sudden. I thought you were going to give me a bonus, Minister."
Bagnold didn't smile, just looked at him with his eyes.
"The staff expansion of Mr. Lin and Ministry of Magic is due to the fact that Auror Office's responsibilities are too general, and a more standardized team is needed to deal with cases related to Death Eaters and the dark creatures clinging to Dark Lord."
"The group you were originally in did a great job. This time Ministry of Magic will be divided into three groups, led by Moody, Bones, and you. Each group will be increased from the original seven to ten people."
"Your group will be specifically responsible for cases involving Dark Magic items and dangerous creatures. In terms of personnel, you can choose from the existing Auror Office and Special Operations Team, or if other departments have suitable candidates, you must obtain the consent of the other party."
Lin Ze's eyes lit up.
Specialized in Dark Magic items and dangerous creatures?
It sounds like it was tailor-made for him.
After all, I am now considered a dangerous creature that is half human and half dragon...
"Don't worry, Minister, I will definitely set up the stall." Lin Ze said seriously.
"In addition, your official title is Team Leader Special Operations Team Third Subgroup, which is equivalent to Deputy Director Auror Office." Bagnold said.
"After you prepare the personnel list, submit it to Scrimgeour for review."
Bagnold paused, "Within three days."
"Three days?" Lin Ze raised his eyebrows.
"Why, are there any difficulties?"
"No, three days is enough." Lin Ze agreed simply.
It takes three days to build a team of ten people.
It doesn't sound difficult, but in a place like Ministry of Magic, it's a bit difficult to choose a few people who can do the job and don't have so many tricks up their sleeves.
He returned to the office with a cup of coffee. Ben was lying on the table writing a report. When he saw him coming in, he immediately looked up and said, "Do you have time to come to the office today?"
Lin Ze covered his chest and pretended to be heartbroken. "Oh my God, a hard-working person like me is being questioned about not coming to the office."
"You still said! You all ran out to do field work one by one, leaving me here to do the paperwork for you!" It was obvious that Ben was very resentful.
"Hey, I have good news and bad news here, which one do you want to hear?" Lin Ze approached Ben mysteriously and said.
"Huh? Let's hear the bad news first. I think my ability to withstand stress during this period is pretty good."
"Well, the bad news is, your office may have to be moved."
"What? Move it? The ministry has approved a new office for us? No, this should be a good thing?"
Lin Ze said with a smile, "It's not too good, because your direct boss will be me this time!"
"What? What do you mean?" Ben couldn't react for a moment. He looked at Lin Ze blankly.
"Of course I mean it literally, hehe~"
"Hey... you... got promoted?" Ben suddenly took a breath and reacted.
Lin Ze slapped the appointment draft given to him by Bagnold on Ben's desk.
"Team leader Special Operations Team Third Subgroup, specializing in Dark Magic items and dangerous creatures, with the same level as deputy director Auror Office."
Ben was stunned for two seconds, and then he stood up suddenly, causing the chair to slide back half a meter.
"Good guy, you joined the ministry later than me, right? Are you sure you're not the illegitimate son of some big shot?"
Lin Ze:"..."
"The good news?"
"That's the good news."
"... I don't think these two are good news for me... but congratulations to you, Lin." Ben sighed. Even if Lin wanted to leave, he would still stay in the office to sort out the paperwork in the group due to his strength. It was just a change of place and a different head.
Lin Ze ignored him and turned around to think about the staffing of his Third Subgroup.
Kingsley in the original group should not be poached, and the other people who followed Bones will definitely follow Bones to the second group.
In other words, the only quota that can be reserved at present is for this one, and it seems that others will still have to search for other departments...
Lin Ze spent the whole morning going through Auror Office's personnel files.
The result is very touching.
Either he is a young graduate who has just graduated, and his resume is whiter than a piece of paper; or he is an old man who has not been promoted for half his life and has "Don't make trouble for me" written all over his body.
The ones who can really be beaten are either under the control of Moody, or were circled away by Amelia in advance.
"That's fucking outrageous." Lin Ze threw the file on the table, rested his head on the back of the chair, and stared at the magic lamp on the ceiling that started to flash again.
Ben was fussing next to him, sorting out the paperwork for his one-third acre of land. Occasionally he raised his head and glanced at him, but stopped talking.
"Just say whatever you want."
"You... really plan to pick someone yourself?" Ben asked cautiously.
"Nonsense, the minister asked me to submit the list within three days."
"Then why don't you ask Weiqi to come over? He is the one who escorted Peter with you before. Although he is a bit reckless, he has experienced actual combat and has a good family background."
Lin Ze's eyelids moved.
Weiqi Lasghorn.
The young Auror whose life was saved by Barty Crouch Jr. in the ambush battle.
In terms of ability, he is indeed not top-notch, but he is quite honest and the most important thing is that he has a clean background.
"Are you familiar with him?" Lin Ze asked.
"It's okay, we drank together a few times." Ben scratched his head.
"This man is not very courageous, but he is very loyal and has no evil intentions. He just... has become... a bit superstitious after that incident."
"Superstitious?"
"Yes, he is working now, and he often hangs seven or eight amulets around his neck. I heard that they are all bought from various Diagon Alley stalls, such as anti-spells, wealth-attracting amulets, evil-proofing amulets..."
Lin Ze:"..."
Although it sounds a bit unreliable... at least I have come into contact with this person.
"It's just him." Lin Ze said.
Ben stared. "So sloppy?"
"As long as I'm more reliable than you."
"Hey!"
Lin Ze got up from the chair, "I'm going to go Logistics Office, you can continue your work."
"Why are you going to Logistics Office? You don't want to recruit people from Logistics Office, do you?" Ben's eyes looked like he was looking at a mentally ill person.
"What's wrong with Logistics Office? Logistics Office is also the mainstay of Ministry of Magic. You can't look at people with colored glasses."
Lin Ze still has some interest in Logistics Office.
Although this place is inconspicuous, it has a wide range of management. From Potions consumables to contraband warehouses, they have everything in their hands. They have connections in all directions. They can really dig out a handful of useful people from here, which is not bad for me Third Team.
He turned the familiar road to Logistics Office, and saw that the office door was half open, and the smell of old cardboard wafted from inside.
Malcolm·Crabbe was sitting near the door, dozing off. He suddenly jumped up when he heard footsteps. He looked up and saw Lin Ze, and his face turned pale instantly.
"Lin...Deputy Team Leader Lin..."
"Oh, you still recognize me." Lin Ze walked over with a smile, pulled up a chair and sat down.
The cousin of Malcolm·Crabbe, Bodo·Crabbe, was basically marginalized after the last frame-up incident, but he is still hanging around Logistics Office.
"You... you have something to do with me?"
"I'm asking you, Logistics Office, do you have the kind of person who knows a lot about contraband but is not very popular?"
Malcolm thought for a while and then spoke carefully, "You mean...Elon·Carl?"