"They weren't public per se. They were sent to employees. Of course I told her that no Auror would respond, and might have mentioned that she had no authority over us." He wished he could have been there to see her face.
"I know it is, but that's why it's critical that we present that right, and when she opens her mouth, we'll let someone else come to our defence," he continued. "I'm sure Malfoy has a few people who can do that for him. He'll speak up when it's big enough to make an impact. Yes, I can think like a Slytherin. It's called politics."