The Daily Prophet: 7 November 1997
FRONT PAGE Ministry Changes Rose Faust
Monday will mark the first day of term for new Minister of Magic Pius Thicknesse, following the surprise resignation from former Minister Rufus Scrimgeour on Saturday afternoon. In addition, many other changes will be taking place at the Ministry on Monday morning. Late Sunday evening, Minister Thicknesse released this preliminary list.
Ambrose Pucey was named as the new Head of the Department of Magical Transportation. Rupert Brodagan retained his position of Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports. Arnold Peasegood remains as Head of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. Victor Bexley remains as Head of the Department of International Magic Cooperation. Walden Macnair was named new Head of the Department of Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Marcus Montague was appointed Head of the International Magical Office of Law.Cale Jugson has been named the new Director of The Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Finally, Arthur Capper has been named as the new head of the Department of Mysteries, and Alexander Greengrass III has been named First Assistant to the Department Head in that Department.
Several more positions are left vacant, and will be filled by the end of business on Monday.
In addition, the following people have been named to recently vacated Wizengamot seats: Dolores Umbridge as Chief Warlock, Eisenhower Montague, Garrett Goyle and Osric Bulstrode. Two more Wizengamot seats remain to be filled, but Chief Warlock Umbridge promises wide reforms in judicial policy.