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Ron Weasley (pawnography) wrote in finnigans_ooc,
@ 2014-10-17 15:08:00

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Department of Magical Law Enforcement
As we've now got several characters in the DMLE, it seems ever-more important that ideas don't get lost in the AIM chat.

I've tried to split this post up into sections to guide discussion. Adding further sections is encouraged if any of the current ones aren't relevant!

Department of Magical Law Enforcement
↳ In-Game Cases

Aurors
↳ Qualifications & Recruitment
↳ Training
↳ The Job & Hierarchy
↳ The Office
↳ Current Aurors
↳ Former Aurors
↳ Miscellaneous

Hit Wizards
↳ Qualifications & Recruitment
↳ Training
↳ The Job & Hierarchy
↳ The Office
↳ Current Hit Wizards
↳ Former Hit Wizards
↳ Miscellaneous

Magical Law Enforcement Patrol

Other Offices & Sub-Departments
↳ Improper Use of Magic Office
↳ Wizengamot Administration Services
↳ Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office

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Department of Magical Law Enforcement

pawnography
2014-10-17 02:15 pm UTC (link)

The Department of Magical Law Enforcement is the largest department at the Ministry of Magic. Arguably the most important of the various departments, it is a combination of police and justice facilities, and is roughly the equivalent to the Home Office of Muggle Britain or the Department of Justice in the United States. All other departments are answerable to this one, with the exception of the Department of Mysteries. [src]

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	In-Game Cases pawnography 2014-10-17 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	Details of cases that have happened in game, or in characters' histories. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: In-Game Cases

auror__potter
2014-10-18 02:05 am UTC (link)

List of cases I've mentioned in Harry's threads:
SEPT:

- Start of the court proceedings against Nathaniel Warrick, age 60, stood accused of numerous crimes: spousal abuse, possession of Dark artefacts, use of an Unforgiveable.

- Harry and Susan investigate the kidnapping of the daughter of Wizengamot member. Suspected Dark Arts cult involved, successful in catching the cult members and rescuing the girl.

- A young female Auror named Chernoknizhnik was killed in the line of duty

- UNofficially, Harry visits Greg to make sure he's not up to anything nefarious.

- Man uses Imperious to keep wife from leaving him, Harry had to testify in court.

OCT:

- Harry has a run-in with elderly man Waddlesworth, who used Imperious to keep his even more elderly mother-in-law from nagging him.

- Harry has to stop by Greg's, after reports of suspected DE activity are reported to the Auror's office.

and I think that's it for cases I've made up so far!

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	Aurors pawnography 2014-10-17 02:16 pm UTC (link)
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Qualifications & Recruitment

pawnography
2014-10-17 02:19 pm UTC (link)

From book canon and interviews:

"a minimum of five N.E.W.T.s, and nothing under 'Exceeds Expectations' grade"
"stringent series of character and aptitude tests"
Umbridge stated that the Ministry looks into the criminal records of the applicants
According to Minerva McGonagall, no Auror had been taken on for three years prior to 1995, though Nymphadora Tonks stated that she qualified the year before, meaning she was probably one of the last candidates taken on
Kingsley Shacklebolt permitted any participant in the Battle of Hogwarts to begin Auror training if they were interested, on the grounds that having fought and survived in such a battle and not changing sides against such odds more than satisfied the character and skill requirements

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Auror Training

pawnography
2014-10-17 02:20 pm UTC (link)

From book canon and interviews:

Takes three years
Known subjects include Concealment and Disguise and Stealth and Tracking
Poisons and antidotes are also apparently essential studies for Aurors

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The Job & Hierarchy

pawnography
2014-10-17 02:21 pm UTC (link)

To hunt down and capture Dark Wizards
Sometimes enlisted to guard high-profile targets (like Harry in HBP or the Muggle Prime Minister)

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	The Office pawnography 2014-10-17 02:22 pm UTC (link)
	Auror headquarters are located on Level Two of the Ministry of Magic. It consists of a series of open cubicles, each Auror being given a place to work. Pictures of known Dark wizards, maps, clippings from the Daily Prophet, and various other things line the cubicles. [src] (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Current Aurors pawnography 2014-10-17 02:23 pm UTC (link)
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	Re: Current Aurors auror__potter 2014-10-18 02:07 am UTC (link)
	Just FYI, I think it's been mentioned that both Savage and Proudfoot are female, and the highest ranking Aurors at the moment. Someone correct me if I'm wrong? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Ron Weasley pawnography 2014-10-18 09:00 pm UTC (link)
	Although eligible to join Auror training after the Battle of Hogwarts, Ron decided to return to school and took his NEWTs. He started his training in 1999. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Re: Current Aurors susanamybones 2014-10-19 02:15 pm UTC (link)
	Susan Bones and Hyperion Montgomery (if he's accepted into the game?) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Former Aurors pawnography 2014-10-17 02:23 pm UTC (link)
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	Miscellaneous pawnography 2014-10-17 02:24 pm UTC (link)
	Any other information. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Hit Wizards pawnography 2014-10-17 02:16 pm UTC (link)
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Qualifications & Recruitment

pawnography
2014-10-17 02:25 pm UTC (link)

Five OWLs including Defence Against the Dark Arts
Must be over the age of seventeen

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Training

pawnography
2014-10-17 02:28 pm UTC (link)

Defensive charms and counter-curses
How to restrain criminals without attracting the attention of Muggles
Hit Wizards are provided with a broom, implying flying skills are needed

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	The Job & Hierarchy pawnography 2014-10-17 02:29 pm UTC (link)
	A Hit Wizard or Hit Witch is a highly trained member of the Magical Law Enforcement Squad, tasked with arresting dangerous criminals. [src] (Reply to this) (Parent)

	The Office pawnography 2014-10-17 02:29 pm UTC (link)
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	Current Hit Wizards pawnography 2014-10-17 02:30 pm UTC (link)
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	Lavender Brown angustifolia 2014-10-18 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	After spending two years as a member of the Magical Law Enforcement Patrol, Lavender joined the Hit Wizards in 2001. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Former Hit Wizards pawnography 2014-10-17 02:30 pm UTC (link)
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	Miscellaneous pawnography 2014-10-17 02:30 pm UTC (link)
	Any other information. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Magical Law Enforcement Patrol pawnography 2014-10-17 02:32 pm UTC (link)
	Tasked with general law enforcement, like the Muggle police. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	angustifolia 2014-10-18 08:57 pm UTC (link)
	Lavender was a member of the Magical Law Enforcement Patrol from mid-1999 until 2001. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Other Offices & Sub-Departments pawnography 2014-10-17 02:32 pm UTC (link)
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	Improper Use of Magic Office pawnography 2014-10-17 04:23 pm UTC (link)
	Responsible for investigating offences under the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery and the International Confederation of Wizards Statute of Secrecy. [src] (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Wizengamot Administration Services pawnography 2014-10-17 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	Undertakes administrative and clerical duties for the Wizengamot. [src] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Wizengamot Administration Services dark_blaise 2014-10-18 12:50 am UTC (link)
	Hermione is a private employee who would work closely with this department. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office pawnography 2014-10-17 04:41 pm UTC (link)
	Regulates the use of magic on Muggle objects and tries to keep items that have been bewitched away from Muggles. [src] (Reply to this) (Parent)

	auror__potter 2014-10-17 05:48 pm UTC (link)
	What about a subthread for current/past cases that have been mentioned in game? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	pawnography 2014-10-17 06:30 pm UTC (link)
	Excellent idea! I've added it here under the general department section as cases might tend to overlap between offices. (Reply to this) (Parent)