After the war, the Ministry was faced with the difficult task of picking up and putting back together the pieces of wizarding society. It was clear, now more than ever, they needed a true, effective leader. Kingsley Shacklebolt was elected as the Acting Minister for Magic. He has proved his commanding stature, leading everyone from out of post-war destruction, through a complete, social reform. Kingsleyâs personal values and beliefs for equality and fairness have become his own, radical agenda. The Ministry has already taken action, shutting down corrupt businesses, and weeding out the out-dated notion of blood supremacy and prejudices of social class. The majority Death Eaters attempted to flee; many were captured and put on trial for their heinous crimes against the wizarding community. With the support of the Ministry, Hogwarts has been reopened as the beloved school is has been known as for centuries, with a few important differences.
The Ministry has raised the standard requirements for many offices and positions. New graduates must work harder to meet the qualities of employment in the Ministry, including achieving higher results on their NEWTs. Everyone in Harry Potterâs year has been strongly recommended to return to finish their education as 8th years. But they arenât the only ones making their return. With this new Act on Ministry Employment Requirements, Kingsley has enacted a new program, working directly with alumni graduates of Hogwarts who now have to obtain an extra educational requirement. Returning graduates such as Katie Bell, Cho Chang, and Cormac McLaggen entered this internship program; they are required to divide their time between studying and living at Hogwarts and part-time interning at the Ministry.
Now, as the new term starts in the beginning of October, things are slowly on their way to feel normal again. Headmistress McGonagall believes itâs her duty to be supportive of these unusual, new curriculums between 8th years and Already-graduated students. Itâs a post-war Shacklebolt-society and all the students are in the same boat of this new experience and fresh start. Despite judgement and prejudice, many Slytherin students have made the decision to return and finish their educations as well. This wouldnât be possible without Slughornâs hand at providing a support system. As the Ministry hasnât announced any official statements about the next round of trials, several students have been anxiously listening about their families and themselves, as many of the students who fought on or supported Voldemortâs side in the war returned as a way to hide under the radar.
Every student at Hogwarts knows that they walk on ashes every day. No one can forget the war that was fought on these hallowed grounds. No one has completely healed. Some will never heal.
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