Chapter 477 - Ambush Ⅱ (1/2)
Once all the captured Death Eater prisoners are transported to the Ministry, the Death Eaters are taken down to the holding cells to be interrogated. Percius Clements allowed Dawlish to remain behind to observe, while he went to report to the head of the Auror's, Bob Oden. Ogden would be rather pleased at the success of the raid.
As Percius made his way through the Auror cubicle area more than one Auror openly grinned at him and gave him a nod and smile of approval. Finally, the Auror's were starting to grab hold of the bastards responsible for the attacks against wizarding society. The Auror's did not clap as they were still on duty, but once off duty, they'd be able to cheer loudly as much as they wanted. (And those that had been part of the surprise assault would be invited to a local pub to drink and celebrate!)
Percius carefully knocks on the door to the Head of the Auror department, Bob Ogden. ”Enter,” said the firm voice.
”Yes, sir,” Percius instantly replies before stepping inside.
Percius does blink at finding the Minister of Magic already waiting inside but does not react beyond that. ”Sir, I have come to give my report.”
Bob Ogden, a short, plump man with enormous thick glasses smirks. ”Go on, Auror Clements. The Minister and I are most eager to hear of your success. The gossip has already made its way here.” Which is true for the Auror's are notorious gossips for being a law enforcement department.
”Thank you, sir,” Percius said, before standing straight with his hands behind his back.
”The new Animagus Police Department also known as A.P.D. is showing its unbelievable improvement in regard to law improvement,” Percius proudly declared. ”Small time crime rates have dropped by over forty-two percent, and as for any type of muggle incident be it mere pranks or more serious incident are down by over sixty percent. Not to mention that our intelligence department has been forced hire more than two dozen office workers to handle the sheer volume of information that is coming in, and ensure that it is appropriately sorted and categorized.
The A.P.D. not only has increased Auror efficiency by over seventy percent. All credit is to be properly credited to the members of the A.P.D as they are solely responsible for the lead that led to the successful raid of today. If anything else, this proves that efficiency of the new department and the Minister of Magic's excellent foresight.”
The stout witch with her hair in a bun smiles in approval. ”Indeed, most excellent results,” Minister of Magic Eugenia Jenkins said.
”And what of tonight's mission, Clements?” Ogden interrupted.
”I was getting there, sir,” Percius patiently explained. ”We suffered no fatalities though there were several wounded. Despite being unable to capture the entire so called, ”Death Eaters,” we've managed to capture and wound eleven individuals. They are currently being held in detention and are currently being interrogated. Hopefully one of them will be sufficiently high up the ranks to reveal pertinent information on the on goings of their Dark Lord and more.”
”I will eagerly await the results,” Ogden said with a bright spark in his eyes.
Minister Eugenia Jenkins says, ”In that case, I'd like to hold a news conference tomorrow morning and convey the good news to the public. I trust that you'll be present, Ogden?” It wasn't a question; it was an order.
”Yes, Minister, I shall be in attendance,” Ogden unhappily replied, before gesturing for Auror Clements to depart. He and the Minister had many more topics to cover. And which of Clements had no further business listening too.
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