Chapter 309 Recruiting Aurors

But before the OWL exam began, the campus was filled with another piece of news—

In addition to the regular career guidance for fifth-grade students, sixth-grade and seventh-grade students will each receive additional career guidance.

This time, the career guidance was particularly special, because the lounges of the four colleges were filled with Auror flyers and the newly published Daily Prophet, so many that one could be given to every teacher and student and even every owl in Hogwarts.

As for the brochures for other jobs such as healers, curse breakers, and the career guide written by Slughorn himself, they were all pressed at the bottom of these leaflets and newspapers. By the time the students spent a lot of time flipping to the bottom, the contents of the Auror leaflets and newspapers had already been automatically imprinted in their minds.

Jian Yu looked at a copy of the Daily Prophet with some surprise, only to discover that after Fudge stepped down, the newspaper's tone quickly changed and it began to spread propaganda in a direction favorable to the new Minister Bones, demonstrating its "speed of change".

"The spring breeze of reform is blowing everywhere, and the new minister is very motivated"

After the former Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, resigned due to the destruction of Azkaban, the new Minister, Amelia Bones, demonstrated her superb leadership and tough attitude and carried out drastic reforms.

In her inaugural speech this morning, she pledged to defend the rights of citizens and to resolutely fight against any and all evil forces.

"We are facing the most dangerous moment. Yes, the man who calls himself the Dark Lord has returned, and the wizarding world is facing an unprecedented test. The darkness is lurking, hiding like a poisonous snake beneath our peaceful and prosperous life, waiting for an opportunity to strike."

"I call on everyone to join the team to resist the dark forces. I think every citizen of the magical world should know that once the darkness returns, more than ten years of peaceful life will be destroyed. Your freedom, wealth, magic and even life will be taken away, and you will have to separate from your parents, children and partners."

"But, now is the time to turn things around. Every member of the Ministry of Magic will defend your life to the death..."

After a moving speech, Minister Bones called on more people to join the Auror team.

"We need more righteous wizards to join the Auror team. We welcome any passionate young people who are willing to protect the lives and property of citizens."

It is reported that this is the first Auror recruitment operation in British wizarding history to expand enrollment on a large scale and relax registration requirements.

In addition to the Auror call-up, Minister Bones introduced a series of emergency measures aimed at protecting public safety.

"The Ministry of Magic has declared a state of emergency for the British wizarding community. Citizens who cast prohibited spells or expose themselves to Muggles in order to protect themselves or others from enemy attack will not be considered to have violated the law..."

"The Home/Personal Defense Guide has been sent free of charge to every wizarding family. It describes how to avoid danger, various spells to deal with typical dark magic, and how to contact the Ministry of Magic."

All sectors of society sincerely hope that the British wizarding world can emerge from the haze under the leadership of Minister Bones...】

Jian Yu picked up another Auror flyer, only to find that it was a black piece of paper with bright red fonts that stood out:

"Defend the wizarding world!"

"Save the elderly! Protect the children!"

"We need you! Join the Auror team!"

On the back of the flyer was a series of employment requirements. The original requirements of five newt certificates and grades above E were crossed out and replaced with o/e grades in the OWL exams in the four subjects of Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration and Charms, as well as other basic requirements such as physical health and strong mental qualities.

It’s a bit like the overwhelming recruitment propaganda, Jian Yu thought secretly.

The newly appointed Minister Bones even visited the campus and gave a speech that got the sixth and seventh graders excited.

At one time, countless students listed Auror as their career choice.

After Minister Bones visited Hogwarts, Jane and Harry were suddenly called to the headmaster's office.

She was not surprised to see a fire burning in Harry's eyes, a passion that came from listening to the speech.

"Could I…I guess…maybe…be an Auror?"

The first time he saw Minister Bones, Harry couldn't help but stammer:

"Although I'm not sure if I can get an E in those four subjects in my OWL exam... and I heard that Auror training will take another three years... I may not be needed by then...? But I think I can still give it a try..."

Minister Bones laughed, and Dumbledore smiled too, looking at him with a gratified look.

"This is exactly the effect I wanted to achieve, Albus." Minister Bones' face seemed to be shining. "I really didn't expect that this school would have so many brave and potential students. I originally preferred to recruit some experienced wizards from society, but it seems that these students have better fighting spirit."

"I have never doubted their determination to protect others. No matter their age, anyone can become an Auror as long as they have the heart to do so." Dumbledore nodded. "Perhaps you may think they are young, but their plasticity and passion are unmatched."

Bones sighed, she stopped smiling, and looked at Harry with firm but gentle eyes:

"You are right, Harry, regular Auror training takes three years, and this Auror recruitment does not include fifth-year students."

"But I can sense your bravery and ambition, and when you graduate, I will be happy to see you in the Auror office, no matter what situation we face at that time, war or peace."

Harry smiled sheepishly.

"What about you, Jade?" Minister Bones looked at Jian Yu expectantly, with a hint of interest in his voice. "You are also in the fifth grade. Do you have the same career aspirations as Harry?"

Now the three people on the field all focused their eyes on her. Harry's eyes held the same expectation as Minister Bones'. Dumbledore had a complicated expression and seemed not very satisfied with this plan, but he did not speak.

But Jian Yu's thoughts had already drifted in another direction.

Thinking of the extremely small number of Aurors and their extremely low pass rate, she couldn't help but worry about the Ministry of Magic's ability to protect its citizens.

Her worries grew when she heard that Auror training took a full three years.

This national defense force... with only these few Aurors... is really too weak!

"Does Auror training really take three years?" she inquired.

"Normally, that's true." Minister Bones was stunned for a moment, then explained, "But special arrangements are made during special times. For newly recruited Aurors, we will try to shorten the training time as much as possible."

"These people are often the elite among the elites." She went on to introduce, "We will give them a lot of advanced magic combat training and defense training, as well as some criminal investigation method training. They must pass subjects such as 'hiding and disguising' and 'stealth and tracking'... They are responsible for tracking and capturing dark wizards, protecting specific people or places, and of course now they are also responsible for guarding the prison..."

It doesn't sound like a conscription of soldiers, but rather a conscription of some police officers.

Jian Yu thought about this and couldn't help but ask:

"Maybe this is a presumptuous question, but why don't we have an army?"