As far as anyone can tell, there's nothing strange about how he got in Ministry. However, there have been disappearances for... [ she frowns. ] far too long, muggle-borns and half-bloods and muggles, though no one likes to admit the last.

[ she lets out a breath as a sigh, shaking her head. ] The disappearances are used as an excuse to restrict the comings and goings of half-bloods and muggle-borns and how they can exist in society. None of us can hold any kind of higher office in Ministry. I can't go out after nine PM. I have the Trace on me, William. Like a child.