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#Department of Magical Law Enforcement - Harry Potter Wiki

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. [2]

Divisions

Main divisions

Auror Office

An Auror is a highly trained specialist officer who investigate crimes involving the Dark Arts and apprehend Dark Wizards. According to Minerva McGonagall. the Auror Office takes in new recruits with a minimum of 5 N.E.W.T.s (with marks no lower than 'Exceeds Expectations '). She suggests that Potions. Defence Against the Dark Arts. Transfiguration. Charms. and Herbology are the most appropriate for someone who aspires to be admitted to the training program. A potential recruit will also have to pass ". a series of character and aptitude tests. "

Nymphadora Tonks mentions that two of the program's courses of study are "Concealment and Disguise " and "Stealth and Tracking " and that the training is hard to pass with high marks (a requirement). Aurors are the magical equivalents of Muggle counter-terrorism operatives and, during the First Wizarding War. Aurors were authorised to use the Unforgivable Curses on suspected Death Eaters ; specifically, they were given the licence to kill, coerce and torture them.

Many of the Dark criminals first duel with the Aurors sent to arrest them before finally giving up their freedom. Aurors are also used to protect high-profile targets such as Harry, Hogwarts, and the Muggle Prime Minister.

Improper Use of Magic Office

This office, the Improper Use of Magic Office. punishes violations of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy. This includes underage witches and wizards intentionally using magic. which suggests that this office may be in charge of the Trace. permitting them to monitor the magic used by those under the age of seventeen.

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