"From now on, there will be a regular meeting on the last day of each month. As a Wizengamot member, you also need to undertake jury duties for trials. Of course, this duty isn't mandatory – you can choose to participate or not, but you should participate a few times each year; otherwise, people might think you regard Wizengamot rules as nothing, which wouldn't be good.
At the same time, as a Wizengamot member, you have priority access to any public facilities in the Ministry of Magic. This public facility privilege extends throughout all of Britain, and you also have the right to freely access all Ministry archives and free use of public transportation facilities, including but not limited to Portkeys, the Floo Network, and magical creatures.
Moreover, as a Wizengamot member, you receive a considerable sum of Galleons each year to support your living and research. You can view this money as the Wizengamot's guarantee that members won't be financially desperate and thus corrupted or lose their free will.
Besides these, Wizengamot members have various other minor rights and obligations. You can find and study the 'Wizengamot Rights and Obligations Charter'.
Oh, and because you're still attending Hogwarts – there's no historical precedent for such a young Wizengamot member – based on your situation, the Wizengamot has temporarily given you a nominal position in the Ministry, as a member of the Magical Education Office under our Wizengamot Administrative Services. If you're interested in formally working at the Ministry in the future, you can transfer directly from there to begin your Ministry career."
Listening to the veteran Wizengamot member's explanation, Sean had to admit the Wizengamot benefits were genuinely excellent – no wonder so many people competed fiercely to enter the Wizengamot.
Of course, this treatment was only part of it. The key part lay in unwritten rules – Wizengamot members were more easily promoted, and they had better chances at key Ministry positions. This aspect was an important factor in why Wizengamot membership was so valued.
"Sean, welcome to the Wizengamot."
Turning toward the speaker, he saw a broad-shouldered, square-jawed witch with short grey hair and a monocle, looking serious as she extended her hand to Sean.
Sean shook her hand. "Hello, may I ask who you are?"
"Amelia Bones. You can call me Amelia directly."
Hearing this name, Sean immediately nodded in recognition. "So you're Director Bones. It's a great honour to meet you."
Amelia Bones, head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement – the Ministry's largest department – with the Auror Office under her command. In other words, Amelia Bones was the Ministry's most powerful figure after Fudge, and even Fudge had to show her some respect.
"I watched your previous competitions. You have extraordinary qualities. Although you're currently nominally with the Magical Education Office under the Wizengamot, after you finish your Hogwarts education, you could transfer laterally to our Department of Magical Law Enforcement. You'd be welcome to join the Auror Office then – I think you could become a quite exceptional Auror."
"I'll consider it seriously. Thank you for the invitation."
Nodding, Amelia said, "I look forward to your performance in the third round. I hope you can bring back the Triwizard Cup that Hogwarts and Britain haven't had for years."
"I'll do my best, Ms Amelia."
Looking at Sean, Amelia nodded again with satisfaction, then greeted Gavin as he approached, exchanged brief pleasantries, and left.
Gavin stood beside Sean, watching Amelia leave, and whispered, "Amelia is an excellent person. Many people support her becoming the next Minister of Magic. Fudge is very wary of her, but he has no way to deal with her."
"Grandfather, do you also support her becoming Minister?"
"Want to hear the truth?"
Raising an eyebrow, just asking this question revealed Gavin's attitude completely.
"Why?"
Sean didn't ask useless questions but went straight to the point.
Hearing Sean's question, Gavin smiled. "Because Amelia advocates weakening pure-blood privileges. She believes every wizard should be equal – no special privileges, no second-class status. It's an excellent position that's very popular among Muggle-born wizards and ordinary wizards.
In the Ministry, where Muggle-born and ordinary wizards are becoming increasingly numerous, many people currently support Amelia, gradually outnumbering pure-blood wizards. Personally, I admire her, but as head of the Bulstrode family, I don't support her."
"Then why did she approach me proactively? Haven't I already been labelled with the Bulstrode family brand?"
Hearing Sean voluntarily mention being labelled with the Bulstrode family brand, Gavin's face showed a satisfied smile. He patted Sean's shoulder, laughing. "Actually, many pure-blood family wizards have quite good relationships with Amelia. These people share one thing in common – they're from pure-blood families but have been oppressed by pure-blood families. They possess some pure-blood privileges while having deep understanding of pure-blood families' negative aspects. They help Amelia to varying degrees – that's actually why Amelia values you."
"I see."
Sean nodded, sighing inwardly that Amelia was indeed a wizard with great vision and methods. Unfortunately, in the future, Voldemort would fear her and ambush and kill her – otherwise, Scrimgeour would never have had his chance.
Thinking of this, Sean narrowed his eyes slightly. He could consider protecting Amelia. If Amelia and Scrimgeour didn't die, they would undoubtedly become the Ministry's vanguard in fully opposing Voldemort, sharing most of the pressure for himself, the Order of the Phoenix, and Dumbledore.
For the inevitable future comprehensive opposition to Voldemort and Dark wizards, Amelia and Scrimgeour's existence was very necessary. Their presence would allow the Ministry and the Order of the Phoenix to support each other against Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
With this thought, Sean had some ideas. Perhaps it was time to subtly display his prophetic abilities.
A master who could foresee the future would carry much more weight in his words than a young wizard who had just joined the Wizengamot. Of course, this needed to be done gradually – broadcasting it widely would invite suspicion. Only by letting others discover clues and come to him themselves would they believe completely!