"In exchange for valuable information, yes," Hermione said. "We can start with a show of good faith. Department Head Thicknesse is under the Imperius Curse, placed by Corban Yaxley." There was a brief moment of silence as both Minister Scrimgeour and Auror Shacklebolt turned towards their companion, who glared at Hermione. Thicknesse then went for his wand, but was bound to the chair before he could reach it.