"Pardon my recalcitrance, undersecretary. Seems your memory isn’t serving you right. It was the Ministry’s wondrous idea to get Rookwood off the hook. I remember stating that it would be the start of the Ministry's self-directed shitshow." Draco tsked, relishing the deep shade of red that erupted the man. Leaning back, he continued, "I also recall sacrificing some really happening Friday evenings to hang back with Potter and file drafts opposing your sanctions. All of which ended up being a waste of parchment and intelligence."