Many of her creations were generating a hefty return in patent fees and royalties. Hermione did not need to work a day for the rest of her life, but she continued to for pleasure, and to ignore the urgings from old school friends and teachers to socialize. She had no interest in moving in Wizarding society. Despite the war and huge losses, the Wizengamot and Ministry continued to cling to the old ways, to the status quo that had nearly destroyed them all. Within two years of the final battle, it was back to business as usual in the Ministry with the wealthy purebloods holding the reigns.