Albus looked up into Arthur's eyes and started to speak, but, before he could open his mouth, he was stopped. The redhead across from him had the most frightening look on his face as he said; "Albus, we have worked together for many years, and, perhaps things have slipped your mind over time. You seem to forget that my position in the Ministry is by my choice, and has nothing to do with my influence. If you oppose me on this, I have the will and the ability to make life very difficult for you. After all, Albus, he is "The Boy Who Lived"; and what do you think the public will do when the word gets out that you left him in the care of Muggles who regularly beat him and starved him?"