Kingsley broke up the row, hoping that it would pass over. Severus thought that the Interim Minister had to know that this would come to a head someday, if not sooner. He went on to say that the Ministry was financially broke due to looting by the Death Eaters and other supporters of the Dark Lord. Narcissa's eyes met Severus" and she did the slow blink that signaled she wanted to communicate via legilimancy.