Changes: Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects

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ArthurWeasley — The head of the office, Arthur Weasley.

The Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects was an office located in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic. The office was created by Minister for Magic Rufus Scrimgeour in 1996 after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in response to the crisis in the country.

Its purpose was to confiscate fake protective spells and charmed objects (such as cursed sneakoscopes, or in one particular case, a medal that turned the user orange). It was unclear as to the purpose of making these devices, whether it be simply profiteering, or if it was something darker, as some of the confiscated articles were highly dangerous. Most of the perpetrators were described by Molly Weasley as people such as Mundungus Fletcher who had not worked an honest day in their lives. However, occasionally something exceedingly dangerous did turn up.

The most recent head of office was Arthur Weasley, who was promoted from the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office in 1996. Arthur had twelve people working under him in the department at that time.

Appearances

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First appearance)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Department of Magical Law Enforcement
Level 2, British Ministry of Magic

Auror Office · Department of Intoxicating Substances · Improper Use of Magic Office · Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office · Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects · Office for the Removal of Curses, Jinxes, and Hexes · Magical Law Enforcement Patrol · Hit Wizards · Ministry of Magic Witch Watchers · Department of Magical Equipment Control · Administrative Registration Department · Wizengamot Administration Services · Department of Security · Animagus Registry · SOS Task Force Office

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 *[[Minister for Magic]] - [[Kingsley Shacklebolt]] (currently)
 |headquarters=Level 2, [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]
-|intentions=Elimination of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects, and to capture and bring to justice those making, selling, or distributing them.
+|intentions=The elimination of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects and the capture and prosecution of those making, selling, or distributing them.
 |affiliation=British Ministry of Magic
 |enemies=*[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]
 *[[Death Eaters]]
+*Profiteers
 |first=''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''
 |latest=''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
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 The '''Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects''' was an office located in the [[Department of Magical Law Enforcement]] at the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. The office was created by [[Minister for Magic]] [[Rufus Scrimgeour]] in [[1996]] after the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]] in response to the crisis in the country.
 Its purpose was to confiscate fake protective spells and charmed objects (such as cursed [[sneakoscope]]s, or in one particular case, a medal that turned the user orange). It was unclear as to the purpose of making these devices, whether it be simply profiteering, or if it was something darker, as some of the confiscated articles were highly dangerous. Most of the perpetrators were described by [[Molly Weasley]] as people such as [[Mundungus Fletcher]] who had not worked an honest day in their lives. However, occasionally something exceedingly dangerous did turn up.
-The most recent head of office was [[Arthur Weasley]], who was promoted from the [[Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office]] in 1996. Arthur had ten people working under him in the department at that time.
+The most recent head of office was [[Arthur Weasley]], who was promoted from the [[Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office]] in 1996. Arthur had twelve people working under him in the department at that time.
 ==Appearances==
-*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' {{1st}}
 *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
+{{Ministry Level 2}}
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 [[fr:Bureau de détection et de confiscation des faux sortilèges de défense et objets de protection]]
+[[nl:Afdeling voor de Opsporing en Inbeslagneming van Vervalste Verdedigingsspreuken en Beveiligde Voorwerpen]]
+[[pl:Biuro Wykrywania i Konfiskaty Fałszywych Zaklęć Obronnych i Środków Ochrony Osobistej]]
 [[Category:Department of Magical Law Enforcement]]