Another World

As Muggles remain--for the most part--oblivious to the wizarding world (a situation considered eminently preferable to the alternative by wizards), I feel I can best contribute to this discussion by educating you as to the function of our own government. I suppose our Minister of Magic is comparable to your President. It is an elected role whose success relies greatly upon public opinion. Many criticized the former Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, in a manner similar to that which many of you used to describe your own President Bush. Needless to say his resignation and the tragic death of Rufus Scrimgeour have led to the highly regarded and capable Kingsley Shacklebolt. Hopefully your nation can achieve this same success in the upcoming election. Our governing body, the Ministry of Magic, upholds secrecy and order in wizarding Britain, and it maintains a large number of departments, offices and so forth, much like the American bureaucracy. The Wizengamot, in its function as the wizarding court, reminds me of your Judicial branch of government as well. Needless to say our worlds have significant similarities and ties to one another. Perhaps we are mistaken with our Statute of Secrecy. The Muggle and Wizarding worlds have definite potential to successfully cooperate with one another. Once I have undergone thorough research on the subject I shall have more to contribute.