Subdepartments: Experimental Weaponry
Specializations: Researchers, Artisans

These are the engineers of the wizarding world, responsible for creating new charms and better enchanted objects to make the life of the Ministry easier. For example, one member of the Department may be off making better manticore traps for the Magical Creatures folks, or portable Muggle wards for the Diasters committee. Those who work for Experimental Weaponry work closely with the Aurors and generally work on top secret, classified projects or projects that, by request, relate to current investigations. Ranking is somewhat loose and cooperative in. Experimental Charms, save for the Department Head it is more a matter of raises or bonuses for particularly good projects than promotions.

NEWT Requirements:
Requirements: Charms, Vocational Studies, Ancient Runes, and two additional electives, high marks.