Fire Dust Coordinator
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Overview
Every day, thousands of magicians travel along the Fire Dust Networks that turn ordinary fires into magical gateways. At one point, these portals that operated over the entire globe utilised Fire Dust; however, modern systems require no dust at the user end, creating faster, safer, and more efficient travel. However, fuel is still used. How do these networks work without currency, and who operates them? The answer is the Ministry of Magicians’ Fire Dust Coordinator office.
Establishment & Network
The Fire Dust Network was updated in 2007 to limit user interfaces. The subject of limitations came under the scrutiny of discussions such as Unmagical interactions and expositions, liability lawsuits connected to a person’s lack of enunciation into the fire (often caused by accidentally stepping into a dust cloud), and cases of individuals becoming stuck in the network. The most famous case that rocketed this problem into public debate was the case of Florence Animogee, a witch who found herself trapped between the fires for 87 days. The public was enraptured by her statement of finding a liminal space of slight heat, a green flame, and a roaring echo of embers crackling and dying. In response, activists poured out worldwide, calling for Fire Dust reformation. As a result, government bodies such as the Ministry of Magicians came forward with departments dedicated to harm reduction. Fire Dust left the shelves and was replaced by subscriptions mailed in via owls, taking five Gold per person per year; students and young adults are priced at nothing. To reduce harmful circumstances, the Ministry of Magicians took a hands-on approach to Fire Dust use and created the Fire Dust Coordinator Office.
In this office, there are 46 Fire Dust Coordinators responsible for the direction of Fire Dust Network users, the allocation of Fire Dust funds, the fueling of Fire Dust fires, and transportation safety. Whenever a magician desires to travel, they will speak to their fireplace, which will then ring a bell in the Ministry of Magicians’ Fire Dust Coordinator Office. The Fire Dust Coordinators are then responsible for connecting two fireplaces. The flames will then turn green. After the travel is complete, a Fire Dust Coordinator is expected to sever the link of the traveller and log the data.
Additionally, a Fire Dust Coordinator is responsible for stopping improper travels, travels to Unmagical households, or travels that are made without permission to other households. They will also create permanent connections and allowances for travel between households. Finally, some households or fireplaces are designated for public use, so they are monitored at all times of the day for suspicious characters.
There is a current attempt to hire interns, and so far it has been successful. These interns are tasked with scooping Fire Dust into small portions that are later used for Fire Dust travel. They also speak to customers and report feedback to Fire Dust Coordinators. Interns may create reports and send them to the Ministry of Magicians, recording potential travellers who use the network at alarming rates. They are also tasked with making sure the registry of Fire Dust users is securely updated. Registration, after all, is required to link magical fireplaces and to ensure the safety of Unmagical communities. As of today, there are believed to be 480,000 fireplaces in Europe that are linked to the Fire Dust Network. At least one regulated fireplace is in public in each large European town, and this is especially regulated in England.
Education & Risks
Each Fire Dust Coordinator and intern must complete their magical schooling (whether public, private, or at home) and take a three-week training course on Fire Dust management, safety, and operation. Before an intern becomes fully licensed, they must complete a six-month internship programme with their respective government agency. Afterwards, they take a test on the intricate laws of the programme and, if they succeed, are offered immediate admission into the programme they had just interned with. This position is in high demand, for Fire Dust travel is considered the most popular method of travel within the magical community. This position comes with great responsibility and, therefore, risk. Each Fire Dust Coordinator and intern is monitored in the connections they create. The field is generally safe, as a person is only regulating travel. The most dangerous the job gets is upon the off chance that a coordinator is required to call the authorities; however, this is a rare occurrence. Overall, this job is in high demand and typically pays well due to the booming travel economy. The Ministry of Magicians sets aside funds almost immediately, and because of the necessity of public safety, it is expected to stay in high demand for the foreseeable future.
Impact on Gameplay
Fire Dust is no longer purchasable in-game on Potterworld, but the Fire Dust Network is still available in every town.
Trivia
- You can learn about a Fire Dust Coordinator and other careers in Magical Career Exploration classes taught by the Academics team.
