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Witch Weekly · September 16, 2018 – 4:18 AM

Mr. Podmore v. Mr. Adlard: Who Would Make the Better Beau?
Under Minister Ross' administration, the Department for Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures has seen a number of changes, first with Mrs. Morwenna Skeeter's promotion to department head, and now the promotions of Mr. Clinton Podmore and Mr. Percival Adlard to department assistant head and Beast Division head respectively.

Apart from overseeing the Werewolf Capture Unit — a focal point of Minister Ross' campaign — and the classification of various magical creatures across the British Isles, the department handles fewer matters of publicity than, say, the Department of Magical Law Enforcement or the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. What it does have, though, is two now very powerful — and very single! — men assisting Mrs. Skeeter, and debutantes and ladies across magical Britain should take notice! Today, Witch Weekly begs the question: Which of the two bachelors would make a better beau?

The Case for Mr. Podmore
For a woman seeking absolute wealth (or an woman born to wealth), Mr. Clinton Podmore is the only option. A young woman looking for an heir, on the other hand, is less likely to be appeased; the youngest of three sons, it's unlikely that Mr. Podmore will ever see the family fortune's passed into his name, considering that his two elder brothers work generally low-risk jobs: professor and healer-in-charge.

Ambitions is certainly a quality possessed by Mr. Podmore. Promoted to head of the Beast Division — Mr. Adlard's new position — at age twenty-nine, Mr. Podmore found his way to assistant head of his department only two years later! This does beg the question of whether this aggressive ambition will allow Mr. Podmore the time to shower a wife and children with the attention they deserve, and any debutante potentially plans on seeking him out should keep that in mind. A debutante who can picture themselves happy without an attentive husband, however, might find a soul-mate in this former Slytherin!

The Case for Mr. Adlard
A more down-to-Earth woman with hopes of both an attentive and ambitious husband, might turn their attention to Mr. Percival Adlard, Jr., the eldest child and only son of his parents. A former Hufflepuff, there can be no doubt of Mr. Adlard's purity of heart. Frequently seen with his young niece and nephew around Hogsmeade, there is no doubt that family is something greatly valued by the the new head of the Beast Division (unlike Mr. Podmore, whose brothers on more than one occasion have been noted to express annoyance at the mention of his name!).

We at Witch Weekly also consider Mr. Adlard to be more handsome than Mr. Podmore despite his lesser wealth! A blonde bride might best compliment him, but his own preferences — brunette, we suspect, based off the women he's been seen in the company of! — must be acknowledged.

The Conclusion
On paper, there are a number of things Mr. Podmore and Mr. Adlard have in common: their similar experiences, both having worked in the Beast Division; their half-blooded status; their July birthdays; and their ambitious natures! Mr. Podmore is definitely the better match for a woman who has no need to climb the social ladder, and Mr. Adlard is definitely the better match for a woman who would be less pleased to marry a man above her station. Witch Weekly believes that Mr. Adlard would be the better package overall — potential for future promotions, a family-oriented heart, a handsome face, and an easygoing disposition.

Mr. Clinton Podmore

Mr. Percival Adlard Jr.

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