Aldous thought for a moment before answering, fondly, "Almost fifteen years now."

Though he had traveled for a time when first departed from Hogwarts, the wizard had quickly settled at the Ministry of Magic, seeing it as something of a natural progression. In fact, Aldous had not once considered leaving—even to switch departments—which he thought was a testament to how well-suited he was to the work.

"I served as a translator, for a time, before moving my way up the ranks."