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Prologue
Rose Weasley was running late.
Yes. Rose Weasley, the most punctual person that had graduated from Hogwarts since her mother, was late for a very important meeting. She had recently been hired at the Ministry of Magic's Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and was sprinting from elevator to the office.
Running in heels is probably not the best idea, she thought to herself, but I have to get there on time. As she skidded around a corner, she pushed back the thoughts of what – no, who – had made her late in the first place.
She finally saw the door to the office she was supposed to enter. She glanced at her watch, noticed she still had one minute to spare, and quickly composed herself. She briskly walked in the office and entered the conference room. Setting down the stack of parchment she had carried on the large table, she quickly situated herself to take notes for the meeting. A business wanted to construct a new corporate office in Diagon Alley, London, and they needed permits from the ministry before proceeding to build.
Her boss, Susan Bones, walked into the office accompanied by two other people. As the head of the department, Madame Bones presided over meetings of importance.
"Alright, Miss Weasley, are you prepared to record the happenings of this meeting?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Very well then, let's begin. Title the document 'Permit Request for Construction task BD5843.' Those present include Madam Susan Bones, Head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and Miss Rose Weasley, Executive Assistant. Also present are Janine Landon from the Permit Committee, and Darius Bosworth, from the Zoning Department for London, England."
Rose nodded as she wrote down the details of the meeting. She frowned as she realized that one piece of information was missing.
"Excuse me, Madame Bones?" Rose asked, "We are missing the representative for the subject of the meeting. Who is here to represent Infinity Estates?"
"I'm sorry, Miss Weasley, the representative is – "
"I apologize for my lateness, I got held up at the Muggle-Worthy Excuse Committee's office," a man at the door announced. The same man walked over to where Rose was, took a seat across from her, and
said, "Mr. Scorpius Malfoy, here representing Infinity Estates. And might I just add how lovely it is to be here." He winked suggestively at Rose. "Shall we begin?"
Rose's cheeks turned a red any Weasley would be proud of.