Walking a Different Path

Child of the new Dawn

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A/N here is a new fic I'm trying out for what Percy does after Ootp please r/r

Percy Weasley waited wearily in the now usual line to get into the ministry. After the 'incident', as it was now referred to as, security was upped so he now had to arrive two hours before work just to get in on time, only to leave hours after closing. The lack of sleep was starting to get to him as the line slowly moved forward.

Around him other wizards were conversing with each other to get something done, though most of it was gossip. Rumors were flying around about the Minister being incompetent along with angry bursts from some of the younger members who had yet to learn to keep quiet on such matters.

At that he was forcibly reminded of himself when he had first entered the ministry. With a pang he remembered all the times he had asked his father for advise. Now he refused to even look him in the eye.

'Too late now I've made my decision.'

He was so involved in his thoughts that he jumped when the security wizard said his name.

"Mr. Weasley"

"Y-yes?"

"The Minister insisted to get you. You are to report to his office immediately." He said in a bored tone.

Percy hurried upstairs into the Minister's office. The door was already half open so he went without knocking.

The room was a mess with, files half open, papers all over the floor and desk, and then there was the minister shoving large amounts of paperwork into a suitcase.

Percy shut the door behind himself and the minister jumped like he had slammed it loudly.

"Ah Weasley, yes." He said distractedly as he grabbed another armful of papers.

"You wanted to see me sir?"

"Yes, yes." He said looking around as though he had forgotten something. He dug through a pile of papers and unearthed his lime green bowler hat.

"I'm going away for a while Weasley. For my health, all this stress and everything... anyway you'll be in charge until my return."

With no further ado he crammed his hat on grabbed his suitcase and hurried out the door leaving Percy staring at the messy office.

A/N tell me what you think. Please review!!