New department! Miss-use of muggle artifacts office

There is a new department in the Ministry. This department is in charge of the miss use of muggle items.

This department has already Legislated the removal and ban on Flying carpets.

The new department is run by Mr Arthur Weasly.

'Hate to say I told you so.' 'I can't believe THIS, how can we go on trips easily? The ministry is trying to destroy traditional magical ways.'

Taking a deep breath in annoyance Ramona enters the potion lab for her soon to be detention. In the room Ramona notices Lucius and Severus. Lucius to Ramona's chagrin looks arrogant and perfect as always.

"This Weasly man seems a problem." hisses Severus stuffing his newspaper in his bag.

Lucius raises an eyebrow to his housemate, "Clearly. The ministry is becoming more red tape mad. Why is the department even needed? We have law enforcers, obliviator's and even the Aurors as a last resort. I've always hated the Weasly's."

Severus chuckles, "You hate everything."

"Unfair assessment .. I don't hate Cissa."

Ramona purposefully slams her bag down and takes a seat. The Slytherin duo turn to Ramona in unison, the Slytherin's halt their conversation after that. Lucius sticks his nose in the air and looks away from Ramona. Professor Slughorn arrives to take care of the three students that have been placed in detention. After the detention Ramona decides that going to the library to catch up on much needed homework is in order.

House raids stopped in motion

Mr Arthur Weasly's motion to raid family homes has been stopped by Sir Abraxas Malfoy.

'Lucius! Thank Merlin someone is against this nonsense! Imagine! The ministry having the power to raid without probable cause! Mad times, I'll thank your father the next time I see him.'

With tensions still high in Hogwarts Dumbledore wants to add more cheer into the castle. The way in which he has decided to do this has the students talking.

Hagrid and the teachers have decorated the food hall with twelve large Christmas trees. This has many students asking, 'where are the traditional pine garlands?' Or anything that represents the traditions of Yule, for Christians in Hogwarts are in the minority.

"I still don't understand what the fuss is about? Christmas trees are pretty." sneers Mary. Unsuccessfully Ramona is unable to block Mary's nerve grating voice.

Ramona choosing to ignore Mary's statement continues eating.

"You might think they're pretty but to a lot of us it's a slap to the face. Muggle Christians in the past took our Yule traditions and made them their own. The same Christians that burned us to death. Read more books Mary for your ignorance is showing." sneers Severus. Who is standing behind Ramona, waiting for Lily.

Ramona smiles secretly loving the fact that Mary is getting verbally roasted.

James throws an apple at Severus's head but he misses, "GO away from our table Snape. Or I'll sic Remy on you."

"Watch it James, or I'll declare a prank war on you." says Ramona in a mocking sing song voice.

James raises his hands in surrender but in Ramona's eyes it's too late so she throws an apple at his head. A food fight war enthuses. The four laughing and leaving the food hall decide to continue their map of Hogwarts.

The day students are leaving to go home for the holiday's sickens Ramona, hearing all the happy conversations of their plans. Trying ever so hard to drown out the voices of excitement.

"Brother."

Hearing Regulus's voice puts Ramona on edge, Ramona eyes Sirius silently pleading him to play nice.

"What." hisses Sirius.

After a pained look Regulus straightens his back determined. How can Siri not see the hurt?

"Are you not coming home for Yule? You didn't come home last year for Yule. Why are you so determined to push us away?"

Anyone with an ounce of empathy can hear the unspoken why are you determined to push me away. Sirius stands up clenching his fists, "It's our parents who are determined to push me."

Regulus opens his mouth to protest but Sirius doesn't want to hear it, Sirius leaves the hall and James runs after him.

Ramona delicately levitates a ball of water and slowly makes her way up to the boys dorm room, today they are having a feast for Yule and Christmas as it's the twenty fifth of December.

With the levitated ball of water still controlled with her wand in her left hand Ramona proceeds to opens Sirius's bed curtains. Ramona bites her lip to stop her giggle.

The water ball drops right over Sirius's face. Ramona now bursts out in a fit of laughter seeing Sirius's reaction, when Sirius gets his wand and starts snarling about revenge Ramona bolts.

Ramona decides running to the great hall would be her best bet, food and teachers. Ramona makes it to the food hall without being intercepted by Sirius. The only other student from their year is Severus so Ramona chooses to sit next to him.

Severus turns Ramona's way due from the intrusion, "Why can't you just leave me alone."

Ramona smirks, "Now why would I ever do that? With such an inviting personality I can't help myself."

Shaking his head in annoyance Severus grabs more food and takes a bite to eat, "I didn't understand it before, why someone who doesn't seem like a bully could tolerate those boys but now I know you are just like them. That prank you did on Lucius was quite vicious you know."

Ramona blushes, "He deserved it."

Severus chuckles, "Perhaps, perhaps not. The point is you don't care either way. You surprised me you know, you won't be able to defeat me in a duel so easily the next time."

Ramona smirks, "Then perhaps we should have another duel?"

Severus grins maliciously, "Nothing would please me more."