The week had been exceptionally stressful and Minerva was exhausted by the time Friday rolled around. She had one last meeting for the day before she was to have tea with her protege.
Minerva sat at her desk working through some correspondence when her floo flared up.
She looked up as the minister of magic stepped into her office dusting off his robes.
"Kingsley" Minerva greeted with a nod.
"Headmistress" Kingsley responded.
"How are things things running here at Hogwarts Minerva?"
"Ah they're running, still lots of students suffering from ptsd and having panic attacks. This war has left them with many scars" Minerva relayed with a sigh.
Kingsley nodded sympathetically
"How are things going with rounding up the last of Tom's followers?" Minerva inquired.
"We have been getting inside information that has been essential in locating the last few stragglers"
"Inside information? Did you get one of the lower level followers to flip?"
Kingsley paused knowing Minerva might not like what he was going to say next.
"Kingsley" Minerva sent him a look saying you better start talking.
"We have been using information provided by Lucius Malfoy" Kingsley admitted.
"Lucius Malfoy?! Why is he helping you? He should be rotting away in the highest cell in Azkaban!"
"The ministry has offered him a pardon as he still holds quite a bit of power and…"
"WHAT! Do you know how many people he has hurt Kingsley? People within this very castle!? I have students who cannot even sleep because of that bloody man!"
"How can you grant him a pardon Kingsley!? HE IS A DEATH EATER!" Minerva yelled glaring at the man.
Does all logic leave their head when people become the Minister? Minerva wondered.
"He claims to have been under the imperius curse and has offered up invaluable information about the whereabouts of other known death eaters" Kingsley defended.
"I know it's not ideal but we don't have a choice! Now if you'll excuse me I have other matters to attend to" Kingsley said as he went to open the door.
As he pulled it open he was shocked to see Hermione Granger standing on the other side with a pale face.
Minerva saw Hermione over Kingsley's shoulder and swore under her breath. How long had the girl been standing there?
She saw the girl turn to flee and yelled for her to wait but Hermione had already reached the staircase.
Quickly making her way after her she shoved past Kingsley calling over her shoulder "I hope you're happy with yourself".
Minerva could only hope that this didn't push the girl over the edge.
A/N
Lil update for y'all :)