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On a side note, I found out, by accident, that you can write a review to your own story...anyway...

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Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter

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"Hello, hello," said Mr. Weasley. Then he spotted Kathleen. "And who are you?

Kathleen told him who she was, and then Ron and Harry told him how exactly she had entered the Ministry. When they were done with their story, Mr. Weasley didn't look very happy.

"What's wrong Mr. Weasley?" Hermione asked.

"I want all of you to follow me into my office.

He didn't explain why, though Ron asked. He just said again for them to follow him. When they reached Mr. Weasley's office, Mr. Weasley hurried them all inside, and then shut his office door.

"Sit.

Kathleen, Hermione, Ron, and Harry all sat down. Ron and Harry looked worried, and Kathleen downright scared.

"Harry, Ron? Do you realize the she could be a spy?

Harry and Ron looked down at their feet.

"She could be working for You-Know-Who!

"You mean Voldemort?" Harry said. Ron and Mr. Weasley flinched.

"I'm not working for anybody! I'm just visiting London for my own pleasure! And I don't even know who Voldemort is!" said Kathleen. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Mr. Weasley looked at her incredulously. "What?" said Kathleen again.

"You've never heard of Voldemort?" Harry asked. He couldn't believe it! A young witch who'd never heard of Voldemort!

"You're kidding, right?" Ron said.

"No, I'm not," said Kathleen. "Why? Should I have heard of him?

"Well, yeah! He was one of the most feared wizards of all time!

"Was?

"Harry, here, defeated him a few months ago.

"But...wizards? I thought they were only make-believe!

Everyone grew wide-eyed at this comment. Mr. Weasley turned to Ron.

"We'll have to wipe her memory. She's a muggle.

"A muggle?

"It means that you aren't a wizard. Or witch.

Mr. Weasley looked at Kathleen.

"When you leave here, I will be going with you. As soon as you have stepped outside, I will wipe your memory. I cannot have you telling everyone that witches and wizards actually do exist.

Kathleen looked at her feet.

"Do you understand?

Kathleen nodded.

Mr. Weasley took her with him, and they went outside, where Mr. Weasley called a taxi for Kathleen. Then he ointed his wand at her, and wiped her memory. He Disapparated right afterwards.

Kathleen stood there. She didn't remember anything about the Ministry of Magic. But she did feel something inside her jeans pocket. She pulled it out, and saw that it was a pen with the name Arthur Weasley on it. Who was Arthur Weasley? Kathleen shrugged. It was probably the name of some pen company. The taxi drove up, and Kathleen got inside, and was glad to be on her way back to the hotel.

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The End

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Finally, I've already posted the FIRST chapter of the sequel to A New Beginning. It's called Rescuing a Loved One. Here's the summary:

Voldemort's Death Eaters are still around. A few months into his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry's son, Ron, is captured by the Death Eaters and held hostage. It is Harry's job to rescue his son before it is too late.

And here's the story ID for it: 1890093