Author's Note: Hey everybody! Just wanted to remind you to REVIEW!
REVIEW! REVIEW! And also, even if you didn't review last time, you can
still read this chapter, but please, try to review after this one (or after
both)!
--Fred
Chapter Six—The New Minister of Magic
Harry caught up with Hermione and Ron as they approached Gryffindor Tower. They had already begun instructing the first years on how to gain access to the common room.
"It's really quite simple," said Hermione. "The entrance is located just behind this portrait. All you have to do is tell her the password and she'll let you through. The password changes once every couple of weeks, so always be sure you know it. If you forget, you won't be able to get in. Now does anyone have any questions?"
"Yeah, I have one. Can we get in yet? It's almost Christmas!" replied Steve Dennis, a third year who was known for being rather obnoxious. Most people couldn't stand him.
"Yes, yes, yes," said Hermione, obviously annoyed. "Now, the password is 'dragon egg.' Don't forget it!" The portrait opened to reveal the Gryffindor common room, which looked like it hadn't been touched since Harry left for the summer.
"Now," said Hermione, "the girls will find their dormitories up the stairs to their right, boys, it's on the left. Good night."
"You know Hermione; you make those speeches kinda long. It wouldn't hurt to make them a little shorter," said Ron. "I was getting a little bored."
"Oh, and I suppose you think you could do better Ronald Weasley?"
"Yeah, loads better!"
"Guys, enough!" said Harry. "It's not important, let's just go to sleep, I'm tired." Hermione and Ron both agreed with Harry. They said their apologies and went to bed, for they knew they had a big day ahead of them tomorrow.
"DOUBLE DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS WITH THE SLYTHERINS! YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!" said Ron at breakfast the next morning.
"I'm sure Professor Mason will be an excellent teacher," said Hermione. "From what I hear, he was in Gryffindor himself when he was in school here. So he couldn't like Slytherin too much."
"Yeah?" replied Ron. "So was Peter Pettigrew, and look at who his best friend is?"
The traditional bickering of the two was interrupted by the morning post, where Ron received some interesting news. Hermione received her Daily Prophet just as usual and was surprised to see Mr. Weasley's face on the front page.
"Ron, look at this," she said anxiously.
ARTHUR WEASLEY NAMED
MINISTER OF MAGIC
Yesterday afternoon, the Ministry of Magic announced
that Cornelius Fudge would be leaving the post of
Minister of Magic, effective immediately.
"We at the ministry feel that the events of the last year
were handled badly by Fudge, and feel that it would be best
for Fudge to leave office," stated Madame Bones of the
Ministry of Magic. Albus Dumbledore, the Supreme Mugwup of
The International Confederation of Wizards and
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot recommended Arthur Weasley for
this post.
Weasley's plans include encouraging more people to join the fight
against He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and increasing ties with
the Muggle Community.
"I, I, I don't believe it," said Ron. "My dad, the Minister of Magic? It doesn't seem right. I must be dreaming."
"I assure you Ron, it's quite real," said Hermione. "But we don't have time to dwell on it; we mustn't be late to Defense Against the Dark Arts." Hermione was right, most of the students had already left the Great Hall. The tree hurried off, not wanting to make a bad impression on the new teacher.
--Fred
Chapter Six—The New Minister of Magic
Harry caught up with Hermione and Ron as they approached Gryffindor Tower. They had already begun instructing the first years on how to gain access to the common room.
"It's really quite simple," said Hermione. "The entrance is located just behind this portrait. All you have to do is tell her the password and she'll let you through. The password changes once every couple of weeks, so always be sure you know it. If you forget, you won't be able to get in. Now does anyone have any questions?"
"Yeah, I have one. Can we get in yet? It's almost Christmas!" replied Steve Dennis, a third year who was known for being rather obnoxious. Most people couldn't stand him.
"Yes, yes, yes," said Hermione, obviously annoyed. "Now, the password is 'dragon egg.' Don't forget it!" The portrait opened to reveal the Gryffindor common room, which looked like it hadn't been touched since Harry left for the summer.
"Now," said Hermione, "the girls will find their dormitories up the stairs to their right, boys, it's on the left. Good night."
"You know Hermione; you make those speeches kinda long. It wouldn't hurt to make them a little shorter," said Ron. "I was getting a little bored."
"Oh, and I suppose you think you could do better Ronald Weasley?"
"Yeah, loads better!"
"Guys, enough!" said Harry. "It's not important, let's just go to sleep, I'm tired." Hermione and Ron both agreed with Harry. They said their apologies and went to bed, for they knew they had a big day ahead of them tomorrow.
"DOUBLE DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS WITH THE SLYTHERINS! YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!" said Ron at breakfast the next morning.
"I'm sure Professor Mason will be an excellent teacher," said Hermione. "From what I hear, he was in Gryffindor himself when he was in school here. So he couldn't like Slytherin too much."
"Yeah?" replied Ron. "So was Peter Pettigrew, and look at who his best friend is?"
The traditional bickering of the two was interrupted by the morning post, where Ron received some interesting news. Hermione received her Daily Prophet just as usual and was surprised to see Mr. Weasley's face on the front page.
"Ron, look at this," she said anxiously.
ARTHUR WEASLEY NAMED
MINISTER OF MAGIC
Yesterday afternoon, the Ministry of Magic announced
that Cornelius Fudge would be leaving the post of
Minister of Magic, effective immediately.
"We at the ministry feel that the events of the last year
were handled badly by Fudge, and feel that it would be best
for Fudge to leave office," stated Madame Bones of the
Ministry of Magic. Albus Dumbledore, the Supreme Mugwup of
The International Confederation of Wizards and
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot recommended Arthur Weasley for
this post.
Weasley's plans include encouraging more people to join the fight
against He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and increasing ties with
the Muggle Community.
"I, I, I don't believe it," said Ron. "My dad, the Minister of Magic? It doesn't seem right. I must be dreaming."
"I assure you Ron, it's quite real," said Hermione. "But we don't have time to dwell on it; we mustn't be late to Defense Against the Dark Arts." Hermione was right, most of the students had already left the Great Hall. The tree hurried off, not wanting to make a bad impression on the new teacher.