Chapter 4-The New Minister of Magic
When Harry got back to Grimmauld Place, Ron and Hermione were waiting anxiously on him.
Hermione said, "So, what happened?"
Harry said, "I didn't get to testify at all. Mr. Malfoy wouldn't tell anything to Dumbledore, so he sent Mr. Malfoy back to Azkaban."
Ron said, "I knew Lucius would never get out of it."
Harry said, "Yeah, but you would not believe what Narcissa said after they dragged Mr. Malfoy away."
Hermione said, "What?"
Harry said, "You haven't seen the last of Narcissa Malfoy. That's what she told Dumbledore."
Hermione said, "What did Dumbledore say?"
Harry said, "Well, nothing, he and Professor McGonagall just left."
Hermione said, "Professor McGonagall? What was she doing there?"
Harry turned to Ron and said, "Is Percy still working at the Ministry?"
Ron said, "Yeah, why?"
Harry said, "I think Dumbledore asked Professor McGonagall to fill in for Percy today, but if Percy works there, then where is he?"
Ron said, "I don't know. Maybe he decided to quit work."
Harry said, "So you still have not made up with Percy?"
Ron said, "No."
That afternoon, around dinnertime, Dumbledore had arrived with some news.
Dumbledore said, "Everyone, gather around here. I have an announcement."
Hermione whispered to Ron, "Maybe they have decided on a new Minister."
Dumbledore said, "Yes, you're right, Miss Granger." Hermione blushed.
Mrs. Weasley said, "Is it Arthur?"
Dumbledore said, "No, I'm sorry. But at least Arthur keeps his job for Muggles for Misuse of Artifacts."
Lupin said, "So, are you going to tell us who the new Minister is?"
Dumbledore said, "Yes, in a minute. Now, I just want to say that the Wizengamot has worked very hard to vote for this person. I hope you won't judge the Minister until you meet him/her." Dumbledore then walked to the fireplace, and whispered in the fireplace, and a figure came out with Dumbledore. It was Madam Bones.
Madam Bones said, "I want to thank everyone for making me Minister. I assure you, I'll do a better job than Cornelius did. Now, I have a grim announcement. 10 Muggles were killed today in London. We believe it to be from Voldemort."
Mrs. Weasley gasped and said, "Oh, no, Percy's over there. I have to get to him!"
Dumbledore said, "Molly, I'm sure Percy's alright."
Mrs. Weasley said, "Arthur, we have to go!"
Mr. Weasley said, "Dear, it's alright. I'm sure if Percy's in trouble, he would come home."
Dumbledore said, "Arthur's right. Now, Amelia, you said you had something else to announce to them."
Madam Bones said, "That's right. There is an Irish wizard coming in tomorrow. He's in charge of the Gringotts bank in Dublin. He has asked Dumbledore to keep him safe from Voldemort for an unknown reason right now. Dumbledore knows what it is, but it's a secret."
Mrs. Weasley said, "At least, can we have a name?"
Dumbledore said, "Salverio McClaggan."
To be continued…
