Hermione at that moment wished she could be anywhere but there. She and Harry were currently waiting to see the Minister For Magic and stopped to kiss before their emergency meeting. The worst possible person to catch them kissing did and that was Ronald Weasley. Ron worked for the Ministry and was working a late shift, and had just come out of a meeting with the Minister. It was a coincidence that they even ran into him. But the look on his face went from shock to anger at what he witnessed. It was obvious that he felt betrayed by his best friends and heart broken. It was obvious too that he was not yet over Hermione.

Hermione cleared her throat. "Hello Ronald..."

"Seriously? Hello Ronald? Bloody hell! What a lame way to try to avoid talking about what I just saw. My best bud snogging my first love...My ex girlfriend and other best friend..Not even caring if it bothers me. I guess Harry Potter gets everything, and Ron gets stuck with nothing as usual. I'm just Harry Potter's stupid friend, and Hermione's nothing. I don't matter obviously. You two are just bloody...lousy..."

Hermione reached out her hand not sure what to do or say to make him feel better. "Ron...I...You know you matter. You are one of my best friends and one of Harry's too."

Ron scoffed, "If I matter so much to you, then why do you move on from me with my best friend?! Why Harry?! Why not someone else?! Or better yet giving me another chance because I still LOVE you!." Ron stopped talking realizing what he said. He turned bright red. Harry opened his mouth to try to talk to his best friend, "Ron..I'm sorry...I..." Ron walked away quickly.

Hermione sighed, "That went well...", she said sarcastically. Harry groaned, "I did not mean to hurt him. I hope we can talk to him again..I hope he can forgive us. I can't believe he still loves you though. Well I can I guess because you are amazing, gorgeous and one of a kind. You are so special." Hermione smiled a small smile and kissed him. "You are super sweet, and special too. We can try to talk to Ron soon. But we first must do what we came here to do which is talk to the Minister." Harry nodded. "You're right." Hermione smiled a little bigger, "I'm usually always right." Harry laughed, "Same old Hermione." Hermione playfully shoved him and gave him a look, still smiling.

Harry had questions about Ron. That encounter with him got him thinking about everything Ron said. He still loved her? Well that really complicates things. He is definitely not happy about that. He also wonders if Hermione still loves Ron. He thinks about how she didn't want him to know about them. The more he asked himself questions, the more he confused himself. "Time to focus on this meeting Harry!", he thought to himself and forced himself to focus on the present. He pushed all of this to the side for now.

Hermione wondered what Harry was thinking about. He had drifted off in deep thought for five minutes. She was going to ask but never got the chance to because just as she opened her mouth, they were called in to their meeting. "I am sorry to keep you waiting", the Minister's assistant said. "The Minister will be with you shortly. He just stepped out of his office for a moment" Just as he finished saying that, the Minister stepped inside the room. The current Minister was a pure blood named James Parsons. He was a younger gentleman but not a kind one. He had an arrogant attitude. If he thought you were beneath him, you knew right away because he showed you with how he treated you. "Okay Mr Potter. You said you had something important to talk to me about that could not wait until the morning? Come on then. Get on with it." Harry took a deep breath to control his rising temper at the Minister's rude tone. "Mr Parsons sir. I would not call you if it wasn't urgent. I have reason to believe that there is a new threat to both our world and the muggle one. I don't just believe, I know." He looked at Hermione for support. She took a deep breath and explained to the Minister what they went through today with Angus Malfoy and what they overheard during their walk in the park. "See sir, we were both there. At first I thought he was just talk. I mean I met people like him before. But then soon I was convinced just like Harry was, that he meant business. It is worth looking into." Minister Parsons scoffed. "I will be the judge of that Miss Granger. What I have heard here is just talk. Do you have any proof that Mr. Malfoy is a threat? Besides automatically thinking he is one based on some of his family member's reputations. I just see a man that is just a bunch of talk. He was probably kidding around and you just took him seriously. Your judgment was probably clouded too by your hatred for his family. There is nothing to look into. If you have any proof at all, I would be happy to look into it but since you obviously do not, we will end this here and now. Good night you two." He stood up. Harry was now angry, "But he is planning to be the new Voldemort!" "Don't you dare speak his name! Do not make me call security. I told you this matter is closed until you have proof. If you ever obtain any proof." Hermione pulled Harry. "Come on. We can't convince anyone now. We need a solid plan and proof and we can get it. But we need to leave now." Harry growled, "How the hell are we supposed to get proof? We cant even get anyone to listen to us anyways?!" Hermione was struggling to keep calm. "Harry calm down. Please lets go. Please." She pleaded. Finally Harry made his way out storming out ahead of her. She had to run to keep up with him.

Angus Malfoy stepped in the Minister's office not long after Harry and Hermione rushed off. He smiled sinisterly at Mr. Parsons. Mr Parsons nodded, "Close the door." Angus shut the door.

...

Hermione was huffing and puffing trying to keep up and growing tired. "Will you slow down for one minute Harry! Please hun..Slow down.." Harry stopped walking. "What the hell Hermione?! Why didn't you say more? Why didn't you defend me? Why did you have to try to control me yet again?!"

Hermione was shocked at what he said. "Control you?! Where the hell is that coming from? Angus?! You are letting his stupid words that mean nothing, and are absolutely not true get in your head!"

"So now I'm stupid?!" Harry was yelling now.

"I never said that! You are twisting me words because you are upset that he did not believe us! Stop blaming me!" Hermione was yelling now too. But she sounded more sad than angry.

Harry started walking again. "Lets just head home!"

Hermione screamed out in frustration. "Fine!"

"Fine!" Harry growled. They headed home. Neither of them spoke again to each other for the rest of the night. Harry slept on the couch leaving Hermione in their room all alone. "Happy first night living here..." She said to herself. This was supposed to be a celebratory night. How did everything go so wrong? She asked herself. She undressed and tossed her dress angrily on the floor. She lay in her bed hugging her pillow. Angry tears fell from her cheeks. She didn't know when she fell asleep but eventually she did.

The next morning, they received an update from the Wizarding world. The Minister For Magic was stepping down. "I am stepping down for personal issues. Do not worry because my replacement will take very good care of you. Angus Malfoy is a smart young man. He will do you all proud." Harry yelled out in frustration. Hermione walked sleepily out of the bedroom. "Are you still angry at me?" Harry looked at her and sighed. "No I'm not...Angus Malfoy...He is the new Minister..."Hermione's face drained of color. "What...is this some kind of joke?!" Harry sighed again. "I thought it was at first..but no...no it isn't." Hermione hugged him. Their fight from the night before was now forgotten with this new and real threat before them. "What are we going to do Harry?" Harry kissed her head holding her. "I wish I knew...I wish I knew. But we will figure out something. We just have to."

Until next time..

What will happen now that Angus is the new Minister? Nothing good it can be assumed. Find out what happens in the chapters ahead. I love writing these and hope that you will continue to follow the story.

Kayla