[a/n]As with #49, #50 & #51, I credit both the ranter TGGirlHaileyHolly and polarbear20000. Sequelizes my EFFF You Harry story, from early 2017. As I start this, maybe it'll finish or one more. Depends. ps Nope, not yet :)

[a/n1]To sandipi's question, I guess I was probably just lazy. But an in universe reason could be even if the B-P-L clan is officially on the outs with the Weasleys, there's still her participation in the Golden Trio and her own still good terms[up to last time]with Harry that would win her the Ministership. Btw, thanx for what's coming.

[a/n2]Will Ginny get what she truly deserves? I still don't know.

[a/n3]TGGirlHaileyHolly definitely got my muse going. AS for the author writing, I'm all for it. If the story is half as fertile as the pm, I might even enjoy it.

Harry Does Different CDLXXXIIIad

Dark Lady Nirvana IV

Thanks to owls, and more importantly, floo: word of the attack on Diagon Alley, including the Ministry, reached Hogwarts before the fires were put out. The first consequence, while of little real impact to the Wizarding World, was certainly dramatic and loud. A barely teen couple erupted in violence; Enid Longbottom, named for her father's great-aunt, slapped a redhaired boy across the face "IGNATIUS PERCIVAL WEASLEY! I HATE HATE HATE YOU! GET OUT OF MY COMMON ROOM AND NEVER NEVER NEVER COME BACK!"

"Never hit me again!" this came out a snarl, while the boy was standing over the writhing girl, who was on the floor trying to suck in a breath. He was too angry to care as he stormed out. Both found themselves in the Headmistress' office.

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The Gryffindor Common Room was the scene of a cooler breakup between a Sixth and Fifth Year, and while who said what is carefully hidden by the House Code it went thus "I thought we were better than the older generation." "I'll admit you look good in a bathing suit and snog good. But were we really going anywhere?" "Eh, I think my first snog was better than any with you."

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Arthur Weasley's first hint something was happening was when his longtime secretary came in and announced "Sir, I just heard a rumor there is a cabinet meeting going on. How could that be?"

"A missed owl. It happens." The Head of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts answered, distractedly. He busily gathered a stack of scrolls full of recently closed cases and ran out, ordering "Check the calendar. Check with the other secretaries , see what they know. If there are other appointments for the next couple hours, reschedule. Check the owl service. Don't worry, Bonnie, I doubt you're at fault, you're too experienced." Along the way, dropping an occasional scroll as he ran the halls.

Though much closer to one of the largest, and certainly most luxurious, conference rooms, the Minister arrived at almost the same time as her Father-in-law "Arthur! What is this? Weren't you informed either?"

"No sense standing around. Let's go then." The pair quickly turned the final corner only to find their progress blocked by a pair of guards, wands at the ready. Though they snapped to attention, neither the witch nor wizard moved from the door. Arthur growled authoritatively "Do you know who this is? No door is blocked from the Minister!"

The witch addressed Hermione deferentially "Ma'am, the Director quoted regulations that exceed your authority. With respect! While the department heads are in session you may not enter. I am certain Director Potter will advise us shortly. Meantime, of course, we can summon any amenity you and Director Weasley desire. And, he ordered I offer the Auror Regulation book. All due respect. Specifically, Section 9 Clause 2."

"Oh! Minister Granger-Weasley. I was just going to request your presence." A wizard only a couple years out of Hogwarts, wearing a civilian Ministry uniform opened the door not quite ten minutes after the pair arrived "And Director Weasley, sir this makes my task easy, as I was also to seek you. Please; come in; both of you."

The newcomers shared a look and Arthur queried "What is this all about?"

"Sir, Ma'am, with all due respect; it's not my place." Any youngster would congratulate himself on his unreadable expression, but these were a pair of veteran politicians. Both entered with minds on a hair-trigger.

All conversation stopped and the seated cabinet members snapped to their feet in respect. Only Harry was required to salute the Head of State due to his position. Which he did. Hermione took her seat under the Magical Seal and sat; there was a seat for Arthur, but he made a statement by standing behind her. Though there were dozens of so-named departments, most of them were under the jurisdiction of one of seventeen members of the Cabinet. Everyone sat in silence for the Minister to speak as was customary "I would like if ONLY ONE of my heads would report on the subject of a cabinet meeting occurring without my knowledge

"As the prime mover, that would be my responsibility." Said Director Potter. There was a certain symbolism that placed him at the far end of the table from the Minister "As the topic of the discussion was, obviously, the current crisis. It is either an outside invasion or an internal rebellion not seen since the Voldemort Wars."

There was a flash of wry amusement between Harry and Hermione at the flinches the name still seemed to cause. But it was quickly over. Now seeking other reactions, the Minister demanded "And this explains the sixteen of you meeting behind my back?"

"After informal talks, I decided to do so." Not every director had the strength to withstand the Minister's countenance, he was obviously used to it, from youth "Minister, to be plain, you …both…both of you; are security risks."

Glaring down the length of the table, Minister Granger-Weasley snapped "Explain that, Director!"

"Oh why, obviously, your sister-in-law: HIS daughter: is out there trying to destroy YOUR government!" Potter's voice was low and harsh "She needs to be stopped."

From the Director of Communications came an angry "I'd prefer dead!"

"That's my DAUGHTER you're threatening, Columbus!" Arthur was pushed back by two other Directors as he almost leapt over the table in a rage.

The older witch, white-haired but with a few remaining streaks of red, was full of hate "My Granddaughter was in Madam Puddifoot's when it was destroyed! Her husband was treating her in honor of learning she was pregnant! You're Merlin-be-damned right I want her dead!"

"I truly grieve with you Eleanor." Hermione was clearly speaking from the heart "But we need a little moderation to just get things under control."

The Director of Transportation, who was a younger member of the richest McNaught family, spoke coolly "That did not work during the Battle of Hogwarts. Sometimes you can talk your way out of a fight, but she is deranged. It's for the good of the country, and I could argue …a mercy killing."

"I'd like to offer a slightly different solution, Hermione." Harry tried to be friendly "We need a declaration of martial law.

As far as stopping this before it gets any worse, I think you and Director Weasley should not be involved in any planning, or get any information- - -"

Nobody missed the different forms of address "And to think! My wife defended you! Traitor you turned out!"

"Exactly what we were arguing, Weasley." Harry gritted out "YOU can't be trusted not to slip nutjob Lady Nirvana some useful tidbits you happen to hear."

Arthur snarled "I will not see my daughter insulted by a child!"

"I would characterize her as a mass murdering monster." The elderly Columbus interjected.

Harry partly talked over her "And Molly sure turned on me just for being the one to arrest Bill."

Hermione's wand flash/banged as things were obviously beginning to break down "Enough! Martial law is an extreme step. Are you trying to take over Harry?"

"Me? Hahaha! Are you casting me as Dumbledore?" it was probably the first time he'd laughed since the devastation of Diagon Alley "Well, I guess that makes you Fudge. Hehe." Then it was gone "And we have our new Voldemort. Maybe - - -y'know, at least he made sense. He wanted to rule the world forever. Ginny thinks I owe her a marriage because she likes the way our names sound. Suppose I decided to blow up the world because Hermione Granger didn't marry Draco Malfoy?"

Emitting a frustrated sigh Director Columbus announced "Director Potter, I have other things to do with my little remaining time on this planet. I believe we were beginning to vote, at which point I was unsure. I vote Aye!" every other seated director agreed as they went around.

"Exactly WHAT are we voting on?" demanded Arthur.

Harry was not smiling, it didn't feel like a victory "I'm sorry, Hermione, you're no longer Minister."

"That requires a UNANIMOUS vote, boy." Sneered Arthur, gloatingly. "And I vote Nay!"

Director Columbus was all too glad to counter-gloat "Another long-time cabinet rule you may not be aware of… boy …is that while it takes a unanimous cabinet voting to remove a Minister; only two-thirds of those present are needed to dismiss a director."

"So, a military coup." Hermione accused, without leaving her seat.

Harry called "Aurors, come in." he stood respectfully, shaking his head "Minister, I wish I had something profound to say. You are a great successor to Kingsley. You just are not the right leader for this fight. And I'd need nothing less than a blood oath before discussing any operation. I'm really so- -"

"You're going to kill her!" screamed Arthur in a fury. He pulled his wand.

But Harry and both the Aurors were faster by far. The enraged redhead was stunned, roped, dis-wanded and silenced. Harry's wand vanished in his sleeve as he looked at the former Minister "She has become a very great threat. Sinistra, Diggory, Creevey: Take them to my office, as planned. Doublecheck the wards, and check them again. No one in or out tonight. As far as treatment, they're still top-level. Understood? Good. And Hermione, I'm sorry."

"I am still entitled to be addressed by title." She said coldly.

He sighed "Right. Minister. Write to the Weasleys. Tell them to convince her to surrender. It's her only hope."

"Why Harry?" Hermione dropped the façade for a moment "I doesn't have to end that way."

As she passed, he held out a scroll "The latest report from St. Mungo's. Also, property damage estimates. And Ollivander is missing. I mean it people, anything happens to either without a bloody good reason and I'll send for one of Hagrid's pets."