Ministry matters

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Eren was walking while leaning on his stick, the crutches were no more.

Instead, now there was a wooden prosthetic in place of his leg and a cane, about 33 inches, Vinewood, an extension of his wand.

"Eren Yeager, last one to appear for the International NeWTs at Ministry of Magic. Please provide your OWL results.

<NeWT 1991 examination date 2nd September>

<OWL 1991 results published 2nd September 1991, OWLs taken 1st>

"Here you go, reach Ministry Hall 7 before 7 pm today. Ministry NeWTs are annual, so you would have to wait an entire year in case you miss this."

Eren walked back from the counter.

"Oh, Mr Yeager." Eren turns to meet a familiar face. It was John Dawlish, with dark circles below his eyes.

"Auror Dawlish."

"Welcome to the British Ministry of Magic, I see you are in good health."

"Better, I suppose."

"Your reason for the visit?"

"I was here to give my NeWTs. I was told they would give me an ease over my profession if I can get in."

"Those exams are Nasty, believe me, I remember when I had to sit in those. What subjects are you giving?"

"All of them."

"Kid genius?"

"More like trying to get lucky in some of them."

"I can relate, Anyhow, I have to go. Wizarding murders are not going to solve themselves, not this one at least. Hope you have a fine day."

"Good day, Auror."

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/Hogwarts

/Staff meeting

"How did she die?" McGonagall asked.

"The Prophet reports that her heart stopped- the muggles have a term for it- Coronary Artery Disease, the blood vessel gets clogged and blood doesn't pump well." The muggle studies professor provided input.

"It is unfortunate, but we need to conduct a selection for the new Hogwarts librarian, we cannot keep the library closed for long. Any suggestions?"

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"Well, it seems we have an open selection for this then. The staff meeting was not scheduled for a week from now, but circumstances made this way. Minerva, Severus please stay for some time."

"Albus." "Headmaster"

"My sources at the DMLE tell me Irma was murdered."

"How?!"

"Not some Dark curse- she had something sharp piercing through her chest to her heart. I want you two to remain vigilant for the term, Severus stay for a bit more." Minerva leaves while murmuring how a good friend was lost.

"Philosopher's stone?"

"I believe so Severus, the Dark Lord is not vanquished. I believe either someone wants to infiltrate Hogwarts through this open position, or Madam Pince witnessed something she should not have."

"The latter holds much chance, the Defense position is vacant every year for the prior."

"I concur, but it is still a possibility. I need you to pay attention to Quirinus."

"Understood."

"Dark times are ahead of us, Severus."

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"Eye of rabbit, harp string hum. Turn this water, into rum." He looks into the cup and shakes his head. "Eye of rabbit, harp string hum..."

"What's Seamus trying to do to that glass of water?"

"Turn it into rum. Actually managed a weak tea yesterday, before-" Ron was cut off when a mighty flash occurred. We now see that the cup has exploded and Seamus is left charred. Several students laugh at this as Hermione fans away the smoke with her hand. Suddenly, a flock of owls start coming into the hall from the rafters above.

"Ah. Mail's here!"

The owls soar by, dropping parcels to students. Harry gets nothing. He sees the newspaper Ron has put down.

" Can I borrow this? " Ron nods "Thanks."

"Hey, look! Neville's got a Remembrall!" "I've read about those. When the smoke turns red" the smoke turns red "it means you've forgotten something."

"The only problem is, I can't remember what I've forgotten."

"Hey, Ron! Somebody broke into Gringotts. Listen." he reads the article.

"Believed to be the work of dark witches or wizards unknown, Gringotts goblins, while acknowledging the breach, insist that nothing was taken. The vault in question, number 713, had in fact been emptied earlier that same day." That's odd. That's the vault Hagrid and I went to.

"There's also a memorial for Madam Pince- it is believed to be some sort of magical beast incident. Just ten days ago a similar explanation was given to the Bloody Wednesday in Diagon Alley. The victim's name and personal information were kept private in that case."

"That's impossible! stealing from Gringotts is like escaping Azkaban! I heard stories that the goblins keep dragons down in the vaults!"

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In Hogwarts, destiny was playing its course, with Harry Potter being made seeker of Gryffindor after taking Longbottom's Remeberhall from Draco Malfoy.

While in Hogsmeade, old secrets were being revealed...