The Ministry Of Magic

Arriving from the Greengrass Manor, his father retold the story of his match against Draco. At first his mother was fuming and was threatening to go over to the Malfoy estate and beat up Lucius. However when he got to the climatic ending, she along with everyone else burst into cheers. Fully digesting the story in it's entirety, Molly instinctively hugged Ron.

" Mum, are you okay?"

" Silly boy, I'm just happy you're fine..."

The hug didn't last much longer after that, when it did Ron was told to get ready for bed. He didn't didn't say, doing as he was told he went upstairs leaving behind several confused faces. His dad, brothers and sister were shocked by they'd just witnessed, but quickly dispersed when Molly glared at them while holding onto her wand.

-

Later that week, as Ron was doing some light reading, he heard faint whispers coming from downstairs. Curious as to who was up this early in the morning he cast a silent charm on himself before slowly opening his bedroom door.

" (What are we going to do, Arthur?)"

" (I don't know this is Bill's still has another year, Charlie has three and thats not counting Percy and the twins.)"

" (Maybe I can find a job to...)"

" (Molly, what about Ginny?)"

" (Arthur you said so yourself Ron's a genius what kind of parents would we be if we held him back?)"

" (I'll try to get some extra hours at work, and see if I can take out another loan, but don't worry we'll figure something out. We always do.)"

Ron closed his door and went to sit on his bed while thinking about what he'd just overheard.

' To think that mum actually thinks they're holding me back... Shit, I didn't want to resort to that, but I guess I don't any other choice.'

-

The very next day, Ron waited for his dad downstairs, a few minutes before he was to leave for work.

" Huh, what's wrong son? Why are you up so early?"

" Dad, I wanted to ask you a favor."

" Let me guess you already asked your mother and she said no?"

" No, not necessarily. I actually didn't tell her anything, because I want to go to the Muggle world."

Ron's request surprised his dad, to the point that he didn't know what to say. He'd always been interested in the Muggle world, and petitioned others to learn more about the subject..

" Why do you want to go to the Muggle World?"

" I heard that there was going to be some sort of event held today, and I wanted to go check it out."

" Who told you that?"

Prepared for that specific question Ron explained that he overheard adults talking about it at the Greengrass's Party.

" Hmm, I don't know I mean you're still young and don't know how to properly defend yourself."

" Dad, you saw me yesterday you know that I'm a very cautious person. I don't do anything I'm not sure I can handle... trust me."

When he said that last part Ron intentionally paused for dramatic effect, which totally worked.

" Fine, but don't tell your mother or siblings okay?"

Quickly nodding in agreement, his dad told his mother that he would be taking Ron to a friend's house. His mother who was actively trying to make him make friends accepted and didn't question them further.

" Go on then and make sure to bring this friend if yours around next time!"

With her blessing the two stepped inside their chimney, with a fistful of Floo Powder, their destination the British Ministry of Magic.

-

The main headquarters of the Ministry of Magic is located in London, deep underground.

When Ron arrived, he was met with an indescribable sight, he faced a large vast hall gilded with fireplaces from which countless witches and wizards arriving and left through. The floor looked like it had just been polished and the ceiling had several blue and golden symbols moving across it.

' It's just like the movies...'

" Ron, come one I've got to get to work. I'll take you to the lift and you can go from there."

" Yeah, no problem."

Making there way across the Grand Hall he was able to see a golden fountain.

They were eventually stopped by a ragged old man who asked for his father's wand. After inspecting the wand he nodded before letting them through. They then entered another smaller hall with a series of lifts all lined up. 1

" Alright get in, your going to the first floor which is occupied by offices, when you arrived head right and you'll be outside, in London."

" Alright, I got it."

" Remember to come back here at four in the afternoon and wait for me near the fountain, so we can go home together."

" Don't worry dad, I'll be there."

His dad gave Ron a tight hug while simultaneously telling him to take care of himself. Ron returned the sentiment, told him he'd be fine, then entered an open lift.

-

Following his dad's instructions Ron found himself in the heart of London. For him who never left the U.S in his past life being in London felt surreal.

' Plan: Get some money using my past knowledge. Commence! First step, locate the nearest trap house.'

The reason for searching for such a specific place was due to what he knew would be inside. Finding a trap house in London by foot took longer than he'd expected, but he eventually located one. He knew he was correct in his assumption because why else would there be a luxury car parked outside a rundown apartment complex.

"(Abscondam!)"

Casting a hiding charm himself, Ron waltz right pass the "Hidden" guards near the front door and entered the building. Inside he came across numerous drugged out people littered throughout the floor. Stepping over them, Ron went upstairs where loud rock music could be heard. Contrary to the lower floors which were occupied by addicts, the higher floors were much cleaner.

' Looks like one of the trap houses I used to frequent back in the day. If you swap out the drugged out Brits for Americans...'

Continuing to go upwards, he soon reached the top floor where the music originated. Arriving up there, load moans could now be heard, thought he didn't think much of them. He casually unlocked the door containing the rock music and sexual moans.

"(Alohomora)"

When the door opened Ron saw a man completely covered in tattoos, fucking a seemingly unconscious woman from behind.

" Flipendo!"

With a wave of Ron's hand the man was sent tumbling off the bed, as for the woman she didn't appear to react at all.

" Stupefy."

Not willing to bet on a stranger, Ron knocked out the woman with a spell. Searching through the room he found two black duffel bags, one filled with money the other of uncut coke.

' Jackpot!'