A Common Ground
The First Instalment Of A Three Book Series
Written By Morgan Townsley
*UNDER EDITING*
Hermione Granger , is becoming Minister of Magic. She thought she knew everything but it seems even now , at the end of her training , she's find...
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" Furthermore " Ron boomed . " No longer will the ban against ex-death-eaters , will exist , their children may attend Hogwarts , but under strict observation , I have personally watched our community fall and I will not , I refuse , to watch it again , so one foot out of place and any one for that matter that cause of threats against our community will be paying the dementors a visit , death eater or war hero , make my sentiments known , I Ron Weasley , head of the law departments for our ministry will see that our world will stay safe and that blood prejudice will end " Flashes of lightbulbs and scribbling quills , were drowned out by questions once he had finished .
" Auror Weasley ! , Sir ? " A hand stuck out . Ron's teeth grinded and jaw tense , to see the hand and whom it belonged to . " Yes Sir , Rita Skeeter , daily prophet " She smiled across the room as she stood in her banana yellow and alligator handbag , including the snout and tail of the animal attached to the side , in the her arm she cleared her throat .
" Yes Miss Skeeter , we are aware of who you are " Ron said hiding his disgust for the tactless women , she grinned and took it as a compliment . Her fading blonde curls bounced .
" Thank you Sir , but I would like to however like to ask a question or two , our Minister how does she feel about this ? " Ron sighed .
" I of course cannot speak on her behalf but I am very sure , that my best friend has assured me that this is best and including the head of our Auror Department , Mr Potter believes so too , that I can assure , they both feel this is the best way to move past our scars and move on with brighter future " Ron stated with a smile , had he remembered that correctly , thinking back of the previous conversation him and Hermione had , he was sure that he had repeated her words clearly .
" Yes and if I be so bold Auror Weasley "
" You always are Ms Skeeter " Ron replied making the room chuckle .
" Well yes , if I be so bold and to ask were is our , beloved Minister , it seems to me she's avoiding us " Rita looked around the room , a few people agreeing , the room grew quickly quiet but Ron spoke again.
" Minister Granger has worked hard, balancing being a good minister and even better Mother , sure it's okay to say that we all have family to look after , but I think we can all agree that the women who runs our side of the world is doing perfectly fine and of course every now and then deserves a well earned rest , she's currently out on break and will be answering all your questions tomorrow at the signing of the documents for official law , you'll be seeing her very soon " He said about to move from the stand when Skeeter's mouth opened again causing him to halt .
" What am I to do ? , make something up ? " She placed her hands on her hips as her overly curvy and fluffy quill moved quickly .Ron grinned and turned .
" Don't you already do that ? " He asked with a cheeky look twinkle in his eye and everyone but Rita found it funny .
" I'm glad you took up my offer " Hermione said tucking her brown hair behind her ear . Draco stuffed his hands in his pockets from the cold afternoon air .
" I couldn't refuse " They both lifted their eyes as they walked around the path , Rose and Mia just up ahead racing toward the distant park . " Rose darling , be careful , stay were I can see you " The red head turned to her mother and nodded , Draco Gave Mia a curt not and mouthed 'go on then' She grinned and they charged off . The couple laughed .
" It's strange , isn't it , this " He said as they stopped in the path .
" That we're at a muggle park? or that it's you and I at a muggle park ? " She wondered nervously .
" I suppose both is odd , I mean it's a good odd , if that makes sense " He looked to the ground , why was he talking like a imbecile ? blabbering about Godric knows what he cursed himself .
" I do , Like Luna a good odd, thanks for lunch by the way , you didn't have to pay " She stated as they began walking again .
" Of course I had to pay I'm a gentlemen , I treat my women right and when you have three with you , you most certainly pay" He smirked . " I know you work hard and earn a lot of money but my pride won't allow it " He added as she was about to open her mouth to argue .
" Your pride won't allow a lot of things , will it ? " She joked , her shoulder bumping into his arm as she walked ungracefully . He laughed and raised his hands out of his pockets and pushed back to loose blond hairs that had agitated his face . The wind blew heavy and quicker than it had in the morning, it was a perfect British day .
" My pride has aloud a lot actually " He said looked toward her face . " Too much for my family's liking"
" Is that still an issue , your family " She asked turning to him , believe the subject was serious enough to look at him .
" No , not as it used to be , merlin Granger " He raised his hands thinking of the past . " Their were times , so many times I dreamed of running off and to stay with Blaise , I had no childhood no life , no ..love " He swallowed , treading his words carefully . " But now , their is so much care and Mia has a childhood and a life , and-"
" Love " Hermione answered quietly . They got caught in a moment again . For Draco it was the way the word sounded coming from her , the way she said and looked into his eyes while saying it. So often he heard hate or seen in it in her eyes , but their was none of that here , no anger or distain , no fear or panic , something else , something he hadn't seen .
" DAD! LOOK ! " Mia squealed and Draco snapped his head and saw Mia hanging upside down on the monkey bars . Hermione's face was slightly pink and cleared her throat .
Hermione and Draco gave out a laugh and walked over to the girls and joined them .
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" Please tell me you got that ? "
" That and seven other pictures "
" I got their conversation written down "
" Are we really going to do this ?"
" Darling , please , take the pictures " A few more flashes and clicks when she stops again .
" But this is , the minister , I mean is this really worth the risk , but not only that we're outing Draco Malfoy ? " She scoffed at her .
" Please they think they can hide from Rita Skeeter , no more hiding Mr Malfoy , you may own my company , but you will never own me and my quill , come on Lavender , we've got a busy night tonight " They moved under the cloak and dashed from the tree's were they hid and back to the office was and indeed they had a long night of writing .
Short I know , but it's the best I could do in the time I have , anyways , long , long chapter coming up soon . - Morgan x
