[Hogwarts Between] At the Ministry of Magic (Cyrus, Eugene, Heath&Family)

[Karen Klutzke]

> > > When they reached the line, Collin was standing off to the side and
> > > Eugene was talking to the wizard behind the desk, since he'd been next
> > > in line.
> >
> > "No, Cyrus doesn't have a wand either, Marty," he was
> > explaining.  "He's underage.  Though that may change after
> > today," he added with a grin.  "The wand, I mean."
> >
> > > "What happened?" Samantha asked.
> > >
> > > "I need to go to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement--wow, it
> > > sounds like I've done something wrong, hasn't it? I need a registered
> > > witch or wizard to escort me," Collin answered.
> > >
> > > Samantha nodded. "Let's wait until Eugene is done, first. I'd like to
> > > say goodbye."
> > >
> > > Collin gave Heath the same arched eyebrow that his mother had given
> > > him just a moment ago.
> >
> > Meanwhile Eugene had spotted them and beckoned Cyrus over.  "You
> > just need a visitor's badge, son."
> >
> > The dumpy little wizard reached under his desk and produced a
> > square silver badge which read CYRUS WINDERMERE, VISITING DAD'S
> > OFFICE.  He handed this to Cyrus.
> >
> Cyrus took the proffered badge and gingerly attached it to his jumper.

"Eugene, it was good to see you again," Samantha said as she walked
over to them. "I just wanted to say goodbye before we move on. Cyrus,
I hope you have a good year at Hogwart's! I'm sure you'll see Heath
there."