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

[Margaret Dean]

Karen Klutzke wrote:
> 
> > > > 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 Hogwarts! I'm sure you'll see Heath
> there."

"It was good to see you, too, Samantha," Eugene replied with a
smile.  "Nice to meet you, Collin, Heath.  If we don't catch up
with you in Diagon Alley today, I'm sure we'll see you at
Platform Nine and Three-Quarters."


--Margaret Dean
  <margdean at erols.com>