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

[Margaret Dean]

Karen Klutzke wrote:
> 
> On 11/5/07, Margaret Dean <margdean at erols.com> wrote:
> > Karen Klutzke wrote:

> > > > > > > Eugene was still standing in line talking to Heath's parents. 
> > > > > > > He spotted Cyrus and waved him over; then, predictably, when
> > > > > > > he was in earshot asked, "Where's Heath?"
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Dunno," said Cyrus. " Didn't he come back? He left the bathroom
> > > > > > before I did. but don't you have something you're supposed to be
> > > > > > doing, though?" he asked pointedly.
> > > > >
> > > > > "We're =supposed= to be registering at the visitors' desk," said
> > > > > his father, even more pointedly, "but the Johnsons are ahead of
> > > > > us."
> > > >
> > > > "Oh", said Cyrus, embarrassed, understanding what his father was
> > > > getting at.
> > >
> > > Samantha's eyebrows raised, and both she and Collin looked at each
> > > other in alarm.
> > >
> > > "Remember the zoo?" Collin asked.
> > >
> > > Samantha nodded weakly. "You stay here in line. I'll go find him.
> > > Eugene, I'll be back in a moment."
> >
> > Eugene nodded comprehendingly.  "Let me know if you need help,"
> > he said.  "If nothing else, I'll steer Collin here to the right
> > department if you don't get back in time.  Magical Law
> > Enforcement, yes?"
> 
> Samantha nodded and left. Collin shrugged awkwardly and smiled. "Kids."

"It's easy to get turned about when you're not used to this
place," said Eugene, smiling back, but at the same time putting a
protective arm around Cyrus's shoulders.


--Margaret Dean
  <margdean at erols.com>