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

[Karen Klutzke]

> > > > "Dad," whispered Cyrus. "Shut up! You're embarrassing me!"
> > > >
> > > > > Heath's mother laughed. "Eugene Windermere! It's Samantha Johnson now.
> > > > > It's so good to see you again!" She drew Cyrus's father into a quick
> > > > > hug, then turned to her family. "Eugene, this is my husband Collin and
> > > > > our son Heath. Heath just received his owl post inviting him to
> > > > > Hogwarts!"
> > > > >
> > > > > Collin adjusted his glasses and extended his hand. "A pleasure to meet
> > > > > you, Eugene."
> > > >
> > > > "Likewise, I'm sure," Eugene replied, shaking Collin's hand.
> > > > "And this is my son Cyrus.  We're on our way to Diagon Alley to
> > > > pick up his school supplies, but something came up at the office
> > > > and..."  He shrugged apologetically.  "Nothing serious, I don't
> > > > think, but in Ludicrous Patents you never know quite what to
> > > > expect.  Say hello, Cyrus," he prompted his son.
> > >
> > "Hi," said Cyrus, almost whispering. He was a short, thin kid with ears that stuck out slightly. He also seemed to be extremely shy, and somewhat embarrassed to be standing next to his outgoing father.
> >
> "Uh, hi." said Heath rather at a loss for words. Although not very shy
> Heath suddenly had a wave of self conscience sweep over him. This was
> the first time he had actually met wizards or witches and they just
> happen to be old, but not informed, friends. It's one thing to walk
> into a room from a fireplace it's another to do that AND meet wizards
> one right after another. "Great. Just great, and I suppose that this
> new guy is also my mom's ex-boyfriend." thought Heath. This part of
> Heath's mind was then quickly subdued, gagged, and dragged off. The
> last thing Heath needed to worry about was his mom's past social life.

Samantha caught Collin's eye and the parents exchanged an amused look.
She turned back to Eugene and Cyrus. "Cyrus, hello. So, is this your
first year at Hogwarts too? You look about Heath's age."