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Chapter 3

Hermione Weasley: The New Minister of Magic!

After the shock resignation of the beloved Minister of Magic Kingsley Shacklebolt two weeks ago, Hermione Weasley was yesterday voted in as the new leader of Great Britain’s magical community. Citing fatigue and the need of a younger leader, ex Minister Shacklebolt requested a quick election to ensure a smooth transition of power.

Mere days after his resignation, two candidates quickly emerged as the main runners for the post, Hermione Weasley, ex member of the Wizengamot, and Humphrey Essington, the Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures.

With two such different candidates running for the post, it quickly became apparent voters were split between the two personalities. Not only would a victory for Mrs Weasley make her the first female leader in over 50 years, but also the first muggle-born to ever rise to the post of Minister.

However, the controversial and bigoted views of Mr Essington, who last year caused controversy with his statement that, ‘magical children whose mother and father are muggles should not be sent to Hogwarts,’ appealed to the older, more conservative views of the magical elite.

Winning the vote by the surprisingly narrow margin of 52% to 48%, Minister Weasley, 37, had this to say on her victory:

‘I am delighted and honoured to have been elected as the new leader of this great nation. Of course, I am slightly disappointed that the margin of victory was so slender, but I hope to prove my worth to the people who did not vote for me. My plan for the next four years is to improve relations with the overseas magical community, improve the rights of magical creatures, especially house-elfs and goblins and to increase spending on our already excellent education system.’

Though happy at the appointment of his lifelong friend, the Head of Auror Department Harry Potter expressed his dismay at the narrowness of victory:

‘I find it disgusting how after everything Minister Weasley has done for the magical community, only half of the electorate could bring themselves to vote for her. I thought the death of Lord Voldemort nearly 20 years ago would bring in a new age of tolerance but it appears that I was wrong. I want it to be known that I fully support Minister Weasley’s new regime and will work hard to ensure that her time in office is deemed a success.’

In an amazing turn of events however, the Daily Prophet can exclusively reveal that Mr Potter was actually originally offered the role by ex Minister Shacklebolt himself, only for him to turn it down for reasons unknown.

However, the Daily Prophet would like it to be known that they echo Mr Potter’s comments and wish Minister Weasley a long and prosperous time in office.

See pages 15-18 for more on the latest scandal: traces of Hippogriff meat found in meals labelled as 100% Grindylow.



Ginny threw the newspaper aside as she rose from her chair and turned on the radio to her favourite station, Witch Music FM. Ginny had finished Quidditch practice early and was awaiting Harry’s return from work with a roast dinner sizzling away in the oven. With the relaxing music playing lazily from the radio and the glorious smells wafting in from the kitchen, Ginny poured herself a healthy sized glass of red wine as she prepared to settle in for a quiet evening with Harry. She shuffled into a comfortable position in her squashy arm-chair as she looked around the luxurious room of her and Harry’s mansion. Ginny’s eyes gazed upon the many pictures that adorned the walls, her and Harry’s wedding day, one of James birthday parties, Ginny’s first professional victory at Quidditch. Finally, Ginny’s eyes settled on the most recent picture, taken last week of her and Harry on a rare day-out to the beach.

Harry still looked remarkable for his 37 years. Gone was his teenage mop hair, which had been replaced by a different style, where he kept his hair short on the sides and back but long on the top and fringe. This, along with the slight greying tinge of hair around his temples gave him a more mature look. He had also put on a few more pounds since his teenage days and his body was even stronger and more defined then before. Ginny also knew that underneath his t-shirt in the picture lay a long, pale scar across his right pec which he had received in battle.

Ginny, as well looked hot despite being in her mid-thirties and giving birth to three children. The years of intense Quidditch training had helped keep her body in fine condition and her beautiful C-sized breasts were still as gorgeous as they were when she was a teen. Her ass was not quite as peachy as it used to be, but Harry could have no complaints over the beauty of his wife.

Suddenly, the clanging of the front door announced Harry’s arrival from work as he entered into the living room.

‘Evening honey,’ said Ginny as she got up to give a vacant looking Harry a kiss on the cheek, ‘how was work today?’

‘Terrible Gin…..terrible,’ replied Harry wearily as he threw himself into his favourite chair beside the fireplace. Ginny looked on with concern as Harry removed his glasses and tossed them aside onto the expensive, wooden side-table.