Harriet Potter and the Alpha in the Dungeon

Chapter 39 - The Minister-elect

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Britain's wizarding world was launched into chaos the moment that Kingsley Shacklebolt made the announcement declaring Severus Snape's victory.

Severus stood beside the Minister that morning, with Harriet next to him, and Maggie clutched in her arms while cameras flashed, journalists shouted their questions, and shocked chatter rippled throughout the crowd.

Harriet decided not to reach out and hold her alpha's hand, but when she noticed that Severus bristled at all of the attention, she took a step forward to silently signal her support.

The news had made the reporters seemingly feral as they clawed past each other to sling their inquiries at the new Minister elect.

"Severus Snape! What do you intend to change during your time in office?!"

"Are you worried about this affecting your family life?!"

"We heard your wife is expecting again! What do you think will be most challenging about welcoming a baby in the public eye?!"

Severus scowled at that last question, but before he could attempt to defend himself from the journalists' onslaught, Kingsley clamped a hand down on his shoulder and loudly announced, "Severus and I will be in my office for the rest of the day! We will take interviews there, one at a time."

"One at a time!" Kingsley repeated as the band of hungry reporters chased them while they walked off of the platform.

As Kingsley ushered him along, Severus looked over, and swept Harriet under his arm.

His long, black cloak draped protectively around her and Maggie as they walked down the narrow, back hallway of the Ministry, stepped inside a private lift, and began their journey to the Minister's office.

As Harriet and Severus glanced at each other, they both contemplated how odd it seemed that the Ministry itself would soon become their secondary home.

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Kinglsey brought the Snapes to his private chambers as he opened the door and welcomed them inside.

Harriet and Severus had both visited the Minister's office previously, but that day it felt......different.....to walk into the room.

During his time at his post, Kinglsey had decorated the space with bright rugs and bold, embroidered tapestries.

He chuckled as he watched a disapproving scowl form on Severus's face while he looked around.

"Don't worry, Severus. When I leave the office, my things will be coming with me." Kingsley reassured him as he sat down on one of the tufted, blue sofas across from his desk. He politely motioned for his guests to do the same, "You'll be free to outfit this room in whatever style you choose."

Harriet flashed Kingsley a knowing smile while she sat down and placed Maggie on her lap.

Severus frowned as he followed his wife and took a seat beside her.

Maggie blinked while Kinglsey looked at the little family with a smile.

His eyes focused on Severus as he remarked, "You never cease to surprise me, Severus! I was certain that you had only wanted to help me....I never imagined you would consider taking on the role yourself.....However, the election results were not at all what I expected."

"Yes, well, I may very well not have accepted this station, Minister Shacklebolt." Severus drawled, "Had it not been for my wife......."

Harriet shifted on the sofa while a proud grin danced across her lips.