Ministry's Problem Child

Chapter 3

It's now about a week before the start of my third year at Hogwarts, and I'm currently spending the last week practicing my magic with Mr. Walker.

Mr. Walker flies into a wall, luckily with padding on it. I gasp softly "Are you ok? I'm so sorry"

Mr. Walker laughs "Lily, it's okay. That's why we're practicing. You need to be able to have a little more control of your magic. That way you can protect yourself and your friends. Need I remind you of all the broken bones you've received in the past two years?

I smile softly "Alright, alright. What's the next spell to practice?"

Mr. Walker stands up "Next one I want you to try is the Patronus Charm"

I give a confused look "I thought that was a really difficult spell?"

He nods "It is. But I believe you have the ability to not only successfully cast the charm, but also a Patronus"

I raise an eyebrow "Is there any particular reason you want me to learn this spell?"

He chuckles awkwardly "Well, actually, yes. The Ministry will be sending Dementors to guard the entrances of Hogwarts. I want you to be prepared in case anything, unfortunate, may happen with the dementors"

My eyes widen a bit "Is this because of the escaped convict? What was his name, Sirius something"

Mr. Walker nods "Sirius Black. The Ministry believes that he will be after Harry Potter. Since he already assisted in the murder of Harry's parents"

I nod "I can help protect Harry. He's my friend, after all," I take a deep breath "Alright, let's give this a try"

He smiles "Remember, you must focus on one single happy memory. The happier the memory, the more likely the spell will work"

I nod and think of a happy thought. The one that comes to mind is one with my mother. The day I got Oat, my mother laughed so hard yet she was so proud. Her laughter was the greatest sound in the world.

I hold up my wand "Expecto Patronum!" A very bright light shoots out from my wand, and so does my Patronus. The Patronus takes the shape of a dragon, a Ukrainian Ironbelley specifically. It flies in the air and lets out a loud roar. I laugh as the Patronus flies around the room, Mr. Walker watching in awe.

I lose focus and the Patronus disappears, but my excitement stays "That was amazing! I didn't think I could do it and then I did that, oh my goodness it was so wonderful!"

Mr. Walker laughs and smiles "I don't think I've ever seen someone with a dragon Patronus. I do find it a little funny that your Patronus is that specific dragon"

I raise an eyebrow "Why?"

He smirks "Because they're the largest dragon breed, and you're below average height"

I playfully glare at him "How rude" we both start laughing when we hear someone clear their throat.

We both turn to see Minister Fudge, who's smiling at us. I smile back "Hello, Minister. How are you today?"

He chuckles "I'm doing just fine, thank you for asking. That was a spectacular job, Lilith. And, as Mr. Walker said, It's very rare for someone to have a dragon Patronus. Keep up the good work, for now, I have to be somewhere. Mr. Harry Potter has gotten into a slight bit of trouble"

I raise a brow "Am I allowed to know what kind of trouble?"

He smirks "Well, since I know he'll tell you anyway, why not. He blew up his aunt"

My eyes widen, as does Mr. Walkers. I stutter "A-as in, explosion 'blew up his aunt' or-"

Minister Fudge shakes his head "Oh no, no. 'Blew up' as in she inflated like a balloon"