Love at the Ministry (Percy Weasley/ Kelina)

Chapter One

"Honestly, Harry, I'll be fine!" Kelina said, walking through the crowded hallways of the Ministry of Magic. Normally, Kelina would only show up to the Ministry if it was to see Harry for lunch, but now she was preparing to be here full time. A couple weeks ago, Harry had come to her talking about a new position opening up at the Ministry, specifically the Department of Magical Transportation. It lined up almost perfectly, her being out of a job for too long. Her previous job was at The Three Broomsticks, but she couldn't deal with any more loud, drunk patrons.

Harry had insisted that he come with her on her first day, no matter how much she complained that it wasn't necessary.

"I feel like a proud father!" He'd say, clutching his hand to his heart.

"Harry, I'm older than you." Kelina would say, rolling her eyes at his dramatic action.

"I'll meet you for lunch at precisely noon, okay?" He said, putting his hands on her shoulders. She smiled.

"Harry, I've been here before, I'm not a child." She said.

"Kelina, well, there's something I forgot to tell you-" Harry started to say before Kelina heard that all too familiar voice.

"Parker." The monotonous voice rang out. Her smile left her face immediately, and she dreaded turning around to see the all too familiar red-head.

Percy Weasley. That bastard.

Unfortunately, this was not Kelina's first time meeting him. She had the misfortune of attending school with Percy Weasley. Academically, they were almost the same, both top of their classes, both prefects, and eventually Head Boy and Head Girl. But, their personalities couldn't be more different. Kelina was extremely intelligent, but did not see the purpose in applying herself, which was the polar opposite of Percy.

"Well, have a fun day at work!" Harry exclaimed, turning to walk away from the growing tension, but Kelina put a heavy hand on his shoulder.

"Potter, a word." She said, her voice almost dripping with venom. Harry learned through countless experiences to always listen to her.

"Erm, hello?" Harry feigned innocence.

"Did you know that he was working here?" She asked.

"Well, you see-"

"Yes, or no, Harry?" She said, her voice dropping lower.

"He'ssortoftheonewhotoldmeaboutthejob." Harry said in one breath, hoping that Kelina could not understand what he said.

"He's my rival, Harry! Why would you think I'd want to work with a git like him!" She exclaimed.

"Come on, Kelina, that was ages ago! He's changed a lot, Ginny swears so!" He defended himself.

"Harry..." She whined out, hoping the Boy Who Lived would find a way to get her out of this situation.

"Just try one week! In one week, if you can't stand it anymore, I will find you another place to work." He responded, putting a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"Fine." She replied, still upset. She really needed a job, and for now, she guessed she would deal with Percy Weasley, who was still there, standing smugly with his hands crossed over his chest.

"Unfortunately for me, I was given the task of showing you around." He said, causing Kelina to make a face.

"Unfortunately for you? What about me?" She said, letting her defensiveness shine through.

"Mr. Weasley, Miss Parker, thank goodness I've found you." A middle aged woman came up to the two of them. Kelina recognized her as Madam Edgecomb, who had been there during her Apparation Test at Hogwarts.

"Is there a problem, Madam Edgecomb?" He asked.

"Well, there's been a miscalculation, we thought there was a separate office for Miss Parker here, but there is not. So, the two of you will be sharing an office for the time being." Kelina's eyes almost popped out of her skull.