JamesPascatore
London, July 1916
Six years after the infamous Banks Incident, Mary Poppins is now working as an employee in the Ministry of Magic. However, due to that breach of the International Statute of Secrecy by revealing magical spells to a group of curious Muggle children during a family outing in Hyde Park, she finds herself in legal trouble. The day was bright, and the park was alive with the chatter of birds and the laughter of children, but Mary's heart was heavy with the consequences of her moment of empathy. As she conjured a bright, swirling stream of colorful butterflies to enchant and soothe the distressed, lost, and frightened children in the large, bustling park, a wave of doubt and fear washed over her. She questioned whether her decision to comfort the children had risked too much, yet she couldn't dismiss the instinctive urge to help them.
With every step toward the hearing, the hallways of the Ministry buzzed with nervous whispers, casting a shadow over her usual sunny demeanor. Mary knew the stakes were high. She risked losing her job at the Ministry, having her wand confiscated, or even facing imprisonment. In the quiet moments, she wrestled with conflicting thoughts, wondering if she had made the right choice or simply doomed herself. Friends from the vibrant corridors of Hogwarts and the bustling streets of London arrived to support her, including the wise and venerable Albus Dumbledore. Yet, the sole person whose testimony could tip the scales in her favor was caught in the grim cacophony of the Battle of the Somme: her former employer, George Banks. Amidst a world at war, Mary reflected deeply on her past as a Ravenclaw at Hogwarts and the whimsical journey that led her to become the world's most famous nanny in this enchanting, funny, and touching return to Harry Potter's roots.
Inspired by the 1964 Disney film and P.L. Travers' novel, this story integrates classic elements with J.K. Rowling's magical world.