“Perhaps one day,” Gretchen replied, already dreaming of the day that one of their own kind found their way back into the upper echelons of the Ministry. Uncle Lucius was a powerful man but the others left a little to be desired and Gretchen was determined never to be a footnote.

“Speaking of muggleborns…” Gretchen got to her feet. “I have a patrol this evening I ought to get to.”

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