Chapter 257: Riddle’s Diary
Back at the Leaky Cauldron, Hagrid suggested a drink before they left, and everyone agreed... even Mrs. Weasley, who was still quite upset.
She felt the need to explain to the Grangers what had happened, hoping they wouldn't form a poor opinion of wizards. While the adults talked, Kyle walked over to Ginny.
Ginny was sitting with her head down, sipping hot chocolate—the only non-alcoholic option at the Leaky Cauldron—without saying a word. Kyle's sudden appearance startled her.
"That was a really impressive throw back there."
"You... you saw that?"
"I wasn't sure at first," Kyle said with a shrug, "but a quiet Ginny isn't exactly normal."
"I... I was just so angry," Ginny replied, clutching her cup. "Why did he say that about Dad!"
But then, her expression changed to one of worry. "Kyle, do you think they'll fire Dad?"
"Don't worry, they definitely won't," Kyle assured her after thinking for a moment. "The Ministry of Magic just passed the new Muggle Protection Act, which Mr. Weasley initiated and pushed forward. If they fired him now, it would seriously damage the Ministry's credibility. Fudge wouldn't agree to that."
Ginny blinked, clearly confused.
"Okay, I'll put it another way," Kyle said, smiling. "Mr. Weasley has a lot of friends—including directors, deputy directors, and even members of the Wizengamot—who will support him."