VI. Odd happenings

[macminister]

It's been a queer week at the Ministry. I am almost certain something is going on, as Minister Shacklebolt has been more excitable than usual. He even declared that on Friday his cabinet should spend some time out of the office and with our friends and families. Quiet queer, as I have rather a lot of paperwork, but he is the Minister.

Comments

[summerchef]

Perhaps he feels you're all suffering from overwork?

Just enjoy it, Ernie, do something not related to work.

[macminister]

Perhaps. But I can't disregard a direct order.

I will! I've asked Padma to go with me for dinner.

[summerchef]

Now that's a good way to spend some unexpected free time.

[macminister]

I thought so as well! What better way to spend a free afternoon and evening?

[justwayne]

I think if I worked there, I'd just take the time off and be grateful.

[macminister]

I have a surplus of work to attend to.

[justwayne]

I think the surplus is in your mind

Sometimes it's good to relax for a bit, even if there's work to be done. I'd like a break.

[macminister]

I'll relax when I complete my work.

[starsfadingaway]

I wonder what he's excited about. Huh.

But taking a short break for once will certainly do you good, I think.

[macminister]

I haven't the faintest idea, really. It's all very strange. He's normally very serious.

Perhaps. But on Monday my inbox will be atrocious.

[starsfadingaway]

Well, you can worry about that on Monday!

[macminister]

I suppose...

[mr_gentleman]

You always did work too hard. Do as your boss says and have some fun!

[macminister]

It isn't too hard, I just try to do what is expected of me.

[mr_gentleman]

And currently, what is expected of you is to relax and have some fun, yes? Shacklebolt's a good bloke, I'm sure he has his reasons even if they're secret for the moment.

[macminister]

Maybe.