Nolan really didn't feel like taking the lift today--it was his first day back, and he wanted to explore a bit and reacquiant himself with his surroundings. Ahhh, the Ministry. It even SMELLED the same as when he left. They'd spruced things up a bit, that was for sure, but the feel of everything was the same. He hadn't realized until just now how much he'd actually MISSED this place!

Yes, he'd missed the Ministry of Magic. He never thought he'd see the day.

He headed up a spiraling staircase, wondering if he'd ever been here before. Had he ever even visited here? He couldn't remember...he thought he had, but his brain could be mixing it up with the staircase that led up to the divination classroom. They were practically the same color and everything.

Ahhh, exploring. What a great way to spend his first lunch break back!