Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll Gaston acknowledged Darej’s greeting with a polite nod. Whatever had happened between them in the past was water under the bridge. Even when the DERP division head had been hard on him, it was nothing compared to Julien Scrimgeour! Mr. Bennett’s greeting was likewise acknowledged, and another nod in greeting for his former student (Ronan) so as not to interrupt him while he talked to the students. Call him sappy but he couldn't help but feel proud of his former Lion, though he didn’t let any emotion show on his face. He wasn’t going to make things awkward; they were all here to do a job!
The girl’s (Kayla) next question got a slight smile. “There are many desk jobs in the Minister's Office department,” Gaston replied. “Payroll coordinators, human resource officers, education office supervisors, and ministry ombudsman, just to name a few. Even the Minister’s Office jobs that aren’t necessarily desk work aren’t dangerous. For example, healers, daycare attendants, and gift shop workers rarely leave their designated area.”
Another girl (Minerva) soon joined, and she likewise got a smile from Gaston. “Hello, Miss…” he greeted, his voice trailing off as he remembered he didn’t know her name, Blink, blink. Why was she looking at him that way? Did she know him? Maybe she knew Desiree. As for her question, he answered, “I don’t know if you’d count it as travel, but some field work opportunities in the Minister’s Office include education liaisons, exam proctors, and recruitment officers. Education liaisons visit schools - primary schools, Hogwarts, or wizarding universities, depending on their assignment. Exam proctors come to Hogwarts at the end of each term to administer OWLs and NEWTs. Recruitment officers go to places like Diagon Alley and wizarding universities to advertise jobs at the Ministry.” Did that make sense? He glanced at the girl for any signs of confusion.
Gaston noticed another student (Finn) and greeted the new arrival with a smile. “Hello! Do you have any questions?”
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |