I Need You

Robards said, “Potter, I need you to finish filling out these papers, then I need you to finish that proposal we’re sending to the minister about increasing the DMLE’s budget for next year.”“Right."“Don’t forget how important it is that we get that extra funding,” he continued. “It could be the difference between life or death for some of our aurors.”“Yes,” Harry affirmed. “I’ll have it ready. I’ll take it to Kingsley myself this afternoon.”Robards looked at him curiously, “This afternoon?”“We’ve got a meeting about the upcoming charity season,” he added, “trying to decide which events I’m needed to speak at.”Before he could say anything more or ask Harry to do something else that he wasn’t entirely comfortable with, Harry fled, waving to Robards as he made a beeline to his office. He closed the door as quickly as he could, separating himself from the pressure waiting just outside his door.“Rough start to the day?” Draco queried lightly.Harry turned and glared at him, “I hate budgeting time! I hate charity season! I hate that I can’t even make it to my desk in the morning before I’m accosted by these-” he broke off, searching for the right word, “these vultures!”