Ministral Tour

Richard was surprised at Gabrielle's last order though he didn't want to argue with her about it.His task was to protect her from any attempts against her life though he doubted someone would actually walk into the hospital full of people and try it.He was partly glad he could get a break so he sat at the lobby and crossed his fingers. "Control yourself Richard...you are becoming too obvious... he thought for himself before he grabbed a sports magazine and started reading it.

"My apologies, Gabrielle," Khaat said softly. "But I take my work here very seriously. And I have spend a great many hours studying the history of St. Mungos, the governmental budget reports, and how the size of the MInistry's monetary donation to this institution has not changed one sickle since 1932--when the last renovation was done. It has always relied almost exclusively on the donation of wealthy benefactors such as the Malfoys and othe wealthy families to keep going.

"That is why I have worked so hard to do what I could with my own magic and my own resources. I have the same income for this hospital that they did almost 100 years ago. Personally, I find it an outrage. I would hire more specialists and institute more programs if I had the money. What I have done has been completely on my own. Believe it or not, I care deeply that this hospital not only just gets by, but that it indeed succeeds and thrives and helps overall healthcare of the wizarding world improve. If I am testy and short, it is because I do not know how much more I can provide through my magic alone and without additional people who care about this hospital enough to invest, or to change the mind of the ministry to take a second look at St. Mungos and its importance."

"I wasn't joking either if that's what you thought when i said what i said.Don't get me wrong i am glad that St.Mungo's has more staff specialized in different areas of healing it was just like a short reminder you already gave me from the beggining." Gabrielle said apologinsgly listening to Khaat. She knew it was serious and she didn't act any different ever since she came here.

"And Khaat...i know that ministry didn't do much or anything for that matter about improving not only St.Mungo's,but other important institutions.This is not my fault i was sent here a few years ago to try bring some order to things though i got Vice minister post only now that the actual minister has fallen ill.This whole country is still confusing to me.In France for example they don't have these kind of problems because Minister had two vice ministers.One for financical issues and other one for international magical cooperation.But then again i can't denie a lot of things happened here that didn't happen in france for more then 10 years..." she said not sure if she was trying to justify herself or explain something to Khaat. "But returning to what i am here for.I think i'll need some budget reports aswell as some other papers like recives. Copies would suffice if you need to keep originals here." she said returning to what she was here for.She needed a lot of papers so she could increase hospital's month money recieves.

"Believe me, I am certainly not blaming you. I do know how new you are to this whole thing, and I appreciate your interest more than you know," Khaat said. "I will talk to Jack and have him give you the annual reports from the last 10 years here, along with the monthly reports from the beginning of my tenure here as well. I will make sure he delivers them to you as soon as humanly possible.

"And I am sorry about repeating myself. Part of that is because we are so incredibly limited here. And, honestly, part of it is that I have been under an extraordinary strain both here and at home. Did you know I have more and more homeless children coming to live with me all the time, and I'm not sure how long I can continue to house and provide for them in the way they deserve. How do I apply for ministry assistance either for buying additional property to enlarge what I have in Hogsmeade or to buy a new home, and also for assistance to buy them food, clothing, tuition to Hogwarts and other essentials? Nobody else is providing for them. I don't mind doing it, but if they're just going to keep coming, I need some ministry help--please."

"I can't believe you actually guard so many annual reports.You are just like me though i've only been here for like 5,6 years.All my anual reports in France were burned the day i was sent here though not sure why...Jack?Oh yeah Jack Uhler...sorry i met another Jack on Emof's trial so i got confused.." Gabrielle replied happy that there was still someone who understood her position is not all powerful. "And sorry for trying to justify myself,but there are a lot of people who actually think i can only flick my wand and make it all happen just because i am replacing the minister." she added quickly knowing she might have sounded a bit ridiculus though majority of people actually did think about her as a queen of all queens literally.

"I admire you Khaat you know that?I mean i have 2 kids of my own and even with them i might have been a terrible mother...but you adopt more and more kids everyday.As in for ministry help i would have to check what are processidings here since i didn't do this since i was in France.And no offence but this crazy country didn't accept any of internation magical laws or decress...so that might take a while though i will do what i can do speed up the following processidings.So basiclly do you want to expand your actual proprety or you want to buy a new one?" she asked trying to understand what Khaat wanted in excact science.

"No, you weren't confused. Its the same Jack. He worked as Emof's butler until Emof didn't need him anymore, so that was when I hired him. He is extremely capable. As for the kids, well, 8--soon to be 10--people in one cottage with one bathroom and a postage stamp sized yard is not a good thing. I have provided extra bedrooms by magic, but it makes my upstairs hallway look like wall to wall doors. I need a bigger place with more land,--at the very least. As it is, Rob is working, and I am working basically 2 jobs to try to make this work out. We were far better off when Rob was teaching. But, well, you know the story on that as well as I do. My parents are helping, but they shouldn't have to. "

"No i met another Jack that was a Wizengamot member right?I saw a lot of new faces these last days especially on the trial..." Gabrielle replied knowing she wasn;t wrong.There was a Jack in the jury and another one who was in the function of witness. "Yeah i'll have to check with state propreties though you know you could try muggle resorces too?But basiclly if you got this lot it would be like some sort of state institution which ofcourse would recieve money from the main budget though it would be still a state proprety.I don't think that part is different in any country especially regarding to the budget.Would you agree on it?" she asked not sure if that was what Khaat wanted.

'The Jack you met on the Wizengamot is Jack Black Heart. Used to be an auror." Khaat thought about what she said about receiving governmental funds. She did expect there would be ties. Well, that just didn't work for her right now given the state of affairs at home right now. "Well, thanks, but I'll think about it," Khaat said, regarding the options for her kids. "I have a lot to consider before I do anything for my kids. I"m sure you understand that. I was just asking a question. I'm not sure what I'll decide to do. "

"Oh yes Black Heart that's right.." commented Gabrielle though more for herself then for anyone else. "You give it a good thinking with your housband and let me know..i think that's actually only way for acessing the state budget,but decision is up to you..And if you don't have anymore questons i could get going since i have a million things to do in the office...And besides i think Morgan there got bored..." she said adding the Morgan part with a joking tone.She stood up and waited to see if Khaat had anything else to ask before she would leave through the door.

"I do understand," Khaat laughed. "Thank you for coming. I will be getting back to you." She extended her hand to shake hands with Gabrielle to wind up the meeting as she walked her to the door of her office. "I do appreciate you coming over here to see what we've done and what we have yet to do. I appreciate it."