Overtime (one-shot)

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Ever since Hogwarts had gone up in flames Keir had been working around the clock. He'd barely been home more than a few hours, and usually only to pick up a thing or two. He'd been stuck at the office, rearranging all the plans for the exams in the first place while also facing quite a large bit of scrutiny to be rebuffed in terms of his job in ensuring that the students remained safe. He'd been working overtime the entire time and today was just the so many-eth day in an endless row of days that made him feel his hair was getting more and more grey every single day.

Whatever illness had afflicted him was in remission but he had been warned to take things easy and not overexert himself too much. He felt furious at the world for pushing this on him in a time he ought to have been recovering. He'd barely escaped the sickness with his life and his daughter seemed to hate and despise him for having been ill. Perhaps pulling her out of school hadn't been the right choice, but he still stood by it. He'd wanted to be surrounded by his loved ones while he feared he was doomed to die. He was done asking forgiveness for taking a moment of selfishness in the face of death.

All in all he was more than done pushing aside his feelings and frustrations for the sake of others. He was more than done with the idea of being calm and collected despite the countless lives lost. Ever since the events he'd taken a page from Idris' books and had allowed his emotions to roam a lot more freely. Another part of the reason he hadn't been home in weeks. He didn't want to end up shouting at his family, even if he was certain that Brigh would be shouting at him as much as possible if he did show his face at home. Considering that he was in no mood to hold back and not shout straight back at her over causing him extra stress when that was the last thing his health needed he had no intention of going home. His mood was progressively getting worse to the point he was considering living at the office.

Full moon must have been approaching for as he faced the n-th meeting and inquiry about how everything could have happened so disasterously he straight up fumed at the person across the desk from him that was looking far too smug. "Perhaps it is the business of the Department of Law Enforcement to ensure that our school is protected from terrorists. I am supposed to ensure the curriculum is in order, if I'm not mistaking. I've already arranged the OWLs and NEWTs to be rescheduled in a new and secure venue, being the ministry itself. I've already started the process of gathering multiple architects up into a team for rebuilding the school, this time ensuring there are plenty of escape routes for students of all ages and experience levels. I've been working around the clock to make sure all living teachers can give imput on their needs as both teachers and individuals. I've spoken to parents that lost children in the fires even though that isn't even officially my responsibility. I've gone above and beyond for this department ever since I got my promotion and you will NOT be pushing responsibility on me!" He roared. "Now GET OUT!" He shouted as he ushered the man out, his face now long since pale and rid of that earlier smug expression. Yes, his nerves were fried and his temper utterly shot.

He paced out of the room to his office and told his assistant he did not wish to be bothered by anybody but the lead architect for the next three days. After that it was time for his usual retreat either way. He needed the break and would luckily be on an island not so easily reached, even with magic. For once he'd unleash, and use all the force of his affliction to let out decades of pent up rage and anger. Maybe after that he'd be able to work more calmly. He threw the door shut behind him and looked out the window in silence. There was a lot to consider, but maybe it was time to bring in his plans that he'd began dreaming up years ago. Maybe it was time to change the system completely, and ensure that education actually prepared the students for the future they aimed for. Perhaps, but it would have to wait untill after the full moon. It was time for a more inclusive future.