"I'm not as powerful as he was. I'm just a secretary, and the ministry has already moved on from dark wizards. Everything is well, don't you know?" She tried to hide the bitterness, but she wasn't sure she was being successful. She did not like the idea of being caught with their pants down a second time.
Marlene laughed. "Yes, yes, you are. And I'm so sorry about that post. I don't know why Dumbledore doesn't replace him. He was the most boring professor in that school. Maybe next year. Give him time to get used to the notion. He might change his mind."
They reached the stable as they talked and she opened the door to enter the stables. There were spells all around to protect the winged horses, and the spells extended outside, allowing them to fly by themselves without the danger of flying away. "And these are my beauties."