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Sunlight streamed into the small bedroom.

Buzz Buzz

A hand shot out of the covers and snatched the buzzing wand off of the nightstand. In doing so, Isobel's hand got tangled in a gold chain, attached to a pendant. She jerked her hand up; she didn't wear any jewelry, so what was this necklace doing on her nightstand. She stared at it, uncomprehendingly for a second. Isobel groaned as the memories came flooding back to her.

"Tempus" She flicked her wand, and fell back to bed as it read 7:15.

Fifteen minutes later, she was up and ready with a mug of coffee at her small dining table, ready for the day.

Her loft was in the middle of muggle London, and she co-owned the bookstore a block away. Unbeknownst to the other muggle owner, she also ran a small, but profitable wizarding books owl-order business in the concealed back section of the store.

The bell jingled as the walked through the door into her bookshop.

"Hello Kiran," She called out.

"Isobel!" Kiran smiled. He was a handsome muggle in his mid 30s, and they had been best friends since she had met him English Literature in muggle university. She had originally planned to join the ministry's Law Enforcement division, but decided against it. Instead, she opened the bookstore. It was the first time she had gone against Minerva's wishes.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Kiran gave her a huge bear hug.

"Kiran!" Isobel said indignantly. He just gave her a large smile.

"Iz, you're a genius! That new dystopian novel you recommended is flying off the shelves. We're the only bookstore in London that carries it."

"Well, I do have a good eye for these kinds of things," Isobel said smugly.

Around 3 o'clock, Isobel set off for tea with Minerva and Elphinstone. The last time she had seen Minerva was five years ago, a few months before she married Severus.

Flashback

"You're making the wrong decision." Minerva was icy, her green eyes boring into Isobel's.

"I love Severus, and I will marry him," Isobel stated again. She was as stubborn as her mother, and was frustrated that Minerva wouldn't accept him.

"No. I forbid it. You are throwing your life away. I will not stand this."

Isobel ground her teeth. What was supposed to be a simple teatime chat had turned into a full-blown argument.

"Why, why won't you accept him?"

"He isn't the right person for you! And his friends, Malfoy, Mulciber, and Avery! They are horrible people who are very closely aligned with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. He's a Slytherin through and through–"

"So you are saying that because he was a Slytherin, he is evil," Isobel interrupted. Her voice was deadly, and her eyes flashed dangerously.

"N-no! I, wait, Isobel, you don't understand," Minerva stammered.

"Oh, I think I do."

Flashback ended.

In present day, Isobel stood in the back where the concealed wizarding bookstore was located. She concentrated, and apparated out of London and into Hogsmeade. She stowed away her wand in her jeans pocket, feeling out of place in her casual muggle clothes. Isobel took out the envelope and re-checked the address.

She found herself standing in front of a quaint cottage, complete with a mini garden and matching flower boxes under the windows. She took a deep breath and knocked firmly on the door.

The wooden door swung open immediately, and she saw Minerva for the first time in five years.

Silence ensued. Minerva gazed at Isobel with suspiciously misty eyes, and didn't move to invite her in.

"Hello," Isobel said pointedly.

Minerva started, and she hurriedly invited her in. Isobel stepped into the spacious cottage, and saw an older handsome man with white hair standing off to the side. She realized with a shock that she knew who he was. He interviewed her when she applied for the Ministry Law Enforcement job.

"Isobel, this is Elphinstone Urquart," Minerva hesitated, "He is my husband."

Flashback

Isobel was nervously smoothing down her impeccable robes, as she waited for her interview.

"Come in."

Isobel walked into the Ministry office. A distinguished looking man with peppery grey hair sat at the desk. Upon seeing her, his eyes widened, and he quickly dug out a file and flipped it open. Isobel felt self-conscious at his reaction upon seeing her.

"Isobel Mcgonagall," the man mused, "do you have any relation to Minerva Mcgonagall?"

Isobel instantly was on guard. Minerva had pushed a reluctant Isobel to apply for this position. She was quickly beginning to see why.

"Yes," Isobel said rather coldly, "she is my mother."

His eyes snapped up to hers in surprise.

"The resemblance is astounding." He chuckled, and smiled as if he was reminiscing. "In fact, did you know that she used to work here in the MLE. She was one of our best employees! I remember..."

Abruptly, Isobel stood, and left.

Flashback ended

"I believe we have already met," Elphinstone said, smiling and holding out his hand.

"Yes." Isobel's day just got worse. Not only did she have to endure tea with Minerva, but she had to do it while Minerva and Elphinstone played the happy couple.

"So how are you Isobel," Minerva asked.

"Good."Isobel couldn't wait until this was over. She remembered that she needed answers to what happened yesterday.

"How is the bookstore?" Minerva inquired further.

"Get to the point, Minerva," Isobel snapped, " Minerva was taken aback.

"Excuse me?"

"You said you would tell me everything. Or, did you send Severus just for leisure?"

At this, Minerva sighed, and her shoulders slumped slightly.

"I assume that Severus has already told you the basics of what has happened."

"Yes, he has told me." Isobel replied.

Elphinstone suddenly spoke.

"For a long time, Albus has exhibited suspicious behavior, but as of late, it has gotten much worse. I believe that he has formulated a plan, that involves turning Harry Potter into his Gryffindor pawn." Here, Elphinstone paused. "Do you know about the Order of the Phoenix?"

"Yes."

"He has disbanded the Order, and we believe that he is biding his time, waiting for Harry to enter Hogwarts. We also believe that he has involved Molly Weasley and the two youngest Weasleys, Ronald and Ginevra."

Isobel's mind going into overdrive. She had suddenly realized why they brought her into this.

"You want me to join some kind of vigilante group don't you?"

Minerva and Elphinstone shared a look. Then, Minerva looked over at Isobel.

"Actually, we are having a meeting soon. We were going to ask if you would like to sit in."