Chapter 10: Jailhouse Blues
When they got there a blond guy in shorts whistled.
"Seriously?" Harry said.
"I'm afraid so. I think Eric thinks that we're just cattle to be driven around." Callen said.
"I'm sorry." Harry said.
"S'ok. We'll just have to threaten him again. It should work for a week or two." Callen said. Soon all twelve people were in the briefing room. A video link to D.C. was up. "Ah, director, to what do we owe this pleasure?" Harry said.
"I firstly wanted to warn Gibbs to play nice and second that there was a letter that arrived addressed to you twelve, particularly the agents that aren't to the case. The murderer says that you're allowed to confirm or deny their suspicions." Vance said.
"About?" Gibbs asked.
"Anything." Was his reply.
"Oh, Harry next time you leave town you might not want to talk to your wife about it as you pack. I received a very angry call from her today. I think my hearing is still recovering from it." Vance said. Harry noticed a small gasp from a short haired brunette who was just entering when she heard his name.
"Thanks for the info director." Gibbs said. The communication link was severed.
"So is it safe to assume you didn't tell us everything?" Agent Blye asked. There were several nods.
"Is it also safe to assume that it's because of our perp?" She questioned further. Again several nods.
"Do we have to keep what you tell us secret too?" She inquired deeper. This time there were shrugs.
"Just so we were clear." She said. They all went back to the L.A. team's area.
"So Harry, any ideas as to who's death is next?" Callen asked.
"Yeah, but I'm not sure which one she's going to do." Harry said.
"So what are they?" Deeks asked.
"Mad Eye or Crouch Jr." Harry said.
"Crouch Jr.?" Justin asked.
"Pretended to be Mad Eye up until right after the tournament." Harry said. Justin nodded at this.
"So where did they die?" Sam asked.
"Crouch in jail and I don't know where Moody died." Harry said.
"So we should set up shop, watch the jails and see if our next body lands there?" Deeks asked. Gibbs was about to say no but Tony jumped in.
"Boss, we're technically not breaking any rules. We are just trying to get a physical description of our perp." He said. Gibbs nodded.
"Deeks can you get the local LEOs to help with this?" Gibbs asked.
"Yeah, I can work it." He said.
"Roberts, Fletchly did you finish going through that list?" Gibbs asked.
"Finally." Roberts said.
"So have Fletchly and Harry go through and see who could have had the knowledge to do this." Gibbs said. He and Deeks went out and drove away.
A day later they heard that it was arranged but that they would have to help. They were each given a prison to survey for six hours.
"Have you ever been this bored?" Callen complained.
"Actually yes. One of my teachers, Professor Binns, would regularly put all but one of his students to sleep, he was so boring." Harry said.
"Let me guess, you weren't that student." Callen said.
"Nope, one of my mates was. Of coarse Hermione was brilliant and eager to learn. I only know of one subject that she thought was rubbish." Harry said, his British accent and langue coming out.
"Wait you're British?" Callen asked.
"Yeah, I am." Harry said, slipping back into American.
"Why hide it?" Callen asked.
"For the first while Iwanted to avoid being made fun of and Tony, our resident prankster, like to mock anything that sticks up. I hid it because I didn't want to provide him with more materiel." Harry explained.
"So, being made fun of was new for you?" Callen asked.
"Not really, but most of it was directed towards Hermione." Harry said. Callen nodded. Suddenly Harry's phone rang.
"Harry here." Harry answered.
"Oh, hey Teddy." He said.
"Yeah I miss you too. I'll be home as soon as I can. Obey your mom, be nice to your brothers, ok Ted?" Harry said.
"Love you." Harry said closing the phone.
"Your son?" Callen asked.
"Godson." Harry clarified.
"Nightmare?" Callen asked.
"Yeah." Harry said.
"How old are they?" Callen asked.
"Eleven, five, four, and two." Harry said.
"What's their names?" Callen inquired. "
Ted, James, Albus, and Lily." Harry said.
"So you're raising your godson?" Callen inquired.
"Yeah, his parents died when he was an infant. You saw his father's likeness." Harry said.
"Lupin's his father. Didn't he have him late?" Callen said.
"Yeah, but he was hesitant to form any romantic bonds." Harry explained.
"Does Ted know?" Callen inquired.
"Yeah, but Ginny and I treat him like a son and the kids like an older brother." Harry said. Callen nodded. Harry's phone rang again.
"Potter." Harry answered. Harry nodded a couple of times.
"'Kay, see you there." Harry said, closing his phone.
"Do you know where the state penitentiary is?" Harry asked. Callen nodded as he started the car.