Auror Office, Under London, England

Ron, Harry, and Neville sat in their conference room in the auror office, filling out their paperwork from their most recent case. It had been a simple Avada Kedavera murder and , according to Robards, not a complete and utter disaster. Ron thought they deserved more than that, considering that they hadn't died or broken the statue of secrecy but Robards was well, Robards. Grey walked into their conference room with a large box of files.

"More paperwork?" Ron groaned

"Not yet," Grey said. "We have a new case" Zaima walked into the conference room and took one of the open seats.

"With this much information already?" Neville asked

"The muggle police had this case for almost 5 years now" Grey said

"And we're only just getting it now?" Harry asked

"They had no idea it was anything out of the ordinary. To them it looked like another drug case" Grey said "Only problem was one of the binding agents in this drug was an unknown compound. Turns out it's mandrake."

"So there is a witch, wizard or warlock making some form of muggle drug?" Zaima asked

"Looks that way," Grey said "the prime minister called, he wants our help with a crack down tomorrow night". Just then, a call came into Harry's mobile.

"Can I take this?" He asked. Grey nodded. He stepped out quietly

"According to the muggle police, they are expecting the head of the organization to show up to a bar downtown tonight. I will be stationed at the bar, Longbottom will be in the back corner, Zaima and Lyra will be working with tech off sight, Ron, you will be disguised as our fake buyer's bodyguard and Harry will be front center. We are leaving in 10." They walked back to their desks to get what they would need. Harry approached Grey after finishing his phone call.

"I need to go," he said, visibly distraught.

"Potter we are leaving in 10-" Grey said

"Please, I can't- Ginny needs me" he said

"Potter,"

"It will just be one time, it's an emergency" Grey's resolve was breaking down

"Fine," She said

"Thank you"

"Make sure to use-" he apperated away "one of the apparition zones" She sighed and walked out to the main room of the office. Zaima, Ron and Neville all had their go-bags ready. Lyra was carrying their Tech for the crackdown. She thought quietly for a moment before making up her mind "All right, change of plans" She announced "Longbottom, you are going to be our bodyguard and Ron will be our buyer" Ron looked up in surprise.

"What about Harry?" Ron asked

"He had to leave," Grey said shortly before turning and grabbing her own go-bag from the office. Ron walked over to Neville.

"That's weird, why would Harry suddenly have to leave? We need him here." Ron asked

"No idea," Neville said, shaking his head. Neville looked at Ron thoughtfully

"What are you thinking about Neville?"

"I don't know, he's just seemed off recently."

"What do you mean?"

"Since the Hornby case, he's seemed even more paranoid than usual. Like looking over his shoulder as often as Moody, paranoid. I think it's gotten worse since Halloween"

"What?"

"You haven't noticed?"

"No, it's just Harry being Harry right?"

"I really don't know Ron. Maybe you should try talking to Hermione or Ginny when we get back?" Neville asked him

"Yeah, maybe"

"Guys, we're leaving" Zaima called

"On our way," Neville yelled back "C'mon Ron," Ron looked worried.

Met police station, London, England

Neville Longbottom stepped out of their car and followed Grey into the building. Zaima was walking beside him. Ron was behind, helping Lyra with the tech. Lyra's metal parts were either charmed with magic or covered by their uniform. Grey led them into a briefing room where a senior inspector was waiting for them.

"Hi, you must be Agent Grey," He said to her

"Yes, and these are Agents Wealsey, Nabih, Castellano, and Longbottom." She introduced them

"Oh sorry, I thought there were going to be 6 of you" he said

"Last minute change of plan" she shrugged

"I assume you already decided who is working where?" He asked. Grey nodded

"Nabih and Castellano will be working tech, Weasley is our buyer, Longbottom is our extra muscle and I'll be stationed by the bar

"Ok, this could work" he said "You could pass as a regular. Er no offense"

"None taken"

"Although your buyer and muscle look a little young. The scar helps though" he nodded towards Neville.

"Trust me, they're good," Grey told him. The inspector still looked unsure.

"Whatever you say, you can focus on setting up for now. we have a briefing in 10 and we are leaving at 5:00"

Ten minutes later, Neville followed Ron and Grey into the briefing room. Lyra and Zaima were getting a separate briefing with the other people working tech. The same inspector was standing at the front of the room. There were at least 5 to 10 muggles already present when they arrived. Neville couldn't help but notice how old many of them were. He could suddenly understand why the inspector was so surprised by his age.

"All right everyone, as you are aware, The Afire Cartel has been distributing drugs, mostly meth and cocaine throughout London and the rest of the country. After nearly 2 years of undercover work, we finally have a way in. Our UCs have worked with us to set up a meeting with the Cartel leader. We so far have limited information about him but we can expect him to be heavily armed and have a substantial amount of support. MI5 have sent us several agents to help us work this crack down. We will be sending in Agent Weasley as our buyer and Agent Longbottom as his bodyguard. Officers, Jones, Smith and Williams will go with them as more bodyguards. Officers Murphy, Walsh, Miller, Roberts, and Agent Grey will be stationed around the bar as back up. We need to get this right. Don't let me down. Agent Grey, Miller and Walsh will arrive at 6:15, Murphy and Roberts will arrive at 6:30, and Agents Weasley and Longbottom along with Jones Smith and Williams. The cartel's leader is expected to arrive at 8:00. Do I make myself clear?" There were several grunts and nods "see you all when this is over''