"Ross Jemison?"

"Sir."

"I won't keep you long. I have an important convention in half an hour; however, I'm sure you will agree that a brief meeting to discuss the ...er... present situation will be necessary."

"Of course, sir. Please sit down."

"Thank you, Jemison. I came today to discuss the situation regarding the news about the Death Eaters' recent activity...I will admit, Jemison, that I am worried. So long we had worked for the Dark Lord's defeat...I fear the community will not be able to stand to another Dark encounter, so soon."

"We are doing our best, sir."

"I know this. But that is not what I came to discuss. How much do you know about the happenings?"

"Only the basics, sir. The news came hurriedly, and was passed on quickly."

"Very well. I will tell you what we know, and you will give me an educated opinion."

"Yes, sir."

"You understand nothing said here will leave this room."

"Yes, sir."

"On the morning of September 8, three days ago, a very important spy and information agent* disappeared. His name, as I am sure you will have heard of, is Ronald Weasley."

"I have, sir, yes."

"Ronald was not seen throughout the entire day, and that night, his mother received a visit, from none other than the man that was supposedly killed four months ago. Lucius Malfoy."

"My God!"

"Yes. He showed up at Ronald's mother's house, and seemed to be somewhat mad. He was ranting about something, and the words, 'Ron Weasley' were heard. All the people in the house at the time fled to safety, and Lucius wrecked their house. He appeared to be searching for something. Auth-wizards* arrived on the scene shortly, and he disapparted, using a Dark method that rendered even the most powerful Tracing and Following potions useless. He has not been seen again."

"Sir...this is certainly serious."

"Yes, especially as neither Ronald, nor Lucius has been seen since. What do you think, Jemison?"

"Our side should depart to England immediately and begin searching for evidence and clues at once, sir."

"Very good. My thoughts exactly. How soon will they begin?"

"We have our best Aurors on the case as we speak, sir."

"That is the other thing I would like to hear before I must go. Who exactly are the Aurors you have assigned?"

"My best ones, sir. Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy."

"Ah. The great Harry Potter, and Lucius's son. Will they be able to handle it?"

"Sir, they have worked for me ever since their Hogwarts graduation two years ago, and they haven't failed a case yet. Very few Aurors can boast that."

"I see. That's fine then. Yet I heard they were school rivals. Will they be able to tolerate the other?"

slight smile

"Sir, they now live together."

frown. then

"Ah. you mean..."

"Yes, sir"

"Will it get in the way of their duty?"

"No sir, I don't think so. Not too much, anyway."

"Very well. I trust you, and will let your decisions stand. Now I shall be late if I don't rush. Good day, Jemison."