Chapter 3
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Cho had developed from the sweet, innocent Asian girl in her Hogwarts years, to a bar-hopping, sex crazed, partying chick. She wore very tight and barley there clothing that always annoyed Hermione at Auror Training, 'Well, if she plans on having sex right now, at least her clothes would be easy to tear off.' Hermione scoffed.
"Sorry, Harry. Did you want a hug?" Cho said, slinking her way towards him.
"Actually, not right now. I want to know what was so urgent." he replied, sitting on the posh leather couch.
"Right! First, do any of you want a drink?" they all declined and took seats around Chos living room.
"So, what's the news?" Sirius asked,
"Well, you remember the little girl we took in a couple of nights ago? Julie Bode?" she directed the question to Ron and Harry, who nodded in response.
"Since she knows me, I questioned her and found some things out. Turns out her father WAS a spy for Voldemort. He was found out and killed."
"Well, that seems simply enough." Sirius said,
"True, but it's not." Ron replied,
"How so?"
"Well, last night we went to the house to check out and see if we find any clues or things left behind. It looked as though it had been searched pretty thoroughly." explained Harry.
"Well, that does mean something."
"Yea, Julie told me she heard 'A bad man', who I am guessing is Voldemort, tell all of the people to find whatever it was or he would 'chop them up into tiny pieces and then kill them'." Cho said rolling her eyes.
"Did they find whatever they were looking for?"
"I'm sure they did. But, we can't always be too sure. Dumbledore wants us to go there tonight and take a closer look around the house. We have to bring Julie, Dumbledore believes there might be more hidden passageways and what not. I already know of two. Maybe Julie knows some others."
"What time does Dumbledore want us there at?" Harry asked
"Eight PM. She wants Neville to come as well." Cho replied. Sirius, Harry, Ron, and Cho all discussed possible things Voldemort wanted or were important to him. At 1 o'clock the group, with the exception of Cho who had to "clean some things", appaparated back to Harry and Rons.
"I don't know about you two, but I'm starving!" Sirius said patting his stomach. Ron and Harry nodded their heads in agreement, "Let's go to that new little store your friend Neville runs. I haven't been there yet."
"It's really good. We should probably update him anyway. " Harry replied,
"What department does he work in?" Sirius asked,
"Magical Law Enforcement Squad. His restaurant is his part time job. Sort of like a hobby. What are you doing Ron!?"
"I'll be out in a minute. I have to change." Ron replied from his room. He went to Chos without bothering to change.
"Yes, please do. I highly doubt people would appreciate you walking around in your nickers." Sirius began laughing, only to be stopped by his mouth being glued shut by a hex from Ron.
"Plenty of people would." Ron made his way towards Sirius, who, from the way his eyes were crinkling, was smiling. Ron removed the hex and appaparated before Sirius could curse him.
"Sneaky little bastard." Then Sirius too appaparated. Harry shortly followed.
Harry found himself standing next to a short balding man who looked rather pissed at the close shave Harry made,
"Kids these days have no respect. None at all." he mumbled and stalked away. Harry quickly gave flashed his middle finger at the fat wizards retreating back, "Asshole." Harry breathed to himself.
"Hey Harry, who were you flicking off?" Ron asked walking up to him,
"You saw that?"
"Me and the whole restaurant." Harry looked around at the glaring faces. Well, all but two. Sirius and Neville had very amused faces on.
"Way to be discreet eh, Harry?" Nevilles deep voice boomed. It still surprised Harry at how much Neville changed from his Hogwarts years. It seemed like everyone changed except for Harry. Neville now sported a very lean cut, muscular body. He was very handsome and grew a good 2 feet. "So how's it goin mates? Let me get you a table!" and apart from all of the physical changes, Neville was now more self assured and confident in himself. Neville sat them down at a large comfortable booth, and he took a seat next to them. "And to what do I deserve this honor? Joe!" A young boy of about 16 rushed over, "Get us a round of butterbeers and a Killigans for Sirius here." the boy nodded and rushed off again, "Sorry guys, I would get you one, but if knew I was serving alcohol to people underage, they'd have my business AND my ass. Sucks that muggle rules apply to the us. Anyhoo, what's the news." Just as Harry was about to tell him, he cut him off again, "JASON! - Sorry Harry, just a second. - I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU! DO NOT HOLD THE PLATES WITH ONLY FOUR FINGERS! YOU'LL DROP THEM, JUST LIKE YOU DID NOW! Hold on, I'll be right back." Harry turned around to the others with a confused look on his face.
"It's such a change from the quite Neville I used to know."
"I guess he's making up for all of his lost years." Ron replied,
"Wish it wasn't all in one sentence."
"I'm glad he's finally happy. Is he still dating that muggle chick?" Sirius asked,
"Yep, I think her name is Hannah." Neville came back and slumped into the chair,
"No matter how many times I have to tell them. God dammit. I should just do it my self. Anyway, what's the news Harry?"
"Dumbledore wants us to meet him at the little girls house that was attacked 2 nghts ago at Eight PM tonight." Harry replied quickly, so there would be no room for interruptions.
"Okay great. Ah! Here's our drinks! Thank you Joe!" They talked for a while and ate their food until it was time for them to leave,
"How much do we owe you Neville?" Ron asked reaching into his pockets,
"Oh no, no, no!" Neville made a waving motion, "I own the place, it's on me."
"Alrighty, if you say so. So we'll see you tonight at eight! Thanks for lunch. Bye Neville." Ron replied,
"We'll see you tonight. Goodbye, Neville." Sirius shook his hand and followed Ron back to the apartment. Harry then turned to Neville,
"See ya tonight." he then appaparated back to the apartment.
