The Panther
Chapter one: a message
AN- hey everybody, this is Kurleyhawk2! I'm writing this story with my friend Labryinth14. We'll be switching back and forth around every chapter or two, so if the style changes have no fear- a new mind has taken over. Hehehe! Well, don't forget to review pretty please!!
In the Leaky Cauldron…
The old bartender, Tom had just finished refilling a customer's glass when he happened to glance out the door. In the corner of his eye he saw a black flicker; curious, he looked closer. The next moment a girl walked in.
Tom had seen her from a distance before. She was a little over average height if she wasn't wearing the tall, knee high, lace up black boots she had on. Her hair was auburn and usually hung in loose curls. Today, it was up in a bun, with two deep blue chopsticks sticking out, a curl hanging on each side of her face. Her eyes were greenish/blue and had a dangerous kind of sparkle in them. A long, black coat-robe was worn over her royal blue tank top and black stretch jeans. All in all, she looked to be around 15 or 16, and carried a 'don't-mess-with-me' attitude.
She walked over to the counter.
"Can I get you something?" Tom asked.
"I hear the wind blows to the east today."
'Ah', thought Tom, she has information, and replied: "Yes, and the shadows will follow until there is light."
Tom was a part of a secret organization allied with Dumbledore to defeat Lord Voldemort. Now was a crucial time, what with Voldemort regaining his body and powers last year…
The girl brought out a sheet of parchment from a pocket inside her coat and unrolled it. Then, she pulled out a dagger from under her arm and cut a mark on her index finger swiftly and efficiently. She held her finger over the paper, and let a drop of blood fall.
Words started to appear on the parchment written in a red ink that looked a little too much like blood for Tom's comfort.
~Tom~
I have news, if you will meet me tomorrow, 1 o'clock, in the Ghastly Jumper, we can discuss this not so pleasant news over a pleasant lunch. Please send word back with the Panther.
~Dumbledore
After Tom read the message over twice, he said "Yes" to 'the Panther', which he assumed was the girl standing next to him. She then pulled out her wand and set the paper to flames, holding it until it was completely turned to ashes.
The Panther left as quickly and quietly as she had come.
AN- thanks to my sis for editing this-you rock!
~your favorite author, Kurleyhawk2
