* * * Muggles! * * *

Harry wakes to the sound of approaching footsteps. Harry and Gia are fully encased by their huge sleeping bag. Voices accompany the footsteps.

"Alright, Muggles sleeping! Can I?" says the excited voice of Draco Malfoy.

Harry grabs his wand and he feels a kick to the sleeping bag.

"You might spoil this like before." says Lucius Malfoy.

Another kick and Gia wakes. Harry silences her with a hand to her mouth.

"Aw, I need practice. Besides, it looks like a couple and maybe they want to fuck first." says Draco.

"Son, that is totally perverted." says Lucius.

"I want fun! If that includes a fantasy or two, so be it. That's the point, right?" asks Draco.

"Patience my son." says Lucius.

"You had fun with those Muggles in that lot down below!" says Draco. Another kick and Draco yells, "Imperio!"

"You need practice to penetrate that bag, concentrate." says Lucius.

Another kick and Draco yells, "Imperio! Get up!"

Harry and wand emerge, yelling, "Expelliarmus! ... Stupefy! ... Locomotor Mortis!" Draco's wand flies. Lucius is stunned. Draco's legs bind. Harry binds the two of them with ropes. Harry climbs out of the sleeping bag and he is still naked. He gives Draco a push and knocks him over. Gia pokes her head you.

"You!" exclaims Draco.

"I don't like you screaming Draco." says Harry.

"Brian's underwear, over there." suggests Gia.

"Dumbledore will be upset when he learns you left Hogwarts again." says Draco.

Harry stands over the underwear Brian had let tumble out of his pack from Sunday morning. Harry starts to pee on them.

"What? Oh." says Gia.

"Aww, Draco, see Dumbledore gave me permission. You just attempted a Muggle Killing." says Harry.

"What are you going to do?" asks Draco, very concerned.

"Simple." says Harry. Harry takes the now soaked underwear and stuffs it into Draco's mouth. Harry binds in the underwear as Draco gags. Harry says, "Do not interfere with my dates."

Harry says to Gia, "Draco's pissed. Get dressed, we're hiking out in a moment."

Harry issues the distress call. He manages to put on his briefs when the first wizard apparates. It's Amos Diggory.

"Mr. Potter?" asks Diggory.

As he puts on a T-shirt, Harry says, "The Malfoys were attacking while I was sleeping. They thought Muggles were in the sleeping bag."

Arthur Weasley apparates and asks "Harry?"

"Malfoys attacked us. Draco talked about his father having fun with Muggles in the lot below, Gia and I were Draco's turn. Draco tried the Imperius Curse before I took action. You can see Lucius over there." says Harry as he points.

"Why Imperius?" asks Diggory to the now dressed Harry.

"Draco said he wanted to see Muggles fuck first. Quite perverted." says Harry.

"The Dark Mark?" asks Arthur.

Harry looks up, "Oh. Dunno, I've been more worried about these two."

"Wands?" asks Diggory.

Harry points and says, "Draco's ... Lucius' ... As far as Draco's, I can give that to Dumbledore later today."

"Speaking of which, aren't you supposed to be at Hogwarts?"

"Dumbledore gave me liberty this weekend." replies Harry.

"Wish I could've managed that with Dippet." says Diggory.

"Um, could you do Prior Incantato on those wands?" asks Harry.

Diggory does a stronger version of Prior Incantato. The remnants of the Imperius curses emerge from Draco's wand. A Dark Mark and the shadow of Brian emerge from Lucius' wand.

"Oh no!" says Gia.

Harry says, "Brian was alive last night when he returned to the car. Gia and I need to finish packing and return to the parking lot."

Gia quickly throws everything into Harry's backpack. Diggory hands Draco's wand to Harry.

"Are you two alright for getting back?" asks Arthur.

"Yes." says Harry.

Diggory pulls Harry aside.

Diggory says, "We haven't spoke since last year. How are you holding up?"

"Fine" says Harry.

"Ever do something with the winnings?"

"I gave it away because I didn't want them."

"A thousand Galleons?"

"It was blood money for Cedric. Just like you, I could not keep it. Voldemort entered me and Voldemort ordered Cedric's murder. That money was from Voldemort and so I could not accept it."

"Who did you...?"

"Fred and George Weasley so they can start their joke shop. May they bring happiness to many others."

"Decent cause. Cedric did take a liking to them. Thanks, you'd better go."

Harry puts on his pack and stores Draco's wand. Harry and Gia hear the blare of sirens in the distance, most likely from the parking lot. Gia lights her flashlight. Harry's wand emits a beam of light. Harry and Gia run as fast as they can down the trail.

* * * Nasty Business * * *

Harry and Gia arrive at the trail-head about twenty minutes later. It's nearly four in the morning. There are firefighters, paramedics, and police. They're concentrated around the charred remains of a SUV. The SUV that belonged to Brian's Dad.

Harry and Gia run over, but they are held back by a police officer.

"Who are you?" asks the officer.

"My friends were supposed to be sleeping in that car." says Gia, frantic.

"Where were you?" asks the officer.

Harry replies, "We were sleeping at the top of the hill. One of them didn't like sleeping up there so they slept here. We heard the sirens up there and felt something was wrong. We came here as fast as we could."

"Who are you and who were your friends?"

"I'm Harry Potter."

"Gia Prescott. They are Brian Stewart and Celeste Dunn." says Gia. The officer jots this down in his notebook.

"The occupants of this vehicle perished." says the officer pointing at the two stretchers with white sheets pulled over the bodies.

Gia starts sobbing and starts to fall. Harry catches Gia as she starts to puke. Gia's tears flow into the shoulder of Harry's T-shirt. Harry just lets this continue while stroking Gia's back.

A chaplain comes over and she says, "We need you to identify the remains."

Reluctantly, Harry and Gia edge over to the stretchers. A paramedic exposes the heads of one then the other.

Harry says, "It's them. Brian and Celeste."

"Where are they from?" asks the officer.

"Noigate." replies Harry.

"How are you for getting home?" asks the officer.

"We're okay there." replies Harry.

Harry and Gia pick a couple of roses from a nearby bush. They place them against the sign near the parking space.

"Before you leave, I need your contact information plus their families." says the officer.

Harry gives his, the same information Mr. Weasley had provided before. Gia gives her info and that for the parents of Brian and Celeste.

"Thank you. The relevant papers in the vehicle most likely burned. This speeds up the nastiest part of this business." says the officer.

Harry and Gia start walking.

"Are you certain about not needing a lift?" asks the chaplain.

"We need to walk a bit." replies Harry.

"I understand. If you need a lift when I leave, flag me down. Any of us." says the chaplain.

Harry and Gia walk down the road.

"So how do you plan to get to Noigate?" asks Gia.

"The Portkey." says Harry.

Harry takes out his patch, transfigures it, and activates the Portkey. Gia grabs onto Harry and the Portkey.

* * * Nasty News * * *

They are whisked into the Granger's entry way.

"Looks like their social went a bit over." says Harry. He notices the mass of people sleeping everywhere.

Gia points out two couples, "Stewarts ... Dunns"

Gia wakes up the Dunns. Harry wakes up the Stewarts. Half dazed, the Dunns and Stewarts follow Harry and Gia into the deserted library.

"What is it? Where is Brian? Isn't he supposed to be with you?" asks Mr. Stewart.

"Brian and Celeste were killed this morning." informs Harry.

"This is no laughing matter." warns Mr. Dunn in disbelief.

Harry says grimly, "It's not. The police will be knocking on your doors shortly. We identified their remains.

"Brian and Celeste chose to sleep in the car. We heard the sirens at the top of the hill and became worried. We ran to the parking lot to find the emergency people around the burnt car. After providing contact details to the police, we came here. We decided to tell you first."

Mr. Stewarts says, "Thank you for telling us." Mrs Stewart is very shaken and doubles over vomiting.

"If you'll leave, we need to be alone." says Dunn.

Harry and Gia exit and close the door to the library. They head upstairs to Hermione's room. They encounter Linda Granger in the hall.

"Hello Harry and Gia. What brings you here?" Linda asks.

Harry motions her to follow up and into Hermione's room. Harry closes the door.

"Mrs. Granger, Brian and Celeste were killed today. I need to return to Hogwarts immediately." says Harry.

"Killed?" asks Linda.

Harry says, "Yes. Gia, there are some things you need to sort out here. I'll be back tonight."

"I want to go with you." protests Gia.

Linda says, "Gia, Harry is right. Your friends died, that needs to be addressed here and now. I ignored a friend's death many years ago. It still haunts me." Linda sits on the bed, shaking.

Harry gives Gia a kiss and says, "I love you. I will send Snuffles as soon as possible."

Harry activates the Portkey and vanishes. Harry arrives in the boys' dormitory about four thirty. Harry removes his backpack, stores the Portkey, and tucks his wand.

Harry writes a quick note.

=== LETTER ====
Sirius

Guard Gia. She's at the Granger's. Explain Later.

Harry
================

Harry attaches this to Hedwig. She takes off and flies out the window.

Harry pokes his head into the curtains of Ron's four poster. Harry wakes Hermione.

"What?" asks Hermione.

"Brian and Celeste were murdered this morning." says Harry.

"What?" asks Ron.

"Lucius Malfoy killed Brian. Celeste is also dead. Get dressed, we're seeing Dumbledore immediately." says Harry.

Ron and Hermione get up. Ron puts on his bathrobe and shoes. Harry lends his underused bathrobe to Hermione.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione exit the dormitory and run down the stairs. In the common room, Harry spots Ernie McMillan and Pavarti on the sofa. Harry nudges Ernie.

"Ernie." says Harry.

"What? I had permission." says Ernie.

"You're the cousin of Brian Stewart, right?" asks Harry.

"How do you?" asks Ernie.

"He was murdered this morning." says Harry.

"You're joking, he lives in Noigate." says Ernie.

"No, I'm not. Lucius Malfoy killed him. I identified Brian's remains. Come." says Harry.

Ernie follows the trio. Pavarti wakes and heads up the stairs to her dormitory. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ernie head out of the Tower and for the second floor. On the third floor, they walk into Filch holding Mrs. Norris.

"My my, aren't we in trouble. Gryffindor? That's McGonagall. Come." says Filch.

Having no real choice, they follow Filch to McGonagall's office on the first floor. McGonagall is not happy.

"It's nearly five in the morning. Explain." says McGonagall.

"We need to see Dumbledore immediately. A Muggle Killing occurred this morning. Draco Malfoy was involved. I must report this to Professor Dumbledore." says Harry.

McGonagall says, "Come." She escorts Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ernie to the Headmaster's Office.

* * * Liberty * * *

They enter the empty office. They wait.

Snape enters and asks, "Minerva, what's this about Mr. Malfoy?"

Dumbledore climbs down the stairs slowly and says, "It's a bit early."

"Something happened this morning that you need to be aware of." says Harry.

"Please explain Mr. Potter." says Dumbledore.

Harry explains the location, waking to voices, Draco's comments, the Imperius Curse attempt, restraining the Malfoys, summoning the Ministry, the Prior Incantato, running to the parking lot, seeing the burnt car, identifying the Muggles, and returning to Hogwarts. Harry hands Draco's wand to Dumbledore.

Snape says, "What interests me is why Mr. Potter was doing there in the first place. He's supposedly attending Hogwarts, a boarding school as I seem to recall."

Dumbledore says, "I have allowed certain liberties on the part of Mr. Potter. Spending the weekend how he did was one of them. Mr. Malfoy however, has not been granted permission.

"Harry, are you asserting that Draco Malfoy was going to kill you?"

Harry replies, "Yes, based on their conversation and actions. They saw two lumps in a sleeping bag and assumed we were both Muggles. Draco was intending to kill after he was done toying with us."

"How is Gia taking this?" asks Hermione.

"Not good. I had to come to tell. Your Mum convinced Gia to stay and attend to this matter." says Harry.

"Gia's boyfriend should be with her today. Harry we'll discuss more tomorrow when you return." says Dumbledore.

"Hermione and Ernie should attend their services." says Harry.

Hermione starts to protest, "But the exams..."

Dumbledore cuts her off and says, "Are irrelevant in this manner. Miss Granger, did you consider them friends? Acquaintances?"

"Yes." says Hermione.

"Then you have a duty to attend if at all possible. Mr. McMillan, I will also accommodate you in this matter." says Dumbledore.

"Thank you." says Ernie.

"Thank you Mr. Potter, assuming that is all." says McGonagall.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ernie exit the office.

Ernie says, "Thanks for telling me Harry. So you met Brian?"

"Yes, I did." says Harry.

Ernie heads down for Hufflepuff. Harry, Ron, and Hermione head for Gryffindor Tower.

Harry says, "Snape is right. I'm given much liberty with Gia. What on earth did you tell them?"

"You know that Prophecy they keep nagging us about?" ask Ron.

"Yes."

"I've dropped hints that you might be unable to fulfill your part of it. That is unless they allow you free reign with Gia."

"That's extortion Ronald Weasley." says Hermione.

"Harry, are you positively certain you could fight with a broken heart?" asks Ron.

"No." says Harry.

"See Hermione? The teachers don't want to risk it." says Ron.

"I'd expect that out of a Slytherin." says Hermione.

Ron ignores this and instead says, "Harry, you said you gagged Draco. With what?"

"Brian's old underwear." says Harry.

"That's disgusting. I look forward to asking Draco about the lingering effects." says Ron, grinning.

Harry whispers into Ron's ear. Ron doubles over laughing, "Good one Harry."

"What?" asks Hermione, sinisterly.

Harry says, "I first soaked the underwear ... with pee."

"That's cruel." says Hermione.

Harry replies "So is using the Imperius Curse to get a sex show before murdering Muggles."

"Still." says Hermione.

"Don't ruin this Hismione." says Ron, regaining his composure.

"Harry, I'll return your bathrobe later." says Hermione.

They enter the Gryffindor Common Room.

"Hermione, each time Draco engages or attempts to engage in a Muggle killing, it really does piss me off. If I make the immediate consequences unpleasant, maybe he'll reconsider when the next opportunity arises." says Harry.

"Nice justification." says Ron.

Hermione grabs Ron's bathrobe and yanks it off of Ron. This leaves Ron naked. She runs up the stairs to the girls' dormitory. Some of the early risers give cat calls in response to this.

"Way to go!" says some unknown first year.

"Barely making it back?" asks Dennis Creevy.

"Come on." says Harry.

"Harry Potter exploring all options." says a third year.

Halfway up the stairs, Harry and Ron encounter George.

"Nice fashion wear brother." says George, snickering.

Harry and Ron enter the dorm.

"Guess those hikes are done with." says Ron.

Harry says, "Yeah. You've got Hermione to work out, so borrow my cloak."

Harry works his Portkey and vanishes.