Disclaimer: This story is for entertainment purposes and no money is changing hands. I do not own any of the 'Harry Potter' characters.
A/N: Wow, I got a review, and I'm evil. This is wonderful. Actually, I want to apologize. I had intended to get the second chapter up shortly after the first but went to sleep instead. So without further ado here it is...
"Means Talking"
-Means Thinking-
Chap 2: The big meeting.
It was finally time for the meeting. As Harry and Dudley approached the park they were both feeling nervous, but for different reasons. Harry hadn't told anyone much about his idea and now was wondering if the Order would approve of it. Also, Fred and George Weasley would be there and that could cause it's own problems. It was too late to change his mind now though, he could see the people he'd ask for just ahead.
Dudley's nerves were different. He kept wondering what Harry's freak, er, friends would say or do to him. He hadn't had any good experiences when having dealings with people like Harry, but he wanted his money. To add to his problems he saw that two of the people ahead were the ones that had done something weird to his tongue a couple years ago. He'd been promised that this meeting would just involve talking and being paid, but he was feeling a bit sick at the moment so it was hard to think of anything positive.
Harry stopped at the table the others were sitting at. "Well, I suppose I should start this meeting with some introductions. Everyone this is my cousin Dudley. As we all know he's a Muggle, and I thought we could use his help in the fight against Voldemort." Everyone but Harry, Dudley and 'Mad-Eye' Moody flinched at the name. "Dudley, I would like to introduce you to some friends of mine. First is Professor Remus Lupin. He was a friend of my parents and I feel can add insight into our discussion today." Harry watched Dudley nod nervously at Remus then moved quickly on to the next person. "Next is Alistor 'Mad-Eye' Moody. He is an Auror, a specialist at hunting down, well, evil wizards." This time Dudley was the one to flinch. Harry noted the he seemed a bit more interested as he looked at the ugly man though.
"The younger people are Fred and George Weasley, who are sort of inventors and will be trying to make some of your ideas work." Now Dudley was looking really nervous and Harry could see smiles growing on Gred and Forge's faces. To prevent any problems Harry quickly added, "They have promised that there will be no tricks on you, and if there are any they can expect problems from me. Fred, George your mother has some interesting punishments planned if you break your promise, and I learned some really interesting jinx's last year. They also should have the money I promised you."
The smiles disappeared and George set an envelope on the table in front of Dudley. Quickly grabbing the package Dudley checked it to be sure they'd brought his promised money. Seeing that all was in order he gave a grunt and nod to the twins, then turned to look at the last person at the table. -She's kind of cute. Wonder why she's with the fre, er, with Harry. - Were Dudley's thoughts. Then he felt a bit weird seeing her stand and hug Harry.
"Are you alright Harry' any more dreams?" Asked the girl.
Harry looked a bit embarrassed, and those twins didn't appear to be helping with their quiet cheers. Dudley had to fight the urge to make some taunts of his own. -I wonder if she's his girlfriend. - This would be a good opportunity to harass his cousin, but the thought of getting more money from this job stopped him.
"I'm fine Hermione, no dreams about, well, noting like that. Yes, I still have nightmares but I'm dealing with them" was Harry's response. Turning to Dudley he made his final introduction. "Dudley this is Hermione Granger, one of the smartest people I know. I asked her to join us because she's really good at research and also knows a lot about the non-magic world. I think she can help with making your ideas work around magic."
This time Dudley extended his hand. It made him nervous to do it but the girl was pretty.
Harry continued after Hermione had shaken Dudley's hand. "As Dudley is the advisor on Muggle ways of doing things I think it's time for him to explain what he has come up with."
Another Note: Well here ends the second chapter. Yes it's a cliffhanger but the story won't last much longer unless people ask for more. I need to put a little thought into what happens next but I hope to have chapter three up tonight.
Thanks for the review Rebeltawn. I know I'm being a bit evil, but it's fun. As I say the heart of the matter should be revealed very soon.
A/N: Wow, I got a review, and I'm evil. This is wonderful. Actually, I want to apologize. I had intended to get the second chapter up shortly after the first but went to sleep instead. So without further ado here it is...
"Means Talking"
-Means Thinking-
Chap 2: The big meeting.
It was finally time for the meeting. As Harry and Dudley approached the park they were both feeling nervous, but for different reasons. Harry hadn't told anyone much about his idea and now was wondering if the Order would approve of it. Also, Fred and George Weasley would be there and that could cause it's own problems. It was too late to change his mind now though, he could see the people he'd ask for just ahead.
Dudley's nerves were different. He kept wondering what Harry's freak, er, friends would say or do to him. He hadn't had any good experiences when having dealings with people like Harry, but he wanted his money. To add to his problems he saw that two of the people ahead were the ones that had done something weird to his tongue a couple years ago. He'd been promised that this meeting would just involve talking and being paid, but he was feeling a bit sick at the moment so it was hard to think of anything positive.
Harry stopped at the table the others were sitting at. "Well, I suppose I should start this meeting with some introductions. Everyone this is my cousin Dudley. As we all know he's a Muggle, and I thought we could use his help in the fight against Voldemort." Everyone but Harry, Dudley and 'Mad-Eye' Moody flinched at the name. "Dudley, I would like to introduce you to some friends of mine. First is Professor Remus Lupin. He was a friend of my parents and I feel can add insight into our discussion today." Harry watched Dudley nod nervously at Remus then moved quickly on to the next person. "Next is Alistor 'Mad-Eye' Moody. He is an Auror, a specialist at hunting down, well, evil wizards." This time Dudley was the one to flinch. Harry noted the he seemed a bit more interested as he looked at the ugly man though.
"The younger people are Fred and George Weasley, who are sort of inventors and will be trying to make some of your ideas work." Now Dudley was looking really nervous and Harry could see smiles growing on Gred and Forge's faces. To prevent any problems Harry quickly added, "They have promised that there will be no tricks on you, and if there are any they can expect problems from me. Fred, George your mother has some interesting punishments planned if you break your promise, and I learned some really interesting jinx's last year. They also should have the money I promised you."
The smiles disappeared and George set an envelope on the table in front of Dudley. Quickly grabbing the package Dudley checked it to be sure they'd brought his promised money. Seeing that all was in order he gave a grunt and nod to the twins, then turned to look at the last person at the table. -She's kind of cute. Wonder why she's with the fre, er, with Harry. - Were Dudley's thoughts. Then he felt a bit weird seeing her stand and hug Harry.
"Are you alright Harry' any more dreams?" Asked the girl.
Harry looked a bit embarrassed, and those twins didn't appear to be helping with their quiet cheers. Dudley had to fight the urge to make some taunts of his own. -I wonder if she's his girlfriend. - This would be a good opportunity to harass his cousin, but the thought of getting more money from this job stopped him.
"I'm fine Hermione, no dreams about, well, noting like that. Yes, I still have nightmares but I'm dealing with them" was Harry's response. Turning to Dudley he made his final introduction. "Dudley this is Hermione Granger, one of the smartest people I know. I asked her to join us because she's really good at research and also knows a lot about the non-magic world. I think she can help with making your ideas work around magic."
This time Dudley extended his hand. It made him nervous to do it but the girl was pretty.
Harry continued after Hermione had shaken Dudley's hand. "As Dudley is the advisor on Muggle ways of doing things I think it's time for him to explain what he has come up with."
Another Note: Well here ends the second chapter. Yes it's a cliffhanger but the story won't last much longer unless people ask for more. I need to put a little thought into what happens next but I hope to have chapter three up tonight.
Thanks for the review Rebeltawn. I know I'm being a bit evil, but it's fun. As I say the heart of the matter should be revealed very soon.