Harry Potter and the Icons of Myth
By: souls
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Harry Potter and the Icons of Myth
Chapter 25: Interlude 2, Decisions
-October 31st-Weasley Wizarding Wheezes-Hogsmeade-
A large black dog entered the shop through a doggy door in the back. The doggy door magically locked behind it. Its head moved from side to side before taking the shape of Sirius Black one time Hitwizard and mass murderer, Snuffles to his friends.
"Alright there Snuffy?" A red headed man asked as he looked Sirius over.
"I really wish you wouldn't call me that Fred." Sirius replied with a lighthearted rebuke and a smile.
"We have your latest Wheezes ready Sirius but some of the trap ideas you past along from Moody are a no go." George said from behind Fred.
"Tonight I need for you two to show up at the meeting. The only problem is your being found out."
"Don't worry about it we'll be there. We have something we've been dying to try out."
"Alright then meet me in Professor McGonnagel's office at midnight. Since Minerva asked me the chaperone we'll be having the meeting there. The password is 'ice mice'.
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-Hogwarts-
'She's turned down everyone who has approached her about the Halloween Ball. Why should I be any different? Because she thinks you're a great guy and a good friend you stupid twit. She's always had a thing for Harry. I'm sorry but Harry's not here though is he? I'll do it.' After Dean had finished arguing with himself he set out in search of Ginny.
He found her in the hallway outside the Transfiguration classroom talking to Luna Lovegood. "Ginny may I talk to you for a second?"
"Sure thing Dean." She said as she told Luna she'd talk to her later. She stepped up to Dean flicking a long strand of red hair behind her ear. Dean suddenly looked like he'd stepped right into a bad jinx. "Is something wrong?"
"Oh no…uh nothing's wrong. I was wondering if you'd like to go to the dance with me?" 'There he'd said it."
Ginny didn't say anything for several minutes and then finally. "Sure Dean." The anticipation and answer must have gotten the best of him because he took two steps and fainted dead away. Ginny giggled as she took out her wand, "Enervate!"
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Later that evening in the Great Hall a giddy Ginny Weasley and a very pleased with himself Dean Thomas twirled around the floor. Sirius watched from the corner thinking how good it was that Ginny was finally enjoying herself again.
His reverie was interrupted as Madame Rosemerta pulled him onto the dance floor. He saw Remus smile his body slightly quivered as if he were snickering. Madame Pompfrey took the opportunity to cut a rug with the partnerless werewolf. 'I guess Ginny wasn't the only one who needed to cut loose. We've all been grieving instead of living lately.'
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Midnight approached and the Hogwarts' students all retired to their common rooms. They were all tired and drunk with sweets and festivities. Sirius could agree with their feelings but there was no time, he had to address the Order.
He made his way to the Headmistress's office. When he arrived the Order had already assembled and taken seats. He looked around the room at each individual noting the curious look upon each of their faces.
"I called this meeting for two reasons, first to introduce you all to two previously unseen members and second to inform you of a new development." The door opened letting in a tall burly man with red hair and a beard and a short skinny man with silver hair and a goatee. "The men before you are Red Spell and his associate..."
"My name is unimportant you can call me Jinxy." The silver haired man spoke up. They both nodded as the introductions were made to the other members.
"We have you two to thank for the new equipment."
"Yes and Jinx will be more than happy to show you some new security measures we've come up with after the meeting is over. Please continue Sirius." Red and Jinx or rather Fred and George Weasley were laughing inside. If the others knew who they really were the shock would probably kill them.
"The other thing is that we know where Harry and the others are." There was a great rumble as people began to speak all at once. After they settled down Sirius began to explain about the letter from Cassie. Many wanted him to go after them now until Jacob broke in.
"I think we should do exactly as the letter says. Cassie never did anything without a reason and she would never put the children in any danger."
McGonnagel spoke up next. "I believe we should wait. Albus trusted this woman and he was not one to give his trust lightly." McGonnagel ever the voice of reason squelched any remaining disputes.
"The question now is what do I tell them? We know they're safe but how will they manage to get to France?"
The meeting continued on for a few hours. They'd thrown around several drafts for a letter. Moody pressed the importance of secrecy in case the letter fell into the hands of the enemy. Red and Jinx felt it wise to make provisions for the teens' transportation to France. Kingsley felt the rendezvous should be a safe zone for the lost teens with a trained Medi-witch around in case they had injured. Towards the end Red, Jinx, Dung, Moody, and Kingsley began discussing the security measures they'd mentioned earlier. It had something to do with roaming eyes.
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Sirius sat in the corner writing, his quill burning into the parchment. As he wrote he tried to be as cryptic as possible in case Voldemort's people intercepted it.
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Vincent Black and Gregory Wolfe,
It has been many months since we last saw each other. I will be in France after the New Year on business. It will be great time to meet up with long lost friends. I will meet you January 2nd in Paris at the 'Leviathan'. I know you are low on funds. Enclosed you will find 100 galleons. I hope that this will help with your expenses. There are many things we need to discuss.
Sincerely
Snuffles Padfoot
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Winston and two barn owls exited the school in opposite directions. 'Be safe and fly fast.' He thought a gentle blessing to speed them on their way.
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TBC