Harry came back down to the common room with the invisibility cloak and Marauder map in hand. Hermione and Ron were waiting for him silently.
"Ready", Harry said seriously toward Ron and Hermione. They both nodded and the three went under the invisibility cloak and out the portrait hole. They walked through the corridors with Harry holding the map making sure they didn't run into anyone.
"Ouch", Hermione hissed as Ron accidentally stepped on her foot.
"Sorry", Ron whispered.
"Both of you shush", Harry said keeping his eye on the map until he saw movement in the corridor they were in.
"Shit Ms. Norris is coming our way", Harry said.
"So", Ron whispered.
"That cat is not normal I swear she can see past the cloak" In the next second they heard a 'meow' and the faint sound of padded feet hitting the floor.
"Oh no we can't get caught Harry", Hermione whispered almost halting in the middle of the corridor.
"Herm get under the cloak before that cat sees you and Filch comes right behind her", Harry said grabbing Hermione's arm and pulling her under the cloak.
"What do you hear Ms. Norris...is it children out of bed", Filch's voice echoed through the corridor with another faint 'meow' a second later.
"Crap", Ron said.
"We have to keep moving", Harry whispered to them as they kept walking.
"Harry", Hermione said nervously pointing her finger down toward the floor. Ron and Harry looked down and almost stopped on the spot. In front of them was Ms. Norris her tail wishing behind her and her eyes staring directly at them. They started backing away from trying to get around her but she just followed. Then the cat let out a loud 'meow' which meant Filch would be coming soon to see what she found.
"Move you evil cat", Ron said trying to get the cat to move with no such luck.
"Did you find any naughty children roaming the corridors my pet.....oh I wish for the old punishments that use to be", Filch's voice echoed getting closer at every breath. Harry was starting to feel sweat on his forehead and he could feel Hermione breathing on him.
"Okay let's keep walking if Filch comes toward us just move with me", Harry whispered toward Ron and Hermione. They both nodded in response and started forward. Filch came into view and they had Ms. Norris right behind them. That cat was going to be the death of me Harry said to himself quietly.
"I don't see anyone", Filch said and Harry heard the hint of disappointment in his voice. Filch in Harry's opinion needed to get a hobby and fast. Filch was stepping closer to them and almost hit them if Harry hadn't grabbed Ron and Hermione by the arm making them move out of the way.
"Ms. Norris is still following us", Ron said quietly to Harry.
"Crap we need her to leave us alone or Filch will defiantly find us even if we are invisible", Harry said.
"I got an idea", Hermione said taking out her wand and carefully sticking it out of the cloak and saying a quick spell that made a statue of armor fall to the floor with a loud crash.
"Ah delinquents this is just my night", Filch said practically jogging toward the noise with Ms. Norris following him but she kept stopping to look at Harry.
"You're right Harry Ms. Norris about her seeing us but I think we should keep moving before she starts at us again", Hermione whispered receiving a nod from Ron and Harry. They walked for what seemed like ages but were only a few minutes until they reached the secret passage that would lead to the basement of Honeydukes.
"Harry are you sure we won't get caught", Hermione asked nervously as she started walking up the steps to the basement door of the famous candy store.
"I'm positive now everyone quiet before someone hears" The door creaked and Harry stuck out his head making sure no one could see them. Once the cost was clear he opened the door and walked out helping Hermione and then closing the door behind Ron. They walked out of the back counter to see that some people were still shopping. Even at this hour there were people walking down the path in front of the store. The three ducked out of the store and toward Zonko's Joke Shop.
"We need to do this more often", Ron said as he put his arm around Hermione.
"No, you could get in major trouble", Hermione said looking at Ron and Harry who tried to pull of the innocent look.
"I have seen that face before and don't think it works on me"
"Darn I told you we shouldn't show her that face all the time", Harry told Ron who only shrugged. They went inside Zonko's and bought their supplies. They came out with at least two bags filled with pixie dust in different colors, firecrackers, and various dancing dolls that when a person placed a name on the doll it would turn into that person. The rest of the supplies would come from Fred and George of course. Last time Harry saw them was in Diagon Alley and their shop was packed and making huge profits.
"Okay where to Harry", Ron asked as he carried a bag in his hand.
"Um I think we need to go get the potion ingredients at Tabitha's Potion", Harry said looking at the list in his hand that was five inches off the floor.
"Right I know the ingredients needed no worries", Hermione said smiling as they entered the potion shop. Not many students wanted to venture into this store but they had to due to school requirements of Potions class. The place was not lighted much. The walls were covered in see through fabric that had glittered red stars on them and various sparkling lights falling to the floor. The shelves were black with every kind of ingredient known to the wizarding world. Tabitha, the owner of the shop, was this woman in her late thirties who had a knack for scaring the living daylights out of every student who came through the door. She would always appear right behind you and you wouldn't know how she got there. Harry and Ron stood next to Hermione as she searched for the needed ingredients and some bottles to put them in.
"Well I see we have some Hogwarts students who should be in bed sleep and sound", a calm but mystical sounding voice said. Hermione almost dropped a bottle of venom she was holding in her hand and Harry and Ron almost took their wands out to fight.
"Um we were just doing some last minute shopping", Hermione said uneasily.
"No worries child I won't hurt you", Tabitha said. She was wearing silk purple robes and glasses with a purple beaded chain connecting to it.
"I was wondering if we could pay for all these", Hermione said pointing toward the purple sack that was starting to get heavy in her hands. Tabitha only nodded and led them to the counter. Harry and Ron followed Hermione closely as she went further into the store.
"May I ask what you are going to make with these", Tabitha asked with a smile. Harry felt like she already knew the answer.
"I think that's personal", Hermione said sternly while putting the bag on the counter.
"Only curious Miss Granger but let me say I wish you luck Harry Potter on your little task to win Miss Virginia Weasley's heart", she said smiling. Hermione's eyes widen and Harry and Ron's mouth dropped. Harry was wondering how she knew all this.
"I know things children but let's not stand around you three need to get done with your little task go to bed........now this will cost about 250 galleons", Tabitha said as Hermione handed over the money and they walked out of the store.
"She is one weird lady", Ron said loudly.
"Shush Ron she might still be watching us", Hermione said hitting Ron's arm.
"Ouch"
"Serves you right"
"Sure....okay Harry where to next", Ron asked rubbing his arm while glaring at Hermione who only glared back.
"Next is Musical Journey", Harry said as he checked off things in the list that they had bought. They entered Musical Journey a shop that carried every kind of music known to the muggle and wizarding world.
"What are we looking for in here", Hermione asked as she skimmed the CD's, cassettes, and records shelved in alphabetical order.
"We need all these CD's and a beautiful case to put them all in", Harry said pointing to about thirty CD's listed on the parchment.
"Wow that is quite a selection", Hermione said.
"Well Gin is what you say music addicted", Ron said shaking his head.
"True", Harry and Hermione said together. It took about an hour to find every CD on the roll but it was done. Now all they needed was the case to hold them in and they would almost be done.
"Oh Harry look at this one", Hermione yelled to Ron and Harry. They walked over to look at what Hermione was pointing at. It was at least ten feet high with shelves on it. The case was made of light blue crystal and had a light blue crystal access to seal the CD's securely inside the case.
"Perfect.....she would love this", Harry said taking the case and walking to the counter. They left the shop with Harry's coin sack feeling lighter than it did about two hours ago.
"Anywhere else Harry", Hermione asked looking at the list.
"Yup and then we are finished and ready to begin the plan", Harry said. They walked to their last destination. As they headed back to Honeydukes thirty minutes later Harry only had 100 galleons left. They went inside and Harry bought what seemed to be enough chocolate to feed a hippogriff. They waited for the store owner to tend to another customer before sneaking back into the hidden passage. Walking back to the Gryffindor Tower was simple. No Ms. Norris and no Filch in sight to their relief.
"Whew", Ron said falling on to the couch.
"I'm tired now", Hermione said yawning following Ron to the couch.
"Same here.....thanks you guys for helping", Harry said as he took a seat on the couch with Ron and Hermione. There were at least ten bulky bags sitting on the table in the corner and an empty coin sack in Harry's pocket.
"No problem Harry", Ron said with Hermione nodding weakly.
"Well you two, I'm tired I'll see you both tomorrow morning or maybe lunch since it's the weekend tomorrow", Hermione said yawning again and giving Ron and Harry a kiss before disappearing up the girls' dormitory. Ron and Harry did the same except they were so tired they almost fell down the stairs. All three went to sleep once their heads hit the pillow.
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Okay Chapter 16 is here and done!! Very short one too I must say so sad. I know I'm still not telling you what they are planning but this is all so crucial you know? I hope I'm keeping everyone on their toes! Someone said I am really good at cliffhangers but I don't know. Am I is that why you all keep reading. lol.
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