1945

by Freelancer

Grindelwald wasn't the only thing that made this year one to remember forever... Ch. 27: Albus makes a bold move, and Paul wonders what Tom is obsessively searching for. On indefinite hiatus.

11. In which the boggart is defeated

A/N: This chapter (if it can be called a chapter, ha ha) is dedicated to Sue, who wanted to know what happened to the boggart.  ^_^

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Chapter Eleven: In which the boggart is defeated

- March 5, 1945 –

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            After escorting Indira Nay to her chambers and making sure she went to sleep, Armando Dippet returned to the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom with Albus Dumbledore.  He didn't tell Dumbledore just what it was that haunted Indira, but he did tell him that she was aware of his knowledge of her past.  Dumbledore accepted this, and the subject was discussed no further.

            "One question, Armando," Dumbledore said when they entered the DADA classroom.  "Why are we here?"

            "You're welcome to go if there's something else you feel you could be doing," Dippet replied.  "I'm just going to take care of the boggart in the cupboard over there."

            "Oh," Dumbledore said.  He didn't have anything to do at the moment, so he decided to stay.  Besides, it would be interesting to see what the boggart turned in to.

            The cupboard shook as Dippet approached it, wand in hand.  He opened it, but to Dumbledore's surprise, nothing appeared.  A squeal came from the cupboard, and then a puff of smoke.  Dippet closed the cupboard and put his wand away.

            Dumbledore was astonished.  "How… what are you most afraid of?"

            Dippet looked at Dumbledore, and a hint of a smile flickered on his lips.  "Boggarts."

And now, something I've been putting off for far too long… notes to my wonderful reviewers.  These go out to everyone who's reviewed Ch. 8 and up.

anon. – Thanks for reading!

Aeryn Alexander – Indira is 27, nine years older than Minerva.  I know I said in The Play That Must Not Be Named that she's 16 years older than Minerva, but I changed my mind (and I'll change it there eventually).  And yes, Grindelwald is still after her… you'll find out why.

Lily Smith – So you were right, eh?  Good job and thanks for reading!

Mella deRanged – Tom Riddle is a very complex character, and I'm trying to portray him as such.  Sorry if he seems unrealistic.

Inca – Fear not, Armando doesn't die.  He has to stay alive; he appears in a story I'm writing set 50+ years later!  ^_^  Thanks for reading!

Minerva of Tortall – I figured people would be more sympathetic toward Indira after that last chapter, ha ha.  Thanks for reading!

Personne Aline Folle (Lana, ha ha) – That IS weird.  Hope you keep reading!

Sue – Glad you like Indira; I like her too.  And your question was answered with this chapter.  ^_^

GEM – Thanks!

Child-of-the-Dawn – Yes, I like bloody deaths, mwa ha ha.  Thanks for reading!

isabelle3 – Thanks!

letylyf – Christian Coulson is hot, isn't he?  *sigh*  ^_^  Hey, do you think you could send me that sorting hat song?

Laura Kay – Thanks!

CEA – There will be some AD/MM eventually, I promise!  *big smile*  (And I think you mean Trust No One… Trust Me is finished.  ^_^ )

BryteTwilight – Excuse me while I attempt to deflate; your compliment on the names is giving me a big head.  ^_^  Glad your enjoying the story!

Sanguine Quill – Thanks for reading!

petriebird18 – Thanks for reading!

Thanks again, everyone.  You're the bestest!

-Freelancer-