If anyone has a better title, please tell me! lol - Amara Mizuki

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Pop!

"Alright, where do I start?" Harry asked himself, once he was firmly on the ground.

Harry looked around and noticed that the street was packed with people, from one end to the other. When he found the nearest shop, he entered without hesitation.

Once inside, Harry immediately went to the front counter where a young woman with long, curly, blonde hair stood waiting for her next costumer.

"May I help you, Sir?" she asked, politely.

"Yes, do you know where I can find a herb know as Dittany?" Harry asked, while looking around the room at the different types of plants that hung from the walls and ceiling. 'Seems as though I picked a good store…'

"Dittany, hold on while I go check my stock in back…" she said, disappearing behind the door towards the back of the room.

Harry watched her leave then decided to have a look around. There were many kinds of plants Harry knew well from gardening his aunt's flower garden, and then there were some Harry had never seen before. When Harry reached out to inspect a long, purple bud of some kind, the plant moved; causing Harry to jump backwards.

"What...?" Harry whispered, edging closer.

Harry reached his hand out again and this time the plant grabbed his finger and wouldn't let go.

"Hey! Let go of my hand you little bugger!" Harry yelped.

"Oh, they won't harm you, their just playing with you," the woman giggled.

"Oh…" Harry muttered as the plant released his finger.

"I found some Dittany in the way back, how much do you need?" she asked, watching as he rubbed his sore finger.

"Uh…oh, I need one vile full please," Harry asked, leaning over the counter.

The woman bent down behind the counter and then reappeared with one vile. As Harry watched her fill the vile with the Dittany, he thought of how long this journey was going to take.

"Here ya go, Mr. Potter," the young woman replied, handing Harry the vile.

"Tha—hey, how did you know my name, I didn't even say it," Harry asked, bewildered.

"Mr. Potter, I'm sure everyone recognizes you, I mean, your scar says it all…"

"So, you're a witch then? I thought this was a muggle shop, I've never been in this part of London before…" Harry replied.

"Yes, by the way, I'm sure you'd know my husband. Neville Longbottom?"

"Neville is your husband, well that would explain all the different types of plants," Harry chuckled to himself.

"Would you like me to tell him you said hello?" she asked

"Yea, that would be great," said as he began to leave the shop, "Oh, and tell him that my wife, Hermione, says Hello too!"

"Will do, Mr. Potter, good day!" she called after him.

"Good day to you too!" Harry managed to yell before the door closed.

'Well, that was interesting. Who would have thought that…?'

Harry was about to cross the street when something caught his eye. He looked closer to find Darren sitting outside a local café, staring in Harry's direction. Harry looked both ways then tore off across the street.

Darren, who had spaced out for a second, looked up to find that Harry was no longer there.

"What!" Darren cried, jumping to his feet. Darren looked around frantically trying to find which direction Harry had gone.

Finally, Darren spotted Harry and nearly fell over.

'How did he get over here that fast!' Darren thought to himself. He was about to flee when he noticed his chance to apparate.

Harry, who had been concentrating on Darren, had neglected to notice that he was right in the path of an oncoming truck.

"Ahhh!" Harry screamed, stepping backwards, out of the trucks way.

Harry watched as Darren laughed at him just as the truck flew past; blaring its horn at him. When Harry had recovered, he looked back in the direction of the café and noticed that Darren was nowhere to be seen.

"Damnit!" Harry mumbled under his breath.

Harry crossed the rest of the way and took a seat on a nearby bench.

'How could I have been so stupid! I could have grabbed him if that truck hadn't appeared out of nowhere!' Harry thought to himself.

A moment later, Harry stood and wandered over to a local tavern. When he arrived at the counter he took a seat and ordered a drink. While he drank one drink after another, Harry didn't notice a hooded figure approaching him. When the figure arrived, he laid a slice of paper down upon the counter top, giving Harry a start.

"What's this?" Harry asked, picking up the note.

Dear Harry,

Hermione's health has dropped considerably. She has been moved to Mungo's for further care. She barley remembers her first term at Hogwarts! She has only a limited amount of time till she's gone. And I mean gone. The potion she drank has not only begun to erase her memories, it has also made her ill. Harry, you need to hurry! Find the items as fast as you can and return to the hospital. Please Hurry!

Signed,

Jane Granger and Kenneth Valenheart

"What! No! Hermione! Hey, wh—" Harry started to turn around to ask the figure more but was shocked to find the hooded figure no where to be seen.

"What the Hell am I doing here! I've got to go!" Harry shouted, causing several people to turn his direction. Harry ignored them and ran for the door.

"Hey, Wait! You didn't pay for that!" Harry heard the bartender yell just as the door closed behind him.

Harry reached the end of the block and grabbed the paper from his pocket. He looked down to read the next location: Amazon Forest, Brazil. With one final look at the sheet, he replaced the paper. Then, he looked around to make sure that no one was paying attention to him before he apparated to the next location.

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Harry arrived moments later and stood back a second to marvel at the beauty of the forest. He then sighed and moved forward. Harry was about to cross the foot bridge that led over the Amazon River when he caught movement out of the corner of his eye.

Without warning, a figure stepped forward and swung a large metal bar in Harry's direction. He tried to dodge it but failed. It collided with the side of Harry's head, sending him crashing to the ground.