Author's note: I'm back, as you probably can see. This is dedicated to that single person who enjoyed reading it. I don't know who you are, but in case you exist, this is for you.

So, I might have changed something, and y'all have had a long wait before this chapter. Therefore, I'd like to let you know that Chloe is approximately Harry's age, and this does happen in that time period.

Disclaimer: Read the last one, please. I'm lazy, and my laziness is all I own.

Chapter Seven:

A Spy?

"I repeat: Hands up!"

But Chloe, who recognized the voice,whipped around. At one look at her murderous glare, the witch burst out laughing.

"You should have seen your face!" she managed to force out. Chloe just smiled.

"Fine, now we're even, Ms.--"

"Miss Pugsis*, assistant manager."

"Chloe. So, I came back for more books."

"I can tell. What books do you want?"

"I'd like a couple on all the basic magics, please. Something I wouldn't have too much trouble with."

Miss Pugsis walked among the used books shelves, pulling down a book every now and then including The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection, The Standard Book of Spells Grade One, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, Hogwarts: A History, Magical Theory, The Healer's Helpmate, Magical Drafts and Potions, Quidditch Through the Ages, The Secret to Wandless Magic, and A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration. "I'd recommend you choosing some of these; not all of them, of course."

"Sure. Thanks!" Chloe smiled and looked through the books. "This looks like something I'd see in my first year at Hogwarts! Well some of them, anyways."

"You're right. Some of them are part of the books all first years need to buy before starting school."

"I'd like all of the," Chloe decided nervously. "If that's ok."

"Sure! That'd be two galleons, 14 sickles, and 3 knuts."

"Here," Chloe said, handing her the money. "Thank you!" Once she made sure no one was watching, she shrunk her books and put them in her still invisible bag.

11:23, Chloe thought, I should go. But I'll be back later and get some supplies; perhaps a part time job. Though that is unlikely am I am 'only six years of age' I'll try, though. She walked at a steady pace back to the bar, where she smiled at the barman before stepping into the muggle world.

At exactly 11:30, Sunny paraded down the road, people looking at him in surprise and awe. He stopped before Chloe and nickered a greeting.

Hey boy, Chloe greeted him. Always have to show off. In one fluid motion, she leapt onto his back.

So where were you?

In a green meadow with sweet clover patches in the forest. I grazed almost the whole time and rested like you told he to.

Thanks, Sunny, I appreciate it. When do you think we should leave? Right after I talk to Dr. Shacklebolt? Or should I go to Diagon Alley and leave afterwards? Or something else?

That is your choice, Mage Girl. Is there anything you need from Diagon Alley?

I think there will be once I look at my books. It might be nice to have a wand, but apparently you aren't supposed to get one until you start Hogwarts, so I guess I'll have to wait. Almost directly after the intetview--can you stop beneath that apple tree? I'd like an apple. Thanks--I'll go to Diagon Alley and get anything else that I might meed. Then I'll just go, far away from here. To buy us more time, I'll ask 'Mum' if I can go on a week long ride, 'cause that way I get food, too. Are you sure you can't come with me?

Yes, my foal, I am sure. I shall take you where you want, but it would me more dangerous for both of us if I came with you. Where would you 'keep' me? It would look suspicious if you are poor enough that you need to work for food, but you still have a magnificent horse like me. The magical creatures of the forests would not welcome me,and it would take them longer to accept you if you were with me.

But I will miss you so much, my friend.

I will miss you too, Mage Girl.

Will you go back here after you help me?

No, my foal, my job here is done. If I came back, things would get dirty because the humans would blame me for your absence.

I know. I'm sorry Sunny. Oh, look, we're here! Chloe exclaimed. 11:42; I have less than 15 minutes to brush you off, so be good.

Aren't I always?

Of course you are! Chloe teased, dismounting. Stay. She ran to the tack room/shed and grabbed her grooming kit. Taking out a hard body brush, the started brushing him, her strokes always following the direction of his pelt.

By the time she finished grooming and putting away Sunny, the sun said 11:54. Chloe hurried towards her ruined house, not wanting to be late.

"Chloe! Where were you?" Mrs. DcDonalds called.

"I just went on a ride with Sunny! A long but slow and relaxing walk. Oh, gotta go! See you later!" And with that Chloe sprinted off to meet Kingsley Shacklebolt, leaving her mother to stare after her, half amused, half annoyed.

Chloe slowed down, staying in the shadows, trying to remain unseen. She knew she had to be really careful. Some of the 'bad people' might have been listening when Dr. Shacklebolt told her to meet him.

At exactly 12:00 Kingsley Shacklebolt appeared out of thin air a bit down the road with a companion. "I don't see her," his companion remarked.

"Me neither," Dr. Shaclebolt agreed. "She'll probably be here soon, though; she doesn't strike me as someone who is usually late."

"Maybe she was some spy. It doesn't seem likely that she went inside a collapsed house to get a bag. She was probably reporting to her master."

Stop talking about me like I'm not here! Chloe though, grinning softly. On the other hand they probably think I'm not here. I'm just hiding in a bush; they ought to see me soon.

"We'll give her five minutes, I think."

"Yeah. I wonder why she's late though. You don't think something has happened to her?"

"Only she would know." Dr. Shacklebolt's eyes widened suddenly. "Shh, I see a spy. Right there." He pointed in Chloe's direction.

Chloe heard a twig snap behind her. Uh oh!

*I made up the name Pugsis by combining the latin words for 'fight stopper' ( pugna subsisto) because, according to different fan sites, one of the qualities you should have to work at Flourish and Blotts is to be able to break up fights (original, isn't it?)