Well it turns out I can't disappoint my readers so I've re-read the books and rewritten chapter 2! Tell me what you really think (: P.s: Sorry about all the dialogue.
"Well isn't this quaint", Magnus chuckled studying the distasteful interior. Dead animals hung motionless on the wooden panel wall, their beady black eyes shining lifelessly in the glow of the crackling fire. 'It's just like Annabelle's house' he mused offhandedly. The fellow downworlder had the same dreadful taste when it came it came to furniture and her home was littered with animal rugs too though hers were decidedly more monster then animal or so he had first screamed when he had found one of the darn things lying next to him in the middle of the night. Turned out the bitch had a black sense of humour...not that he hadn't already noticed.
Speaking of said vampire she was also meant to be present today. Dumbledore who was patiently watching him scan the room seemed to notice the question in his eyes and closed the door quietly, gesturing towards one of the overstuffed chairs. "It's seems that your friend is running a bit late but I'm sure she'll be here soon", Dumbledore hummed his fingers drumming along the worn wooden arm of the chair. The only sounds in the room was the crackle of the fire and the sound of the wood resounding which was quickly getting old.
"Wellll, we should start anyway seeing as she's taking her sweet time", Magnus drawled propping his feet up on the poufy and eyeing Dumbledore expectantly. "Well the mission would be more of a spy job but you'd also be protecting my students from harms way, things haven't been the same since Voldemort came back and seeing as The Triwizard Tournament is being held in Hogwarts this year we need extra security. I'd also like you to teach a few classes on downworlder history and such. Since the Accords were signed we still haven't really educated the students about the other magical forces, they've learned about a completely different types of magic and I think that class would be a great eye opener for them. You'd also be given your own room in the castle though for now it'd be better if you stayed here in Madam Rosemertha's, a room is already waiting for you if you decide to stay", Dumbledore informed him, finally finishing his short speech and looking at Magnus incredulous face.
"Me teach? You've got to be kidding", Magnus sighed running a hand through his spiked hair, the remains of glitter from a party not long ago clinging to his hand. If he stayed he got free food, accommodation and not to mention some excitement but he also couldn't throw parties, had to teach children, had to hide his magic and didn't get to see Alec.
"The cons are really outweighing the pros", Magnus chuckled pretending to check his already neatly manicured black nails. "You don't have to answer yet...I'm sure there are other perfectly capable warlocks out there", Dumbledore teased his eyes twinkling mischievously. "Fine, fine I'll take the damn job", Magnus sighed dramatically, pulling himself out of the comfortable chair leaving a Magnus shaped dent. "Then do we have an agreement?", the other man asked offering a ring clad hand much like the other's.
"Doesn't seem like I have any other choice", Magnus muttered accepting the out stretched hand. "Magnus hear me now, if you ever wish to leave you are completely free to. I will understand", he stated his tone suddenly becoming serious and the grip on the other's hand tightening. "I ll kept that I mind", Magnus replied mildly, an elegant eyebrow raising at the sudden change in atmosphere. Dumbledore regarded him thoughtfully as if looking in his very soul and Magnus shivered when he felt something softly brush against his mind.
The intruder was instantly repelled by the strong wards placed around his mind and Magnus found himself glaring at said intruder. But Dumbledore just continued smiling at him, his eyes twinkling in amusement at some private joke as if nothing had happened. "Well I hope you enjoy your stay here, don't trust anyone and follow your own instincts", he advised airily, standing slowly and going to open the door. "If you need anything", he continued not waiting for a reply and disappearing into the dark corridor leaving the door wide open. "Well my instincts are telling me not to trust you either", Magnus chuckling clicking his fingers and casting the room into complete darkness except for the moon that flittered in unheeded.
The birds were chirping, the sun was shining and all was good in Hogsmeade until one extremely grumpy warlock woke up. "I'm sorry Master!", the small house elf cried hiding under the four poster of one very angry man. "What time do you call this? I need my beauty sleep!" Magnus growled hiding his head in his hands. "But Master always looks beautiful, Sally is eternally sorry", the house elf sopped crawling out again and looking up at Magnus through huge blood shot eyes.
"Flattery will get you no where", Magnus giggled, though from the way he was beaming down at the confused elf that didn't seem to be the case. "Well seeing as you've already woken me up you might as well spit out what you were trying to say earlier", he continued pushing away the heavy satin covers that he had become tangled in during the night. "Break... breakfast Master", Sally stuttered, ringing her hands nervously in the rag she called clothes. Magnus regarded the elf wearily but nodded his head for her to continue.
"Well breakfast consist of a wide variety of cold cuts, cheeses and sweet toppings; such as hagel slag, vlokken and muisjes Master, straight from Netherlands", Sally explained, squealing when she saw the look Magnus was giving here. "How did you..?", Magnus asked trailing off and stared down at the small creature with renewed interest. "It's Sally job Master, to know exactly what you want, those that please Master?", she inquired looking up at him through hopeful eyes. "Sure, sure", he replied indifferently the floor board creaking under his feet as he padded towards the bathroom.
When he re-entered the main room his noise was assaulted by a mix of beautiful smells and his eyes were instantly drawn to the the food covered dining table. "There's enough to feed an army!", Magnus spluttered looking around for said food culprit. Magnus approached the table hesitatingly and pulled out one of the throne like wooden chair sinking in to the soft cushion cover.
"Seems like you're going to need some help with that", Dumbledore chuckled appearing across from the unsurprised Magnus who had sensed his return. Magnus just nodded his approval and selected one of the cheese, his noise instantly screwing up at the strong smell. "As you know I'm here for a reason, school will be starting very soon so I thought now would be the perfect time for you to take a visit to Diagon Alley with one of the other staff members ...I like the outfit by the way", Dumbledore chuckled finally taking in Magnus clothes.
He was wearing tight fitting ripped leather pants that was held up by a shiny black belt that was decorated with a glittery silver skull and tucked into his knee high boots. A tight form fitting long sleeved purple shirt that was open at the top showing his caramel finished off this outfit. "I try my best!", Magnus giggled, waggling his eyebrows suggestively at the other man. "Well then we better get going, Hagrid will be waiting for you outside", Dumbledore replied merrily beckoning for Magnus to follow him.
So that's it? What did you think? ;D Next chapter Magnus goes to Diagon Alley. I've already started that so hopefully it'll be up soon. Happy Easter! :D