Round two

Hermione was still fuming the next day as they marched back up to Anita's business. They had got their 'shiny' bit of paper and now they could search the place head to toe. Percy was delighted when she let him tell the wait customers that The Glint was temporary unavailable while the ministry investigated into allegations. If they didn't find anything the rumours alone would kill Skeeter's business anyway. A small smirk played across Hermione's lips as she entered waving their warrant in front of Ross's nose.

"Shiny enough for you." She hissed.

"Well that's debateable." Hermione jumped finding Nick behind her. He smiled, his dimples the picture of cuteness even despite his age. She scowled turning back to Ross.

" Where is Anita?"

"Around, I am sure she'll turn up sooner or later, she usually does." He smiled pleasantly, but somehow it was unnerving.

"Fine show me this procedure, this Glint."

"Now, Miss Granger I know they don't pay well at the ministry but really, if you want a go we would dropped the price for you." Nick winked, laughing wickedly.

She raised her eyebrows. "Today, gentlemen, we have other matters to attend to."

"If you say so." Nick snorted.

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"It's been awhile sister dear, what can I do for you?" Rita asked swirling her spoon in her hot drink.

"Oh, your going to enjoy this one." Anita dropped a file in front of Rita. "Just publish any number of these, and we'll be square." Anita smiled playfully. Rita didn't bother to ponder on the schemes of her sister just flicked open the file.

"Dear me, where did you get theses?" Rita hunched over the photo's of her enemy with an odd but gleeful look on her face.

"You know me, best not to ask. I suggest under another pen name, if you know what is good for you." She nodded, her eyes glued to the pictures.

"Are they real?"

"Yes but no, they just happened to make wonder girl look like she is doing things very wrong….the reality is never really as news worthy."

" You shouldn't start this up with her Anita, she's an evil witch."

"Please, like your little sister isn't twice as bad, have some faith. She might win the first round but she isn't winning the war."

" I hate to tell you this sister, but she already has, if you are stooping to this level."

" I never said I was going to play fair." Anita smirked. " I'll see you later Rita, I have things to do, lollipops to steal off small infants, you know, the usual."

AN. Another update…see, I told you. …. You can tell I thought of a new story because I am finishing this now….