If you read the first 2 chapters, I've done a complete rewrite of them. I didn't like how they sounded, etc, etc, but the events have shifted and you might miss something if you don't reread them. Thanks!

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"I don't know, Harry, what if it's a trap? I mean, it could be some Death Eaters luring us out into the open and vulnerable since America's got nothing to do with this war," doubted Ron. They were currently packing their things and getting ready to Apparate to Sarah Williams' apartment. Hermione stuffed some extra bottles of Dittany that Fleur had given her earlier into her bag. Apparating to another continent would be dangerous and one could never have too much Dittany.

"I've been wondering this for a while, but why hasn't it gotten involved? It's a pretty big country with plenty of witches and wizards of its own," questioned Hermione.

"Lupin said Voldemort's return was kept pretty quiet. I mean, up until recently, most of Britain didn't even believe he'd returned. Maybe they just haven't figured it out yet," Harry offered. He sat back and looked around the room. "I think I've got everything. How about you guys?" They nodded their consent. All three stood up and grabbed their things. "Alright, let's go," he said, and with 3 loud cracks, Harry, Hermione and Ron Apparated to 131B Hallow Road in Green Valley, California.

Thank god it was Saturday, Sarah thought as she stood in her kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil. Her midnight visitors were sitting in the other room at the dining table. Two of them sat nervously but otherwise normally, compared to the redheaded one who acted like he'd never seen light bulbs or TVs in his life. He kept whispering loudly to his friends about "the stuff Dad's always obsessed about! So this is how it all works!" She kept an eye on that one; he seemed like he'd freak out if the phone rang.

A shrill noise filled the air announcing the water was ready. Sarah took the kettle and poured some water into 4 cups with cocoa powder. She placed them on a tray and set it down at the center of her square table. Muttering their thanks, they all took a moment to stir and blow at their drinks. A few minutes passed in silence as all four stared awkwardly into their mugs trying to figure out what to say. Hermione decided to break the silence.

"So," she began, and three heads snapped up to stare at her, "first, thank you for having us over, Ms. Williams. I'll introduce us again, since we haven't been properly introduced."

That's for sure, Sarah smirked. She supposed she shouldn't be finding the situation funny, but she always tended to laugh at all the wrong moments. She cast her mind back to the events earlier this evening. She'd been getting her homework reprinted since the owl had eaten a good chunk of it when she heard three loud noises behind her and turned to find some teenagers staring at her curiously. Nobody knew what to say until Sarah decided she couldn't sit like this all night and asked if they wanted something to drink. They accepted.

Tuning back in to Hermione's words, she heard her introduce herself as Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley. "Ron," the redhead quickly corrected. Sarah smiled.

"You can call me Sarah," she told them. Setting her mug down, she continued, "Now, what can I do for you three? I have it on good authority that you're wizards, famous wizards in fact, and I'm a muggle. Not exactly the most helpful person in your situation, am I?"

Harry answered her. "Well, actually, it's sort of complicated," he said apologetically. They explained how they needed a goblin to break into the Gringotts bank, which would help them get something that would help defeat the Dark Lord, and in order to get the goblin's cooperation, they needed her to go back to the Underground and convince the King of Goblins to lift said goblin's exile. Then, realizing she knew almost nothing of the war going on, they explained the story behind Harry's scar, the attempts on his life for the past 6 years, and their current mission. Once they were finished, she sat back and let out a breath.

"You've certainly got your hands full, don't you?" she commented. Listening to them describe Harry's near death experiences brought back memories of her own so long ago. She felt equal amounts of terror and excitement course through her at the thought of going back to the Underground. Of course she'd help them; from what they said, this Dark Lord person seemed like a wizard version of Hitler, and she certainly didn't want a repeat of what happened the last time somebody let Hitler on the loose.

She thought back to the Underground. Maybe it wouldn't be as bad as she feared. At the time, her 15-year old self had never seen anything like the Labyrinth before, couldn't imagine something like that actually existed. She'd been scared of the unknown, the chance that maybe her next step would be her last and she'd be falling down into another oubliette or bog. Now, with Hoggle by her side and all the information he'd given her for the past 5 years, she felt more prepared. Maybe it was about time she finally got over her nightmare and moved on. And if she was really honest with herself (though she'd never admit this to anybody, not even Hoggle) she was looking forward the tiniest bit to meeting You-Know-Who again. She wondered if he looked any different from 5 years ago and what would his reaction be when he saw her? Would he bog her on the spot or ask her why she returned? Or maybe, and her breath hitched, he'd repeat his last offer: Fear me, love me, do as I say…

Shaking her head to stop that train of thought, she looked up to find all three of her guests staring at her. They were waiting for an answer, she realized. With her mouth splitting into an excited grin, she asked them, "When do we leave?"

AN: And that's a wrap! How do you feel about Sarah? Like her? Hate her? Let me know, leave a review!

On an unrelated note, does anybody watch Doctor Who? I've just finished series 2 with the 10th doctor and I'm completely crushed. Rose is gone! (Yes, I ship 10/Rose) Well, at least Catherine Tate's there (haven't started series 3 yet). She's hilarious!