Whoop whoop, time to go again. I wrote this chapter ages ago but wasn't happy with it... I'm still not entirely but it will have to do. I'll be interested to see what you all think of it.
By the way, I just watched the last episode of Glee and it was AWESOME.
Shoutouts go to: xxxBekaForEvaxxx (don't worry they'll get there), good-couples, Sparky Dorian, MissLisaBennett, ProfessorChris, fairyfliss, werewolfatemyphoenix, glowyrm, navybrat4, hoeoverbros, You Know Who, SilverLily1, kat, xxxilykinsmilezxxx and GinnyPotter4evr. Thanks a million guys!
You Know Who wondered if they thought to look at the clock (Molly's magic clock that tells her where all the family are). I must admit I didn't think of that! I always thought that the clock wouldn't always tell you exactly where someone is, but rather a general indication (e.g. it says home, school, hospital, but also "lost" and "mortal peril"). I'm guessing it has a "friend's house" or "safe" or something, which is how they know Ginny is okay, but not exactly where she is. So, a very good thought You Know Who!
29. First Date
Saturday
A backlog of filing is never fun, especially when one prefers action. But Harry's pile of paperwork is getting ridiculous, and he needs something to distract him, so the filing has come home with him.
"Thanks for offering to help with these, Isobel," says Harry. "Especially on a Saturday."
"It's no trouble. That's what a secretary's for." He doesn't notice the tremor in her voice. She glances around. "Wow. I didn't expect it to be so…"
Harry looks at dishes piled in the sink and the unidentifiable remains of yesterday's breakfast on the table. He winces. "Sorry about that, I've been a bit… distracted." He flicks at the mess with his wand and the kitchen rights itself.
"You haven't seemed yourself lately," she agrees. "What's the matter?"
He hesitates. "It's my girlfriend," he says at last. "We… had a fight and she left."
Isobel looks shocked. "Harry… I'm so sorry."
"We should get started," he says after a moment. He summons a stack of files, which land on the table with a thump.
They settle into their work in silence. Ten minutes later, reaching for another file, Harry realises Isobel is still staring at her first, as though she's not really seeing it.
"Are you okay?"
She flinches. "Sorry," she says. "I should go. I shouldn't be here."
"What? No, it's okay," says Harry as she stands up, scattering parchment.
"I'll see you." And for the second time in a week, Harry is left at his table, confused and alone.
I don't think I can add anything to that, Colin...?
(Whoever gets that reference wins a prize.)
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