Disclaimer: I do not, in anyway own the wonderful world of Harry Potter, or Charmed. I am just dabbling in the world they left for us.
Chapter 44
Letters and a Meeting
Spore,
I must apologize for the tardiness of this reply. It has been more difficult to move around without being noticed than it was in the past. Until we are able to meet, I suggest that you continue your investigation.
Rune.
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Rune,
I understand, it has been difficult for me as well. They are always around and always watching. My investigations are nearly complete and when they are, we will need to meet as soon as possible.
Stay safe,
Spore.
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Spore,
There has been some rumors floating around that Dumbledore, lost a few students that were in his care…do your best to check on this.
Rune.
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Rune,
I already have, but I have been unable to acquire their identities. By the way, Janus contacted me. Do you know what he could possibly want?
Spore.
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Spore,
Janus is the oldest of any of us. To be contacted by him could be seen as a great honor. Things are still settling down here, so our meeting will just have to wait.
Rune.
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Rune,
He has requested a meeting, what should I do?
Spore.
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Spore,
Go to the meeting, find out what he wants, and if at all possible try to get a good look at him. It is said that no one has ever seen his face.
Rune.
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Rune,
The meeting went smoothly, although I am sorry to disappoint you. I did not get a look at his face. He kept his hood up the entire time and his voice was distorted, more than likely he used a distorting charm. Can you meet yet?
Spore.
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Spore,
It was worth a shot, trying to see his face, but not essential. As to our meeting, it will happen when the time is right.
Rune.
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Rune,
I just registered another massive magical surge, this time it was off the charts. We need to meet soon.
Spore.
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Spore,
I felt nothing, are you sure?
Rune.
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Rune,
It seems that the surge/ tremor, was centered around Hogwarts and did not breach the wards.
Spore.
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Spore,
I have informed Janus of your discovery and he has requested that our meeting be a meeting with everyone.
Rune.
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Rune,
Everyone, how many is that?
Spore.
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Spore,
Just over nine-hundred, and have your report ready, as you will be the one to present what you found. Normal time and place.
Rune.
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Rune,
You can't be serious; I am nowhere near qualified to do so.
Spore.
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Spore,
Janus has asked that I inform you, that it will be you that will present and that you would do well to remember that when you are asked to do something, you do it.
Rune.
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Rune,
I understand that, so there is no need for the lecture. See you at the meeting.
Spore.
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Rune,
Why weren't you at the meeting? I was hoping that I was going to be able to see my friend.
Spore.
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Rune,
My letter came back to me unopened, are you okay?
Spore.
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Rune,
It has been three weeks since I have heard from you. Are you okay, are you hurt?
Spore.
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Rune,
Okay, what is going on? Every letter I have sent you has either gone unanswered or sent back. I am beginning to worry.
Spore.
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Rune,
I hope that you are safe. I have decided to lie low for the moment; more so than I have been. If they have found you, then it is only a matter of time until they find me.
Spore.
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Rune,
I am getting cabin-fever and don't have any idea as to what is going on. If you get this, then please give me some news to keep me from doing something rash.
Spore.
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Spore,
You will do nothing unless you are given orders to do so. Rune is just fine, that is all I can say. Do not worry; things are going according to plan.
Do not reply,
Janus.
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Janus sighed as he finished his letter to Spore. He had been the one to formally recruit him, and Janus was somewhat disappointed at the lack of decorum that was displayed in the letters.
He had been monitoring Spore's correspondence with Rune for some time…"But then again, I monitor all correspondence when it comes to us." Janus said out loud to the empty room, before promptly falling back into silence. However, his quiet reverie was interrupted by an echoing sound that reverberated around the stone room.
"Janus, you are needed in RR-1, they're awake."
"Thank you Arson, I'll be there momentarily." Janus said as he straightened the papers on his desk, his mind now on the group of men and women in RR-1. Three weeks ago, he had authorized a reconnaissance mission and there had been a complication, causing three of the five to be injured. One of the ones that had been injured was Spore's correspondent within the division and his best friend.
He had wanted to tell Spore about the recon mission, but that was against the rules. All missions that any team went on, were labeled classified; permanently. So while Janus had been monitoring the letters Spore had been sending to Rune, all of which had gone unanswered, he had begun to lose count of the many times that he had wanted to just break the rules and let Spore in on everything that was going on. But his conscience had won out, leaving a very concerned Spore in the dark.
As he was walking down the long hall, which led to RR-1, he made a decision to tell Rune to send a letter to his friend as soon as he could.
Spore was a good person, and would one day make a great team commander. But as of this moment, he did not have the training he would need; but he would one day.
'If I and a few others have to help him prepare for that day, the so shall it be.' Janus thought, as he walked through the ornately-carved, wooden double-doors and into Recovery Room-1.
Elsewhere,
Time, Date and Place, Unknown.
A lone figure stood in front of a majestic fireplace, gazing upon the dying embers in its metal grate, a smile breaking across the stone-like features. "How is it, that something so small, can produce even the slightest bit of warmth?"
"I am not sure sir." A voice answered from the shadows.
"Well to be honest," began the first man, "Neither am I. Besides, it is not as though we can ask it."
The second figure gave a brief smile and replied, "No sir, I guess we cannot."
Ezekiel sighed and turned his attention away from the hearth and towards his apprentice. "So tell me Dargus, what is it that has brought you here so late this evening?"
Stepping closer to his teacher, he took a breath and began, "Sir, tonight, Headmaster Dumbledore confided in myself and a few members of his Order some information that, I felt, you needed to know about." He paused momentarily to collect his thoughts and after a heavy sigh he continued.
"The night before Christmas Eve, he and a few other Professors', whose minds have now been wiped, confronted Harry Potter. Needless to say it did not go well. Harry got away, much to the Headmasters dismay, as did his three friends."
"Does he know their location?" Ezekiel asked with interest.
"He has yet to locate them and decided to put the entire Order on alert. He also gave to order to stun first and ask questions later." The Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor finished with a grimace.
"Albus, Albus, Albus, when are you going to learn that if you keep pushing; the one being pushed will push back , or you could end up driving them out of your life for good." Ezekiel said out-loud, to no one in particular.
"Sir…?" McCreedy asked.
"This would not be the first time that the Headmaster, though he wasn't at the time, has pushed someone. You and I both know the results that yielded." Ezekiel replied gravely.
Dargus McCreedy nodded in understanding before saying, "Sir, Harry…"
"Is perfectly safe." Ezekiel interrupted with a smile.
The Defense Professor stared at his mentor in confusion, then, realization dawning on him asked. "You know where he is, don't you?"
Ezekiel was quiet for a moment before a chuckle escaped from his lips
"Sir," McCreedy prompted, "Do you know where he is?"
Looking his apprentice in the eyes he smirked and said, "Now that, my son, would be telling."
A/N: Here is chapter 44, I hope you liked it. It may not be as long as most of my previous ones, but as always, it does what is needed. We have now seen more Rune and Spore. And there is the wonderful little scene that took place between Ezekiel and McCreedy. Tell me what you think, so please press tha button that says REVIEW. Also my poll is now closed and you shall all find out the results when i post next. Which by the way, the next chapter is done.
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