"I'll see you in a few days." That's what he had said. Those few days had turned to a week, then two weeks and we were about to enter a third week. Remus and I had been next door to feed the horses and check the house several times. Each visit as disappointing as the last.
"Maybe we should owl Dumbledore." I said to Remus one day over lunch. He shook his head, frowning.
"Too risky should the letter fall into the wrong hands…I'm sorry Alice the best we can do is sit tight and hope he comes home soon." He was right of course but that didn't make me feel any better about it. "how is Harry?" he asked trying to change the subject.
"I got an owl from him this morning but I haven't opened it yet. Maybe I'll do that now. It'll take my mind off things." I said getting up from the table. Remus began clearing the table the magic way, and I picked up my letter from Harry off the counter.
Dear Alice,
Tell Remus it's been a while since I've heard from our favorite black dog, but he's still safe. As far as our Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon, they're just as magic hating as ever. They don't even let cousin Dudley watch muggle magicians on the television. A television is like a box with pictures but they tell a story. Hermione could probably explain it better, be sure to ask her. Ron's dad got tickets to the Quidditch World Cup, and he's invited both of us to come along. But I'm sure you've already got Ron's Letter.
Hope to see you soon,
Harry.
Ron's letter hmm I thought as I shuffled through the stack of mail on the counter. Remus and I had gotten lots of mail the last few days but I had been too preoccupied with Severus to read any of it. I found an envelope with my name scribbled across in what was most definitely Ron's hand writing.
Alice,
My dad was able to get tickets! Ireland versus Bulgaria, Monday Night! Was wondering if you'd like to come? Of course you would who would want to miss the Quidditch World Cup? We plan on rescuing Harry from the muggles for the rest of the summer as well. Hermione is coming this afternoon. Mom says you can come by floo any time before Sunday at 5, that's when we're going to get Harry.
Bet I'll see you soon,
Ron
Ron was right who would want to miss the World Cup? But there was no way Remus was going to let me go with Severus like this. I looked up from Ron's letter to see him watching me.
"How's Harry?" He asked sipping from a tea I hadn't seen him make.
"He's good. He says Sirius is good too." I answered trying to think of a good way to work the World Cup into the conversation. "I also got a letter from Ron. Apparently Mr. Weasley has tickets for the World Cup on Monday."
"That's very lucky of them. Quidditch World Cup tickets are very difficult to get. I suppose Arthur must have a friend in the Department of Magical Games and Sports."
"Well as it turns out Mr. Weasley has invited Harry, Hermione, and I to come along." I said handing him Ron's letter. Remus scanned the letter.
"I think you should go." He said handing the letter back to me. "At least it's something to take your mind off of Severus for a while. Plus you'll be able to see Harry. Why don't you send letters to both the boys while I check everything with Molly and Arthur?" Remus left the room, tea cup still in hand, most likely to floo to the Weasleys.' It seemed silly to owl Ron when Remus was about to step into his house, so I just started a letter to Harry.
Dear Harry,
Glad to hear about our favorite black dog. Remus and I do have a television, though your description of it was quite good! The Dursleys sound positively dreadful and I wish there was a way you could stay with Remus and I. I do have some good news though; I will be joining you, Hermione and the Weasleys' for the Quidditch World Cup.
See you soon twin!
-Allison Lillian Potter.
I sent the letter off to Harry, positioned myself on a couch and waited for Remus to come back from Ron's. Within minutes he returned from the fireplace brushing embers off his tattered suit. I smiled at my own personal joke to see that Remus was still holding his teacup.
"Molly and Arthur are happy to have you, they're expecting you now. You should pack for a few days. As I'm sure you'll want to spend time with Harry while you're there." I found my old Duffle bag on the floor of the bedroom I was staying in and packed enough clothes in it. Stowing my wand and my enchanted piece of parchment in my pocket, I headed back upstairs.
"Promise me you'll tell me if you hear anything from Sev?" I asked stepping into the fire place.
"I will." Remus said with a nod. "Try to have fun Alice."
"I will." I told him smiling. I held a handful of Floo powder above my head shouting "The Weasleys'." Before letting the powder cascade out of my hands.