Chapter Four

A Watson to a Sherlock

Luna waited patiently for Jamie Scamander to arrive at the back of the storeroom. She couldn't help but wonder why the Magical Ministry was interested in a muggle murder. She had a suspicious feeling that it had something to do with the door she was standing in front of. A part of her was leery of opening it. Luci, who was sitting next to her, decided to explore the rest of the shop – she was a curious pup, after all.

After a few moments of waiting, she saw 'Agent' Scamander walking towards her. He was a young man about her age; of average height; and he had short, wavy ginger hair with a fringe to the left and warm blue eyes. Scamander wore a casual black suit with a white dress shirt, and a yellow and black tie. As he approached her vicinity, Jamie introduced himself:

"MI6. Agent Scamander," he said formally, and stuck out his hand. Luna had the impression that he was trying to be cool and mysterious ... she was not impressed.

Luna raised her eyebrow "Cut the act, Scamander – I know you're from the Ministry."

Jamie visibly paled. He didn't expect a muggle detective to know who he was. He immediately initiated protocol IMO (Immediate Muggle Obliviation) and took out his wand from its holster. He began to cast Obliviate, but due to Luna's fast reflexes, he failed, as she ducked and disarmed Jamie by grabbing his wrist and twisting it. He let go of the wand and she kicked it away from his reach. Jamie put up his hand in defeat; he knew from the dangerous glint in her eyes that if he tried to do anything else, she would hurt him.

"Was that really necessary, Scamander?" she asked, and glared at him with her piercing emerald eyes.

"Well, yes," he replied simply, clearly not wanting to give away any more details.

Luna rolled her eyes. "Use your damn head, Scamander. There is a reason why I know about the Wizarding World."

Jamie pondered for a second and looked at Luna carefully … and then the lightbulb went on in his head. He closed his eyes and facepalmed. Dammit, he thought to himself. I am such an idiot.

"You're Auror Potter's kid, aren't you? I should have known – you have his hair …"

"Bingo. We ha-a-a-ve a winner!" she called, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "So you do mind telling me why the Ministry is so interested a muggle murder?"

"That is classified information, Miss Potter."

"Well, unless you want your wand snapped in half, you'd better start talking."

Jamie glared at Luna. He was not going to let a squib get in the way of his case. "This doesn't concern a squib."

"Excuse me," she snapped angrily. "I am Detective Inspector Potter. You will respect me – do I make myself clear?"

"Respect you? You threatened to snap my wand in half!"

They continued to glare at each other like schoolchildren on the playground. Jamie's patience was running out and he didn't really want to argue. He was just there for a case and some more information.

Luna didn't want to start an argument with Scamander, otherwise all hell would break loose. All she wanted to do was investigate the room and go home to Draco.

"Okay, fine. You have a point. How about we start again and behave like normal adults?" she said diplomatically.

"Agreed, I don't want to start an argument." Jamie picked up his wand from the on the floor and put it back in its holster. He knew that he needed to be honest with Luna, otherwise she would never allow him to simply do his job.

Luna stuck out her hand and reintroduced herself. "Detective Inspector Luna Potter."

Jamie took her hand and shook it. "Magical Detective Jamie Scamander, but you may call me Jamie."

"You may call me Luna, and I can't say it was a pleasure to meet you. Regretfully."

Jamie smirked. "Was that so hard, Luna? Being polite, I mean? It must have been, because I can already see that you're just like your father – stubborn and difficult."

"Yes, it was," she chuckled. "And thank you for the compliment."

Jamie shook his head."You're ridiculous, but since you have adequate knowledge about the magical world, I think it's best if we work together on the case. It will be helpful to have a pair of eyes on the job. I will sort out the paperwork at the Ministry."

"Alright, partner Jamie. What the hell is going on?"

Jamie looked at Luna solemnly. "There's a new Dark Lord on the rise."

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