Chapter 11

Harry shared an excited smile with Ginny as he headed for the Astronomy Tower. A new platform had been added to the ancient tower, and a sleek helicopter, Geminioed from a Muggle beast, stood purring there. It had long white missiles, magically enhanced, and deadly 360 degree sensors.

Two guards gave him a salute as he approached, and he bowed his head before them.

"Is Pigwidgeon ready, Lovey and Dovey?"

Dovey gritted his teeth and gave a strained nod. Beside him, Lovey graced him with a beaming smile.

"Yes, Lord Potter. It's ready. Dovey's sister did an awesome task with the enchantments. I tested them out myself." she said, hiding a smile for some reason.

Harry clapped his hands and motioned Ginny forward, "Take us on a ride, Captain Fox!"

Ginny examined it from all sides and said, "How does Pigwidgeon open, Hermione?"

"Habibi! Come to Dubai! I open with the magic word!" a voice called from the helicopter.

Harry laughed. "I think you have to say, "Open Sesame," my dear!"

"Open Sesame," Ginny said, and the helicopter's doors opened with a flourish.

They both stepped inside and gasped. It was soooo luxurious! Two wide sofas with golden footrests and three butterbeer holders with ever cooling charms and four glittering panels under the wrap-around enchanted windshields.

The windshields currently showed a 360 degree view of Dubai. A lone rectangular frame stood in the middle, and the logo of a red eyed spider could be seen floating within it. Spidery text underneath read, "The UAE Flying Acromantulas."

"Hello Capt!" a voice called, and they both looked around. It seemed to come from everywhere. "May I close the door?"

"Yes, Pigwidgeon," Ginny said, and the doors closed swiftly. "UP!" she bellowed.

The craft rocketed up and they were pushed back into their sofas. The scenery in the windshield changed from Dubai to Hogwarts. The rolling hills of Scotland stretched all around them. As they rose up, thick mists started swirling around them.

"Revelio!" Pigwidgeon boomed, and the mists parted.

"Where to, captain?" it asked.

"Romania. I want to test you out. My brother Charlie works in a dragon reserve there. Hopefully he'll have some dragons on reserve!"