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Once inside the dark, dusty, narrow hallway, which was all too familiar now, Ellouise ran through the drawing room, passed the Potter’s who were talking amongst themselves, passed Naomi who was sitting by the fire as she knitted little yellow booties, down the stairs and into the kitchen. Anton was sitting at the kitchen bench with Carlisle preparing ingredients and adding them to a slow burning cauldron, Xavier sat with them reading from a book that lay open on the table. Sirius and Remus sat at the other end of the table with Snape and a red haired wizard Ellouise didn’t recognise. Ellouise grabbed Anton by the arm and pulled him in her direction as she continued to the end of the table to speak to Remus and the others.
Xavier and Carlisle looked up curiously as Anton jogged to keep up with Ellouise. Remus looked up, his eyebrows furrowed as he analysed the look on Elle’s face.
“You won’t believe what just happened!” she exclaimed as she took a seat. They all looked at her expectedly, waiting for her to continue.
“Not long after you left Anton, I was still exploring the forest near the clearing and then I came across an unfamiliar scent. Guess who was standing in the clearing?” she asked, her eyes burning with excitement.
Ellouise didn’t wait for a response, “Lucius Malfoy!” she exclaimed.
“No doubt making the final preparations”, said Snape bluntly.
“Yes, he was joined by a man named Igor, then he left and Igor waited for another named Balthazar. Balthazar is going to notify the Russian officials that the meeting will be going ahead as planned”, she paused for a breath, “they searched the forest and the surrounding areas, they didn’t find anything. Means we did well”, she said turning to Anton whose face had turned an unnatural shade of green.
“And they didn’t see you?” asked Remus who looked nervous and relieved at the same time.
“No, didn’t notice a thing.”
“That’s a good start, just be sure it goes just as smoothly tomorrow,” said Snape.
“You alright there Anton?” asked Xavier as he and Carlisle came over, “Couldn’t help over hearing”, he said to the others.
Anton hadn’t moved, his eyes were wide and he seemed to be having some difficulty breathing.
“Anton?” Ellouise said. Anton’s head turned to face her.
“They were there.... there were three of them.... they were there.” He repeated.
Xavier slapped the back of his head, “Snap out of it, you’re going to have to keep your cool if you plan on being there tomorrow”, he said slightly annoyed.
“Is this going to be a problem?” asked Snape, his top lip curling unpleasantly. Anton sighed, “No sir, everything will be fine, we’ll be ready for it,” he said exchanging an annoyed look with Xavier.


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