Neville looked chastised. "No, Harry, you're right. I shouldn't be messing around on Hannah. I just… don't want to be a complete dolt about what to do when it's time. I mean Gran gave me the basics of the changes I would go through as I matured, and how babies are made but when she finished she was so embarrassed. I didn't dare ask any questions, and believe me I have questions."
"There are books about sex, you know. I bet if you read them and then take the time to listen to Hannah in the moment, she won't care if you… you know fumble a little bit. In fact it will probably mean more to her because you've saved yourself for her."
"How can I get a hold of those books? Somehow I doubt I can just order them from Flourish & Blott's. I doubt any muggle store would sell them to someone my age either."
"Yes, they definitely aren't the -how can I describe it repressed or maybe just terribly Victorian- magical world's cup of tea. I'll see if I can get them or get Cassandra to get them before school starts. I should probably read them too. Maybe then I wouldn't be such a-" Harry stopped before insulting himself. "Shutting up now."
"Yeah, time for change of topic. Are things set for next week?"
"Yes, I went to the Manse last week and inspected the tent it's exactly what we need. I think I'll be putting you and the other cadre boys together. I'll bunk with the Quidditch squad. The girls will share with the women since they only number five together anyway. That will leave the fourth room for Sirius and Remus. Zinnia is thrilled to death, so bring an appetite."
"So, who all is coming?"
"Aaron, Blaise, you, Michael, Ernie, Hermione, Susan, Hannah, Cassandra, we might see Daphne because her family is going, but she won't be with us. Tracey will sit with us for the game but she'll be staying with Daphne's family. I ordered her ticket as part of my block and she's already paid me back. My godfather and Professor Lupin are coming, along with Madame Bones for additional adult. Marcus, Monty, Adrian, Ferris and Charles are staying with us too. We should have extra people for tea before the game: the rest of my teammates, Daphne and her family, Tracey. It should be fun."
"Gran won't be thrilled that I'll be associating with Malfoy for a meal."
"Ach, he's not so bad. He only pissed me of once this last year, he's getting downright tolerable within certain limits. I think he's actually managed to purge the words, "IF my father" and all the considerable variations thereof and mudblood, from his vocabulary."
"I'm not sure I believe it, but I'll take your word for it. Gran's probably wondering where I am so if I don't see you before, I'll see you in Diagon Alley on the 23rd."
"Cool."
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Chapter 51 Quidditch World Cup
The morning of the 23rd, Harry was pleased. He'd managed to get all of his school stuff together, so he had absolutely nothing on his plate when he got back, aside from spending time doing art and being at the dojo. The dance classes were proving to have had an unexpected benefit, Harry's kendo skills had improved. He looked forward to seeing how much more improvement he could get in before school started. His mirror buzzed. "Yes, Cassandra."
"My informant that has dark ties just told me something major is planned at the Quidditch World Cup. He doesn't have a lot of details just that that element seems to be gathering and planning something for that event."
"Grand. True terrorists then. Alright, write down what you've got. Bring it to the Alley with you. Madame Bones will be there. We'll pass it to her then. I'm willing to bet they're already on a heightened state of alert, but forewarned is forearmed. Thank your source, a galleon or two. If it proves accurate, bump it up to ten. I'll make sure we have an emergency plan once I've seen the site."
"Right. See you in half an hour."
Harry went to his trunk and pulled his weapon stash out and added it to what he was taking. He wished his family goodbye and portkeyed to Potter Place then flooed to the Leaky Cauldron. He wasted no time in heading to Quality Quidditch where he added some beater bats to his weapons cache. When everyone else arrived in Diagon it was ten minutes of minor chaos as everyone got themselves sorted and ready for the portkey. Cassandra handed Harry the report. Harry asked her and Remus to make sure all his friends would unquestioningly pass as muggle, not that it was hard since most of them had seen Harry in muggle clothes at frequent points.
"Do you have your Mirror?" Harry asked Cassandra.
"Yes."
"Hand it here."
"Harry?"
"You won't need it, you'll be with me."
"Right." Cassandra pulled it out.
Harry went over to where Amelia Bones was. "Ready, Susan?"
"I think so."
"Then go take your spot. I need to talk to your aunt for a minute." Harry handed Amelia Bones the report and Cassandra's mirror.
"What-"
"Read the note, if you have questions and you probably will, mirror me. We'll have to talk later. I estimate an hour and a half should allow us to have the camp set up. I should be able to talk by then. It is urgent and important. I know you're busy, but don't put this off. Got to go. Thank you, Madame Bones."
When they arrived they were met by a group wizards "Noon, Diagon Alley"
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