“Potter-san?” Harry jumped at the sound of someone calling his name. He wheeled around to find the Speaker for Magical Japan had returned from his tour of the castle and was stood in the doorway, “Are you ready?”
“As I’ll ever be.” Harry nodded, wondering how Mai had successfully managed to get Saitou lost just long enough for them to settle the refugees but reminding himself to thank her for it. “If I might ask a question?”
“Go ahead.” Saitou nodded.
“Wasn’t the Minister of Magic supposed to be meeting us?” Harry asked, “Is he waiting for us at the Japanese Ministry?”
“No, there’s been a change of plans.” Saitou looked ill amused by that, “He’ll meet you when you get to the English Ministry.”
Both looked towards the door as they heard voices approaching. Hermione and her cousin walked through the door, Dani lugging one of Hermione’s bags.
“How long are we going for?” Harry couldn’t help the amused chuckle that came with the question.
“I have to return some books.” Hermione replied with an arched look, “And,” She slid a satchel off of her shoulder, which dropped to the floor with a heavy thump, “I have our travel documents.”
For a moment Harry wondered about the possibility of using her bag as a bludgeoning weapon if they got into trouble. It certainly sounded heavy enough. He dismissed the idea swiftly. If the books inside got damaged, Hermione would murder the culprit.
“Well I’m ready.” Hermione continued, moving to perch on the empty dining table, still wearing a shoulder bag. Her hand patted the bag she hadn’t dropped, “Everything I need is in here.”
Harry glanced at the other bags in confusion.
“Decoys.” Hermione explained.
“Are you both coming?” Saitou wondered at the two girls, looking the pair over and wondering if there was a single Court member over the age of thirty.
The girls shared a meaningful look, then Dani looked away, pouting. “No.” The reporter answered, “But if anything goes wrong…!”
Suddenly the door slammed against the wall, an impressive feat considering it had already beenopen and Joey rushed in, looking flustered, “I’m here! I’m not late! Don’t go without me!”
Hermione looked to the ceiling, rolling her eyes, “Joey, please, take a head count.”
Joey paused, looking up and around before frowning in confusion, “Hey, where’s Yuge? Weren’t we meant to be leaving like, ten minutes ago.”
At this Harry glanced at his watch, then gave a confused look at Hermione. “I thought you said…”
Hermione blushed, “I’m sure Yugi just got held up with some last minute stuff,” She interrupted him, “This is his island after all. Dani, will you go and look for him?”
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