The Forgotten Prophecy [Book 2]

XXV. Operation Serpent's Head cont.

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'The gnashing teeth and criminals tongues,
conspire against the odds. 
But they haven't seen the best of us yet.'
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       Alexander and Allison slowly walk into the middle of the pub to get drinks. I walk down the aisle with Nathan and Leo closely following. "Get to work," an old man hisses at us. We nod. Nathan grabs a tray, clearing off an empty table with Leo. I push a cart of drinks down the aisle. "May I get some Gin please?" A woman asks me. I nod, pouring her a glass. I continue to push the cart looking out for Mr. Nott and group. Finn slides under my cart, staying hidden. "Pour me some rum, please?" A man asks me. I pour him his drink and continue to scan the area. Are they not coming? I frown. Did we just risk leaving the castle for nothing? I push the cart off to the side. I start refilling the bottles on the cart, when I notice a man with long blonde hair leading three other men. I freeze. They're here. Mr. Malfoy, Nott, and two men who I assume are Crabbe and Goyle, walk down the aisle. In Mr. Nott's hand, he holds the notebook. They continue to walk towards where I am standing. I quickly get down hiding behind the cart. Their footsteps get closer. I peer from the edge of the cart. The four men walk up the stairs going up the second floor. 

"I don't pay you to lounge around like this." A voice snaps at me. I look up and see the old man glaring at me. Actually, you're not paying me anything. I smile softly. "Sorry," I say humbly as I get up. I see Alexander nod at me from across the room. I push the cart towards the elevator. Got to get up there. Leo and Nathan approach the elevator. I push the cart into the elevator and they both get on after me. The doors close. I tap the cart lightly. "It's time Finn," I say. Finn hops out of the cart and jumps onto Leo's shoulder, slipping into his collar to hide. "You boys ready?" I ask them. Both of them are shaking in fear, but they nod. "Let's do this," Leo says nodding. The elevator doors open as we reach the second floor. The three of us walk out. "They're in room 7," I remind them. Nathan and Leo nod, carrying their trays as they walk. I slowly push my cart to the side. Please let this go smoothly. I watch as they stop outside a door. They turn back to me and then back at the door. Leo knocks on the door. The door opens and the boys walk in. The door closes behind them. 

My heart races as my anxiety rises. I peer over the railing down at the first floor. Alexander is sitting at a table in the corner, watching us on the second floor. Allison is by the bar examining the area. I look down the hall. Maybe I should get a bit closer? I push the cart slowly up some more, stopping outside of room 5. I stare at the door to room 7 in anticipation. A few minutes go by as I patiently wait. Suddenly, the door opens to room 7. I quickly look down at my cart, pouring some drinks. I peer up to see who came out of the room. Nathan closes the door and Leo and him walk towards me. I sigh in relief as Leo holds up the notebook smiling brightly. "You're okay," I say, relieved. "Of course we are. Finn here was amazing," Nathan says patting Finn on Leo's shoulder. I smile at him as Finn shrugs it off. "He's so slick and fast. Honestly, I didn't even see it happen," Leo tells me as he hands me the notebook. "Perfect, let's get out of here," I tell them. They nod in agreement. I look over the railing down at the first floor. I catch Alexander's eye, waving the notebook a little. He smiles brightly and nods. "Come on," I tell Leo and Nathan. I push the cart down towards the elevator. 

"That wasn't so hard," Nathan says as we wait for the elevator. "We still have to get back safely," Leo reminds him. The elevator doors slowly open. "Excuse me!" A voice calls from behind us. We slowly turn around. Outside room 7, a man stands calling us. "I wanted another rum!" The man says. "Which one is he?" I whisper to the boys. "Mr. Goyle," Leo informs me. Nathan smiles and nods to Mr. Goyle. A shout comes from inside room 7. Fiddlesticks. "IT'S GONE!" "That's our cue," I say pushing the cart into the elevator. "GET THOSE BOYS!" I pull Leo and Nathan into the elevator. Mr. Nott, Malfoy, and Crabbe run out of the room. "There!" Mr. Goyle points at us in the elevator. I quickly get in, hitting the 'close' button as they run towards us. "You!" Mr. Malfoy shouts as sees the notebook in my hand. The doors begin to close slowly as they run. Mr. Malfoy fires a spell but the elevator doors shuts before it could hit us. The three of us sigh in relief.