𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐑

Part 2

“We’ve got a lead on our man,” Kingsley said to Harry and Neville who were seated in front of his desk. “The research team suspects our man is Landon Gillian. He has the knowledge and skills needed to pull off what he did, and he has motive.”

“Ex-Death Eater?” Neville asked.

“Correct,” Kingsley said, taking out a document and putting it in front of the two. “They seem to think he’s psychotic enough to do what he did.”

Harry frowned.

“Don’t go there, Harry,” Neville said quickly when he saw the look on Harry’s face. “You’re not helping anyone if you do anything foolish.”

“It’s to ensure his safety,” Harry insisted. “I think I know why he’s called a liar. But who told him? How did he know?”

“I don’t think I’m following,” Kingsley said. “What happened?”

“The day we were given this mission, I sort of told people that Draco is my boyfriend,” Harry said almost sheepishly. “But how would he know?”

“Someone inside the Ministry is helping him,” Neville concluded. “But who? There weren’t many people around at that time.”

“Unless—the bastard!” Harry suddenly shouted. “Kingsley, do you know where Carter Green is?”

“Why?” Neville asked. “What about him?”

“Think, Nev,” Harry said. “He was there when I said Draco is my boyfriend. Why else would Gillian target Draco? At that time, there was nothing between us, so Draco said so. When his office was wrecked and he was called a liar, Green had been watching us, and he was there.”

“He was there?”

“Remember what Draco told us,” Harry said, a hint of urgency in his tone. “He was talking to his friend, then Green came by his office. That was the last thing he remembered. If Green wasn’t involved with Gillian, he would have fought him or at least gotten back up, not leave Gillian to do as he wished!”

“Well, I suppose that accusation is not farfetched,” Kingsley commented. “Carter Green has just submitted his resignation letter yesterday.”

“He knew he’s going to be discovered,” Harry spat out. “Coward.”

“Calm down, Harry,” Neville scolded. “We’ll just have to track Green down then. He couldn’t have gotten too far away from here.”

Harry scowled, but then he looked ahead resolutely. He took out a key from his pocket and handed it to Neville.

“What is this?” Neville asked curiously.

“It’s the key to Grimmauld Place,” Harry answered. “As long as you have it, the house will recognize you as its master. I want you to stay there and look after Draco.”

“What? Where are you going?” Neville asked. “Shouldn’t you at least consult Draco first? He—“

“He’s in danger because of me. It’s better if I stay away from him,” Harry reasoned. “Draco will understand. I hope.”