Having Both is a Blessing - A Harry Potter Story - HP/AU 7th year

Chapter 35 : We have to stop meeting like this

Chapter 35 : We have to stop meeting like this

Tom and Albus meet over tea, while the battles rage around them.   

 Chapter 35 : We have to stop meeting like this

 George and Angelina were starting up the ravine to join Fred and Katie when they saw Professor Dumbledore walking across the stone arched bridge.  Swooping down, they hovered on either side of him.

 “Hello, Headmaster.  Out for an evening stroll?” asked George, with a wink.

  “Ah, Mister Weasley, Miss Johnson.  Yes, as a matter of fact, I’m just returning from the courtyard where I had a small discussion with the Dementors and they were kind enough to vacate the school grounds, with a little incentive from your fellow D.A.s.”

 “Brilliant!”

 “And where are you two heading, if I might inquire?”

 “We’re going to join Fred and Katie, and then see what else we might be able to do.  We saw Harry and that lot flying up over the library wing, so something’s going on.”

 “Indeed.  They are taking care of a group of Death Eaters who had been sent to guard the Quidditch gate; we think more to keep anyone from getting out of Hogwarts than keeping people from getting in.”

“Well, we might just see if we could lend a hand, after we check with Fred and Katie, right Angelina?”  George smiled wickedly.

 “Too right.  Where are you off to then, Professor?”

 “I’m going back to the Great Hall to meet with someone and have a small discussion,” Albus replied.

 “Well, keep you head down, sir, and we’ll see you later!” called George, as he and Angelina flew off toward the wooden bridge.

Dumbledore watched them swoop up the ravine and then turned and continued on his way.   

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 Draco spun around, wand out at the sound of a whistle behind him.   Colin and Dennis Creevey were approaching them and waving merrily.

 “Hello,” Anna called, as the brothers stopped next to the group and jumped off their brooms.

 “Hey, Anna!  All went well with the giants?” Colin asked.

 “Splendidly; all down and out and being taken care of, as we speak.”

 “Well, guess what!”

 “What?”  Gwen grinned at the two brothers, ruffling Dennis’ hair.

 “Death Eaters are right inside that gate, we think to keep people from trying to get out, so, they’re not looking this way and won’t see you coming.  Harry and the others are watching from up there,” explained Colin, pointing to the rooftop, where they saw the others wave at them.  “They will attack them from their side just as you get to the gate.”

 “Classic crossfire, eh?”

 “Yes . . . . we’re going to stay with you, if you don’t mind.”

 “Splendid, but what I’d really appreciate would be if you two wouldn’t mind staying between those Death Eaters and Gwen, sort of as her shield because she can’t defend herself, being a Muggle and all.”

 “Excuse me?”  Gwen stood there, hands on her hips. “I’ve seen how you all do you spells and I can duck when I need to.”

 “Be THAT as it may . . . . Dennis . . . Colin . . . would you please stay close to Gwen, just in case.”