Rosabella Black | Daughter of Sirius Black | (Book 4)

Bagman and Crouch

Rosabella Point Of View:
When everyone was back on their feet, we followed Mr Weasley and he headed in the direction of other wizards who had random objects in their hands aswell. Other Portkeys most likely.
           
"Morning, Basil." Mr Weasley said as he handed to boot to Basil.
The wizard threw it into a box behind him.
           
"Hello there, Arthur. Not on duty, eh? It's alright for some . . . we've been here all night . . . you'd better get out the way, we've got a big party coming in from Black Forest at 5:15. Hang on, I'll get your campsite . . . Weasley . . . Weasley . . . About a quartre of a miles walk over there, first field you come to. Ask for Mr Roberts. Diggory . . . second field . . . ask for Mr Payne." Basil said as he consulted his parchment list.
        
"Thanks, Basil." Mr Weasley said,as he beckoned us to follow him.

We set off across the deserted moor, it was misty so we couldn't see much. After about twenty minutes of walking, a small stone cottage came into view. Behind it, I could make out the ghostly shapes of hundreds and hundreds of tents. We said goodbye to the Diggory's and Mr Weasley knocked on the cottage
door.
         
"Morning!" Mr Weasley said brightly, as the door opened.
        
"Morning." The Muggle replied.
        
"Would you be Mr Robert's?" Mr Weasley asked, kindly.
        
"Aye, I would. And who're you?" Mr Roberts said.
        
"Weasley - two tents, booked a couple of days ago?" Mr Weasley said.

Mr Roberts consulted his list before he replied.
        
"Aye. You've got a space up by the wood there. Just the one night?" Mr Roberts asked.
        
"That's it." Mr Weasley replied.
        
"You'll be paying now, then?" Mr Roberts asked.
        
"Ah-right-certainly -" Mr Weasley said.

He backed a little away from the tent and asked Harry to help with the Muggle money. I looked at the notes of paper curiously. Why does paper count as money to Muggles?
        
"Your foreign?" Mr Roberts asked as Mr Weasley returned with the correct notes.
        
"Foreign?" Mr Weasley replied perplexed.
        
"You're not the first one who's had trouble with money. I had two try and pay me with great gold coins the size of hubcaps ten minutes ago." Mr Roberts said, scrutinizing Mr Weasley closely.
        
"Did you really?" Mr Weasley said nervously.
        
"Never been this crowded before. People from all over. And not just foreigners, weirdos. There's a bloke walking round in a kilt and a pouch. It's like some sort of rally. They all seem to know each other. Like a big party." Mr Roberts said thoughtfully.

At that moment, a wizard appeared out of thin air next to the front door.
          
"Obliviate!" The wizard said sharply, pointing his wand at arm Roberts.

Mr Roberts eyes slid out of focus and he had a dreamy look on his face.
          
"A map of your campsite cor you. And your change." Mr Roberts said placidly, ashe handed Mr Weasley a map and Muggle coins.
          
"Thanks very much." Mr Weasley said.

The wizard who Obliviated Mr Roberts accompanied us towards the gate to the campsite. He looked exhausted.
         
"Been having a lot of trouble with him. Needs a Memory Charm ten times a day to keep him happy. And Ludo Bagman's not helping. Trotting around talking about Bludgers and Quaffles at the top of his voice. No a worry about anti-Muggle security. Blimey, I'll be glad when this is over. See you later, Arthur." He said and then Disapparated.
         
"I though Mr Bagman was Head of Magical Games and Sports? He should know better than to talk about Bludgers near Muggles, shouldn't he?" Ginny said, looking surprised.
         
"Maybe he doesn't like rules." I said grinning.
         
"I like him already." Jason and Jacob said in unison.
         
"School rules are one thing, laws are another." Mr Weasley said seriously at my twin brothers and me.
         
"And he should know better. Ludo's always been a bit . . . well . . . lax about security. You couldn't wish for a more enthusiastic Head of the Sports Department, though. He played Quiditch for England himself, you know. Best Beater the Wimbourne Wasps ever had." Mr Weasley said.