Amulet of Time 2: Two Worlds, Two Wars

Chapter 13: The Logans

" Can we help you?" Hermione asked the two people standing opposite her. The woman stepped forward and offered her hand, which Hermione tentatively took.

" We're sorry to intrude, we didn't mean to eavesdrop. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Amelia Logan, and this is my husband John. We thought we might be able to help you. We overheard most of your conversation, and gathered that you were witches and wizards. It that true?"

Hermione slowly nodded her head, moving her hand into position incase she needed to obliviate them. She was much relieved when Amelia smiled at her and gave an explanation.

" Ah, that's good. Don't worry, we won't say anything. We're squibs, you see. Both from old wizarding families, but were disowned when we were found to have no magic. Will you let us help you?"

" Why would you want to? Not meaning to be rude, but you don't even know us. We could be working for Grindelwald for all you know."

Amelia gave Ron a kind smile before continuing.

" I don't think you are. We noticed you when you first came in. At least, we noticed the Potters. We've met them a few times, being the only magical couple living nearby we went to them sometimes for information on what was happening in the wizarding world."

" You knew my parents?" Eustace piped up.

" You must be young Eustace. We've heard about you. It's nice to meet you," John said, holding out his hand for the young boy to shake.

" Can we sit down? We should discuss this like civilised people," Amelia added.

" Of course, where are my manners. I'm Hermione Granger."

" I'm Harry Evans."

" Ronald Weston, and this is my sister Ginny."

" You already know me, I'm Eustace."

" And what is your name?" Amelia asked the shaking little girl nestled against Ginny's chest.

" Minh-Minh-Lama, but you can call me Minh," came the muffled voice.

" So, what is your situation?" John asked after a moment. Hermione took on her lecturing voice and began to tell their story.

" Well you see, Hogwarts was closed over the Christmas holidays as a result of the attack in October. Headmaster Dumbledore thought it would be a good time for the students to see their families. We were unable to stay with our families, so Eustace allowed us to stay with him. The Potters' house got bombed in the raid, so they brought us here. When they went to get tea, the ceiling caved in, and as far as we can tell they still haven't been uncovered. They're dead. We have few possessions and no money, nowhere to live and no guardians."

" Oh, my! That is bad news. You poor dears. I'll tell you what. When the raid is over, we'll go out and see if our house is still standing. If it is, you can stay with us until you can get back to Hogwarts. I'm assuming you have no way of getting there?"

" No, we've been over this. We can't get there without wizarding money, and we can't apparate or make a portkey."

" Well, I'm afraid we can't help you there. We live in the Muggle world, so we have no wizarding money. We can't apparate or make portkeys, as we're squibs. Our house is connected to the floo network, but the raid might have knocked it out. It could take a while to get it started again. The thing is, Hogwarts is on an internal floo network, not an external one. You can floo within the school, but not in or out of it."

" That will be fine. I know a place we can go by floo to get to Hogwarts."

Hermione, Ron and Ginny were looking at Harry in bewilderment. They didn't know what he was talking about. Harry just shook his head as if to tell them he would explain another time. The Logans were just nodding along in acceptance.