Everyone Knows

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Chapter 3

Interlude; Helpful people


" So...did you notice them last night?"

" Who could help but notice?"

" I don't know who has it worse, him of her."

" I know who shows it more..."

" I didn't know people could turn that color."

" I really thought last night was the night...after dinner."

" Me too, that is why I suggested they use the library for research. It's cosier."

" Do you think they...?"

" No. "

" How long does it take? "

" They just need a little help is all...'

" Maybe a good strong love potion...?"

" They don;t need a love potion. They are already in love. And judging by the way he was looking at her...I don't think a passion draught is necesssary either."

" Mother! "

"Maybe a tongue loosener."

" What!?"

" I mean...to make them talk. Confess."

" Maybe Fred or George...?"

" I do not think that would be the wisest course."

" Oh. Hello, Headmaster..."

" I take it the bet is still on?"

" Oh yes. They came awfully close last night, gave us all a fright. It was Trelawney's day...you know."

" They are going to have to resolve or get their heads together. Do you know Hermione walked out in front of a bus in Muggle London yesteday. Just mooning about and walked into the traffic. Luckily Ginny was with her."

" I was almost too late."

" And Remus, he almost drank a vial of an experimental potion she was making. Just sitting there watching her work, not paying any attention, he picks it up instead of his tea. Arthur stopped him just in time"

" Most amusing."

" Amusing? They are dangerous!!"

" I am certain they will survive. Other's have."

" Hmmph. what about the rest of us? Herione decided to do some muggle cooking on Wednesday. She caught her hair on fire. She was leaning down to watch him out f the window."

" Maybe we should charm the window to be a bit taller., so she can see outside without laying on the stove"

" And Pro. Lupin stepped right into George's exploding bog. It was very amusing watching him try to escape."

" Ginny! You didn't tell me about that!

" I only just remembered, mum. He was sunk to his knees before he even noticed he was there."

" You see Professor? It is just getting worse. Four years ago, I would have never thought it possible! "

" People never cease to amaze us..."

" They are reaching new levels of ingenuity in that department. "

" Which department? Did I miss something?"

" Not at all ,Remus, we were just philosophising on the talent of people to reach new levels of ingenuity and ignorance in their ability at overlooking the painfully obvious."

" Not a very professional way to speak of your students, is it, Headmaster? "

" Didn't see you there as well, Severus...."

" Shall we have tea?"

" Where is Hernione?"

''Probably got herself closed inside of a book. She'll dry out in a month or two."

" Witty, Severus. Witty."

" She'll be in shortly. I just met her in the garden. I mean..I saw her in the garden. I said hello to her as I was coming. In! As I was coming in...from outside. "

The pool reached seven hundred galleons that night, and by that time everyone was secretly nudging each other and saying.." I just met her in the garden. I mean...saw her in the garden. "

Or; "I said hello to her when I was coming."

" I say, I've never said hello when I was coming...or going."

Snicker, snicker.