Bill?

[alt_molly]

Would you be able to break away for lunch at about 12:30 or so at the Leaky Cauldron? I'm bringing the children to Diagon Alley to shop for school supplies--well, the ones who aren't off camping, that is. Arthur thinks he can get away and meet us then, too. We can make it a family meal, if you like.

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[alt_bill]

Sure, I think so, Mum. I'm a little surprised, though. Weren't you going to wait until Percy and Ginny get back?

[alt_molly]

Oh, I thought I'd try taking everyone in shifts this time, so I'm not driven half mad trying to keep track of everyone in the crowd. And Ron's made arrangements to meet up with a friend while we're there.

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[alt_molly]

It's Harry Marvolo he's going to be meeting. Fancy that!

I do feel a pang whenever I think of the boy. I keep thinking, he should have been Ron's housemate, coming over to the Burrow for pick up Quidditch games anytime he pleased. Not living in Buckingham Palace under the thumb of that monster!

Have you heard anything about the hunt for Macnair and Snape?

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[alt_bill]

The trail's gone pretty cold, as best as I can tell. Well, aside from that rumour of a sighting that Frank and Kingsley and Sirius went to check out.

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[alt_molly]

I keep thinking of that photo they found Harry that had been ripped from the newspaper, remember? With the knife thrust through his heart! Well, I suppose they're doing everything possible to keep the boy safe.

If only we knew why he wanted the boy, after what he did to his parents...

[alt_gredforge]

We don't mind if you lose us in the crowd, honest. We can find plenty to do to entertain ourselves on our own.

[alt_molly]

That's what I'm afraid of!

[alt_percy]

I've already written up my list of supplies that I need if you want to pick them up for me, Mum. It's on the right corner of my desk in my room.

[alt_molly]

Would you prefer that I do that? I have to take Ginny shopping when she gets back since she needs new robes fitted, so I'll be going there anyway.

[alt_percy]

Oh, if that's the case, I can wait to get supplies when I get back. I must admit, I would like to browse in the bookstores a bit.