When the class finished and they returned to the castle, the three Gryffindors were both quick to change and quick to get down to the Great Hall.
As soon as Harry had built himself a small morning tea, he pulled out writing equipment and quickly penned a note to Ted. He'd send it straight after the next class and after escorting Hermione to the Arithmancy classroom, while he was 'enjoying' one of his few free periods.
After History of Magic - where he was unable to properly focus on the class, even if it was interesting - he was quick to escort his beloved to Arithmancy. Then practically ran up to the owlery.
As Hedwig saw him she immediately flew down to land on his shoulder and rub her head into his temple.
"Hi, girl," he breathed, panting a little in exertion. "I've got a very important note for you to take to Ted Tonks."
She flew over to a close-by perch, landed on it, spun about and held out her leg for him. He was quick to affix the note and make sure it was secure before then helping her out the window.
With a, "Fly safe, girl," from him, he launched her into the air. Then watched her until he could no longer see her in the sky.
"When Ted reads that he's going to go into shock,' he thought. 'As a muggleborn he must know who His Grace, the Duke of Kendal, is.'
Now calmer, Harry walked back to the Lords' Quarters. He knew Neville also didn't have a class, this class period.
They'd chat for a bit.
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After knocking on Neville's door and being let in, Harry finally got his tour of the apartment. And, Tracey was right, it was almost a perfect match for the Potter apartment, just 'flipped'.
After settling down, Harry asked the other boy if he had and used a personal elf while at the school.
"No," he replied. "Gran refused me one because she said having one would make me lazy. And I don't think Dad's thought of it."
"Now that you're betrothed and with a concubine presumptive you might want to consider asking him if you can have one," said Harry. "If anything, the ladies should be pampered, don't you think?"
It was no surprise when Neville didn't even baulk at the idea. He immediately returned, "You're right. I'll send him a letter and suggest just that."
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After picking up Hermione outside the Arithmancy classroom the two teens headed directly to lunch.
She asked, "Did you get your note sent off to Ted?"
He nodded and said, "As soon as I dropped you off at Arithmancy I went straight up the owlery."
"Hedwig give you any trouble?" she asked.
"Nope," he smiled. "She's bright, I'll give you that, but she's not aware of just how much I use HEED for a lot of my mail. Besides, before Dobby was bonded to me I wasn't using her any more than I am now."
As they walked, Hermione glanced over and grinned back.
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After lunch was a double of Ancient Runes, where again Daphne sat with Harry and Hermione.
When Daphne appeared worried, Harry quietly said to her. "I've not heard anything yet, Daphne. But, it's only been a few days. And not having heard anything could also be a good thing. At least it means your father didn't immediately turn down my demands."
The girl then relaxed and gave a weak smile back.
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After a worrying day working in the Ministry, MacNair was finally able to return to his master with the information he had collected.
At Riddle Manor, Wormtail announced him.
When the rat came out the odious little man merely said, "He's waiting."
Entering the 'throne room', MacNair knew to keep his head down and his hands open, showing he wasn't carrying a wand. He walked with purpose forward before dropping to his knees ten feet shy of his master's chair. The required distance and obedience.
"Well, MacNair?" demanded Riddle. "Have you been successful?"
"I believe so, my Lord," he immediately replied.
"Let's hear it, then."
Over the next twenty minutes MacNair spoke of what he knew, or knew again, of the Granger residence, the home of 'the Potter spawn's mudblood supposed Lady Presumptive's parents'. There was nothing written down that wasn't behind major security charms about the remaining auror contingent on the property. However, rumour he'd overheard in the auror bullpen while hiding within indicated there was only one at all times.
The Granger house was also warded, but the ward scheme was with the goblins. The DMLE were aware of them but, they too, were under major security charms. He did learn, however, that the Granger house had 'some' exemptions regarding wards that were usually not allowed on muggle homes.
"They're just muggles," Riddle sneered. "They won't be much."
"My thoughts, too, My Lord," offered MacNair.
He had also tried to gain access to the Department of Mysteries and failed. However, he was able to waylay a junior Unspeakable and use that woman to learn that information concerning the Potter spawn was under what was called Deep Secret provisos.
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