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𝟏𝟎. 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐒

Trigger warnings: Violence

*Friendly reminder; I don't strictly follow the timeline of the HP movies' incidents. I use them in they way that would help me with my own plot.

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It started raining when the four of them got
inside the Three Broomsticks pub.

They found a free table and sat down, taking their coats off.

''Thank Merlin we got here in time. I would be really mad if I got soaked by the rain!'' Athena commented.

''Yes, that was a close one,'' Ron laughed.

''What can I get you?'' the waiter asked them, as soon as they sat down.

''Four Butterbeers please, with a little ginger in mine,'' Hermione replied.

Athena's gaze wandered around the pub; it was filled with many Hogwarts students, as well as many adult witches and wizards, who were enjoying their Saturday morning.

''The young wizards of Hogwarts are only allowed to visit the pub on the weekends,'' Hermione informed Athena.

Athena raised her eyebrows, surprised. ''Wow, I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for letting me know.''

''Of course Hermione always has to ruin the fun somehow...'' Ron commented.

''Oh, shut up!'' Hermione whispered, as the waiter brought them their Butterbeers.

They all got raised their glasses and clicked them together. ''Happy Birthday, Athena,'' Harry wished her.

''Thank you guys. I am really happy that I am spending my birthday with you. Ron, why didn't Ginny come? I thought she wanted to...'' Athena asked.

Ron shrugged. ''She actually went on a date with that idiot, Dean Thomas,'' he rolled his eyes.

''And what's your problem with him now?'' Hermione asked him, annoyed. ''Leave the poor girl alone. It's not like you are a master at judging people that are right to date,'' Hermione scolded him.

Athena couldn't help but look at Harry. They laughed silently. They both noticed Hermione's jealousy emitting from her words.

''What's that supposed to mean?'' Ron asked, offended.

''It means that you are an idiot. Leave Ginny alone and focus on your own mess!'' she continued, looking at him with anger.

''Uhm, guys. Please relax, we didn't come here to fight. Let's not ruin Athena's birthday,'' Harry stepped in, before things could get worse.

Ron and Hermione both huffed, and looked away from each other. Athena and Harry couldn't help but laugh again.

After they finished their Butterbeers, they decided it was best for them to return to Hogwarts, because the rain had stopped for the moment.

They were chatting about their Qudditch win against Ravenclaw. Harry was really happy that they won the first game of the season.

''Uhm guys, do you mind if I go to Diagon Alley? I really need to buy a broom for Quidditch,'' Athena asked them. ''You don't need to come, I can go alone.''

The truth is Athena wanted to go to Knockturn Alley, to spy on Malfoy; Severus told her that Draco would go to Borgin and Burkes, to ask help from Borgin, so he could start the mending of the Vanishing Cabinet at Hogwarts.

''Oh no, we can come along. We can't leave you alone on your birthday,'' Hermione suggested.

''No guys, you don't have to...'' Athena replied, trying to change Hermione's mind. She had to go there alone. They mustn't find out about what Draco was planning to do at Borgin and Burkes.