The Search Is Over

Chapter 117

"So when are we going to the Hog's Head to meet Aberforth Dumbledore's daughter, and is she hot," Rabastan asked.

Regulus exchanged a look with Kreacher.

"She is pretty and young, and we can go whenever, I suppose," Regulus said.

"Tomorrow if everyone would like?"

No time like the present, after all, he thought.

"Albus, you should come along," he added, giving the older man an encouraging smile.

"She was quite amazed to discover the two of you were related, so I think she would very much like to meet you. She was interested in you as well, Gellert."

Gellert frowned.

"Many people are and I shall not be going near the Hog's Head dump," he proclaimed, making a face as though he'd just bitten into something quite sour.

Zabini's expression was nearly as affronted, though he remained silent.

Rabastan grinned.

"Okay then. So Grindelwald doesn't wanna go to the Hog's Head. We'll just have to hang with him elsewhere. As for the rest of you, tomorrow at the Hog's Head? What time?"

Severus glanced over to Albus, who still looked hesitant.

"Mag and I will go with you for support. You have a right to meet your niece."

"Aberforth won't want me there," Albus said dully.

"Well that's too bad, we all have to deal with things we don't wish to at times," Severus said.

"I, for example, do it almost daily."

Mag chuckled.

"We'll act as buffers between you and Aberforth if necessary, Albus," she said kindly.

"Well I'd say tell me how it all goes, but I don't care," Gellert drawled.

"Get in touch when something interesting is actually happening, Black," he said, nodding to Regulus.

"And Kreacher, hopefully we'll see you at the shop soon. We always enjoy your creative ideas," Blaise added, and Kreacher smiled and nodded before the two apparated away.

"So is everyone else in," Rabastan asked.

"I think I'll bow out if Kreacher doesn't mind," Kereston said.

"I've met Ariana, after all, and after work I'm generally wiped out. I shall just want to go home, eat something and curl up with a good book for a few hours."

"Kreacher understands. That is fine," the elf assured, giving Kereston a smile.

"So should we go for dinner, then," Rabastan pressed.

"Sure, that sounds fine," Severus said.

"Around seven, then," Bellatrix asked, looking to Regulus who nodded.

That would give he and Kreacher time to feed, then join everyone else at the Hog's Head.

"So do you know if she's single," Rabastan asked.

"I think she is, yes," Regulus replied.

Rabastan grinned.

"Brilliant. I've never shagged a Necromancer before."

Albus cleared his throat.

"My niece," he said warningly and Rabastan had the grace to look embarrassed.

"Sorry."

"We'll meet for dinner tomorrow at the Hog's Head at seven, then," Regulus asked, confirming mostly to break up the gathering so he, Kreacher and Kereston could get back home.