Chapter 140: End of the Year (1/2)

”Hey! Long time no see.” Chris said smiling at Rita Skeeter, who was practically trembling looking at Dames.

”You... you...” Rita Skeeter was looking back and forth between Chris and Dames. She wasn't able to produce another word out of her mouth.

”Yes? Me what?” Chris asked stepping forward.

”You're... crazy.” Rita Skeeter said with a trembling voice and tried to run away.

”Don't or I'll ask him to perform a kiss on you. Do you want that?” Hearing Chris, Rita Skeeter stopped dead in her tracks.

”What do you sense Dames?” Chris asked to Dames.

”Fear. A scared soul.” Dames replied.

”Oh really?” Chris chuckled and crossed Rita Skeeter and came in front of her. ”So Miss Skeeter, that's how you listened every private conversations of people? That's not a good thing, is it?”

Rita Skeeter screwed up her face in anger but Dames presence scared her even more. It was funny to watch her right now. Chris felt like laughing.

”What.... do you... want?” Rita Skeeter asked.

”Hmm... let me think. The things you've did to me... to my friends... and others... you deserve to go Azkaban.” Chris said and Rita Skeeter shivered. ”However... I'm impressed with your Animagus form so I've a offer for you.”

”So you're not going to tell.... the Ministry... about me?” Rita Skeeter smirked. ”Though I don't think the Minister will agree with you.”

”You know why you're not feeling cold and sad in the presence of a Dementor?” Chris said with a cold glare. ”Because of me. So stop being over smart if you don't want to remember the saddest moments in your life.”

The smirk vanished from Rita Skeeter's face.

”Good. So as I was saying... I've a offer for you. I'll not tell anyone in the Ministry about you being a illegal Animagus... but in return you've to work for me.” Chris said.

”What work?”

”Nothing new. Do what you've done till now. Spy on people.” Chris gave a cheeky grin. ”But for me.” Rita Skeeter looked angry and uninterested so Chris added, ”or my personal Dementor here will kiss you the moment you leave Hogwarts grounds.”

Rita Skeeter clenched her fist tightly. Dames floated towards her.

”I sense anger and hate. She can mean harm to you.” Dames said. ”Give orders to protect you, my Queen.”

Rita Skeeter stepped back from Dames and grabbed Chris's arm. ”I agree. I agree.. just keep that creature away from me.” She shivered.

”I still sense disloyalty.” Dames pointed out.

”You can't blackmail someone and expect her to be loyal at that same moment.” Rita Skeeter snapped.

”Good point. Dames stay back.” Chris said. ”But remember Rita, the moment you decided to betray me you'll be doomed in every way. I don't forgive people who betray me. Is that clear?”

”Crystal.” Rita Skeeter said hurriedly. ”Now can I go?”

”Your first job is to spy inside the Ministry. Anything interesting... out of ordinary... you're going to inform me.” Chris ordered.

”Alright.” Rita nodded.

”You can go.” As soon as the words left Chris's mouth Rita Skeeter transform into beetle and skipped away. Chris laughed.

”You're feeling happy, my Queen!” Dames said.

”Yeah a little.” Chris replied grinning. _____________________________

”Why didn't you tell us about this before?” Ginny pouts angrily as Chris finished telling them about the Graveyard, Crouch, Malgino and the founders dreams. ”I thought you're secretive but this much?” She said to Chris.

”Why don't you trust us, Chris? I thought we're best friends.” Colin said sadly.

”Hey it's not like that. I do trust you guys a lot.” Chris protested. ”I just.... thought... I didn't even know back then what they mean, honestly I still don't know clearly. Dumbledore does but he isn't going to tell me right now.”

”And you thought why confuse us with this things which you don't know about.” Luna said putting a hand around Chris's shoulder. ”I understand.”

Chris smiles, feeling greatful. Ginny pouts again.