131 Hogsmeade exploration (2/2)

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THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC

Customers are reminded that until further notice, de- mentors will be patrolling the streets of Hogsmeade every night after sundown. This measure has been put in place for the safety of Hogsmeade residents and will be lifted upon the recapture of Sirius Black. It is there- fore advisable that you complete your shopping well before nightfall.

Merry Christmas!

”See?” said Ron quietly. ”I'd like to see Black try and break into Honeydukes with dementors swarming all over the village.”

Arth shrugged.

”The dementors have failed once already, who says that they won't a second time?”

”Errr... didn't think of it like that,” said Ron dejectedly.

Hermione rolled her eyes.

”Oh come on Ron, we all want Harry to come with us to Hogsmeade, we really do, however we care more for his safety.”

”I guess...”

Arth gave a small grin.

”Well lets go test out the other places. I heard from my dad that the Three Broomsticks was a good place.”

The three of them merrily walked to a tiny inn and entered.

It was extremely crowded, noisy, warm, and smoky. A curvy sort of woman with a pretty face was serving a bunch of rowdy warlocks up at the bar.

The moment the three of them entered the inn, she gave them a bright smile.

”What may I get you three?”

”Three butter beers and one butter beer for to-go please.”

”Coming right up.”

After having their fill of butter beer and an occasional honey dukes snack, the decided it was about time to head back to the school.

They were walking back when Arth saw a familiar head of red hair.

It was Scarlett who looked as though she was having fun with a blonde girl who was walking right next to her. They were pushing each other playfully and walking together in a way that would make you think that they were the best of friends.

Arth smiled.

He was glad that Scarlett had people other than him as friends.