Hogsmead Village

She rolled her eyes.-Snape. He is not nice with anyone. Not even with me, and I am the best student at his class. But...-she laughed.-... it would be pretty interesting if you looked at him.

-Smirks- Don't think the temptation HASN'T struck me... but it's better if people don't know much about me...

She nodded.-Yeah, you are right. There are many people at Hogwarts that would just do anything to use your talent if they could... so it is better to keep it as a secret.

Yep... just blend into the background and once I've pissed off enough dangerous people, leave town... rinse and repeat...

She nodded, taking a sip of her butterbeer.-But you should be careful. You don't want to piss off too many dangerous people.

-Shrugs- Ehh... bit late for that one... I'm fairly certain I've got a bounty or 6 on my head already...

She looked at him, her brown eyes filling with worry.-Topher, take care. That's pretty dangerous.

-Chuckles- You're very pretty when you worry... but you don't have to. I'm still here aren't I? One of the few perks of being a walking unlucky charm...

She blushed, smiling.-Thank you. And... seems like you are lucky to have that talent. At least they won't be able to touch you.

-Smiles- Yeah, if they can find a way to catch, they deserve to...

She nodded and smiled, taking another sip of butterbeer.

Topher: -I order myself a butterbeer and drink it-

Chezhekov Henchmen #1: -Looks over at Topher and nods his head to another one-

Chezhekov Henchmen #2: -nods back and takes out a camera, and he takes a picture of Topher and Potion-

Topher: -I look over at the flash and quickly grab Potion's arm- We need to get out of here, now!

She looked at two men, her face filling with fear, and she nodded at Topher, standing up.

-I run out the door with Potion in hand- Shit shit shit shit shit!!! This was stupid!! How could I do this?!

She ran with him.-Topher, what's going on?-she said, her voice being frightened.

-I turn us into an alley way and look out to make sure we weren't followed or anything-

Okay, you know those "usual associates" I told you about? THAT was them! And judging from them being Russian... Maksim Chezhekov probably sent them...

She looked around, her heart beating fast.-Oh Merlin...-was only thing she could say.

Dammit! They saw you with me too! Great, now you're in the same hole as me...

Christ, I'm so sorry Potion!

She shook her head, and took his hand.-No, Topher, don't worry... it is not your fault.

It's COMPLETELY my fault! I should've just been smart and not left the school! Or rather I should've left sooner! Now I got you involved in this when you did nothing wrong!

She looked at him and smiled softly, even if her heart was still beating fast.-You never knew this would happen, you never wanted this... so it is not your fault. And I have been in danger before... nothing new to me.

-Calms down a bit, smiles back- Yeah but you shouldn't have to be in trouble... gal like you deserves an easy life...

She sighed, her face suddenly becoming sad.-I'll never have an easy life. And that is only my fault.

-I put my hand under her chin and gently make her head look up- Hey c'mon now. I'LL never have an easy life... whatever happened to you, it wasn't your fault I'm sure...

She looked at him, slightly blushing, her eyes still being filled with sadness-It was, Topher... and I will never forgive myself for it.