Smoke-Novel
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"The last I knew, that necklace, or at least one exactly like it, was in a certain . .<br />
. curio shop in Knockturn Alley," Russell said. "It was there in early July. I'll<br />
arrange for someone to tour the shop when it opens tomorrow morning at<br />
Eleven. I doubt if we could squeeze the purchaser out of the owner, but I can<br />
try, if you wish."<br />
"No, no that's not necessary," Dumbledore said. "I believe I know who acquired<br />
it, and when."<br />
Russell was looking at Snape as this was said, and Snape did not react a bit. It<br />
was this non-reaction that made Russell suspect that Snape now knew who<br />
was responsible, or at least had a good idea of who it had been.<br />
Russell realized that this meant he now had a pretty good guess as well. After<br />
three years, he had a clear notion of how Draco Malfoy's mind worked.<br />
However, since it was also clear that both Dumbledore knew and Snape knew<br />
for certain, there was little Russell could do, except keep an eye on Draco<br />
Malfoy on top of everything else.<br />
He hoped it would be enough.<br />
"Good evening, Miss Granger."<br />
"You wanted to see me, Professor?"<br />
Monday, October 20, 1996<br />
"Yes, come in," Russell invited. "Since the Headmaster does not want Mister<br />
Potter to know about our meetings, I thought we could meet while they are<br />
meeting, if they start meeting often enough."<br />
"Yes, sir." Hermione hesitated, then asked, "You don't know what they are doing<br />
tonight, do you?"<br />
"The Headmaster merely said that he would be reviewing the life of Tom Riddle<br />
amongst other things. You now know as much as I." He smiled. "No doubt, by<br />
tomorrow afternoon, you will know a great deal more than I."<br />
Hermione was quiet in thought for a moment, and then: "Why isn't the<br />
Headmaster teaching Harry, well, practical things?" Hermione exploded.<br />
"Knowing your enemy is important," Russell reminded her, "but I must admit I<br />
am not certain why he is not also teaching Mister Potter other things as well.<br />
Still, you have all learned more than you suspect. After next year, all that will<br />
be left is merely your learning yourself how to put those ideas together for<br />
yourself. Everyone does it slightly differently. You must mature your magic<br />
yourselves, with as little interference as possible. That really does cause a
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