Just hearing someone saying the name Amos gave Amelia a lump in her throat. She had to keep clearing her throat and telling herself to listen. Thanks to her job she was able to compartmentalize and do what she needed at any given time without her face reflecting her emotions, but the feeling was still prevalent. Amelia nodded as August spoke. A small chuckle escaped her lips when he noticed he was mumbling. âYes, kiddo. Youâre mumbling.â Kiddo â she was letting the Amos tie bring her wall down ever so slightly.Â
âItâs important for us to know who is who. Especially right now. Iâm sure you can appreciate that. It sounds like you keep good company. At least with one friend. Whoâs the other?â She really was curious. Amelia was still keeping her ears open for anything odd but sheâs wasnât catching on to anything. Yet. You never know. So while she was being more informal, she wasnât done paying close attention.
âListen, donât be nervous.â Leaning toward him with eyebrows raised, âIâm Amelia. Amelia Bones.â Secretly she was hoping Amos had mentioned her before but it was fair that she introduce herself as well.
Noting that August was looking around, Amelia got a sad thought. âIs this your first time seeing Diagon Alley?â She hoped heâd seen it in all its glory.
âAmelia, well nice to meet you, although these circumstances could be betterâ August said, really looking around. As his eyes moved, he replied âand it is, unfortunately. Iâm sure its magic will shine again after a good clean and a few well placed spells.â Â
August was upset that he had not made it to the famed alley sooner, but thatâs life. Clearing his throat, seeming to subconsciously mirror the smaller witch, âwell Diagon has to rebuild. Itâs the only option. Allowing this state to remain can only appear as a win to those deathmunchers or whatever they are called.â August knew he had not answered all of her questions. And he may, in due time. But not now.
Knowing that she had not seen Amos was a good thing though, giving August a slight ease. Clapping his hands together, he asked âwhat can I do to help, students for Hogwarts should be preparing for the upcoming school year yeah? I will say, I was well versed in charms, even have the EAGLES to prove itâ he said with a wink.Â