We just, we can't allow that to happen.”Delphi raised a brow at that, surprised. He hadn’t told her about that.“Voldemort lived?”Albus looked ...o Scorpius who nodded gravely. “And it was terrible.”Delphi was barely able to maintain her composure in the face of this surprising revelation that, in an alternate timeline, her plan had worked. Swallowing hard, she looked the two boys in the eyes and nodded slowly.“Then, of course...” Delphi said slowly, as if hesitantly. “We need to destroy it.”Albus. There was a lady typing loudly behind a wooden desk, she had a cigarettein her mouth and she looked up as we entered."Hello Phil and Sue." Hi Mandy is he in, we're expected." Yes, Phil, hang on a mo."Mandy picked up the phone."Mr Rogers, you're 2.30 is here."She placed the phone back on the cradle, looked at me and smiled andthen said, "Won't be a mo. Take a seat."We sat down on the cold hard plastic seats. I winced a bit. I waswearing shorts and the seat was a shock on the back of my legs.A. The room was tastefully luxurious, with a large velvet chaise, a few ornate chairs, a drinks cabinet and mirrors on all sides. There were lots of tightly-spaced shelves with prettily-packaged boxes of lingerie. I kicked my shoes off and stepped up onto the raised center circle. “May I measure you?” she asked. “Of course,” I replied. I shrugged off my light jacket and handed it to her. She arranged it carefully on a hanger, then turned back to me. Normally, a shop assistant will give a customer. A young man, dressed in white and with slicked back hair, appears at my elbow. I whisper a few instructions before taking my seat. He nods and turns on his heel, returning momentarily with a scotch and soda. I know this is a cocktail bar, but I'm a purist, I don't like mixed drinks. As I sip, I see at least two women turn their heads, so I don't catch them staring. I'm used to having people's attention, but usually only when I want or need it. Today I get it regardless. It doesn't bother me.