“I just don’t understand how in the hell he got out of his shackles and handcuffs. I saw you put those things on, Sarge, and saw you check they we...e secure around the man’s wrists.”Sergeant Thomas was in the stall next to the colonel. Other members of the CID-SI were spread out in the stalls, firing away at paper targets. The colonel and the sergeant were sticking with their standard sidearms, but the other men had taken advantage of the opportunity and pulled out the large, automatic rifles. " And we came here first to do you honor," added Meiersdottir. "You and she"—she gestured toward the other female—"and those above and all of you made that long journey here, and before you said that we should recognize what you've done. I heard your words and I thought you were right, and so this time we came to you first." We do not understand," said the mother slowly. "In the time when we say this to you, mind does not work right. It is difficult to know how this can be, when so many think. It would mean coming back to Vancouver every week for god knows how long. I'd really rather not have to do that. I just want to be with you," she finished, looking at me with a tired smile."We'll do what ever needs to be done to make sure you are OK, dear." I know. Let's just wait and see. There's probably nothing to worry about." Maybe," I answered, not quite as convinced.We left Sunday noon to catch the mid-afternoon ferry to Nanaimo. Parting company with her parents and mine was a bit sad. #Above Potter IslandOff the Coast of New ZealandSame TimeIt was early morning in New Zealand when Harry arrived, and he smiled, well, as much as a huge black dragon could smile anyway, at the sight of the sun coming up over the water. After all the years, ever since Sirius had put him up on the starter broom, flying was the one thing that gave him the greatest pleasure. Of course, once he discovered the joys of a willing woman, when ‘Aunt’ Narcissa had taken him into the time chamber on his.