She must really like me.Another bike ride; this time she seems a little more subdued, but does seem to be hugging me even more. At the apartment, she ...s quieter, like she is thinking. I try to keep the conversation going, apologizing for the mess and telling her about some of the people and things nearby.I take Wingman in and drop him on the floor where he makes off for his food bowl, his work done.I then take Karen’s soft hand in mine and give her the guided tour. She examines each of the. "I seem to remember someone else who was impatient about going to Hogwarts." Ginny smacked Harry playfully on the head with that morning's copy of the Prophet. "Oh, shut it, Harry." Albus poured himself a bowl of cereal and sat down just as the fireplace lit up with green flames. It cleared a few seconds later and out stepped a boy in his late teens who had turquoise colored hair. "Teddy!" Albus shouted and jumped up from the table, "I got my letter just now!" Albus handed. "Well, if this goes any further we'll have to compare notes," I said with a grin. "And don't overlook Carey's ass either," quipped Olivia with a long, intentional look down at Carey's rear. "I think it would put John's to shame." Carey laughed. "Come now...I've got nothing on Erica here." "We'll just have to find out," said Olivia. "Does this mean we're all in?" asked Carey. My heart skipped a beat. This was it. If I didn't speak up now, it would be a lot harder to do so later. "Well, we still. “And what sort of consideration would interest you, Minister?”He smiled.“We too, would need time to discuss and think on this matter. My desire, today, was simply to sound you out on such an offer, and determine if it was worth further discussion. You may find yourself embroiled in politics when you return home. I wanted to ensure you knew there were many alternate paths to whatever goal you seek.”“You have given me much to think on, sir. I will be in touch after I have had time to reflect and.