visiting the headmaster

"Thank you. I appreciate it. I do not go to Madam Malkin's regularly, but I presume you know that already. You know, I have given you a tremendous amount of information about what my motives are and what I value. I am not fool enough to try to pass off a lie, but what I probably have not said very directly is that I do want Hogwarts to continue to be successful. I know that is important to both you and the ministry. And to help that, I presume you and I may have to work together without harming each other in the future. Answer me this, are you able to do this, on your part? I know I can. Or should I start looking over my shoulder now?"

Vincent smiled, this was going better than he would of thought. "Listen Khaat, from the very beginning, I have tried to make good relations with you, because I need each professors help to make Hogwarts better. Wilson was the only one who actually helped. Now ever since what happened in this office that night with the duel and all, you seemed to have adopted a really offensive stance against me. Now one thing you must understand is that that was necessary. I would like to stop this needless battle between you and I, but I didn't think you would be able to. Of course, I do need your help, but your loyalties seem to lie with Kingsley and Emof, not me."

"I was given no proof that either one of them had actually committed any crimes--especially Shacklebolt, and we both know it. I am not yet convinced that Emof's actions are his own. As I said, I am not opposed for him having to be 'eliminated' or incarcerated for life if he cannot be cured. He will continue to become more and more evil in that case. However, I do know that when he is himself, he does not want this course for himself. I presume you will contact me when you catch up with him to see if he can be helped. And you will catch up with him. I do know that. If I cannot find a way to help him, I will tell you that. It is in no one's interest to unleash a monster on the unsuspecting public. If I truly had had some real proof that either one of them had been guilty, and not something trumped up, then my decisions might have been different. I do realize I am placing myself voluntarily 'in your pocket' for further use by asking for your help at all. Whatever you think, I am not entirely stupid. But I do fail to see what more use I can be to you or the ministry either one, other than what I am already doing. That much does puzzle me, I must say."

"Both Emof and Shacklebolt don't see things as I do, they plan to work against me, and if you are loyal to them, then you are against me, get it?" Vincent said sharply. It wasn't that he thought they were planning against him, he knew it. Knew it well. What he didn't know was if Khaat was too, though it didn't seem like it you could never know. "I'll let you know when you can be useful to us, for now, your in my debt."

"I am quite sure you will. I expect nothing less. I will tell you this, though. You are mistaken in thinking I have some iron strong connection to Emof and Shacklebolt. I have very few iron strong connections with anyone. I have no idea what they are planning. They have not contacted me and have no reason to do so. I have nothing to offer them. I cannot benefit them at this point. I am loyal to me. That is what I am loyal to."

"Alright.. sure, whatever you say Khaat," Vincent replied, bored now. "Now, is there anything else you need?"

"You don't believe me," Khaat sighed. "Oh, well. Your loss, I guess. I think that concludes our business. Thank you. I'll wait to hear from you." She turned and walked out.