Order of the Phoenix Meeting 13

Elliot was not sure the others were understanding his doubts, and if they were, they were refusing to address them. What he wanted to know was why did they think that Hogwarts was in such danger? Why did they assume the students needed immediate rescue? He sighed and said in a strained voice, "I fail to see cause for immediate action." What else could he see. Oh, this. "Has anyone made any attempts to stay in contact with Potter's Army?"

He doubted it. He thought of his cousin, meeting with the other students and practicing spells, wondering what the big picture plan was. It must seem a lot like a study group rather than an alliance of students. He imagined it must be frustrating. He knew, via letters, the tournament was already wearing on her, particularly the political aspects like the Yule Ball. Suddenly... he realized. In a quiet, thoughtful voice he said, "What if we did it immediately after the Yule Ball?"

It made sense. They were all invited. Their presence would not go unknown. They could spread word to Potter's Army easily, let them know to get people out, tell them to plant rumors about parties in the common room. Then spread out and go.

When Mercutio turned around, he was holding a cheeseboard in one hand and his wand in the other. One of the cheeses was bubbling slightly and beginning to ooze where he'd just cursed the worst of the mould off it.

"Mercutio Cambiare, lad!" he boomed in response to their ernest leader's question. "Formerly of New Zealand, the Canary Islands, Iceland, Belize, Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Venezuela."

He strode over and held out his hand for Jess to shake. Terrible times, when the head of the Order of the Phoenix didn't know his own troops. Still, Mercutio had hope. Sometimes, he thought that was all he had.

"Currently head of Regulation of Magic," he went on. "Could I tempt you with some Wensleydale?"

Layton couldn't help but smirk at the new man that just entered. He had heard the name before, news travels when you yourself travel. He had heard that the man had fled the country because Death Eaters were after him. But he was back so obviously that was a proposterous theory, or was it? No matter, Layton could have cared less. But he wanted to help in any way possible with anything...within reason. He didn't want to be stuck chasing some random Death Eater because he attacked some muggle. He wasn't a muggle hater but that was just something he didn't want to do.

Victoire walked to Number 12 Grimmarauld place. She had just become a new meber of the order. She was pertty happy. She had something to do in the next few years. Then she knew when Louis Graduated he would come and join the order. She loved the stories she heared about the order. She found the absoultley fasinating. She also had a chance to prove her self as a good Wizard. She was very happy.

OoC:Should we scrap this meeting and start a new one? Wilson, you're in charge as Jess can't get online.

(Well, that's new.... I shall get to it in due time)