The Leaky Cauldron

[Katie Bell]

*Lowers the mug, frowning. She doesn't really like the way Jolie's talking about Greyson, thinking*

_{Merlin, what does she think he did?!}

I know you said you were distracted, but what in Merlin's name did Greyson do to you?

*Wonders if said wizard would notice she was even here*

[Jolie Fier]

*Her heart races. This is her chance. Her only chance... but she restrains herself, and addresses Katie in an urgent undertone*

_{Katie, please, listen. Please listen to reason, and don't immediately believe everything he may or may not tell you. He...}

*She sighs in frustration*

Have you ever- well- had your heart broken?!

*Her melodious voice cracks on the last word. Not an everyday occurrence for a Half-Veela.*

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Figures Katie didn't hear him, and decides he should get her away from the Death Eater as fast as possible.*

*Shoving a few out of his way, Greyson manages to make it over to Katie, his eyes narrowing on Jolie. He can only imagine what they've been talking about, and wishes it to cease immediately.*

*Lays a hand gently on Katie's shoulder.*

Katiebell!

[Katie Bell]

*Narrows her eyes at the mention of a 'broken heart'*

No, I haven't. But what does this-

*Jumps, almost dropping her mug as someone lays a hand on her shoulder. She turns*

*Smiles, momentarily forgetting the current conversation*

Greyson!

[Jolie Fier]

_{Well, I have.}

*Attempts to convey her point as she slowly moves her gaze from Katie, to glare daggers at Greyson. Leans back in her chair, crosses her ankles and folds her arms, waiting for the next move*

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Decides it would be best if he tried to ignore Jolie, gives Katie his most handsome smile.*

Fancy seeing you here.

*Reaches an arm around her, setting his glass on the bar, and takes her hand in his. He leans in close to Katie, whispering in her ear as softly as he can over the noise of the others in the pub.*

Do not react to what I am saying. That witch is a Death Eater.

*Straightens himself out, trying to act as natural as possible, still ignoring Jolie.*

[Katie Bell]

*Eyes widen as he whispers in her ear. She frowns, thinking*

_{He's gone mad! Jolie, a Death Eater?}

[Jolie Fier]

*Politely glances around the pub, attempting not to eavesdrop. No matter how tempting it may be.*

[Katie Bell]

*Glances between Greyson and Jolie, still not believing him. Mentally, she asks herself*

_{Jolie wanted to tell me something...I'm sure it was about Greyson...}

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Wraps a protective arm around Katie's waist, ready to pull her out of the way at the first sign of trouble. He leans in again, whispering.*

I wouldn't lie to you, love. Tread carefully.

*As he raises himself again, his eyes flash over Jolie, trying to spot her wand, or any other hint there will be trouble.

[Katie Bell]

*Mentally squirms in his grasp, not liking his sudden change. She wanted to know what Jolie was going to say, but didn't know how to ask without Greyson blowing up*

_{I'm a big witch, Greyson. Not a First Year.}

*Looks in Jolie's eyes, pleading her to say something*

[Jolie Fier]

*Raises an eyebrow and shrugs. She can't say it around him.*

*Unable to speak her mind, takes a drink*

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Sighs with frustration, he cannot believe Katie actually wants to hear what Jolie has to say. Impatient, Greyson moves himself in between the witches, and towers over Katie, he mouths the words "Ex girlfriend", and prays she understands him.*

[Jolie Fier]

*Uses the opportune moment to her advantage, also mouthing to Katie when Greyson's back is turned. "Backstabber."*

[Katie Bell]

*Narrows her eyes at Greyson, reaching out to take hold of his shirt. She yanks him towards her, whispering through gritted teeth*

_{That doesn't mean she's one of them, Ollivander.}

*Is a bit miffed that he compared his ex-girlfriend to a Death Eater*

*Eyes widen again as she reads Jolie's lips, torn between who to believe. Her and Greyson did rush things a bit, but...*