The Sorting Room appeared unchanged from one minute to the next, but a new student had joined Hogwarts. The most perceptive persons might have heard the sound of bare feet on stone, but there was no movement until a sheet of paper lifted itself up into the air. Even the quill seemed surprised when a Voice came out of thin air to answer the
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"And just why do you imagine someone might be 'after you,' as you put it?" she asked.
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She tapped a finger against her lips. "I can see where one might find you a valuable asset. That could be an attractive bribe offer. To the right person, of course."
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There was silence except for the sound of callused feet moving against the stone floor in a circle around M. "Show me the man who wishes to bargain, and we might do business," the Voice said.
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A sound somewhere between a cough and a choked-back laugh escaped her throat. "Do you only do business with men, then?"
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Now the Voice laughed. "I would have lost as much of my mind as they claim if I were to enter into business with a woman."
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"I'd tell you, but then he'd have to kill you. Of course, he'd probably kill you anyway, just for interrupting his supper. And I assure you, if I make to insult you, you'll have no doubt of it. It was you who brought up the matter of what 'they' say about you, after all. Why shouldn't I enquire further?"
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