" Came Hermione's voice, earning her a startled look from all parties. She shrugged sadly. "For once I'll admit that I can't do something. My ribs... ...I'm sure they're broken. There's no way I could outrun anyone right now."Ron's face became drawn. "Fine. But you're right about one thing Mione. You're in no shape to fend for yourself at the moment. So someone else needs to stay behind."Harry's eyes flew around the room, taking in the possible volunteers. There were the two patrons, Neville,. By the afternoon Ben was happy that all was ready to go first thing Monday, Tony and Leon were due to turn up at about 7:30 am and I’d agreed to provide breakfast. Having already met Tony but not Leon Mike and I thought it best that I was properly dressed when they arrived; so no early morning cock for me.Monday morning I was up bright and early, shower dressed and breakfast on the go when Tony and Leon rolled up, all six of us sat down to eat before Mike left for work and Sam and I went out. He helped her up to the bars, spotted for her on all of her routines and then went through his work quickly. They finished just before her parents arrived home, and he was introduced to them as he was about to leave.Ruth Parker had remained in touch with some of the members of the high school athletic commission, and after some discrete inquiries made a quick trip to the state capital to join two of her friends for lunch. Included at the table was the head of the rules and qualifications. The time was rapidly approaching for our little rendezvous and I was getting a little nervous to say the least, at least we won’t have to worry about small talk or anything like that. The mist was still with us as I started along the path to the Head. My mind was racing, all the usual thoughts of what if she does not recognise me or if she does, what if she does not like me, or what if she does not show at all were slamming around in my head. Still no one on the path this morning I thought to.