Muggle world calling

[Synistergrrl]

~Quinn was frowning as Mal stormed off and then he looked back at Jack who was asking what crawled up his ass. He shook his head and then turned his eyes to were Lori was taking Nissy away. He turned those big green eyes right back to Jack.~

He's worried. Nissy is our friend... one of the few that Mal actually has, so I guess he's afraid of loosing that person...

~He shrugged, but his eyes slowly went to were Nissy had trailed off with Lori.~

I can't really blame him... I'm worried about him too...

~But then Jack was smiling and leaning in and for a moment Quinn was sort of caught by that charm. He stared at jack but then he just gave a little smile.~

you are impossible, you know that?

~He pushed Jack, but then he reached out and tugged him closer.~

Are you suggesting we leaving Hogsmeade? You know that's against the school's rules... I didn't think you liked going against the rules... being the golden boy and all...

~He was teasing Jack, a smile playing over his lips as he spoke. Finally he shrugged and nodded for Jack to follow. Once outside, he started to walk.~

Where do you want to go?

~He was willing, more then just willing. He wanted to go, but then he stopped and turned to Jack.~

You tell me how we are getting out and I'll tell you were we are going. Since you're all pure blood and shit... I'm gonna show you what the muggle world is really about.

~There was almost a threat in those words, or more a dare, as if he wasn't sure if Jack was really just putting on that he was this cool.~

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[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Jack nodded easily. He knew the two cared about the younger Hufflepuff. Hell he cared about him, it was hard not to, but he also knew there wasn't much they could do about it. Not right now. He rolled his eyes at the part about Nisen being one of the few friends Mal had, he wanted to say something smart, but he knew Quinn would hit him and he didn't want to spoil the moment. He grinned when he finally had Quinn smiling ... -

So I've been told ...

-He growled in his ear ... -

Being the golden boy has it's perks ...

-They started walking together and Jack smirked before he lead him slowly down the road. They passed the Three Broomsticks and went around the corner towards The Hog's Head instead one of the more disreputable tavern's in town. A severed hog's head hung above the door staring out with dark eyes that seemed to follow. Jack slipped inside tugging Quinn with him as he moved around the tables. Inside there were dark looking wizards all of the looking like they belonged in a prison. Jack moved in the back as he nodded to the bartender. He winked at the younger boy at his side whispering in his ear-

Cousin ... you know how every family has the golden boy .. it has it's black sheep too and it's good to know a black sheep ...

-He smirked as he led him to the back room. He held out his want and pointed it towards the picture that swirled and slowly become a long hallway. He motioned slowly ... -

Leads to London ... come on little muggle let's see your world

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[Synistergrrl]

I'm not a muggle, remember... I'm a mudblood...

~He growled the last part, but then they were entering that tunnel and escaping to London. When they entered the street, Quinn's head lifted and he smiled as he took in a deep breath. This is what he lived for. He loved the wizarding world, that was for sure. But he also loved the muggle world. He reached out and tugged Jack's hand to the bus stop. Once the bus came, he pushed Jack on and paid for the two of them. He took Jack to the back and sat down.~

We're gonna make a stop at my rents house... they are in the states... and then we are gonna go meet up with some real muggles that I know. But you gotta remember... we go to a boarding school.. not a magic school, no wizards, no witches.. ya know....

~He smiled but then he started pointing out places as they passed. It wasn't long before Quinn got off the bus in a nice little soho artsy part of London with row houses and lofts. They walked down the street and then up to a house. He climbed the steps to the townhouse and fiddled around until he produced a key. But when he went to put it in the lock, the door just opened. His head cocked, brow furrowed.~

Hello?

~He pushed the door open slowly and peered into the long dark hall. Something felt wrong, different, strange. He looked back at Jack and then took a step inside. The first room was the little den or parlor and the furniture was all turned upside down. There were charred marks on the walls where spells had been cast. There was obviously a fight and it had taken place all over the house. Quinn stood in the arch to the den and just blinked.~

What.....the hell?

~He frowned and then he turned and began to walk through the rest of the house. ~

MOM?!?.... DAD!!! HELLO!!!

~He started calling out. But the more the two looked, the more the house looked destroyed. Obviously the struggle had taken place through the first floor and into the kitchen. But there was no one home, no one there at all. Quinn was standing in the kitchen his fingers playing through the flour that was on the counter from where someone was cooking and had to leave it. He was shaking.~

They're suppose to be in New York... not... here... I... need to call them....

~He was pale, visibly shaken. When Jack tried to turn on the lights, they didn't work. The only light was from the windows, the sun blazing through. Quinn looked over at Jack and there was worry and concern all over his face.~

They never left did they?

~He suddenly looked young, so very young standing there, the sun dancing over his pale face. He turned then and grabbed the phone, but the thing just fell off the wall. He blinked at it for a moment and then looked back at Jack, lost and confused about what he was suppose to do. But Jack had to know that it was not safe here for the two of them there.~

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[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Jack walked along side Quinn but his eyes were everywhere else. He'd not ever really been in the muggle world and it was this whole new experience. The bus ride in itself had been beyond what Jack had expected. They did everything backwards. He had smirked at the talk of muggles ... -

I won't scare your little muggle friends relax ...

-It wasn't long before they got to the apartment and the smile faded a bit. His brow furrowed slowly as the hair stood on the back of his neck. The charred marks left him a bit cold. He followed Quinn quietly for now. He took out his wand and cast a quick light spell as it all dawned on him that this was wrong and they needed to leave. He moved in cupping his face as he stared down ... -

We'll find them ... but right now we gotta get out of here ...

-He took control as he tugged him slowly away feeling the electricity of magic. As they slipped out Jack felt something and he tugged Quinn down in the alley way with him pulling him in a small alcove as they saw a few wizards walk by seeming to search for someone, something. Jack whispered in his ear ... -

Where are those muggle friends of yours? Let's go lay low with them for a bit huh ... we'll have to sneak back to Hogsmeade later ...

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[Synistergrrl]

~Quinn was staring but then Jack lifted his chin and he just nodded, letting Jack steer him out of the house. Once outside, Quinn was ready to try the neighbors, anyone who knew anything, but Jack was tugging him down the alley. He stared at the wizards as they passed. His eyes narrowed for a moment and then his eyes shot back to Jack.~

Why are they here?

~He hissed, but then he nodded and tugged Jack further into the dark alley. He lead him down the streets, weaving through the alley ways. Finally he stopped and when he turned, he still had the fear on his face.~

I... I can't....

~He shook his head. They were standing in a small walking alley. There were fences all around and a gate right beside them.~

I can't go pretend....

~He leaned against the fence and was shaking his head. Then finally he just slipped down the fence as the world started to crumble in around him. He knew what it meant. His mother and father were at the ministry. He knew they were under custody or whatever. They were there because his mother had married a muggle and gave birth to a mixed child. He knew that they must have set a charm, one to alert them if someone came to the house. They were coming for him. He wasn't sure if he was going to ever see his parents again and the fear of knowing that right now he was in a very dangerous place was rippling over him.~

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[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Jack gazed around holding his wand firmly in his hand. He wasn't gonna let them take Quinn, he knew that for sure, he felt it in his bones and it was almost instinct. He cupped his face forcing him to look him in the eye ... -

My guess ... for you ... you can't fall apart right now and you can. You're a fucking Gryffindor ... it's in your blood ... now tell me where they are ... we have to go ... NOW ...

-He leaned in claiming his lips slowly before he pushed him on to lead him. He didn't know the muggle world and he hoped that'd help them, maybe the wizards around wouldn't either, either way they had to get out and fast. They had to avoid being caught. They weren't even supposed to be here, in the muggle world, and he knew deep down he'd be safe cause he was a pureblood but he knew Quinn wouldn't. He tugged him along gripping his arm as he kept in the shadows and the darker alley ways just trying to put distance between them and the place. He gazed around seeing some strange building with flashing lights and seeing droves of people stumble in. He tugged Quinn to the club with him. It was loud and dark and full of flashing lights. Jack stopped feeling overwhelmed for a moment before he tugged Quinn into the depths of some dark little alcove knowing they'd be safe for a moment as he tugged Quinn against him and hugged him tight to his body ... -

I'm sorry ...

-He whispered in his ear slowly holding him close ... -

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[Synistergrrl]

~Jack growling at him, telling him that he was a Gryffendor and that he should act like it, well it seemed to tug him out of the melt down. Quinn's eyes flickered for a moment with a bit of anger that Jack was being so demanding, but then it passed as he realized what Jack was doing. He nodded and when they were in the club, he gave a sad smile.~

No...it's.... it'll be okay...

~He looked around and for a moment he seemed just as confused as Jack and then he got his barrings.~

We should stay here for a little while. I don't think they'd think we'd come here... not now. We'll leaving in a bit. I have a friend we can hook up with.

~He drug Jack out of the alcove and down into a black lite maze with bright colors and little tiny areas created for those doing drugs and wanting some privacy. Quinn found a quiet dark little hole for them and sat down on a bench.~

I wish I had my cell phone... ya know.. sometimes Muggle contraptions are really great inventions.

~He was fretting a bit, and as much as he wanted to just fall into Jack earlier, all that was kinda gone.~

They got arrested, didn't they? For my mom marrying my dad? Right?

~He looked at Jack and then he sighed some.~

I just... I thought they were going to go to New York, ya know? To get away from all this bullshit...

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[LittleDeadGrrl]

-He saw the flash of anger and any other time it would have made him smile. Now he seemed a bit relieved that the boy was moving and not going in catatonic state. He knew he'd react much worst to the possibility his parents were in serious danger. He couldn't believe the ministry or whoever had gone this far. He believed, deep down, that purebloods were more capable at magic but he couldn't see why muggle or mudbloods needed to be treated badly. He had no idea things were going this far. It seemed impossible to him ... -

I think you're right ... this place ... I don't understand how muggles like it here ...

-He shook his head. It was madness full of bright colors and loud noises and everyone dressed so strangely. He sat down on the bench next to Quinn as he nodded slowly about hooking up with some little muggle. His own mind was a whirl. He couldn't use too much magic, he knew it'd be a beacon, but what else did he have? He arched a brow .. -

Cellphone?

-He stared a bit confused unsure what he was talking about since muggle classes had been outlawed at Hogworts. All that was taught to them about muggles were that they were dirty and dangerous and nothing else. He shook his head a bit and sighed ... -

I don't know ... we don't know what happened ... we shouldn't jump to conclusions. The ministry may not be involved at all ...

-Even as he said it he wasn't sure he believed it ... -

We just need to lay low and then go home ...

-He ran his fingers through his hair watching the muggles dance ... -

I don't understand why my cousin comes here ...

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~A scoff fell off the boy and he turned to look right at Jack.~

Seriously? You really think the Ministry isn't involved in this? Look... I know what most pure bloods think, Jack. I'm not stupid, I see how my own family is treated, how my own mother is looked at as if she's a leper and my father, like he's some fool. But you can't honestly be this blind, Jack? To think those in charge aren't involved. If they weren't, then they'd be stopping this nonsense. You and the rest of the purebloods are no better then me or my mother. And my father may not be a wizard, Jack, but he's got more magic in his toe then most pureblooded wizards....

~He growled, the loyalty in the boy showing as he spoke of his parents. There was pride there in who they were and it was a testament to how they'd raised the young Gryffendor. But then he frowned as he looked at Jack.~

Sorry....

~He didn't mean to take it out on Jack. He was just scared, for himself, for Jack and mainly for his parents. He didn't know where they were or if they were even okay. He gave a half hearted smile, leaning in to Jack some. His eyes danced out around the rave. He kinda gave a little laugh at Jack.~

You're cousins know a good time when they see it... it's just we aren't in the right mood to be here, that's all... you'd have liked it otherwise....

~But then just as they were calming down, a group of brightly colored kids started their way.~

QUINN!!!

~It was in unison and the moment Quinn heard his name, he jumped, but when he realized who it was, he elbowed Jack gently and pushed up. They were engulfed for a moment and there were names being tossed out to Jack, everyone saying hello, smiling, friendly, happy muggle kids. As Jack was being bombarded he'd see Quinn with a tall coffee colored boy who seemed to KNOW Quinn. They were leaning into each other, the boys hand was on Quinn's hip, keeping Quinn close as the Gryffendor leaned in to talk to him. After a moment the darker boy pulled back, his brow furrowing and then he nodded.~

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[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Jack stared a bit surprised when Quinn jumped at him. He frowned wanting to snap at Quinn about how he was sticking his neck out for him but the Gryffindor instead said he was sorry and Jack softened instantly. He sighed shrugging slowly ... -

It's alright ... I know you're scared ...

-He frowned staring back at him ... -

I didn't mean I don't believe the rumors Quinn. I just mean we don't know what's happened and jumping to conclusions isn't gonna help up ...

-He tugged Quinn in closer to him before smiling ever so faintly ... -

Mayb-

-He was about to speak when Quinn's name was yelled. Jack stared up, arching a brow at the brightly colored boys who jumped the younger Gryffin. They were all friendly and Jack smiled a bit easily but he was quiet in a way he almost never was at Hogworts. This was a whole new place, whole new rules, and Jack wasn't sure what to say. He was relaxed against a wall staring off when he noticed Quinn was with some boy that was leaning into him far too close. The spark of jealousy rang through him as he pushed off and moved in closer tugging Quinn in a bit closer ... -

I think we should go soon ..

[Synistergrrl]

~Quinn was tugged back and his eyes darted to Jack as the boy suggested they leave. He could see that jealousy in Jack and though it made his hackles rise, there was a part of him that felt a slight rush of pleasure to know that Jack was jealous of someone near him. But he nodded and then he spoke.~

Jack... this is Tomas... He's a friend of mine... We're gonna go with him to his place... for a bit.

~He didn't ask Jack and he knew it would make the boy unhappy, but he just let it go as they began to follow Tomas out. The group of boys all talked, goofing off, yipping and pushing one another with hoots and yelps. It seemed almost feral, wild and freeing on some level. They got the back of a house and went into a shed that was used as Tomas' hang out. There was a television, a cd player, a sofa and a ratty looking chair. They all sat down, but some of the other boys were staying out back smoking and just talking. Inside it was just Jack, Quinn and Tomas. Jack would realize suddenly they were only a few houses down from Quinn's house.~

So... you say it?

~Tomas shrugged and then spoke with a thicker accent then either Quinn or Jack.~

Yeah yeah, I saw... well I saw your moms that afternoon. She was all saying how good you was doin in school and all. Said they was goin to the states for the rest of the school year. But the next day, the house, it's all quiet and I don't see your rents for days. But the cars still there and then all these strange folk keep hangin out 'round your house. I sees 'em coming in and out, ya know?

~Quinn listened enrapt with this boys story.~

Yeah... I know... it's been a week then you said?

~Tomas nodded and then he looked at Jack as if sizing the boy up, the way he and Quinn were sitting together. Finally Tomas stood up.~

You two chill in here. No one's gonna finda ya here... In a bit, I'll snag me rents car and take ya back to the bus... right?

~Quinn nodded and then Tomas left the two in the shed as he went out to talk to the others. Quinn moved in closer to Jack.~

I told him we were gonna crash here for a bit. When he goes to sleep, we'll split. I don't wanna get him in trouble, he doesn't know the truth... not really... But it is a good place to hang out until we can get out of here and back to Hogwart's.....

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[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Jack crossed his arms slowly gazing across at the other boy as they were introduced. The next words didn't make him happy. He didn't want to go this boy's house or watch Quinn flirt with him. Jack relaxed a bit once they were all talking. He bummed a smoke and listened quietly to the story with a frown. It all made him nervous. Talk of the ministry and them being so close. He tugged Quinn in closer and sighed ... -

Yeah ...

-He dusted his fingers through Quinn's hair .. -

I'm sorry ...

-It seemed obvious now his parents were taken and they were somewhere in the ministry. He pushed up his chin slowly ... -

I'll talk to my family ... maybe I can get some answers for you ... my family has some pull ...

-He wasn't sure he'd find anything but he wanted to get Quinn answers. He wanted to keep him safe. He leaned in claiming his lips slowly. It was more comforting then truly sexual but there was the spark between them at the slight touch. Jack pulled back taking a hit from the cigarette as he gazed around. It was strange, being in the muggle world, but he could almost enjoy it. His eyes had been opened in some ways, these boys weren't so different from himself, and the rumors became real. Darker. Dangerous. He felt a knot in his stomach at what was happening to the halfbloods-

[Synistergrrl]

~Quinn melted into the kiss. That spark was still there and as badly as he wanted to just crawl up on Jack, there was that need to make sure they were safe. He didn't feel safe yet. He wasn't sure he would for a long time. He brushed his fingers through Jack's hair as the kiss slowly ended. He nodded as Jack said he'd ask his parents. He frowned a bit then.~

I don't want you to get in trouble, Jack. You could. They are there... in Hogwart's. Some of the professor's and the students. Their families, they... I just wouldn't want it to affect you... you know.... just being around me will cause you trouble...

~Quinn let the last bit fall, afraid that Jack might agree, but he knew that he wouldn't. Quinn knew it was the truth though. He sighed some and then shifted, reaching out and tugging Jack down onto the sofa with him. He pressed against the boy, suddenly worn and tired. He hadn't really realized how tired he was and now here he was, hiding out in Tomas' shed and having no clue where his parents were. It was all very wearing on Quinn. He closed his eyes with a sigh.~

I need to call my Aunt. When we get back to Hogwart's. She has to know what's going on. She's in the States....

~He frowned. He knew that she was going to demand he move there as well until they got things with her sister and brother in law squared. His Aunt was a feisty woman who, like Quinn and his mother, were Gryffendors. There was a loyalty there that was unfathomable.~

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[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Jack relaxed a bit on the couch and smiled a bit when Quinn crawled up a bit closer into him. He wrapped his arms around him keeping him close before his eyes darkened and he huffed looking insulted ... -

I'll be fine ... and I'm not gonna drop you on your ass cause you're in trouble ... I like trouble ...

-The Gryffindor's fierce loyalty showed then and there and it was obvious Jack wouldn't back down and would get himself into trouble. He nodded slowly before he leaned in nuzzling a bit into him whispering in his ear ... -

Get some sleep ... I'll wake you up in a few hours when we need to get out of here ...

-He ran his fingers through Quinn's hair knowing the boy was worn out and worried. He knew he'd lose his mind if he didn't know where his parents were and he also knew he'd need to arrange a letter sent to his mother, something that wouldn't go through official channels, to find out some news. Any news. He thought slowly about Quinn's aunt and wondered if the boy would go back to the States. Part of him wanted to convince him against that plan but part of him wanted to send him as far from this madness as possible. He frowned as he thought about it slowly gazing down at Quinn ... -

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~Quinn smiled when Jack spoke so roughly. He shook his head and brushed back some of Jack's dark messy hair.~

I didn't think you would... but... I just want to know I understand if it crosses your mind...

~He shrugged then and sighed as Jack forced him to close his eyes and to be honest the boy was so very tired and laying here with Jack so close and warm, it was hard not to pass out. It took only a few moments and Quinn was gone, passed out in some other world. It would give Jack a few moments to actually think. What exactly could the Ministry be wanting with all these mudbloods and their significant others. It couldn't be good. Which meant that Quinn's parents were in deep trouble. The States would no doubt be safer there.~

~There was a deep rivalry amongst the United States Schools and the European Schools. The Ministry and the Executive Bureau of the States still snubbed each other, though each did it with smiles on their faces whilst they shook hands. Quinn would be safer there for sure, but it would no doubt mean they'd not see each other again for a very long time if ever again. Could Jack give that up, what he had with this boy?~

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