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The other six Unspeakables who’d been cursed were still unaccounted for.

Garius Santi.

Elphie Bloomington.

Timo Tresden.

Howard Larson.

Marianne Ashwell.

Hermione Granger.

“No bloody way,” Felix said, his eyes wide and mouth dropped open. Igora turned back to the scene outside The Laughing Fox. A quartet of aurors were interviewing people on the street.

Igora turned to Weasley. “Still think your man is innocent?” Weasley paled. Igora smiled and approached one of the aurors, a stocky fellow she didn’t recognize who was interviewing a young, nervous woman. “I’m Igora Stramitz with Missing Persons,” she nodded in introduction. “We’re here for an interview. What exactly is going on?”

“Bastien Queensbury,” the man replied, his eyes skirted over her, then behind to Felix and Weasley. If he recognised the redhead, it didn’t show. Queensbury turned to the pub and said, “There’s been a death.”

“Who died?” Weasley stepped in and towered over Queensbury.

The shorter man considered him for a moment. “Garland Umphrey.” Weasley’s face relaxed with relief. Queensbury’s eyes narrowed. “Who are you looking for?”

Felix was about to answer, but Igora raised her hand to silence him. “Umphrey? Is that the old man in 2B?”

Queensbury nodded. “We’ve been watching him the last two months in relation to the theft and illegal resale of rare and dangerous charmed memorabilia.”

“Was his death related to your case?” Igora asked.

As if trying to decide whether he should divulge any more information, Queensbury shared a long look with Igora before ultimately giving his somewhat calculated reply. “We aren’t certain, but we are looking for the man who rents the flat across the hall.” He pulled out a notepad and read off the name, “Archie Eversworn.” Igora didn’t have to look at Weasley to know he was the one behind her who had a sharp intake of breath. Queensbury didn’t miss it either. “Our specialist believes the Stunning Spell that ultimately led to Umphrey’s death originated in Eversworn’s flat. The bartender from the pub said he heard them arguing yesterday morning. He’s now a person of interest.”

“Excellent,” Igora smiled.

Harry was halfway to the DMLE when Malfoy finally caught up to him.