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Title: Vanishing Act, III
Challenge: vanishing cabinets
Word Count: 100
Ten years ago…
”Thirty-five quid for the two, and I’ll throw in free delivery.” The Muggle pulled out a long, thin cigar, cut off the end in a guillotine that was probably older than Albus, and shrugged. “Take it or leave it.”
“Done.” Severus carefully counted out the unfamiliar paper money. “One question. Where did you get them?”
“Like I said, estate sale in Kent – “
“Where in Kent?” Severus scribbled down the address of Spinner’s End. Why turn down free delivery? “I know people near Thanet.”
“Not there.” The Muggle signaled to his assistant. “Tunbridge Wells.”
“Ah,” said Severus.
Challenge: vanishing cabinets
Word Count: 100
Ten years ago…
”Thirty-five quid for the two, and I’ll throw in free delivery.” The Muggle pulled out a long, thin cigar, cut off the end in a guillotine that was probably older than Albus, and shrugged. “Take it or leave it.”
“Done.” Severus carefully counted out the unfamiliar paper money. “One question. Where did you get them?”
“Like I said, estate sale in Kent – “
“Where in Kent?” Severus scribbled down the address of Spinner’s End. Why turn down free delivery? “I know people near Thanet.”
“Not there.” The Muggle signaled to his assistant. “Tunbridge Wells.”
“Ah,” said Severus.