the_debt_of_time

Brightest Witch of the Age, actually held onto his arm. "I say we put all this mess behind
us and start fresh, yes?"
"That's good and kind of you, Miss Granger."
"In fact, I insist that the Daily Prophet be the very first to have an exclusive interview
with myself and Sirius." She smiled, releasing Cuffe and making her way to Sirius's chair
where she delicately perched herself on the arm, knowing that instinctively her wizard
would place a possessive hand on her back or thigh—which was exactly what he did.
"I'm certain it would bring back a great deal of your readership." Mia watched as
Cuffe's eyes widened at the intimate display, likely seeing the cover of the next Daily
Prophet in his vision. "Perhaps even an interview with Harry?"
She was not sure if he even tried to contain it, but a gleeful giggle escaped the man's
mouth.
Harry frowned. "Hermione, what're you—?"
"Exclusive? Really?" Cuffe asked.
"I insist. In fact, I am going to put a great deal of personal effort into the restoration
of the Daily Prophet," Mia said as though the thought just occurred to her. "Hands-on
interest. Investments, improvements.. ." She paused and frowned. "Of course, Rita will
have to be let go."
Cuffe waved off the suggestion as though Rita Skeeter were the last thing on his
mind. "Of course. We won't need her anyway, what with you lot helping out."
"Absolutely. In fact," Mia said as she stood to face the older wizard, "when I own
this place, I'll make it my personal mission to let her go so that you won't have to. I imagine
you've built quite a rapport with her over the years."
Cuffe's smile briefly faltered, and he looked bewildered. "Wait... what? When
you.. ."
"When I own the Daily Prophet," Mia repeated with a saccharine smile, pausing to
observe his furrowed brows. "Oh, you're confused? That's sweet."
He opened his mouth, looking like he wanted to object, but one glance at Sirius had
him shutting his jaw so quickly that his teeth snapped. Mia found it interesting that he did
not see the real threat standing in front of him.
"You see, not only have you willingly employed an unregistered Animagus who is
known for trespassing in order to acquire her stories―" She noted the lack of shock on