Knockturn Alley

Malfoy led Cassandra down Knockturn Alley, the seedier area's shadows closing in on them in the darkness. They emerged on one of the few lit up shops on the backstreet, the sign read Borgin & Burkes: Antiques & Curios. Cassandra feigned ignorance of the shop's purpose.

"I have some business to do with Borgin. Could you wait while I finish up?" Malfoy asserted, losing his some of His warm exterior temporarily.

"Of course" Cassandra's acting abilities were improving rapidly.

As Malfoy talked with the proprietor, Cassandra pretended to browse the strange collection while using a simple charm to eavesdrop. She didn't hear as much as She wanted, but She got the gist. Malfoy was threatening Borgin for his help mending an artifact. As Malfoy signaled Her to come back to the entrance, She heard the conversation get more heated. They shut up as She returned.

Knockturn Alley was desolate this time of night.

"Now that that's taken care of, I'm betting you're as famished as I am." Malfoy managed to seem warm despite obvious stress.

"A most astute guess, Mr." Cassandra tactfully remarked, grabbing his hand on an impulse, walking into the night.