"So, here's the thing." She started, barely hesitating to continue. " We shouldn't have encountered them at all. Diagon Alley was supposed to be under influence of the Ministry but it was way too quiet. they must have known there would be minimal contact with others. Otherwise they wouldn't have been snooping. they can't have just been there for us. It must have been for another reason." Harry nodded and was, as always, fast to reply.