"Are you all here? Splendid, let us be on our way," said Professor Dumbledore as he began to lead the students into the Forbidden Forest.

"I still can't believe we're going camping in the Forbidden Forest of all places," said Hermione, and Harry had to agree. He wasn't too scared with the Headmaster accompanying them but he still felt nervous.

"If we see any spiders, I'll just die," whispered Ron, and Harry chuckled.

The group of students walked through the forest carefully, deeper and deeper into its dark and mysterious realms. They kept flinching at every sound, but the Headmaster paid them no mind. He led the teenagers deep into the forest, finally stopping in a dark clearing.

"We've arrived at our destination," he said and motioned for them to drop their bags.

"Professor, should we really spend the night here?" asked Hermione.

Dumbledore eyed her coldly. "You're a bright witch, Ms. Granger, I'm sure you can answer that question yourself."

Hermione looked taken aback. "I'm afraid I don't understand, sir."

The Headmaster shook his head, a sigh escaping his mouth. "What is this place called?" he asked.

"The Forbidden Forest, Professor," said Harry, glad to answer a question faster than Hermione for once.

Dumbledore eyed him and smiled. "That's right, Harry. So, what do you think? Should we be in the Forbidden Forest?" he asked the students.

Hermione was quick to speak this time. "Well, no, since the forest is Forbidden, sir."

The Headmaster nodded. "That's correct. Minus one hundred points to Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw for entering the Forbidden Forest," he announced, and the students in question roared in protest.

"What about Gryffindor, Professor?" questioned Harry. He already knew what the answer would be and struggled not to laugh out loud.

"Two hundred points to Gryffindor for your bravery. It takes great courage to enter a place that is forbidden," he said, and the Gryffindors cheered.

And that's the story of how Gryffindor won the House Cup yet again.

A/N: This was written for the sixth round of the Houses Competition, year 4.

House: Gryffindor

Year: 2

Category: Drabble

Prompt: [Event] Camping in the Forbidden Forest

Word Count: 331