Disclaimer: See chapter one.
Sorry for the delay, but here's chapter four!
Chapter Four: AttackThe morning sun smiled happily down on Hogworts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The warm rays kissed the flowers and sparkled off the peaceful lake. Sunlight shone through the large windows of the Great Hall, where all of the students were enjoying a delicious breakfast. Their moods seemed to mirror the weather outside as laughter rang through the air.
"Did you hear Ron?" Fred asked him, sitting down.
"Hear what?"
"Angelina is holding a meeting today for quidditch."
"Alright."
"So, you going to do better this year?" George asked.
"Yeah, I'll try."
"Good, because…Hey Lee!" Without a second glance, they twins jumped up to join their friend.
They enjoyed the rest of their breakfast, taking time to relax and laugh with the rest of the Griffindors.
However, the laughter was immediately silenced by the sudden blast of wings. Looking up, Harry saw that the post had arrived.
Normally, the student body would not go silent at the arrival of the post, but this year was different. With Voldemort on the rise, people were afraid of what the news would tell them.
Was a loved one lost in an attack? Was their home destroyed by death-eaters?
A mixture of fear and apprehension was evident on every face in the Hall. Every, that is, except for those of the Slytherins' who looked perfectly calm and almost excited.
The flutter of the owls' wings drifted away, and the silence in the Hall was deafening.
Harry looked anxiously at Hermione who had a copy of the Daily Prophet in her hand. She slowly opened it, and her face fell as she read the first page.
"What wrong?" Harry asked.
Silence
"What happened, Hermione?" He asked more impatiently.
"There was another attack last night. The death-eaters went on a rampage." She took a deep breath before going on. "A lot of people died." She whispered.
"Where was the attack?" Ron asked quietly, concern showing in his eyes.
She stared at the page a while longer before whispering sadly,
"Near my home."
Hi everyone!! Sorry that this is such a short chapter! I'll try to get the next chapter up soon!! Thank you for your patience!!
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