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CHAPTER 6

The next day was eventful. Everyone in the castle now knew about what had happened in the Gryffindor Common Room. Rumours spread around of different things happening. The first one Harry had heard was that Lord Voldemort was back and walking around inside the castle. Another one was that Harry had murdered one of the students. This of course was totally not true. Harry couldn't stop his self from laughing when ever someone came and asked him about what happened and if it was true, or when ever he walked past people he could hear snippets of them starting up new rumours which made him laugh even harder.

Bella who had arrived unexpectedly had to stay hidden for further notice because it would be strange if a new comer appeared the day after something happened. They had all planed to make up a story that Bella was going to be an assistant teacher for Potions, seeing as she was a potions master. They planed on introducing her at dinner while everyone was there and wouldn't be suspicious that someone new had arrived. Bella was to stay in Gryffindor tower where Harry, Hermione and Ron would easily be able to talk to her.

The day went on and students continued to make up rumours, some had just gone along with their daily routine and not worrying about what happened. Harry and Hermione were to wait till everyone was in the Great Hall, then they would walk with Bella into the Great Hall and Professor McGonagall would introduce her.

As time for dinner came Harry and Hermione stayed in the entrance hall waiting for everyone to go into dinner so they could sneak upstairs. As everyone was in the Great Hall, they dashed up stairs to the class room that was out of use due to not being repaired. They told Bella it was time and then they quickly went back downstairs.

Everyone was laughing and chatting while they ate their dinner. Few noticed Harry and Hermione walk in with Bella but others stared as they made their way to the head table. Professor McGonagall got up just as they reached the steps, and cleared her throat.

"Silence!" she waited for a moment as people settled down. "Thankyou, I have an announcement. There is going to be an assistant teacher for potions for the time being. This is Professor Bella Duboir. She shall be her for a couple of months to assist Professor Slughorn."

"This is just one new thing that is happening."

"Another change is that there is going to be some classes that involve going into the Forbidden Forest. Defence Against the Dark Arts, Herbology and Transfiguration are the classes that will be going into the Forbidden Forest occasionally. This is only for 5th, 6th and 7th year students. It shall be starting next week on Monday, so be ready to be able to go into the forest. That is all."

People started talking about the changes. Some excited and some worried about going into the Forbidden Forest. People started to head back to their common rooms, and Harry, Hermione, Ginny and Ron all waited till they could walk up to the head table.

"Well, that went ok." Said Snape as they approached.

Professor McGonagall said, "Yes, I might say the same thing."

"Well yes it did. I'm just glad it's over, it would have blown if someone caught us." Hermione sighed with relief.

"What's with this going into the Forbidden Forest?" Harry asked with a hint of interest.

"Oh you'll find out soon enough." Said Snape with a hint of excitement in his voice.

And that's when they all smiled, all having an idea of what it meant.

The grounds were covered in dew on Monday morning as the first class to go into the Forbidden Forest made their way down to the trees. Harry, Hermione and Ron had Defence Against the Dark Arts and had been waiting to see what they were going into the forest for. As they made their decent down the hill they could see Snape in the distance just visible against the dark trees.

They all stood in one line along the trees facing Snape.

"You are all probably wondering why we would have to go into the Forbidden Forest, but I will not tell you yet. You will have to see why we are here." He said in a sneer.

"You should all be aware that there are dangerous creatures that lurk around in the forest and should all be armed with your wand at all times. Now come, stay on the path."

And he led them into the forest. Many tripped over roots or got stuck in bushes which scratched them and ripped their robes. Snape lead them deep into the forest, leaving the path that led the way to the very heart of the forest, but the opposite way to which Grawp had been. They continued for about five minutes until they stopped in a clearing. The clearing was empty, it seemed quieter then the rest of the forest and had a feeling of danger. Snape stood everyone in a position leaving a wide space between the ends of students where they were split.

Snape positioned his self in the middle of the clearing and then levitated into the air above everyone.

"Now, I want all of you to stay exactly were you are. In a moment you will see why I have brought you here. When I give my count I will signal for you to be ready. Use whatever spell you would like, but be warned the unexpected will happen. Now one half keep your eyes on that end and the other half the other end. Are you ready?"

"One, Two, Three!"

Everyone waited for something to happen but nothing did. People looked around from one end to the next seeing nothing but the trees onwards. But then the unexpected happened.

People were lifted up into the air, pushed to the ground or chocked. Everyone strangled around but nothing was there. Nothing was holding them down, nothing was holding them in the air and nothing was visible chocking them. Some grabbed at their throats trying to stop what ever was happening, but nothing worked.

Hermione was the first one to realise what was happening. She spun around in the air to face the ground. Performed a spell that no one heard because she did not speak out loud and was dropped to the ground.

"Very good Miss Granger. But wait don't help them yet, they may realise what is happening."

Snape said just as Hermione went to help Ron.

Hermione returned to her spot a look of worry on her face but stayed put. Harry was next to realise what was going on and did the exact same thin as Hermione. At once he was able to get off the ground. A few others realised as well and were all able to move at their freely. A couple of others were left including Ron.

Ron's face was bright red. He didn't have a clue what to do. Hermione was standing across from him a look of complete concern across her face. Hermione was trying to get Ron's attention so she could mime what he would have to do. After a minute Ron finally looked up saw what Hermione was doing and copied her. Instantly he fell to the ground gasping for breath. Snape flicked his wand and the others were released of their bounds.

"Well it seems that some of you have some reading to do. And some of you need to not worry about others. Mr Weasley you in particular need to read more." Snape sneered.

"Now who can tell me what was happening."

Instantly Hermione's hand shot up.

"Yes Miss Granger."

"Well what was happening was that one of the rarest creatures only ever seen a couple of times was present. It has the ability to make someone do something against their will, just as we have seen and can kill with just one thought." Hermione replied.

"Yes indeed. Very good Miss Granger. But do you know what the creatures are called?"

"No, their name is unknown in our times."

"Ah. But that is wrong. They are called Nielas. They haven't been seen in centauries. They have the ability to also camouflage into their surroundings. They like to be as close as possible to their victims so they are able to get a quicker reaction and clearer thought into their mind. These creatures are very unique. And this is why I have brought you here. For a week we will be learning how to defend ourselves against these creatures with the proper spell. Every week we will start on a new creature. But for now we must go back to the castle."

Everyone was exhausted. Harry and Ron were glad that they had a spare after and spent it in their dormitory.

"God. What are they trying to do kill us or something!" Ron moaned as he flopped on to his bed.

"I have an idea that we need to know this for some reason." Harry replied.

"What? You don't think it has anything to do with, you know, why Bella came here?"

"Well yeah I think it might."

"Bloody hell. Then it must be pretty serious."

After that Ron fell asleep, once in a while he would moan or snore. Harry followed what Ron had done. He was exhausted. He wanted to be refreshed for potions next.

Author Note: ok I made up the creature it is just something random that came into my mind so yea lol... I'll update soon

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