I'm back again! My film camp was SO MUCH FUN! Read on...
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The nightmares were growing worse. Despite talking my feelings through with Neville, they wouldn't go away. I was starting to think that they were signaling something really bad.
"Come now, Lacey," said Neville. "I'm sure that's not what it is."
"It could be," I said. "Why else would I start having these dreams now?" He was about to answer when Professor McGonagall's voice suddenly boomed through the loudspeaker.
"All students are to return to their house dormitories at once. All teachers to the second-floor corridor immediately." We took one look at each other, got up, and headed back to the common room. We were soon faced with a huge group of Gryffindors that were trying to get in. After being pushed and shoved numerous times, I fought my way into the room.
"Bloody hell," I muttered. Why is everyone so riled up? After a few moments, Neville stumbled in.
"Maybe there's been another attack!" I was instantly filled with dread.
"I really hope not." Finally, all of the Gryffindors were in the room. Almost everyone was saying that there had been an attack. Given the circumstances, I agreed with them. And it was true.
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Nobody slept that night. Everyone was scared. I'm not ashamed to admit that I was one of them. It was early morning when Professor McGonagall came in and addressed us.
"Excuse me, children." She looked over at the Weasley twins. "You two, please follow me. Your sister is waiting for you in the hospital wing." As the twins immediately got up and scurried over to the professor, it occurred to me that Ginny was not in the room. As I glanced around me, I realized that Ron wasn't there either. Neither was Harry. I immediately looked to Neville.
"They must have done something again!" I whispered.
"I wouldn't put it past them," Neville whispered back, a small grin forming on his face. I couldn't help but grin back.
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The whole school had gotten the story by the afternoon. Harry and Ron had found the Chamber of Secrets and killed the monster. It turns out that it was a basilisk, which is an enormous serpent that can kill things simply by meeting their eyes directly.
However, the victims were only Petrified because they didn't look it directly in the eye. Also, Ginny was possessed by some diary and made to set the basilisk on Hermione, Justin, and the others.
And another thing happened. Apparently, Lockhart had lost his memory, and had no idea who he was. We heard that he was to be sent to St. Mungo's Hospital. I'm certainly glad he's not dead, but I'm also glad that he isn't our teacher anymore.
It was almost time for dinner. I walked down the stairs and into the common room. Once there, I saw that Harry was sitting on the sofa, staring at the fireplace. There wasn't anyone else in the room. I hesitantly took a step forward and spoke.
"Umm...hey, Harry." He glanced up at me.
"Hey, Lace." I smiled and walked next to the couch.
"Listen, I...I want you to know that I'm really glad you're alright." He smiled.
"Thanks." I smiled again and turned to leave. "Oh, Lacey!" I stopped and turned to him. "I, uh, wanted to tell you something, if you don't mind." I nodded and walked over.
"Not at all." He moved over, and I sat next to him on the couch.
"I just wanted to say something to you, because...well, given what happened to you, it's something that you should know." I nodded. "You remember hearing about the journal that possessed Ginny?"
"Yes."
"Well, the person controlling her was Voldemort." My blood ran cold at the mention of his name.
"Really?" He nodded. "Well, does that mean he's still alive?"
"I don't know," Harry said solemnly. "But if he's not dead, I'm sure he's powerless. For now, at least." I nodded and turned away. Is that why I was having those dreams? Harry saw the look on my face.
"What is it?" I looked back at him and tried to find the right words.
"Well, not too long after we came back to school, I started having...dreams." I paused for a moment. "They were about my sister...and the night she was killed." Harry looked at me and nodded understandingly.
"I see."
"And after hearing this from you, I'm wondering if my having these dreams had something to do with...Voldemort." I had trouble saying that horrible name.
"Perhaps they did." I nodded.
"Well, maybe now that he's gone...for the moment, they'll stop." Harry nodded.
"I hope they do, Lacey. You shouldn't have to relive that night." I nodded and looked away. I don't want to be afraid of going to sleep anymore. I looked back to Harry.
"So, are you going to the feast?" He nodded.
"Yeah." We got up at the same time and left the common room.
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Having dinner that night is one of my favorite memories. Not too long after I sat down, I saw that Colin Creevey was back.
"Colin! Great to see you again!" He smiled and nodded his thanks.
"Isn't it great?" Neville asked me. "They've started reviving everyone!" I looked over a few tables and saw that Justin had also recovered. So had Mrs. Norris and Nearly Headless Nick. I looked around some more, because there was still one more person that I simply couldn't find. I didn't have to look for long. "Harry!" Neville exclaimed, addressing Harry. "It's Hermione!" All of us looked over to the door.
Hermione was standing there with a large grin on her face, looking like nothing had ever gone wrong with her. Harry and Ron jumped up from their seats as Hermione ran towards them. I smiled as she embraced Harry warmly. When she and Ron had an awkward handshake, I turned away to avoid giggling. Looking at Neville, I smiled.
"Looks like everyone's back now." Suddenly, Professor McGonagall tapped her goblet with a spoon.
"Could I have your attention, please?" Harry, Ron, and Hermione sat down just as Professor Dumbledore rose from his seat.
"Before we begin the feast, let us have a round of applause for Professor Sprout, Madam Pomfrey, whose Mandrake juice has been so successfully administered to all who had been Petrified." The whole room started clapping enthusiastically. The two professors mentioned bowed shyly. "Also," continued the Headmaster, "in light of the recent events, as a school treat, all exams have been canceled." At this, all of the students cheered loudly. That is, everyone except Hermione.
"Oh, no," she whined. I couldn't help but smile. Neville looked at me with pure joy. I mirrored the look.
Then, I happened to glance over at the teacher's table, and I saw Snape. He looked rather angry. I smiled gleefully, as I knew that he had planned an extra-hard exam for us. Everyone was settling down again when the doors opened suddenly. My eyes lit up when I saw who it was.
"Sorry I'm late." Hagrid walked in, looking rather pleased. He started walking down the center aisle. "The owl that delivered my release papers got all lost and confused. Some ruddy bird called Errol." I chuckled and glanced at Ron; it was his owl that Hagrid was referring to. Hagrid suddenly stopped and glanced down at Hermione, Harry, and Ron. "And I'd just like to say that if it hadn't been for you, Harry, and Ron, and Hermione, of course, I would...still be you-know-where, so I'd just like to say thanks." Suddenly, Harry got up and gazed at the giant man.
"There's no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid." Then, he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around as much of Hagrid as he could. Hagrid responded by patting his head and returning the gesture. As I watched them, I felt incredibly warm inside.
I heard the sound of someone clapping. Turning to the teacher's table, I saw that it was the Headmaster. After that, more and more people started to clap. I immediately started clapping, and when cheering was added, I was all too happy. Soon, the whole room, with the exception of most of the Slytherins, had erupted with applause. Hagrid looked down at the many students that were now surrounding him, and he raised his fists in victory.
Hagrid was, and still is today, an incredibly kind fellow. And what Harry said couldn't be more correct. There really isn't any Hogwarts without Hagrid.
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Sorry it was a bit short, but I was in such a hurry to update for you guys. I hope you liked it!
