Werewolf

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Chapter 14: Werewolf Trials

Slowly Ron opened his eyes to find himself in a dark room. He began to panic. Where was he? There was a loud bang. A light was turned on. He noticed the person standing in front of the door was Draco Malfoy. He wore a sneer on his face. He didn't look ghostly. It was like he never was a ghost at all. He is probably using some kind of magic to fool me. Ron thought. Struggling Ron tried to escape but he was stuck to some type of bed.

" You can try to escape as much as you want Weasley," he cackled. " But you can't succeed."

"Malfoy?" Ron questioned. " Why are you here?"

" I am here to be amused," he smiled. " I have come to see you destroyed."

" What do you mean destroyed?" Ron raised an eyebrow.

" Oh you don't know?" he smirked.

Ron shook his head. He had a feeling he was in danger. He again struggled to set himself free. Malfoy again let out a deafening laugh. Confused Ron began to growl.

" What is going on Malfoy?" he asked.

" I rather it be a surprise," he smiled ruffling Ron's hair.

" Don't touch me!" Ron spat.

" I can do whatever I want," He sneered. " I'm a Malfoy."

Ron frowned slightly where was Harry and Hermione. Where was Faith?

" You must want to see Potty and Granger," he grinned, " You're in luck."

Harry and Hermione were shoved into the room. They ran over to Ron. Hermione face was red and her eyes were red. She looked like she was crying.

" Stay strong Ron," she demanded. " Don't give in one bit."

" We are still trying," Harry grinned. " We promise to free you."

" Give up Potter," he sighed. " Weasley is doomed."

" Where's Faith?" Ron asked his friends.

They went quiet.

" Faith," Malfoy chuckled. " We disposed of the muggle a while ago."

" What?" Ron shouted.

" She is…

" You didn't," Ron glared interrupting Malfoy.

" She knew too much,"

" How could you kill her?" Ron growled. " She did nothing to you. Harry and Hermione you let him?"

" Ron we tried," Hermione began.

" No," he frowned. " Save it."

Hermione shut her mouth.

" Ron we didn't come to argue," Harry smiled. " We came to say goodbye."

" Goodbye? What why?"

" I know Ron," Harry sighed. " We are still trying."

" Trying for what?"

Malfoy led Hermione and Harry out of the room. Malfoy continued to laugh. Ron was so confused.

" Confused Weasley?" he asked.

Ron nodded.

" Good,"

The room became cold suddenly. Ron began to shiver. Malfoy exited the room. In front was a dementor. The monster was a few feet away from Ron. They were going to give him the dementor's kiss. He tried to get free but it wasn't working. The ghostly monster hovered above Ron. Ron opened his mouth to scream but all of the screaming was lost as Ron was drained of his soul and happiness. He couldn't loose hope. Hermione said not to give in. He had to listen to her.

" Help!" Ron hollered.

No one was listening to his plea for help. He could tell because no one came to save him. Ron did hear screaming outside. Ron got sleepy then closed his eyes.

" Ron wake up!" Hermione screamed. " Please."

Eyes were opened. Ron shot up in bed.

" Ron are you okay you look spooked?" Harry asked.

" I… never mind,"

" Ron you need to escape," Harry urged. " Malfoy's dad is here with some people from the ministry. They are trying to take you to Azkaban."

" What?" Ron squeaked.

" Madame Promphrey shooed them away," Hermione explained. " They tried to come before but you were unconscious."

Harry opened a window.

" Go," he ordered.

" Harry, Hermione, and Faith I'll miss you all," he smiled.

" Ron go now I think I hear them coming," Harry frowned.

Slowly Ron climbed out of the window. It was closed quickly.

" Bye Ron," Faith whispered.

Ron carefully landed on the ground. He could hear lots of yelling. It was probably all coming from Malfoy's dad. When he was about to turn around and run for it arms circled around his body. Screaming Ron began to kick. Soon Ron was back in the hospital wing.

" Trying to escape?" Luscious sneered.

" Yes," Ron spat.

" Well, it was a total waste of time," he smirked. " Justice will be served."

" You out of all people shouldn't be talking about justice," Harry commented.

" Stay out of this Potter," he snarled. " This is between me and Weasley."

" Ron, should have a trial," Hermione blurted out. " He can't be just be accused."

" Why does he deserve a trial?" Luscious growled. " He is already guilty."

" Either way," Hermione added. " Everyone is entitled to a trial and their opinion of the story."

" What is your opinion Mrs. Granger?" he glared. " Probably that your friend is not guilty? Is that it?"

" I believe Ron has done a wrong thing, but it wasn't on purpose it was more of an accident," Hermione responded. " He should be able to tell his side of the story. And if you believe Azkaban is where he should go that is just your opinion."

Luscious seemed to be taking Hermione's comment into account. He stroked his chin then smirked.

" Very well, a trial Weasely wants a trial he will get," he sneered.

With that he walked out the doors of the hospital wing.

" Thanks for standing up for me Hermione," Ron smiled.

" You're welcome Ron," she grinned.

" But you didn't have to do something crazy like that," he frowned. " You know I am going to lose."

" Well, Ron, you should be glad I bought you sometime," Hermione shouted. " He could have taken you to Azkaban right now if it weren't for me."

" Sorry Hermione," Ron lowered his head. " I am glad you stood up for me."

" You're welcome," she grinned.

The next day in the great hall the trio was eating peacefully until an owl dropped a letter onto Ron's plate. Harry looked at the letter then at Ron. Hesitantly he reached for the note and began to read. He wore a horrified look on his face.

" What is it Ron?" Hermione asked concerned.

"It is from Malfoy's dad," Ron stuttered." He has scheduled the hearing for tomorrow."

" Tomorrow!" Hermione hollered. " That barely gives us any time to prepare."

Hermione sighed deeply. She pushed her plate aside then leaped from her spot. Quickly she headed out of the great hall mumbling to her self. Harry and Ron only stared then went back to their breakfast.

In transfiguration they were learning how to transform a piece of parchment to a bird. Personally Ron thought it was really a random thing to know how to do. Bored he leaned toward Harry to try and talk to him.

" Harry," Ron whispered. " This is so boring."

" Mr. Weasley!" McGonagall yelled.

Ron instantly shot up in his chair. The lesson continued to drone on. Finally class was over. Before they could go all the way to their next class which was Defense against the dark arts Hermione cornered them. Quietly she led them to the library. Sitting in a table in far back she dropped a large book on the table.

Harry and Ron looked at Hermione trying to see what she wanted. She only pointed at the book. The title was Werewolf Trials. Opening the book Hermione turned to page twenty. There was a picture of a man on the page. He was in handcuffs.

" Ron, this man was arrested for killing a whole family," Hermione remarked. " In 1734 Nicholas Borges was accused of killing a whole family."

" And," Ron simply stated.

" The judge pronounced him guilty two days after he was accused," she answered.

Flipping a few more pages Hermione stopped on a picture of lady sitting in front of a group of judges.

" Caroline Milton was accused of killing a young boy in 1645," Hermione read. " The judge pronounced her guilty three days after."

" Hermione we don't know where this is going you just keep…

" 1620 Marcus Vladimir attacked a whole town," she read more quickly. " He was proven guilty."

" Hermione what?" Ron asked.

" Ron, do you get it?" Hermione smiled. " All of these werewolves were guilty. And you are too."

" Thanks Hermione," Ron frowned. " That helps me a lot."

" No, Ron you still don't understand," Hermione laughed. " All of these werewolves killed these people on purpose."

" Purpose, but I thought werewolves attacked people on accident much like Ron," Harry added.

" Yes, Harry," Hermione nodded. " But these people made sure they were near a group of people when they transformed."

" You are saying all these deaths were planned?" Harry questioned.

Hermione nodded a second time.

" What does that have to do with me?" Ron sighed. " I'm still guilty."

" Maybe but hypothetically speaking you aren't exactly guilty. Hypothetically speaking you very much innocent," Hermione added.

Ron and Harry let out a loud laugh, which received a glare from the librarian.

" How can I not be guilty," Ron frowned. " I killed someone."

" Not on purpose," Hermione retorted. " Ron I am trying to help you here. So please try and understand."

Ron sighed deeply. Why was he being so unappreciative? Hermione was trying to help.

" I still don't get it completely but I am glad you care enough to help," Ron smiled.

" Thank you Ronald," Hermione grinned. " And I promise you that you will be a totally free man by tomorrow."

Ron really hoped Hermione knew what she was doing. His freedom was in her hands. When he actually stopped to think about the idea he began to fear. What if Hermione couldn't win the trial for him? Looking back at the book of werewolf trial he shivered. If Hermione couldn't do it, he would be another one of the people in the books who were in handcuffs.

End of chapter fourteen.