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Chapter 14
It was dark... The light from my wand couldn't penetrate the black void.
'Hermione... Where are you, Sweeting?'
'Mum! Mum, where are you?' I followed her voice, but I couldn't find her. I called and ran to no avail. The dark was pressing in on me, making it harder to breathe.
'Hermione... Follow my voice, Daughter. Breathe little one. Breath...'
I closed my eyes and did as commanded.
'Good, good. Open your eyes.' When I shook my head no, the voice persisted, 'It's alright... You are safe. Open your eyes.'
Opening my eyes, I saw I was once again at Hogwarts. Looking around, I saw a group of people standing on the Lake's edge. Walking closer, I could hear snippets of conversation.
'Severus said she has begun to shut down. She's giving up...'
'What are we going to do, Salazar? She can't go on like this.'
Not yet aware of my presence, Salazar said, 'I think I was wrong. It should never have come to this.'
I didn't hear what was said after that because I was thrown into yet another place. At least, it looked like another place. I was still at Hogwarts, but the Hogwarts I knew and loved was gone. In its place was a battle ground. Blood, debris, and the dead littered the ground.
I watched in horror as the lake was set aflame. The screams of the waterfolk reverberated through my mind as I watched the forest begin to go up in flames. I couldn't hear their screams, only laughter as the Death Eater wards kept them in. The young perished along side their Elders.
Watching the scene before me caused a fissure of rage, sorrow, and most of all, hate to erupt. Immense power thrummed through my veins. The world around me became more brilliant. As I walked, the air crackled with charged energy. Soldiers of Light and Dark alike watched as I tread across the grounds, leaving a trail of blazing white heat in my wake.
The haze surrounding my body prevented spells to penetrate and cause harm. As I crested the hill, I was joined by four figures. The mist surrounding them made it impossible to discern who they were. Casting my gaze around the magnificent castle, I stretched my arms before me and began to chant,
'Force of Wind, Heat of Flame,
Dance from my hands once again.
Strength of Storm, Power of Sight,
We call upon your Eternal Light.'
The four around me leant their strength as light and fire left my hands to settle on the battle field. Screams filled the air as Warriors of the Dark fell and burned. In a matter of moments, the mist retreated and left behind the Order and her companions.
One thing became clear at that moment; I was no longer Hermione... I was the Weaver.
I had now become the Weapon...
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I know this is short, but I tried to add to the chapter and it didn't seem to fit. Hope you all enjoy. The battle will be coming soon.