As the group walked up the stairs Castelia could hear voices inside the room. Professor McGonigall knocked, the voices stoped abruptly, the door swung open on its own and McGonigall led Harry, Ron and Castelia inside.
The room was dark. Strange instruments lined the tables. Portraits of old headmaster and headmistress hung on the wall, their occupant sound asleep, and behind the door a breathtaking red and gold bird snoozed on its perch.
" oh, Professor McGonigall, And ... ah" Dumbledor was sitting behind his desk, he was wearing an embroidered purple and gold dressing gown over a night shirt.
" Professor Dumbledor" began McGonigall. " Potter And Carrow seems to have had the same nightmare, they say..."
" it wasn't a nightmare " interrupted Castelia.
" it was more of a vision " Suggested Harry.
" how did you two have the same dream? Is that even possible?" Ron had been quiet up to this point.
" how am I supposed to know" shot Castelia.
Ron looked concerned.
Professor McGonigall frowned.
"Very well then, why don't you two tell the headmaster about it"
I was... well asleep" started Harry. Castelia could tell Harry was annoyed at Dumbledor, who was examining his interlocked fingers.
" but I,... we saw it happen" Harry took a breath " Mr. Weasley has been attacked by a giant snake"
Dumbledore stared at the ceiling and Ron looked from person to person with a shocked expression on his face.
" how did you two see this?" Asked Dumbledore, still not looking at either of them.
Now Castelia was getting annoyed.
" I don't know" She spat, "In my head maybe?"
" you misunderstand me" Dumbledore said, rather calmly which made Castelia even more frustrated. "What I mean to say is where were you positioned during the attack?"
Castelia and Harry both stared at the headmaster and then at each other, they where both thinking the same thing— it was like Dumbledore knew.
"I was the snake" said Castelia
" me too" Harry informed " I saw it from the snakes point of view."
Ron looked like he was going to pass out, is face was white and he was swaying slightly.
"Is Arthur seriously injured?" Asked Dumbledore in a more stern voice.
" yes" Said Castelia And Harry in unison.
Dumbledore was really fucking slow today. Did he not realize how much a person bleeds when a massive fucking snake bites them?
Castelia watched as Dumbledore finally did something intelligent.
" make sure he is found by the right people" said he Headmaster to the painting on the wall, and their occupants moved out of he frame.
"Please sit down, all four of you" said Dumbledore " it may take some time before we hear a response, Professor McGonigall, could you draw up some extra chairs?"
McGonigall waved her want and four chairs appeared out off thin air. Castelia sat down, eyeing Dumbledore across the room, he was now whispering to his Phoenix.
" we will need a warning " he said, and the bird disappeared in a flash of fire.
The headmaster was now mumbling to himself, this dude was really off his rocker. Just then one of the wizards in the painting reappeared, panting.
" news " Dumbledore commanded.
"Said there was something moving downstairs so they went and checked, they came back carrying a bloody man, he doesn't look good."
Ron looked like he was going into shock.
A few moments later the second wizard had arrived in his painting.
" they've taken him to St.Mungo's"
Dumbledore looked at McGonigall.
"Minerva, I need you to wake the other Weasley children."
"Of course" said McGonigall, as she exited the room..
Castelia looked back a Dumbledore, he was now holding an old tea kettle. He placed it on his desk and tapped it with his wand, for a moment the kettle looked like it was having a seizure but moments later it stopped convulsing. The headmaster got up and walked over to a painting occupying a wizard wearing Slytherins colors. The wizard had apparently said something the other painting didn't like because they where now all screaming at each other. Something about honor bound service? Castelia wasn't paying attention.
" Arthur Weasley injured, wife, children, Harry Potter and Castelia Carrow coming to stay" she heard the painting say in a bored voice as he disappeared.
Just then the door to Dumbledore's study opened once again and Professor McGonigall stepped inside, along with Fred, George and Ginny.
" Harry, Castelia" said Ginny, in a frightened tone " you saw dad get hurt?"
" your father has been taken to St. Mongo's, I am sending all off you to Sirius's home, you will meet your mother there."
Castelia got up to leave.
"Miss Carrow, where are you going? you are to go with the Weasleys and Harry" said Dumbledore suddenly.
" I just thought..." Castelia started.
" no, mum and dad will want to hear about you and Harry having the same dream." Interrupted Ron, Castelia had honestly forgot he was still in the room.
"Oh " said Castelia speechless.
" how are we getting there?" Asked Fred.
" you will be taking portkey"answered Dumbledore, gesturing to the kettle on his desk. " we are just waiting for Phineas to return..."
" Wait, Professor?" Began Castelia, " all my stuff is still in my dormitory"
" not to worry, your trunk will be sent to you when you arrive" informed The headmaster.
Castelia glanced over at Fred and George who where both staring at her.
"What?" Shot Castelia.
" it's just... you obviously didn't give a shit about how you looked when you got out of bed " said Fred , George was still starting.
" the hell do you mean?" Asked Castelia.
George finally spoke.
" well it's not like what you're wearing is normal for a trip to the headmaster office."
Castelia Glanced down, she was wearing a pair of rather short pajama shorts and a t-shirt.
"Its two in the fucking morning, I'm sorry I didn't take the time to properly dress myself " Shot Castelia.
"We're just saying..." started Fred,
" those shorts are kind of short" finished George , with a smirk. " not that I'm complaining"
" fuck off" grumbled Castelia. Just as she said that a flash of flame appeared leaving behind a golden feather, that slowly floated to the floor.
" it's Fawke's warning" said Dumbledore" she must know you are out of bed... Minerva, stall her, tell her any story."
Professor McGonigall nodded her head in acknowledgment and quickly left the room.
"Sirius says he'll be delighted to have them" mumbled the wizard called Phineus.
" very good" spoke Dumbledore " come here then" he said to Castelia, Harry and he Weasleys. " have you all used a portkey before?"
Castelia shook her head.
" hold on and don't let go " said Fred.
" precisely" agreed Dumbledore, as the group each touched part of the kettle. " right then, one ... two..."
Castelia didn't even hear Dumbledore say three. She felt a stomach lurch forward. The grown disappeared beneath her as she held on for dear fucking life. She snapped her eyes shut as the kettle pulled them forward, until her feet hit the ground so hard she thought she had broken her legs.
" shit" she breathed
She pulled herself off the ground, and as she did she heard a raspy voice say,
" blood traitors have returned, is it true their father is dying?"
Just then a man who smelled like alcohol and death hurried into the room.
" OUT " he bellowed.
Castelia gasped she stared at the the man and the man stared back, they had met before.
" Sirius, Casie? Do you guys know each other?" Asked Harry obviously confused.
Castelia looked around at the five questioning faces staring back at her and slowly she nodded her head
