The Angel of Heaven-Part 3
Harry picked up the stone. It was a dull, silvery white color, and fit into his hand perfectly. A perfect sphere shape. He placed it in one of the dents in the box, locked it, and pocketed the tiny key.
"Hey, what about the 2 clue?" Hermione looked inside the candle halves. "It's right here! It's stuck inside the candle, but I can see a bit poking out."
Ron smashed the candle half with the Charms book, 5 times, until the candle was demolished into little tiny pieces. Hermione picked up the bit of parchment, and rolled it open.
"Why don't we wait until tomorrow to figure it out," Harry yawned. "We're all tired and we'll get in trouble if we fall asleep in class."
"Okay, here, Harry. You take the second clue and keep it in a safe place."
Harry stuck the roll of parchment into the box, and locked it up again. The three trudged up to their rooms.
As Ron fell asleep, Harry sat up. He had a weird feeling about something, but didn't know what. He rummaged through his trunk to make sure the box was still there. He opened it up, and was satisfied what was in it. He put it back in his trunk, and looked out the window.
The sky was still dark, but not as dark as it was before. Harry gazed at the stars, then saw some movement. He looked around and saw two cloaked figures, looking as they were talking. Harry watched, as one of the cloaked figures held out a hand, and pointed to Harry's window. Harry ducked out of sight. He peered through the window again, and saw that the two figures were facing his window. Harry gave a low gasp and pulled his blanket over his head.
* * *
The next morning, at breakfast, Harry told Hermione and Ron all about the two cloaked figures.
"Maybe they're after the four stones too," Hermione said, in a low whisper.
"But Caelum Eversor only destroys evil, so Dumbledore or anyone else can't be destroyed," Harry said.
"So...the two cloaked figures was Wormtail and Voldemort? Harry says the weapon only destroys evil...and..." Hermione cut Ron off.
"Voldemort must know that you're going to use the weapon against him then! That's probably why the two were outside talking and pointing to your window! Voldemort's probably making Wormtail steal the stones so you won't be able to use it, Harry!"
Celesta had suddenly appeared at the table. "I forgot to tell you something, Harry," she said softly. "My master has sent me a message. He says Caelum Eversor can malfunction and destroy the good, instead of the evil."
All three turned to gape at her. "It will malfunction if evil is in the heart of the weapon," she whispered. "You must hurry, and be careful of where you go. Do not let the box out of your sight. I must go now." Celesta disappeared.
Hermione turned to Harry. "Harry, we should go check on the stones now. I don't like the idea of it being alone in the tower."
The three ran to the Gryffindor tower. Even though Hermione was a girl, she still entered the boy's room. Harry stopped running.
His trunks contents was thrown all over the place. Harry stepped closer, not wanting to see what was still inside it.
The box was still there. Harry heaved a sigh. He unlocked it, and hoped the stone was still in it. He opened the lid and the three peered inside.
The stone was inside.
"Whew!" Ron wiped sweat off his face. "That was close."
Harry had never been so happy in his life, to find that Wormtail or Voldemort didn't take the right box. They had probably took his lucky jack-in-the-box, since it was gone.
* * *
"M-m-master, I have the box which holds the Stone of Wind," Wormtail stammered. He held out the box.
"Very good, Wormtail," Lord Voldemort hissed. "We will find the other stones and destroy the good. Soon we will turn the wizarding world to the Dark Side. I will become leader, and all will follow." He unlatched the box.
Twang! A jester popped out of the box. "What is this?" Voldemort hissed. "Wormtail, you failed to obey me! You took the wrong box, you blubbering fool."
"Oh, m-master, I-I am deeply s-sorry. P-please, I w-won't do it again." Wormtail fell onto his knees, begging for mercy.
"An apology isn't enough! You will pay for this! I cannot trust my servant no more!" Voldemort raised his wand. "Crucio!"
Wormtail shrieked, his body twitching in spasms. "Please, master! I will not fail you no more!" he managed to gasp out. Voldemort lowered his wand.
* * *
When the common room slowly began to empty, Harry, Hermione, and Ron leaned in to read the second clue.
4 bodies in the world full of me,
I am necessary for you to stay alive,
Hidden into the cup of butterbeer,
But look not into any cup, the answer's written here,
My first is in book and also in bath,
My second in fat, bat, and path,
My third and fourth are the same,
In the center of sorrow and twice in arraign,
My fifth starts eternity ending here,
My last is the first of last
"Water is necessary for humans to stay alive, right?" Ron said.
"Yeah," Hermione mused. "I think it's water. '4 bodies in the world full of me'...oceans? There are 4 oceans of water in the world..."
"Okay, so we know it's water. How is it hidden in butterbeer?" Harry asked.
"Hold on..." Hermione was deep in thought. "The riddle says it's a kind of cup. So...the first letter is in book and bath...which is 'B', of course."
"The second is in fat, bat and path, and that's either 'A', or 'T'..." Ron added.
"The third and fourth letters are the same...the middle of the word sorrow contains the letter 'R' twice, and 'R' crops up twice in the word arraign. So the word is B-A,T-R-R...so far..." Harry said.
"The fifth letter starts eternity ending here. Simple, what starts the word eternity and ends the word here-the same letter, an E." Hermione said.
"The final one is...first of last? The first letter of last! That's an 'L'." Ron said
"So, we've got a B, then an A or a T, plus two Rs, and E and an L. It's not btrrel, so it's got to be barrel!" Harry cried.
"Yeah, so it's a barrel. But where in Hogwarts do they store barrels?" Ron wondered.
Hermione smiled. "I know, the kitchen!"
* * *
Harry threw the invisibility cloak over them. They slowly walked to the portrait of the fruit bowl, and tickled the pear. A door opened, and they stepped inside. A parade of house elves greeted them.
"Look! It's Harry Potter!" Dobby ran and hugged Harry's leg.
"Hi Dobby, we need your help." Harry tried to shake him off.
"Harry Potter needs Dobby's help? Dobby is very honored to help the great Harry Potter!" Dobby beamed at him.
"Dobby, do you keep barrels of butterbeer in the kitchen?" Hermione asked.
"Yes we do! We got barrels of butterbeer, pumpkin wine, cherry cordial, strawberry cordial, apple juice, grape wine and lots more!" Dobby jumped up and down.
"Could we see the barrel of butterbeer, Dobby?" Harry asked.
"Of course! Dobby do anything for Harry Potter! In fact, this barrel is the only barrel we have full of butterbeer!" Dobby ran off the get the barrel.
"So, what does Harry Potter want to do with butterbeer?" Dobby questioned as he rolled the barrel towards them.
"Er..could you empty out it's contents?" Hermione asked.
"Sure! Let Dobby get a small hammer so he can unplug the hole on the side!" Dobby ran off, coming back with a hammer and an empty barrel.
Dobby and 2 other elves set the barrel on a table. Dobby then pulled out the plug, letting the butterbeer run into the empty barrel. Ron caught some in a cup and tasted it. "Delicious," he said. When the barrel emptied, Hermione picked it up and shook it. Something rattled inside.
Harry peered inside the hole. He could see something flashing, but couldn't fit his hand inside. "Dobby," he said. "I need your help again. Could you stick your hand inside and grab that shining piece of glass?"
Dobby nodded, and slid his hand in. After a moment, Dobby pulled plastic container full of tissue out, and handed it to Harry. Harry chipped off the layer of beeswax used to seal the tub, then opened it. A dull blue stone nestled in tissue, with another rolled up parchment next to it, was what greeted Harry.
Harry picked up the stone. It was a dull, silvery white color, and fit into his hand perfectly. A perfect sphere shape. He placed it in one of the dents in the box, locked it, and pocketed the tiny key.
"Hey, what about the 2 clue?" Hermione looked inside the candle halves. "It's right here! It's stuck inside the candle, but I can see a bit poking out."
Ron smashed the candle half with the Charms book, 5 times, until the candle was demolished into little tiny pieces. Hermione picked up the bit of parchment, and rolled it open.
"Why don't we wait until tomorrow to figure it out," Harry yawned. "We're all tired and we'll get in trouble if we fall asleep in class."
"Okay, here, Harry. You take the second clue and keep it in a safe place."
Harry stuck the roll of parchment into the box, and locked it up again. The three trudged up to their rooms.
As Ron fell asleep, Harry sat up. He had a weird feeling about something, but didn't know what. He rummaged through his trunk to make sure the box was still there. He opened it up, and was satisfied what was in it. He put it back in his trunk, and looked out the window.
The sky was still dark, but not as dark as it was before. Harry gazed at the stars, then saw some movement. He looked around and saw two cloaked figures, looking as they were talking. Harry watched, as one of the cloaked figures held out a hand, and pointed to Harry's window. Harry ducked out of sight. He peered through the window again, and saw that the two figures were facing his window. Harry gave a low gasp and pulled his blanket over his head.
* * *
The next morning, at breakfast, Harry told Hermione and Ron all about the two cloaked figures.
"Maybe they're after the four stones too," Hermione said, in a low whisper.
"But Caelum Eversor only destroys evil, so Dumbledore or anyone else can't be destroyed," Harry said.
"So...the two cloaked figures was Wormtail and Voldemort? Harry says the weapon only destroys evil...and..." Hermione cut Ron off.
"Voldemort must know that you're going to use the weapon against him then! That's probably why the two were outside talking and pointing to your window! Voldemort's probably making Wormtail steal the stones so you won't be able to use it, Harry!"
Celesta had suddenly appeared at the table. "I forgot to tell you something, Harry," she said softly. "My master has sent me a message. He says Caelum Eversor can malfunction and destroy the good, instead of the evil."
All three turned to gape at her. "It will malfunction if evil is in the heart of the weapon," she whispered. "You must hurry, and be careful of where you go. Do not let the box out of your sight. I must go now." Celesta disappeared.
Hermione turned to Harry. "Harry, we should go check on the stones now. I don't like the idea of it being alone in the tower."
The three ran to the Gryffindor tower. Even though Hermione was a girl, she still entered the boy's room. Harry stopped running.
His trunks contents was thrown all over the place. Harry stepped closer, not wanting to see what was still inside it.
The box was still there. Harry heaved a sigh. He unlocked it, and hoped the stone was still in it. He opened the lid and the three peered inside.
The stone was inside.
"Whew!" Ron wiped sweat off his face. "That was close."
Harry had never been so happy in his life, to find that Wormtail or Voldemort didn't take the right box. They had probably took his lucky jack-in-the-box, since it was gone.
* * *
"M-m-master, I have the box which holds the Stone of Wind," Wormtail stammered. He held out the box.
"Very good, Wormtail," Lord Voldemort hissed. "We will find the other stones and destroy the good. Soon we will turn the wizarding world to the Dark Side. I will become leader, and all will follow." He unlatched the box.
Twang! A jester popped out of the box. "What is this?" Voldemort hissed. "Wormtail, you failed to obey me! You took the wrong box, you blubbering fool."
"Oh, m-master, I-I am deeply s-sorry. P-please, I w-won't do it again." Wormtail fell onto his knees, begging for mercy.
"An apology isn't enough! You will pay for this! I cannot trust my servant no more!" Voldemort raised his wand. "Crucio!"
Wormtail shrieked, his body twitching in spasms. "Please, master! I will not fail you no more!" he managed to gasp out. Voldemort lowered his wand.
* * *
When the common room slowly began to empty, Harry, Hermione, and Ron leaned in to read the second clue.
4 bodies in the world full of me,
I am necessary for you to stay alive,
Hidden into the cup of butterbeer,
But look not into any cup, the answer's written here,
My first is in book and also in bath,
My second in fat, bat, and path,
My third and fourth are the same,
In the center of sorrow and twice in arraign,
My fifth starts eternity ending here,
My last is the first of last
"Water is necessary for humans to stay alive, right?" Ron said.
"Yeah," Hermione mused. "I think it's water. '4 bodies in the world full of me'...oceans? There are 4 oceans of water in the world..."
"Okay, so we know it's water. How is it hidden in butterbeer?" Harry asked.
"Hold on..." Hermione was deep in thought. "The riddle says it's a kind of cup. So...the first letter is in book and bath...which is 'B', of course."
"The second is in fat, bat and path, and that's either 'A', or 'T'..." Ron added.
"The third and fourth letters are the same...the middle of the word sorrow contains the letter 'R' twice, and 'R' crops up twice in the word arraign. So the word is B-A,T-R-R...so far..." Harry said.
"The fifth letter starts eternity ending here. Simple, what starts the word eternity and ends the word here-the same letter, an E." Hermione said.
"The final one is...first of last? The first letter of last! That's an 'L'." Ron said
"So, we've got a B, then an A or a T, plus two Rs, and E and an L. It's not btrrel, so it's got to be barrel!" Harry cried.
"Yeah, so it's a barrel. But where in Hogwarts do they store barrels?" Ron wondered.
Hermione smiled. "I know, the kitchen!"
* * *
Harry threw the invisibility cloak over them. They slowly walked to the portrait of the fruit bowl, and tickled the pear. A door opened, and they stepped inside. A parade of house elves greeted them.
"Look! It's Harry Potter!" Dobby ran and hugged Harry's leg.
"Hi Dobby, we need your help." Harry tried to shake him off.
"Harry Potter needs Dobby's help? Dobby is very honored to help the great Harry Potter!" Dobby beamed at him.
"Dobby, do you keep barrels of butterbeer in the kitchen?" Hermione asked.
"Yes we do! We got barrels of butterbeer, pumpkin wine, cherry cordial, strawberry cordial, apple juice, grape wine and lots more!" Dobby jumped up and down.
"Could we see the barrel of butterbeer, Dobby?" Harry asked.
"Of course! Dobby do anything for Harry Potter! In fact, this barrel is the only barrel we have full of butterbeer!" Dobby ran off the get the barrel.
"So, what does Harry Potter want to do with butterbeer?" Dobby questioned as he rolled the barrel towards them.
"Er..could you empty out it's contents?" Hermione asked.
"Sure! Let Dobby get a small hammer so he can unplug the hole on the side!" Dobby ran off, coming back with a hammer and an empty barrel.
Dobby and 2 other elves set the barrel on a table. Dobby then pulled out the plug, letting the butterbeer run into the empty barrel. Ron caught some in a cup and tasted it. "Delicious," he said. When the barrel emptied, Hermione picked it up and shook it. Something rattled inside.
Harry peered inside the hole. He could see something flashing, but couldn't fit his hand inside. "Dobby," he said. "I need your help again. Could you stick your hand inside and grab that shining piece of glass?"
Dobby nodded, and slid his hand in. After a moment, Dobby pulled plastic container full of tissue out, and handed it to Harry. Harry chipped off the layer of beeswax used to seal the tub, then opened it. A dull blue stone nestled in tissue, with another rolled up parchment next to it, was what greeted Harry.