The next day
As Harry awoke with the sun he rubbed his eyes. Harry reached over and put on his glasses and got out of bed. He dressed and picked up his books and walked down to the common room. It wasn't as crowded as last night was. He took a seat by the fire and took out his days homework. Classes would be starting in a while and he wanted to make sure he got all his scrolls done. He pulled out his transfiguration notes and a quill and began to write. The candles seemed to sense this and came to life to brighten the room even more. He glanced up at the window to try and concentrate. As he did the portrait door swung open and two girls stepped thru. They seemed to be talking to one another silently.
"And they said she was crying. Seemed like she was beat up pretty badly. Word around the school is that she was in the Forbidden Forest alone." Said the girl with the blue eyes. Her blonde hair had blue streaks to match. Harry thought at first she was another Ravenclaw but noticed the Gryffindor patch on her cloak.
"The Forbidden Forest. Are you sure? You know how rumors start around here." The red haired girl said.
"Yes, they think Hagrid told her to go there. They told me it was for talking back in Professor Snape's class."
"Aldunia, did you tell Lei or Alex?" Said the girl with the red hair.
"No, Veronica I didn't, but I figured they may already know about her. She's with Madam Pomfrey now. Poor Blackcat." Aldunia replied. They both noticed Harry and giggled. They then ran up the steps to the girls dorm to be alone.
"Blackcat hurt?" Harry thought to himself." Maybe it's time to meet Madam Pomfrey again for a check up."
Harry picked up his things and walked out of the common room. He passed some Gryffindors he saw last night and they waved to him as he passed. He seemed to hurry as quickly as he could to the hospital wing. As he got there he bumped into Professor Lupin.
"Harry, are you aright?" The Professor asked.
"Yes sir. I'm fine." Harry replied as he tried to make his way around the Professor.
"Harry, this isn't a good time to go in there. Maybe later ok. Madam Pomfrey isn't allowing visitors."
"But Professor!" He blurted out.
"No Harry, Madam Pomfrey takes things like this very seriously. The only one she will let in there now is the headmaster." Professor Lupin said.
Harry knew he couldn't get around the Professor right now. He soon gave up trying. He knew he could sneak in later with his invisibility cloak.
"Alright sir. I need to get to class anyways."
"See you in my class later Harry. Always a pleasure." Professor Lupin shouted as Harry walked off.
All thru the classes of the day Harry seemed distant and worried. He barely made it thru Potions without being noticed by Professor Snape. The Professor saw his distraction and took points off for it. Harry almost fell asleep in History of magic. It always seemed the only one who could stay up was Hermione. After that he was able to make it thru Transfiguration. Lunch was quiet. Hermione tried to cheer him up, but his mind was still set on seeing Blackcat in the hospital wing. He wanted to know if she was ok. He knew what was in that forest and how dangerous it was from his own personal experience.
Charms was next. Professor Flitwick was showing the class a new point and flip method for their wand. He was also showing them the Accio spell. Harry already knew this spell from last year and so did Hermione. They easily made Professor Flitwick happy. Ron was still having trouble. He couldn't get the ball to move over to him. All he could do was make it roll off the table.
"No Ron, like this." Hermione said as she pointed her wand and flipped it. The ball flew instantly to her.
"You know your better at this stuff then I am Hermione. Quit showing off." Ron replied out of frustration.
The class ended and Ron got up and quickly walked out. Harry and Hermione caught up with him.
"Ron, are you ok?" asked Harry.
"No I'm not. That bloody git of a Ravenclaw beat me at chess. I don't like to get beaten."
"Ron, you know he's older, and he's played the game a lot longer. It was a close game," Replied Hermione, "well it was."
Ron stormed off to the common room and Hermione and Harry followed.
"Guys, I'm going to the library for a bit. I'll meet up with you." Harry said.
"Ok Harry, I'll try to calm Ron down. See you later." Hermione called back as she followed Ron around a corner.
Harry turned around and walked to the library. As he entered the library the smell of old books hit him. He never really liked the library after the events of the first year. He was one of the few who went into the forbidden section of the library and was able to get out without being caught.
He walked up to the counter and the librarian turned around.
"Can I help you Mr. Potter." Her shrill voice cut thru the silence like a knife.
"Y-Yes," Harry stuttered, "I'm looking for a book on Druids. Professor Lupin told me to look them up."
"Ah, Druids, masters of the ancient dark arts. You can't go into the restricted section without a teachers pass. However I do have some books you can read on the subject. Are you doing a paper for him?" Madam Pince asked.
"Yes!" Harry shot out without thinking. He just lied, but if it would get him the book he needed he didn't care.
"Alright then, Follow me Mr. Potter."
Harry followed the librarian to a section of the library that didn't seem used much. She reached up to a high shelf and pulled down a book for him. He took the book over to a table and put it down. He looked at the other students as he wiped the dust off the books. The two girls that he had seen before were in the library. They seemed really interested in the latest book about elves and hobbits. They whispered amongst themselves and giggled. The librarian walked over and told them to quiet down. As she left they giggled some more and pointed to the pictures in the book.
Harry sat and opened the book. Its old leather cover seemed to moan in pain as Harry opened it. On the first page Harry saw had a weird symbol. It looked like 3 circles intersecting each other in silver.. He ran his fingers over the picture and the symbol glowed slightly. The book magically opened to a page in the book. The chapter read "The Solstice Games."
"This is it," Harry thought, "I found it."
Suddenly the book was shut and ripped away. Harry looked up only to find Malfoy standing there with Crabbe and Goyle right beside him..
"So, looking up a new religion Harry. Trying to dabble a bit in the DARK ARTS." Malfoy said so everyone in the library could hear.
"Malfoy, give that back." Harry said with a bit of anger.
"Why should I Potter. I call this payback for what you all did to me last year on the train. And payback hurts. " Malfoy said with an evil smirk.
"Malfoy this is a library. You do anything and everyone will see." Replied Harry with a bit of annoyance in his voice.
"I don't think to so Potter." Malfoy laughed.
Harry looked around and noticed that everyone in the library was gone. Only he, Malfoy and the two goons remained.
"You want a wizard duel Malfoy, you got one." Harry said. He was a bit tired of taking slack from Malfoy.
"Alright Potter, three against one seems fair to me."
Harry reached for his wand. Malfoy had his out first and hit Harry with a leg locker curse. Harry's legs instantly went together. Harry hit Crabble with a total body bind. Crabble fell to the ground like a pile of bricks. Malfoy laughed and hit Harry with a disarming charm. Harry's wand flew out of his hand and Harry was pushed back into the wall. Malfoy laughed and walked closer.
Suddenly as Malfoy raised his wand there was a flash of white light. When Harry regained his eyesight Malfoy and Goyle were laid out on the ground unconscious.
Harry looked around for who caused the light. His legs now moved and he could stand. He continued to try and find out who it was. While looking around the library he noticed a small note that seemed to be used as a book mark in the old book. He picked up the book and opened it to the chapter marked. The Chapter read " The Dragon Druid". Harry looked puzzled for a moment and then read the note.
"Meet me on the Quidditch pitch. Come as soon as you can."
Harry gulped and started to see Malfoy coming around. He decided it was best not to wait. He checked out the book and ran out of the library and to the Quidditch pitch.
As Harry awoke with the sun he rubbed his eyes. Harry reached over and put on his glasses and got out of bed. He dressed and picked up his books and walked down to the common room. It wasn't as crowded as last night was. He took a seat by the fire and took out his days homework. Classes would be starting in a while and he wanted to make sure he got all his scrolls done. He pulled out his transfiguration notes and a quill and began to write. The candles seemed to sense this and came to life to brighten the room even more. He glanced up at the window to try and concentrate. As he did the portrait door swung open and two girls stepped thru. They seemed to be talking to one another silently.
"And they said she was crying. Seemed like she was beat up pretty badly. Word around the school is that she was in the Forbidden Forest alone." Said the girl with the blue eyes. Her blonde hair had blue streaks to match. Harry thought at first she was another Ravenclaw but noticed the Gryffindor patch on her cloak.
"The Forbidden Forest. Are you sure? You know how rumors start around here." The red haired girl said.
"Yes, they think Hagrid told her to go there. They told me it was for talking back in Professor Snape's class."
"Aldunia, did you tell Lei or Alex?" Said the girl with the red hair.
"No, Veronica I didn't, but I figured they may already know about her. She's with Madam Pomfrey now. Poor Blackcat." Aldunia replied. They both noticed Harry and giggled. They then ran up the steps to the girls dorm to be alone.
"Blackcat hurt?" Harry thought to himself." Maybe it's time to meet Madam Pomfrey again for a check up."
Harry picked up his things and walked out of the common room. He passed some Gryffindors he saw last night and they waved to him as he passed. He seemed to hurry as quickly as he could to the hospital wing. As he got there he bumped into Professor Lupin.
"Harry, are you aright?" The Professor asked.
"Yes sir. I'm fine." Harry replied as he tried to make his way around the Professor.
"Harry, this isn't a good time to go in there. Maybe later ok. Madam Pomfrey isn't allowing visitors."
"But Professor!" He blurted out.
"No Harry, Madam Pomfrey takes things like this very seriously. The only one she will let in there now is the headmaster." Professor Lupin said.
Harry knew he couldn't get around the Professor right now. He soon gave up trying. He knew he could sneak in later with his invisibility cloak.
"Alright sir. I need to get to class anyways."
"See you in my class later Harry. Always a pleasure." Professor Lupin shouted as Harry walked off.
All thru the classes of the day Harry seemed distant and worried. He barely made it thru Potions without being noticed by Professor Snape. The Professor saw his distraction and took points off for it. Harry almost fell asleep in History of magic. It always seemed the only one who could stay up was Hermione. After that he was able to make it thru Transfiguration. Lunch was quiet. Hermione tried to cheer him up, but his mind was still set on seeing Blackcat in the hospital wing. He wanted to know if she was ok. He knew what was in that forest and how dangerous it was from his own personal experience.
Charms was next. Professor Flitwick was showing the class a new point and flip method for their wand. He was also showing them the Accio spell. Harry already knew this spell from last year and so did Hermione. They easily made Professor Flitwick happy. Ron was still having trouble. He couldn't get the ball to move over to him. All he could do was make it roll off the table.
"No Ron, like this." Hermione said as she pointed her wand and flipped it. The ball flew instantly to her.
"You know your better at this stuff then I am Hermione. Quit showing off." Ron replied out of frustration.
The class ended and Ron got up and quickly walked out. Harry and Hermione caught up with him.
"Ron, are you ok?" asked Harry.
"No I'm not. That bloody git of a Ravenclaw beat me at chess. I don't like to get beaten."
"Ron, you know he's older, and he's played the game a lot longer. It was a close game," Replied Hermione, "well it was."
Ron stormed off to the common room and Hermione and Harry followed.
"Guys, I'm going to the library for a bit. I'll meet up with you." Harry said.
"Ok Harry, I'll try to calm Ron down. See you later." Hermione called back as she followed Ron around a corner.
Harry turned around and walked to the library. As he entered the library the smell of old books hit him. He never really liked the library after the events of the first year. He was one of the few who went into the forbidden section of the library and was able to get out without being caught.
He walked up to the counter and the librarian turned around.
"Can I help you Mr. Potter." Her shrill voice cut thru the silence like a knife.
"Y-Yes," Harry stuttered, "I'm looking for a book on Druids. Professor Lupin told me to look them up."
"Ah, Druids, masters of the ancient dark arts. You can't go into the restricted section without a teachers pass. However I do have some books you can read on the subject. Are you doing a paper for him?" Madam Pince asked.
"Yes!" Harry shot out without thinking. He just lied, but if it would get him the book he needed he didn't care.
"Alright then, Follow me Mr. Potter."
Harry followed the librarian to a section of the library that didn't seem used much. She reached up to a high shelf and pulled down a book for him. He took the book over to a table and put it down. He looked at the other students as he wiped the dust off the books. The two girls that he had seen before were in the library. They seemed really interested in the latest book about elves and hobbits. They whispered amongst themselves and giggled. The librarian walked over and told them to quiet down. As she left they giggled some more and pointed to the pictures in the book.
Harry sat and opened the book. Its old leather cover seemed to moan in pain as Harry opened it. On the first page Harry saw had a weird symbol. It looked like 3 circles intersecting each other in silver.. He ran his fingers over the picture and the symbol glowed slightly. The book magically opened to a page in the book. The chapter read "The Solstice Games."
"This is it," Harry thought, "I found it."
Suddenly the book was shut and ripped away. Harry looked up only to find Malfoy standing there with Crabbe and Goyle right beside him..
"So, looking up a new religion Harry. Trying to dabble a bit in the DARK ARTS." Malfoy said so everyone in the library could hear.
"Malfoy, give that back." Harry said with a bit of anger.
"Why should I Potter. I call this payback for what you all did to me last year on the train. And payback hurts. " Malfoy said with an evil smirk.
"Malfoy this is a library. You do anything and everyone will see." Replied Harry with a bit of annoyance in his voice.
"I don't think to so Potter." Malfoy laughed.
Harry looked around and noticed that everyone in the library was gone. Only he, Malfoy and the two goons remained.
"You want a wizard duel Malfoy, you got one." Harry said. He was a bit tired of taking slack from Malfoy.
"Alright Potter, three against one seems fair to me."
Harry reached for his wand. Malfoy had his out first and hit Harry with a leg locker curse. Harry's legs instantly went together. Harry hit Crabble with a total body bind. Crabble fell to the ground like a pile of bricks. Malfoy laughed and hit Harry with a disarming charm. Harry's wand flew out of his hand and Harry was pushed back into the wall. Malfoy laughed and walked closer.
Suddenly as Malfoy raised his wand there was a flash of white light. When Harry regained his eyesight Malfoy and Goyle were laid out on the ground unconscious.
Harry looked around for who caused the light. His legs now moved and he could stand. He continued to try and find out who it was. While looking around the library he noticed a small note that seemed to be used as a book mark in the old book. He picked up the book and opened it to the chapter marked. The Chapter read " The Dragon Druid". Harry looked puzzled for a moment and then read the note.
"Meet me on the Quidditch pitch. Come as soon as you can."
Harry gulped and started to see Malfoy coming around. He decided it was best not to wait. He checked out the book and ran out of the library and to the Quidditch pitch.