Chapter 12
Two more days past and still no Alex. They were all getting worried, even Malfoy, who hadn't said one nasty thing to them all week. At every meal, the four of them kept their eyes on the door, hoping she would walk through and sit down. But it didn't happen. Harry had noticed that both McGonagall and Lupin looked very worried. Even Snape seemed on edge. On Friday after dinner Dumbledore came into the common room. Everyone fell silent.
"Miss Mondragon, Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley, Kagato, I need the four of you to come with me at once. We must hurry."
Dumbledore exited the common room with them following behind. He led them to the south part of the castle and into a room none of them had seen before. There was a bed in the middle of the room. Alex was laying on it, mumbling in a language Harry had never heard before. Cat, on the other hand looked at Dumbledore in shock.
"How long as she been like this Professor."
"Since the morning that we were to tell her the truth. Do you understand what she is saying Cat?"
Cat walked to the bed, sat down next to Alex and listened very closely. They boys also moved closer. Alex was very pale and barely whispering, repeating the same phrase over and over again.
"Alcot be ac avideks, demet be ac orsen. Alcot be ac avideks, demet be ac orsen."
Cat shook her head.
"I can only make out a few words. It's a different dialect than that of my people sir. But, it is druid. Of that I'm sure. Very old too."
"What are the words that you do understand Cat?" Harry had come closer. Cat listened to Alex again.
"The words: 'power, willing, death, and weak' It doesn't make sense to me at the moment." She turned to Dumbledore. "Sir, I need to get a book from my room. I promise, I will hurry." Dumbledore nodded and Cat quickly left the room. She returned fifteen minutes later carrying a large golden book. She sat down again and flipped through the pages. She stopped in the middle of the book and scanned it. "Ah, here it is. The phrase she is saying is 'Power to the willing, death to the weak' And I know which Clan it's from. The Dragon Heart Clan. There is also mention of the Bloodstone sir." Dumbledore nodded, but didn't take the book.
"Thank you Cat. Now, back to your common room. I have much to do." Cat stood up and shook her head.
"My people may be able to help her." He shook his head and motioned for them to leave, which they did. They ran back to the tower and sat down in a corner, away from the rest of the students. Cat opened the book again and handed it to Harry. She pointed to a paragraph and Harry began reading it as did Ron and Kagato from over his shoulder. It read:
'The Blue Bloodstone
A rare magical crystal with immense power. This magical stone brings out warrior abilities, courage, honesty, healing and strength of the wearer. If used for evil or the wearer has doubts about ones self, the life force will be drained and the wearer shall die. Who so ever uses the crystal must be pure of heart and intentions or death shall fall upon them. Those of pure heart shall be protected and powerful. This stone must be used wisely.
The Blue Bloodstone shall pass through one family, gaining more power until there is only one. When this person dies the crystal's power shall be no more.'
Harry looked up at Cat, speechless. She nodded.
"There's more, keep reading."
'The Dragon Heart Sword
This sword belongs to the protector of the Dragon Heart Clan (an offshoot of the druid Dragon Clan and most feared). It works with the Blue Bloodstone. The sword handle is made of silver, encrusted with blue sapphires. The blade is made of an almost unbreakable metal and is blue. This sword has been passed down through one family. Only the chosen protector of the Clan may touch the sword. The sword, when used with the Bloodstone, will make it's owner an almost unbeatable warrior, so long as they confidence in themselves.'
Kagato was the first to speak.
"Well, now we know why they wanted to keep her a secret. She would be a threat to he-who-must-not-be-named." Kagato shuddered slightly. Ron shook his head.
"This...this is just so unbelievable. I mean, no wonder they are nervous about her being here. Blimey."
Cat took the book from Harry and held onto it. She leaned in to whisper.
"No one must know anything. You all got that? If anyone finds out who she really is, there will be more than just you know who after her. Now, I think we should get some sleep. I have a feeling we are going to need it."
Harry and Ron nodded and went to bed. Kagato got up and started pacing in front of the fire. Cat sighed as she looked at Kagato, then went to bed.
