Pt. 14

"What is it?" I hurried over to Professor as she thrust the book into my face. It read:

Mind Gas

An easily brewed potion once ingredients gathered. Once the gas is made it can be put into the air, usually by vents and without knowledge a person is put under control of the brewer. It is illegal in all parts of the world and is rarely performed thanks to the near extinction of the Dodo bird, whose feathers are a key factor in the mind control.

The last reported Mind Gas breakout was in 1902 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. The gases were let off in De La Salle School of Magic causing 101 students dead from suicide of many sorts. Charlene Marvolo was sentenced to death from the offense but reportedly escaped to London, England before her death was supposed to carry out. She has yet to be found.

"So someone made a gas and let it loose in the school?" I quickly put two and two together as I gradually put the book down in front of me.

"I think so Mr. Malfoy, but the suicides haven't taken place as fast as the ones in De La Salle did, no. I think we're dealing with a newbie," Professor McGongagall's voice cracked as her jowls jiggled slightly.

"Newbie?" Hermoine gazed at her confused. "What do you mean?"

Professor took in a deep breath before she could bring herself to say it, "I think the one behind this all is a student."