Harry! Stop it! You're getting me all wet! Hermione brushed the snow off of her hair, and out of her eyes, trying to glare at Harry, but made herself look lazy eyed. Harry pulled Hermione's cloak closer around her, and carefully, and very gently, took Hermione's face, and dried it off, stroking her rosy cheeks. Harry smiled at Hermione reassuringly.
Sorry, I'll stop throwing snowballs at you. Besides, it's snowing so hard, one little snowball doesn't make any difference. We're freezing cold and wet enough as it is. Hermione nodded and shivered. Harry put his arms around her and rubbed his hands up and down her arms, trying to warm her up.
They trudged slowly through the knee high snow, heads bowed against the never ending onslaught of snow. Hermione sneezed, and wiped her face in disgust.
Ewwww, dratted wind! Harry, why are we out here? It's freezing, I can't see a thing, and I think we're lost! Harry paused to wipe clean his glasses, which were covered with ice and snow. Putting his glasses back on, Harry turned to Hermione.
I think we're lost too! Can you recognize anything? Harry yelled to the utterly white nothingness of the world around him, but there wasn't any answer. Harry put a hand over his eyes and squinted as he searched for Hermione. Harry felt a tap on his shoulder.
I'm over here Harry.
Oh, right, sorry about that! Now, we have to find a way to get back to the castle! We still have to thaw out before we go up to History of Magic! Hermione struggled through the deep snow to get to Harry's side, and yelled in his ear,
Try the Four Point Spell Harry! Wiggling a gloved finger in his ear, Harry put his hand in his pocket and searched for his wand.
Oh shit! My wand's not here!! I must've left it in the coat room! Hermione rolled her eyes, breathing a cloud of fog at Harry.
Try your robe pocket Einstein. Harry looked at Hermione with a puzzled look on his face.
Eyesien? Who's that? Oh right the wand, sorry. Ignoring Hermione ranting on about how Harry should broaden his mind,explore the library and actually read about someone sometime, and how Albert Einstein was one of the greatest Muggle geniuses of the 20th Century, Harry took out his wand from his left robe pocket, and placed it on his palm. Harry muttered,
Point me. The wand spun around, coming to a stop, pointing to Harry. Hermione, I think it means I'm north... Maybe the cold is affecting my wand or something.. Hermione seized Harry's shoulder's, and spun him around, so that he was facing the way the wand was pointing. Harry grinned as realization dawned on him.
Ohhhhhh, THAT way's north! Ha ha, I knew it! Come on Hermione, let's go. Harry offered his arm to Hermione, and she took it, and holding his hand out, they followed the direction of Harry's wand.
As they walked high upon the snow ( Hermione had preformed a charm called the Light As Air charm, which allows any person, no matter what their weight to walk on very light things without breaking them, or falling through), Harry thought he heard howling, and footsteps behind them. But everytime Harry turned around, the footsteps stopped. Hermione looked at Harry with a quizzical look.
What is it Harry? Is everything alright? Harry shook his head, and walked on.
Everything's fine, come on, we're almost to the castle. As they walked on, Hogwart's came into view, Harry and Hermione could see the lights of the Great Hall dimly through the storm, which was getting steadily worse.
The sky darkened, and the sun disappeared completely, but Harry and Hermione could still see their way across the grounds, the snow still bright. Harry kept checking his wand, making sure they were headed in the right direction. The temperatures dropped dangerously low, as Harry struggled to keep Hermione, and himself going. It was a snowstorm, and a bad one.
Harry's feet, even with the Light As Air charm, grew heavy, as did his eyelids, drooping down, lower, and lower....
Harry! Harry stay awake! You can't go to sleep! Harry opened his eyes to see Hermione standing over him, her lips blue and cheeks covered in frost. She winced and spat out blood, staining the pure white snow. She spat once more, before pointing her wand at her tongue. She wiped her mouth on her sleeve, looking at the red snow.
It's so cold my tongue went numb, guess thats why I bit it, couldn't feel a thing.. Harry stood up, and looked at the impressionless snow.
Guess we can forget about making Snow Angels! Hermione nodded slowly, before walking on slowly with Harry, her grip on his arm becoming weaker. Harry absentmindedly put his hand in his pocket and discovered his wand was gone.
Hermione, where's my wand? Hermione's head began to droop as Harry searched around frantically in the snow for his wand. Picking it up, Harry whispered once again, his teeth chattering, Point me. The wand spun slowly around, pointing just to Harry's right. Harry picked up Hermione, who had slumped down on the snow, and set her on her feet. Harry took his scarf off, ignoring the stinging cold, and tying it once around his waist, tied Hermione to the other end of the scarf.
There, now if one of us falls down, the other'll pick them up! Hermione immediately keeled over on the snow. Harry patted her cheeks, trying to get the blood flowing. Come on, Hermione, we're almost there, we can make it, you can make it! Hermione nodded her head, and Harry helped her get to her feet. Harry put an arm around Hermione, steadying them both, and started to walk slowly toward Hogwarts. Then the howling returned.
Harry tried to quicken his pace, but Hermione fell down again onto the snow. Helping her get up, Harry saw the pairs of yellow eyes, surrounding them. They came closer, and Harry turned every which way, trying to find a way to escape. Then the animals came into view.
Huge wolves, with white sharp fangs protruding from their mouths as they panted heavily, their great brown and black hides heaving with exertion. Hermione clung to Harry's arm, and whispered into his ear,
Harry, what're we going to do? There's too many of them, we can't take them on! Harry turned, throwing a ball of ice at a Wolf that got too close. The Wolf yelped, and backed away, growling. Harry looked at Hermione.
I'll create a distraction, you get out of here! Hermione shook her head fervently.
I'm not going if you're not! Hermione bent over and picking up a large chunk of ice, threw it at the largest wolf, hitting him on the muzzle. The Wolf hardly flinched, his red eyes burning like the fires of hell, his lip curled back in a snarl, showing his gleaming white fangs. Hermione backed away, and swallowed, looking nervously at the fearsome creature. Harry grabbed Hermione's hand, and said to her in her ear,
I'll fire the Impediment Curse at them, you get ready to run, ok? I promise, I'll be right behind you! Please, Hermione? Hermione looked hard down at the snow, before nodding.
Ok, get ready..
Harry slowly took out his wand and pointed it at the Wolves, and yelled the Impediment Curse. But they always dodged out of the way, and the spell hit the snowflakes around them, almost ceasing the falling of the snow. But as one Wolf dodged his spell, the others came closer to him, until Harry couldn't move at all. Harry kicked and punched every Wolf near him. Harry yelled out to Hermione
GO! Hermione RUN! Hermione dashed off through the snow, and with knuckles bruised and bleeding, Harry fled, Hermione right ahead of him.
Harry quickly caught up to Hermione, and together, they ran for dear life. The Wolves were gaining on Harry and Hermione, tongue's lolling out of their mouths as they pursued them happily, barking to one another. The Leader bounded infront of Harry and Hermione, and they, unable to stop, collided with the Wolf, knocking all of them to the ground. The rest of the pack caught up, and once more circled Harry and Hermione, who were lying on the snow. Harry looked at Hermione.
Hermione.. I'm sorry.. Hermione grinned a somewhat brave grimace, shaking her head.
Don't be Harry, at least I'm with you. They'll have to take us fighting! Hermione leapt to her feet, and took a Taekwondo stance, before yelling,
HIIIIYA! Take that! And that! Ha! Who's the big Wolf now? Hermione seized a Wolf's paw, flipped him over her head and onto his back. Hermione's hands were a blur as with a series of kicks, flips and hand chops, dealt with each Wolf, one by one. Harry stood by in awe, watching Hermione.
Where the hell did you learn how to do that? Hermione grinned.
I learned it over the summer! Went to a Taekwondo camp! The Sensei said I'm the first one to ever reach black belt in one week! Though Hermione had warded off the Wolves, they got back up, and one Wolf lunged at Hermione. She flew back and hit her head on a tree, becoming unconscious. Harry ran to Hermione, protecting her from the Wolves, who had had enough, and advanced toward Harry. Harry got up and picked up Hermione, holding her in his arms.
The Wolves forced Harry into the middle of their circle, Harry standing defiant, reading to go down fighting. At the Leader's signal, one Wolf near Harry tapped him hard on the back of his skull with his muzzle, knocking Harry out. Harry slumped forward, and putting his nose underneath Harry, the Wolf lifted him and rolled him onto his back. The Leader walked forward and took Hermione gently into his jaws, his enormous mouth allowing enough room for a large person to fit, or a very large animal. The Leader, then walked away from Hogwarts, instead walking the opposite direction, his pack following him. As they walked on, Harry clutched the fur of his captor subconsciously, as he slipped into dark dreams.
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Professor Dumbledore stood, looking out at the storm raging outside. Professor McGonagall came to his side. Dumbledore turned to look at her.
Yes Minerva? Are all the students back inside? Professor McGonagall shook her head sadly.
I'm afraid not, Professor Dumbledore. There are still three students out missing. I'm afraid we cannot risk sending out a rescue party in this sort of weather! We will have to wait out the storm. Dumbledore massaged his temples with his fingers, thinking hard. Professor Dumbledore? Dumbledore looked up, and with a great effort, said,
Close and lock the doors. No one will be allowed out until this storm is over. Dumbledore got up and walked to his office door. He stopped and looked back at Professor McGonagall.
Classes will be cancelled, all students are to stay in their Common Rooms. Food will be sent up, and Prefects will be trusted to keep their students in order. Do you understand? Snowstorms at Hogwarts are magical ones, there's no telling what could happen. McGonagall nodded, and Dumbledore stepped onto the moving staircase, saying over his shoulder. Come Minerva, let us go to the Staff room, enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa. Professor McGonagall shook her head.
No, I'm sorry Professor Dumbledore, I must be going up to my house,, to speak to the students and Prefects. Each head of house should go to his or her, to talk to their students. Dumbledore nodded, and disappeared from view. Professor McGonagall looked out at the storm, and sighed, before hurrying onto the staircase.
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Oh come on Lavender! You can't have your King jump all the way to the other side of the board and destroy my King! It doesn't work like that!! Ron, whose hair was standing straight up after running his fingers through it in frustration, picked up the pieces of his King, and reset the board, the pieces magically repairing themselves. Ron frowned at Lavender who was giggling happily. You have to actually move some other pieces and have strategy in order to play Wizard Chess! Lavender put on a mock frown.
I have strategy! I jump across the board, and beat the living crap out of your King! Fine, I'll move another piece! Lavender picked up her Knight and moved him next to Rons Queen. Lavender laughed in triumph, but Ron shook a finger at her, and pointed at the board.
Not so fast! A knight can't attack something right next to it! That's not the way it moves! Which means... Rons Queen got off of her chair, and smashed Lavenders Knight to pieces. Lavender sighed and looked around at the packed Library.
Humph! Whatever, it's just a game Ron.. I wonder where Harry and Hermione are? There was a crackling in the air, then the students heard Professor McGonagall clearing her throat.
Attention! Attention all students! This is an emergency announcement! All students are to return to their House Common Room's at once! Food will be sent up, and no one is to leave the Common Room unattended! Your Head of House will give you more details! Now chop chop! Lets go! pack that Chess board away Mr Weasley, and get on your way! There was a small pop! and all was silent except for the mutters of students.
You heard Professor McGonagall! All of you, back to your Common Room's! Madam Pince came around and shoed everyone on their way, then locked the library up tight and hurried down to the Teacher's lounge. Ron held Lavender's hand as they walked up to Gryffindor. Lavender looked at Ron nervously.
Do you think Harry and Hermione made it in alright? You don't still think they're out in the storm do you? Ron bit his lip, and said,
I don't know Lavender, they could still be out there. But they're probably ok, Ron added quickly, seeing the look on Lavender's face. I mean, Hermione's there! She's the most brilliant witch in the entire school! What could possibly be wrong? Lavender smiled and looked ahead as they climbed a set of stairs, along with a huge crowd, heading to different Houses.
Come on Harry, I know you can make it... Ron though to himself as they arrived at the Common Room, which, after scanning every face, Ron saw Harry and Hermione were not there yet. Harry! Where are you?
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As Harry came back to consciousness, he was unpleasantly aware of a throbbing pain on the back of his skull, and a growing lump there also. Slowly sitting up, Harry couldn't really remember what had happened to him, or even where he was. But upon putting on his glasses, Harry discovered he was in a large cave, whose entrance was sealed off by a wall of snow. Harry peered around and saw the Wolves, laying near a fire, and conversing amongst themselves in their own language. Mostly they spoke in barks, growls, and snarl's which Harry couldn't understand. But their Leader was nowhere in sight. Laying back down, breathing quickly, Harry turned his head to the right, and saw Hermione facing him. Seeing he was awake, Hermione put a finger to her lips, and crawled over to Harry.
Harry! You're awake! How're we going to get out of here? Hermione hurriedly whispered. Harry looked over at the Wolves, who had suddenly gotten up and were walking over to Harry and Hermione. Harry silently and quickly signaled for Hermione to put down her head. Harry closed his eyes shut, and prayed as he felt the warm breath on the back of his neck. Harry heard growling from above them, and the warm breath was gone. Opening an eye very carefully, Harry saw the Wolves had returned to their spot by the fire, and their Leader was by them, chewing on a deer's leg. Harry tapped on Hermione's head and keeping an eye on the Wolves by the fire, Harry whispered out his plan to her.
...So you'll blast the snow thats covering the cave entrance out of the way, and run out first, and I'll use my Taekwondo on any that get too close to us? Then what? Harry shrugged.
I don't know, but first things first; lets get out of here. Ready? On three, one, two, three! Leaping up, Harry shot a jet of purple flames at the snow, and blasted it out of the way. Hermione layed out a couple of the Wolves, and charged at another when Harry took a hold of her cloak.
Later Hermione! Run!!
Awww! Come on!! We could take them! Harry seized Hermione around the waist and heaved her out through the small opening, before diving through himself. Picking himself up, Harry preformed both the Rumabash spell, grinning as the Leader slammed into the barrier, his face forced into a grin as he slid down to the cave floor, and the Light as Air charm, and caught up to Hermione, lifting her up to the top of the snow. They ran, knowing the Rumabash spell wouldn't hold up for long.
Behind him, Harry could hear the howling of the Wolves, and the snow crunching in their pursuit of Harry and Hermione. Breath ragged in his throat, Harry urged himself and Hermione to run on. The snowstorm was less harsh then it was last time he was outside, but the snow wasn't as thick, and Harry could now fully see his surroundings; He was in the Forbidden Forest. Harry'd never been this far in the Woods, he hadn't even known there were caves in the Forest. Harry decided he must be near one of the mountains that were on either side of Hogwarts, making up the valley Hogwarts lay in. If he was right, then Harry had a long ways to run. But why did he have to run?
Harry put on an extra burst of speed, Hermione struggling to keep up, and shot the Reductor Curse over his shoulder at the Wolves closing in at him. He was rewarded by a yelp, but didn't look back, dodging trees and branches as they swung at Harry. Harry looked up, and through the tree tops, Harry saw the sky was getting darker, the sun still hidden from view. Harry took a deep breath and tried to run faster.
The Wolves were gaining on Harry and Hermione, and surrounded them, one behind, one to their left and another to their right...but Harry and Hermione couldn't see the leader. Harry clutched a stitch on his side, tears gathering in his eyes, his legs freezing up. Hermione looked at Harry
Accio Firebolt!
The Leader immerged right infront of Harry. But Harry wasn't looking on where he was going; he was straining his eyes searching for the Firebolt in the storm. Harry ran straight into the Wolf, knocking the wind out of him, and sending them both falling to the Forest Floor. Harry tried to get to his feet, but one of the Wolves had their paw on Harry's robes, preventing him from moving an inch. Harry heard a yelp as Hermione kicked the Wolf square in the ribs. Harry heard growling from up above him, and looked up to see the enormous bared fangs of the Leader, who had a paw on Harry's chest. Hermione pushed with all her might against the huge Wolf, but couldn't budge him an inch. The Alpha Wolf snarled, and knocked Hermione to the ground with his muzzle. She immediately was hidden from view by two Wolves. Harry yelled and struggled to get free, the Wolf's fangs getting closer to his head.
No! STOP! Someone from behind Harry had yelled, and was running towards them, but Harry didn't look back. The Leader was startled, and took his paw off of Harry. Harry heard a familiar swooshing noise; he looked up and saw the Firebolt racing toward him. The Firebolt stopped, right at the exact height for Harry to mount; Harry pushed the Wolves out of the way, grabbed Hermione, and blew a raspberry at the enraged pack. Harry mounted his Firebolt, flying straight up through the roof of the Forest, ignoring the scratches and stings he got from the branches of the enchanted trees, Hermione holding fast around his waist, saying,
I REALLY don't like this, oh I don't like this!, and breaking free of the forest spotted Hogwarts.
The person who had yelled arrived at the Leader's side, but Harry was too high up to see who it was. The person got on the back of the Wolf and rode quickly in the direction of Hogwarts. Breathing a sigh of relief, Harry, cold, bleeding and very tired, rode towards the welcome sight of the castle.
As he passed over the last of the Forbidden Forest, Harry looked back, and saw the Wolves, sitting calmly, and looking up at Harry. But with them was the person, someone who looked quite familiar. The person waved and got back on the Leader's back, riding towards Hogwarts beneath them. Harry lost sight of the pack through the storm, and then had to concentrated on flying through the storm, putting the Wolves from his mind.
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