Chapter 12:The New Kid

Half an hour later Harry and Hermione were walking hand in hand down to the lake. The Squid's tentacles were swaying in the breeze and the birds were chirping.

"So, this is were the Mudblood and Potty come to make out," a voice said.

"Shut up Malfoy," Harry said quietly, as he fingered his wand.

"I am not Malfoy," the voice said again angrily," I am more powerful than Malfoy can imagine. But I happen to know him, that is why I am here".

Harry turned round and saw a strange boy. He had short silver hair and a round head. His robes were emblazed with the badge of Slytherin.

"I am Hunter and I shall finally prove you are nothing Potty."

"Stupefy," Harry shouted. A jet of red sparks lit up the glade. Hunter had vanished.

"You can't hit me Potty, I have the powers of Lord Voldemort in me," Hunter's voice rang out.

Harry grabbed Hermione and ran for the front entrance. He wrenced it open and flew to the Common Room. He gave the password and looked in to the Room. He was lucky that he did because it wasn't there. There was a shining light, as thourgh the whole room had been turned into a Portkey.

"Hermione, what's wrong?" Harry asked.

"I don't know, should we go forward?" Hermione replied.

"Yes," Harry said. They clambered through the tunnel and jumped into the white light. Harry felt dizzy, he looked to his left and saw bodies floating past, dead ones. Hermione grabbed at Harry who hugged her hard to keep her safe.

The white light dissapered and a large castle came into view.

"Harry, I would like to welcome you personally to the Fortress Of Shadows."