Escape

Nani woke up and looked around. She was inside some kind of a house. The place was about the size of her room and she really had no clue where she was. But there was a fire burning to the left of her and it was warming her body. That feels good. She stood up on her four paws and stretched. She tried to walk closer to the fire but something was choking her. Her mind flew into momentary panic before she realized she was chained to the wall. Her chain was actually very short just long enough for her to lie down comfortably. She growled. Who dared to put a harsh metal chain around her neck then tie her to a wall? A responding growl came from the other side of the house. A big black dog raised its head and hackles at her. She quieted instantly that was Fang, Hadgrid's dog. She had seen him fight creatures much larger than herself.

"Now be nice to our guest here Fang." Hadgrid called. Nani looked in his direction. He was even taller now that she was not quite her normal height. She wanted to whimper and just cuddle up by the fire. She was in pain but she couldn't show it. Fang might attack if he saw weakness, just like what happens in the pack. But she did try to get to Hadgrid but the harder she pulled on the chain the tighter it became chocking off her air supply. She backed up against the wall and lay back down. She looked out the window. The first rays of sunlight were just sweeping through the window. How long have I been a sleep?

"Hey girl," He said while coming up to her. She growled deep in her throat and bared her teeth but he kept coming. She didn't know what to do she couldn't bite one of her professors. "Hey girl it is alright I'm just here to help." He put out his hand for her to sniff. Too trusting She went as far as the chain would allow flatting her ears against her head she sniffed his hand. She could smell Fang and some other animal's sent on his hand. She could also smell some type of wine that must have spilled on his hand. She stopped sniffing a prick one of her ears showing she trusted him a little bit. He started to pet her head and she couldn't help herself from enjoying it. He ran his hand down her neck and over her shoulder blades. She yelped and jumped back pulling her lip up she snarled at him. Deep in her human mind she knew that it wasn't his fault. He didn't know she was hurt but her wolf mind didn't care. His hand had hurt her and he wasn't going to touch her. Fang was up now beside his master. Nani looked at him and stopped making noise. She was in no position to fight. So she lay down and closed her eyes. Her shoulder was throbbing and the pain, she was sure, was going to kill her.

Hadgrid went back into the kitchen and came back with a bottle. Nani didn't know what the bottle was but it smelled horrible. He opened the lid and poured a small amount onto his hands. He touched her shoulder and she whimpered but didn't try to fight. Once he was sure she wasn't going to attack he started to gently rub the gash. She continued to whimper showing she wasn't happy but didn't move. He finished he shoulder and started working on her chest and some other minor scrapes she had gotten. When he was finished she fell asleep knowing it was the only way to ease the stinging.

It was late in the afternoon when she awoke again. She once again got up and stretched. She scratched the itch on her neck and felt the chain that was still there. She gently felt all of her wounds with her nose. They no longer hurt her but she knew she would have scars for a long time if not for the rest of her life. Deciding that she had spent too much time away from Hogwarts she tried to get the collar off. But no matter what way she pulled the thing wouldn't come off. She sat down a howled a sad note fused with frustration. Fang came over to her trying to use his height to intimidate her. She stared him straight into the eyes and growled challenging him. Fang turned around and walked away. She didn't understand why until she heard the door open. In walked Harry with Ron. Nani backed up as far as her chain would allow. They both were staring at her. She wanted to growl make it known that they were not allowed to touch her, but the sight of Harry brought to many emotions to the surface.

"Hadgrid?" Ron called.

"Ron, Harry, what are you two doing out here. You both know it isn't safe to wander the grounds. Not with Black running around and all."

"Hadgrid it is the middle of the day plus it isn't like we are alone." Harry said. "Plus I heard you found an animal two nights ago." Ron shot Harry a quick glance but turned back to Hadgrid.

"I sure did. That's her over there she sure is a beauty. The only thing is she is an angry little wolf, always wanted a wolf. Did I tell you that?" Nani and Harry both gave Hadgrid a look, Nani one of fear and Harry one of disbelief.

"But you can't just keep a wild grown wolf. Can you?" Hadgrid shrugged his shoulders.

"It isn't against the law like a dragon."

"But Hadgrid what if it has um… pups." Nani stared at him is shock. He remembered who she was obviously. He knew she couldn't have pups. Then she realized what he was doing. He was trying to get him to free her. She could have hugged him. Hadgrid looked down at his hand clearly thinking about the possibilities.

"Wouldn't want pups sitting out there with out their mom," Hadgrid mumbled to himself. He looked at Harry. "Want to feed her before she goes?" Harry didn't even hesitate.

"Umm I think I'll pass." Hadgrid mumbled something and reached for the collar. Nani didn't move, she couldn't she was too happy she was finally getting out of here. The weight of the chain came off her neck. Nani could have could have cried. Quickly licking Hadgrid's hand before Nani dashed out the door. Nani didn't stop till she was sure that she was far from view in the forest. She changed into her human form and slumped down against a tree, Nani breathed deeply savoring the smell of fresh air. She had only been in Hadgrid's hut for two days but it had felt like an eternity of chains to her. She shook off the feeling and looked at her clothes. They were torn from her fight with the werewolf. She could see the cuts that ran down her chest that had ripped her shirt. She fingered the darkest one and winced slightly. Hearing a crunch behind her she swung around. Standing not too far from her sat a big black dog. It head was cocked at her. She looked at it but saw no immediate threat. For being out here in the forbidden forest it seemed quite good natured. Nani put her hand out. "Come here boy." The dog came over and sniffed her hand then sat down within petting reach but no closer. She stroked his head absent mindedly and could feel herself starting to drift off. Unaware that the dog was shifting closer to her, Nani fell asleep.

Black looked at the girl at his feet. He sniffed her and shook his head. She smelled and looked so familiar but he was sure it wasn't her. But the memories that this girl brought back filled his heart with longing, longing to go back into the past. But it would not be so. He nudged her with his nose and made sure she was asleep then put her on his back. Slowly he walked to the edge of the forest where she could be found more easily. She looked bruised, beaten, and bloody. She would need help as soon as possible. The sent of werewolf also floated around her yet it didn't smell like Mooney. He sighed as he set her down. He nudged the face that looked so familiar before running back to his hiding spot.

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