Chapter twenty-five: Plan of Action

"And the blood was dripping from his mouth and-" Barry was saying in the Gryffindor common room, late that night - very late. Mione gasped and interrupted,

"Barry! Do you know what unicorn is used for!"

Andrew sat bolt upright, and his hand flew up into the air, almost disturbing the sleeping Andy,

"Oh oh! I know this one!"

"Tell him Drew..." Mione said approvingly.

"Isn't it used for shoe polish?" Don asked before Andrew could answer.

"No! It's used for keeping people alive, even if their inches from death. Except, you only live a half life! God Don, open a book!" Mione said impatiently, while Andrew disappointed that he didn't get to answer the question.

"So...the creature was dying?"

Mione nodded,

"It's obviously trying to stay alive, probably so it could survive long enough to get something-" she gasped again, "Barry! Snape! He's after the rock for its use of making the exlir of life! So he can become immortal! No! Not him...Barry! He's getting the rock for You-Know-Who!"

Everyone gasped.

"How the hell do you do that!" Nick asked amazed.

Mione shrugged, looking proud of herself. Suddenly Barry got up and started pacing,

"With this information, we have to go see Dumbledore immediately-"

"Barry, we can't remember! Dumbledore said at breakfast that he was leaving on important ministry business!"

"Fuck!"

"Why would the ministry need to see Dumbledore?" Andrew asked.

"Well, its obvious isn't it?" Andy murmured into Andrew chest, Andrew jumped,

"Shit! Am you scared the hell out of me! I thought you were asleep!"

"Sorry, Drew, but isn't it a bit of a coincidence that the rock is in danger, then suddenly Dumbledore is needed for the ministry? I think the ministry will be a little surprised to have Dumbledore show up for sure..."

"I think it would be a surprise for anyone if an old man with that bloody unnerving twinkle in his eye showed up - called for or not..." Don said laughing, everyone looked at him,

"That was mean," Lemo said folding her arms. Everyone looked at Barry who was processing all the information,
"Well I guess there's only one thing to do..." he muttered.

"And what's that Barry?"

"Get the rock before Snape."

Mione gasped,

"But Barry! You-Know-Who could be with him!"

"Well I was lucky once...maybe I'll be lucky again," he said pointing to his scar.

Lemo threw her arms around him,

"I'm coming with you!"

"And I will too mate," Andrew said.

"So will I," Mione said looking pale.

"And me," Don said.

"And-" Emo began.

"Wait, wait! All of you can't go! There's no way we'll go to the third floor unnoticed if all of us come!"

"Well I guess I'm not much help if I come..." Nick said.

"Same," Andy, Lemo and Emo said at the same time.
"No! Lemo you have to come, we saw you kick Malfoy's ass, we need you to come!" Andrew said.

"Aww, does Drew need protecting from the evil over grown bat?" Lemo said in a baby voice.

"Yes."

"Ok, I'll come! I feel so loved!" Lemo said.

"If Lemo's going, I'm going!" Andy declared.

"Well Andy your charm skills would come in handy for Flitwicks thing..."

"Am, can't you stay behind?" Andrew said worried.

"Drew I'm coming," Andy said firmly, "I can look after myself."

Andrew nodded, but still looked worried.

"Mione, you coming?" Barry asked.

""Definitely."

"Well then, Don I want you to send an owl to Dumbledore, then try and tell McGonagall what's happening - Emo you help."

Don nodded, then saluted,
"Sure thing boss, and all of you look after yourselves..."

Hope your enjoying the story: )

Andy