Werewolf

Chap3 Truth Unfolds

Ron didn't know exactly where he was running to but he ran. He believed if he ran his problems would disappear. Running to the portrait of the fat lady he said the password.
"Shouldn't you be in class?"
"I don't care just let me in," Ron said.
"Why aren't you-
"Please just let me in," he interrupted. The portrait opened and Ron ran in. Hurrying up the stairs he fell on his bed burying his head in his pillow. He heard someone walk in the room. Feeling extra weight on his bed he thought he heard someone talk to him.
"Ron I know you must be shocked about what you heard but don't worry that much it isn't liked you killed him or something,"
Ron looked up to see Harry and Hermione smiling at him. If only they knew Ron thought. Hermione got off Ron's bed about to go to the door.
"Come on Ron we must be off to class I really don't want to be late," Hermione said.
"We should go mate," Harry said. Ron got up leaving with his friend promising to tell them sooner or later. Outside of Hogwarts Hagrid waited for everyone to settle down before he began class.
"I am deeply srry about the tragedy and I ill make the class swift and easy ter day," Hagrid said.
"Hagrid before you start may I talk to Maulthoy's friends?" Dumbledore asked.
"Sure," Crabbe, Gogle and the rest of Maulthoy's friends went with Dumbledore. After Care of Magical Creatures they headed to Potions.

"I wonder how Pro. Snape is handling the news?" Harry asked.

"Hey Ron!" Ron turned around to see Ginny, who he hadn't talked to for a while.

"Did you hear about Maulthoy?"Ginny asked.
"Wondered who killed him?" Harry pondered.
"I am guessing some animal in the darkforest," Hermione said.
"Yeah some vicious beast might have," Harry said.
"I wonder why he was in the darkforest anyway?" Hermione asked. Walking into potions class Ron found it quite dark. He wondered why but soon found out.
"Today is a tragic day in Hogwarts because a student no not just a student a friend was found dead in the darkforest," Pro.Snape said, "I will not rest till we find that creature and kill it."

The Slytherians cheered this making Ron feel uncomfortable. Pro. Snape went on with his lesson about the sleeping potion not once deducting points form the Gryffindors. When class was over they headed to lunch. Ron barely touched anything on his plate, which was a first for him. Harry looked at his friend wondering why he was so low.

"Ron I didn't know you were that close to Maulthoy," Harry said.

"Well Harry it doesn't really matter if he was close or not I bet it still hurts,"

"Guys I need to tell you and my sister something after lunch o.k.?"

"O.k." they said.
In the boy dormitories Ron looked around making sure no one was around. Then he looked at his friend and sister swallowing a huge lump in his throat.
"Well you guys must be wondering why I have been out at night-
"Please tell us why?" Hermione interrupted.
"Yes anyway um I don't know exactly how to say this but I am a werewolf," Ron said then sat down on his bed waiting for the screams but none came.
"Ron why did you gather us up like this to tell us a huge lie?" Ginny asked.
"Yes Ron we would like to know why?" Hermione asked.
"Guys Last night I was outside I saw Maulthoy he saw me I was changing and well didn't have control so I killed him and-
"You want me to believe that my best mate is a werewolf?" Harry said hiding a smile.
" Yes but please keep it a secret I don't want anyone else to know," Ron said.
"Ron we should tell someone I mean what if you attack again," Hermione said stiffing a giggle.
"Yes Ron you might hurt one of us," Harry said smiling.
"Maybe you're right," Ron said.
Hermione, Harry and Ginny burst into laughter. Ron couldn't understand but then it was clear they didn't believe him they thought he was coocco.
"Ron the death of Maulthoy has nothing to do with you now for the story you a werewolf that is just silly," Hermione said.
"Harry you guys said you met up with a werewolf two days ago right?"
"Yeah Ron,"
"To defend Hermione and you, you casted curico,"Ron said.
"How did you know that?"
"Like I said before I was that werewolf,"
"Ron it was funny the first time now it is not,"

Ginny said getting up and leaving. Hermione and Harry looked at Ron one last time then they too left. Ron tried didn't he? Defense Against the Dark Arts wasn't that amazing it was the same as always. At dinner though wasn't the same.

"Ron tell us really why you have been out at night," Hermione asked.

"I already told you,"

"You don't expect me to believe that wild tale," Hermione said.

"Fine don't believe it I am leaving," he said. Ron got up and left his friends.

If they weren't going to believe him that was fine with him. Hermione and Harry followed Ron into the darkforest. This is where he has been going every night but why? Harry thought. Hermione saw Ron stop not going any further.

"Ron what are you doing here?!" Hermione yelled.

" What are you guys doing here?" Ron asked, "go now before it is too-

"Ron mate!" Harry yelled. Ron began to change right before their eyes. Growing larger feet and arms. His shiny dangerous teeth looked like it could rip through any type of skin. Harry now believed everything Ron said.

"Hermione if he is the werewolf-

"Then he killed the unicorn attacked us and killed Maulthoy," Hermione interrupted.

"We better go now before he sees us," Harry said. They both slowly walked out of the darkforest.
"That was close," Harry said.
"Most defiantly lets go inside before- A large hand took Harry by the leg and dragged him back into the darkforest. Hermione let out a scream.
"Hermione!"
"Harry hold on I am going to get help!" Harry looked up at the beast that was his friend Ron. How did this happen? Harry thought. Harry felt the warm breath upon his face. Adjusting to the dark he saw the face of a werewolf.
"Mate it is me Harry," Harry said, "remember."

The werewolf only growled showing his powerful teeth. Harry reached out to touch the werewolf's face but by doing so he was bit by the powerful teeth. The blood dripped down Harry's hand splashing the ground.

Harry hoped Hermione would get back before Ron did anything drastic. Hermione ran down the corridors of Hogwarts screaming at everyone she saw. She ran into Dumbledore, which was lucky for her.

"Dumbledore Harry's in the darkforest with a werewolf," Hermione said, " but don't hurt it."

"Why?"

"It's Ron," Harry laid there the werewolf or Ron above him. If he moves Ron would kill him. This must have been how Maulthoy felt. Harry looked up at the Ron wondering how they could help him. Harry heard people in the forest he hoped it was help.

"Harry," "Pro. Dumbledore,"

"We will find a way to help you without hurting Mr.Weasley," He said.

" Why? This same werewolf killed a student. I say we kill it before it kills us," Harry knew who could have said that defiantly Pro.Snape.

"Pro. Snape listen do not hurt –

Before Dumbledore could finish Pro. Snape whipped out his wand yelling Averakedavra. Luckily the spell missed but Ron leaped off Harry and attacked Pro.Snape wildly. Pro.Snape was nearly ripped in half. Ron tore at him but before Ron could kill him Pro. Dumbledore froze Ron so he would attack no more.
"Pro. Snape needs to be taken to St.Mungos now," Pro.Dumbledore instructed.
"What is going to happen?" Harry asked.
" Pro. Snape will be o.k.,"
"No I mean Ron," Harry said.
"Well he might have to go home,"
"You can't maybe if he changes in the darkforest and no one goes in there-

"Harry what if he decides to go inside?" Dumbledore asked. Harry forgot about that if Ron went inside he could kill almost everyone. Harry looked at his bleeding hand then kept quiet. "There might be a cure," Hermione said, "like wolfsbain."

" Yes Hermione but a lot of the ingredients are not around here and also is hard to make," he said.

"So you are just going to kick him out of school," Harry yelled.

"I'm sorry," he said picking up Ron then heading inside.

"Harry it will be o.k." Hermione said patting him on the shoulder.

"No it won't,"

They both went back inside hoping tomorrow wouldn't be as bad as today.

End of chapter three.