Disclaimer: I own nothing except the plot, everything else belongs to Rowling.

A/N: I am so sorry for not having updated for such a long time. I just had so many exams and then a school exchange program that kept me out of the country for one week. Ipromise this will never happen again.

Mindstorm

Chapter 4: Trapped

The first few days after Dumbledore's announcement every student in the castle was talking about it and the rumors were out of control. Some said that it was Sirius Black again and others said that it was a pack of Dementors. However the Weasley twins, who now had a shop, produced a whole new range of tricks and they also sent about a hundred owls to deliver leaflets to the students.

A MONSTER IN HOGWARTS!

Don't panic.

Weasley's Wizard Wheezes now has top notch security defense systems:

Extendable Eyes and Ears set:

The Extendable Ears now get their Eyes counterparts so that no-one can surprise you.

Peruvian Darkness Powder: Cover your tracks with this instant darkness powder

With every order you get a free box of Skiving Snackboxes.

(Discounts for those that promise to use them against Umbridge still apply)

Almost every student in the school was ordering things from Fred and George's shop even though everything coming from their shop was banned by Filch.

"Blimey" said Ron after reading a letter the twins had sent him. "After I finish school I will apply for a job there, they say they have opened a second account at Gringott's . What do you say Harry, you can convince them, you gave them the money to open their shop after all." he said looking pleadingly at Harry.

"I dunno, maybe." Said Harry teasing him

They were doing their homework but unlike last year they were handling it quite well without the extra homework for Snape and detentions with Umbridge. It was a late afternoon when everything had started. Harry Ron and Ginny after finishing their homework and Quiditch practice were walking towards Gryffindor tower when they met Hermione outside of the library.

"Were have you been? You know you must not be outside this late!"

"Relax Hermione it's not dark yet." said Harry to prevent another fight between Ron and Hermione.

"Well ok but let's go back now it's late."

They were almost there when Harry heard a voice say 'Behind you!' Harry turned instantly and just in time to see a tentacle being flung at him. He jumped out of the way and dodged it. Then the tentacle curled around Hermione's waist and started pulling her away with immense force .

"Hermione!" shouted Harry Ron and Ginny.

They started chasing after her through the corridors. "What is that thing?" shouted Ron. "It must be the demon" Harry answered quickly.

Finally they reached a dead end just to see Hermione being dragged trough a door, screaming. They entered and saw her on the other side of the room.

"Hermione are you okay" asked Ron running towards her.

"NO! It's a trap. Run!"

They hadn't understood what exactly she had said when they were knocked into the air by a wave of power.

"Finally I caught you" said Jango coming out of the shadows. Harrty raised his wand and was ready to attack when he noticed some tentacles around Hermione's neck.

"That's right" said the monster "one move and your friend is dead." Harry just stood ther unable to decide what to do. Meanwhile the demon had started muttering a spell. "What are you doing/" asked Harry immediately realizing how stupid was the thing he had just asked.

"You'll see" said Jango and next moment they were swallowed in darkness.

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Harry felt like he was falling through water. Black water. He was hearing whispers but he didn't know where they were coming from. Slowly his fall came to a halt and he landed on a solid platform.

'Where am I?' thought Harry. 'This is your mind' another voice answered to him.

Harry almost crapped in his pants when he heard another voice in his head. "Wh-who are you?" he said, this time aloud. 'No need to speak I can hear your thoughts. As of your question I am… you'

A/N: Next chapter in two days the most. Really.