Chapter 5
After dinner, Harry and Kagato waited for Ron and Hermione to go to bed. Harry thought it best to keep Ron in the dark. Hermione just glared at both of them, but reluctantly went to bed shortly after Ron. Harry quietly went to his dorm and came back down to the common room with his dad's cloak.
"Well, we should get going."
"Yeah. Harry, are you sure you want to see this? I mean, it's not something I let anyone see."
He could tell Kagato was nervous. Harry smiled at him.
"I've seen it once before. Just as long as you keep me out of harms way, there should be no problems."
Kagato grimaced slightly.
"I...I don't know if I can guarantee that Harry. Maybe you should stay here."
Harry shook his head and covered them both with the cloak.
"No, I'm coming with you, just in case."
Kagato nodded and they head out of the common room, crept silently through the castle and headed to the forest. Kagato stopped suddenly just in front of the tree line. He seemed to be listening to something.
"What is it?"
"Harry, be ready to run."
"Why?"
Kagato didn't move, he was staring into the forest. He expression was one of fear. He than suddenly looked at Harry and started pushing him backwards.
"Harry...just run...and if I don't come back..." Kagato faced the forest again. Harry could now hear low growls coming from the darkness. "Harry...just run.... NOW!"
Harry saw movement in the underbrush and took off running. As he neared the steps of the castle a scream rang out. Harry tuned to see Kagato being attacked by a pack of werewolves. They were dragging him into the forest. In a few seconds no one would be able to see Kagato, much less find him in the dark. All the color left Harry's face. Why hadn't they listened to Hermione? He had to get to Dumbledore...and fast. It was all he could think of. He ran as fast as he could to the stone gargoyle and started rambling off passwords until finally the gargoyle moved aside. Harry ran up the moving steps and banged on the door while clutching a stitch in his side.
"Come on...please be in here."
The door opened and Professor Dumbledore looked down at Harry.
"What is it Harry? You should be asleep."
"Professor.... it's Kagato....werewolves...dragging him....into the forest."
Dumbledore's face dropped.
"Harry, you are to stay here. I mean it. I will do what I can for Kagato."
Harry went inside the office and watched the door shut behind Dumbledore. Harry slumped into a chair in front of the Headmaster's desk. He had an awful feeling it was already too late.