Chapter Three: The Other Children
Despite getting away from Peeves, the seven students still had no idea where they were. They decided not to separate unless nessecary and set about trying to find something that would give them an idea as to where they were.
Harry spotted them first.
"What's that?" he asked in a hushed whisper. He pointed into the woods a small distance away. The entire company halted and followed his finger.
Moving through the trees seemed to be three figures.
The students paused for a time as the others moved closer.
"Oh I do hope he's alright!" Protested the smallest of the figures. Harry noticed that it was a she. A remarkably attractive she at that. She had light brown hair pulled back into two braids, like Ginny had always had until just last year. She too was wearing a coat of the same style as the ones the Hogwarts students were. Harry figured she must have come to this place in a similar way.
She was accompanied by two taller and older children, a girl and a boy. The other girl looked Harry's age, while the boy looked a little older. The shorter girl was maybe Ginny's age.
"Don't worry, Luce," consoled the boy to the young girl. "I'm sure Edmund and this Tumnus fellow are alright. We just have to find them."
The older girl pua hand on the girl's shoulder. "We'll find them. I'm sure of it."
Malfoy, being his usual impertinant self, stood up. Harry tried to motion him down, but the blonde would have none of it.
"Who are you?" he demanded.
The other children turned toward him. Harry got a better glimpse of the small girl. She was very pretty.
"I might ask you the same question." The boy responded. Harry decided he liked this boy. Hermione decided the same thing.
Harry decided he would have to take charge here. He stepped forward.
"My name is Harry Potter." He waited for the reaction and was almost glad to see there was none. "These are my class mates Ginny Weasley, her brother Ron, and Hermione Granger. Those are some other people. Draco Malfoy, Gregory Goyle, and Millicent Bullstrode."
Malfoy scowled at the introduction. Doubtless he would have thought of something else to say, but Harry really didn't care.
The short girl held out her hand. "I am Lucy Penvese. This is my sister Susan, and my brother Peter. I wonder if you might help us, we are looking for my brother and my good friend Mr Tumnus. He's a faun."
Hermione looked suddenly interested. She opened her mouth, but blushed scarlet when her eyes slid to Peter. Harry noticed.
He was just about to reply, when there was a shout nearby.
(A/N: I have to apologize for the delay on this. I haven't had much time to myself, what with all the plays, and college classes, but I really tried on this. I hope you still read this. I hope you liked it! I hope to have another chapter up within the month!