Chapter Five- Enmity briefly forgotten
Harry knocked at the wooden door that was in front of him. Having no response, he knocked again. He waited for a minute and was about to knock again when the door opened.
"Harry?" A very sleepy Hermione was standing in front of him, her eyes narrowed and her hair all messy.
"Oh, you're okay!" Harry said with relief.
"Well, I wouldn't say that," Hermione yawned. "Harry, it's one o'clock, honestly."
"It's just that…" Harry started, but stopped at the sight of Ron appearing in the doorway, wearing only his boxers.
"I wanted to see if you were okay," Harry said coldly. "Obviously, you are okay."
"Mate, what's going on?" Ron asked, repressing a yawn.
"I'm sorry," Harry said. "I got a little drunk and a little confused, it seems."
"Go home, Harry," Hermione said, now wide awake.
"I'll do that," Harry said, and Hermione closed the door. Harry felt nothing but hatred toward Ron, and disapparated.
Five hours later"Yesterday we spotted Remarque, and now we are sure he knows we are following him," Harry said. "Which makes this a bit more dangerous and risky. We will have to be careful."
"Another mistake, Potter," Malfoy sighed mockingly. "Why did you chase Remarque? That was a really stupid move, you know."
Harry said nothing because he knew that Malfoy was right this time. Instead, he looked over at Colin, who grabbed his notes and looked at them.
"Well, I found out that the Star of Darkness is not a rock or something of that sort," Colin read. "It's a book that can only be found in the depths of Loch Ness, and it's guarded by a monster-"
Harry felt surprised at the news that there was really a monster at Loch Ness. "This monster was placed there centuries ago to protect that evil book that will eliminate all magical creatures," Colin continued. "But the monster can be eliminated if a wizard takes blood from a wizard or witch that taken care of magical creatures for a long time. The blood of this particular witch or wizard will be brew into a potion and it will be put on the guardian's skin somehow. The door to the book will open and the wizard or witch that defended the magical creatures will be sacrificed and the book will be released, containing terrible spells that will eliminate every single magical creature all over the world."
Everyone remained silent and Malfoy was shaking slightly. "You mean that they have to kill somebody and that way they will get the book?" Malfoy said, a note of fear in his voice.
Harry knew that Hermione was in danger. Since Hagrid was really a half wizard, the only person left was Hermione. Everyone knew that Hermione had stood up for all magical creatures since she was in fourth year, and obviously Remarque knew by then.
"Extra security at the Magical Creatures Department," Harry barked. "Justin, get some of the Aurors from the West Wing to help you, okay?"
Justin nodded and left the room quickly. "Colin, research more about the potion," Harry said, his head starting to ache.
Colin left too and Luna and Neville stared at Harry. "We have to find Remarque," Harry said. "Before he finds her."
"Hey, I can take of Granger," Kat said. "If you want."
Harry grinned at her and nodded. "I would appreciate it," he said. "Thank you, Kat."
"Potter, I happen to know Remarque's cousin," Malfoy said slowly. "Maybe I could…You know, get inside the Society. As a spy."
Everyone stared at Malfoy, who suddenly seemed very interested in his hands. "Would you do that?" Harry asked in disbelief.
"I guess, " Malfoy shrugged. "That society has some issues. What would I do without house-elves?"
"I would appreciate it, Malfoy," Harry admitted.
"I'm not doing this for you," Malfoy muttered as he stood up and left.
Harry looked at the rest of them and sighed. "Come on. We have a lot of work to do."
A/N: I know! Shortest chappie yet. Do not fear! The next chapters will be as long as the other chapters. Keep reading!