So they have arrived on the Isle of Drear, in search of the Horcrux. Who will find what first?

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Hermione's POV

We were on an island, in search of an item to destroy to finally destroy Voldemort, but at the same time, there were gigantic, man-eating creatures. I'm sure Ron was having the time of his life…which he wasn't…I'm not really good at jokes

Fred and George had set up the charms and spells needed to protect our encampment. I felt safe, to a degree, that we had about two minutes warning before a Quintaped ate us…another lame attempt at a joke

I was lying in my tent, my body all tensed up for any sudden attacks. Waiting…waiting…waiting for a fight, for the sounds of roaring and teeth ripping through flesh, the sound of our tents getting torn apart, as we fought desperately, vainly, trying to live, but our spells weren't much use. I was being eaten, screaming for help, but I knew it was pointless

My eyes shot open. I tried to clear my mind of that nightmare. I realized I was sweating and looked around. Yeah, I was still in my tent. I got up and left, where I was surprised to see Harry sitting by a small fire, the sword in his left hand lying across his lap. I went over and sat next to him. He jumped

"Jeez, Hermione, please don't do that again"

"Sorry"

We stared at the dying fire for a while. It was a comfortable silence. Harry let out a heavy sigh. I looked at him. The flames were reflecting in his eyes

"When we find this Horcrux and destroy," I started, "Then what? What will happen next?"

"I can guess," said Harry, "Voldemort"

"How will we face him? What can we do about him? We're three teenagers against a very powerful dark wizard"

"No, not three, just one"

I looked at him in shock

"You're suggesting you will face Voldemort alone!"

"Has to be"

"No, it doesn't have to be. It's meant to be, but we're here for you, Harry. Ron and I said we'll be there with you every step of the way"

Harry looked up at me

"I can't risk Ron's or your life while facing Voldemort. It's too dangerous"

CRAAASH!

"What's that?" I said, jumping to my feet

Harry stood up slowly, the sword in his left hand. I drew my wand

ROOOAAARR!

A blue light! I watched as a large shield covered our encampment, as Fred, George and Ron came racing out of their tents

"It's play time, ladies," said Fred

Another loud crash! Trees fell, as a large beast appeared on the outside of our shield. I gasped. I had never suspected it to be that huge. A stupid mistake on my part

The Quintaped was about sixteen feet high and about six feet at the widest. The five hairy legs ending in a clubfoot added about ten feet to its height. It had two eyes, yeah, two small black eyes, but it was the mouth I was drawn to. It was wide, filled with rows and rows of tiny, sharp teeth, designed to tear flesh apart. I imagined being eaten by that mouth, but I was snapped out of my thoughts by something bright and glowing

I focused my eyes on the ring of fire which had appeared around the Quintaped. The shield was gone, but the Quintaped was screeching a terrible cry of pain, as its hairy legs were burnt. The monster collapsed, falling onto the flames. Very quickly, its hair acting as a conduct, the Quintaped was smothered in flames

"Hermione, George, look out," cried Harry

I spun around to see a Quintaped charging in. it wasn't the only one. At least three more were coming in to surround us. I knew there was no way out of this one

THOCK!

A Quintaped screeched, as a four foot sword embedded in its flank. Black blood began to run. I looked over at Harry, but he still had his sword. I was puzzled

BAANG!

BOOM!

Explosions!

Fireworks were being set off, as the burning fragments cascaded down, landing on the Quintapeds, nuzzling under their hair to cause some discomfort. Or maybe a lot, because the next thing I knew, the Quintapeds were high-tailing it back into the jungle

"What just happened?" I asked

"No idea," said Harry, "were your fireworks meant to do that?" he asked Fred

"Nope, not like that anyway," Fred said, shaking his head

"They were meant to like explode and create a distraction"

"Well it created a distraction all right," said Harry

"Is everyone alright?" asked a new voice

I recognised that face! We all spun around, looking up into the sky. And there he was, hovering above us on a broom, his blonde hair shining in the moonlight

Draco Malfoy!

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