Chapter 11
"We should stay together," you whisper. "If we don't find Voldemort in here then we'll go check Frank's house." You point to an open window, "I believe we can get through here. There's a lattice that runs right by it. I'll go first, then Hermione and then you Ron. Be ready to attack." You climb the lattice and into the room, it's empty. You lean out the window and motion for Hermione to climb up. She does so quickly. As Ron starts to climb you hear footsteps coming down the hallway. You motion to Ron to stay put and pull Hermione into an old wardrobe whose doors were falling off.
"They'll see us," she whispered.
"Shh," you reply, hoping they don't notice the footsteps in the dust that covers the floor.
"It is about time," A low voice says as two people step into the room.
"Do you think he will come?"
"I would be surprised if he didn't."
"But the watch in the cemetery did not see him arrive."
"Yes, and our Lord is very displeased. He has been punished."
"Do you know why he missed the arrival?"
"No. But it must have been a very poor reason."
"We better return." You watch the two men leave and step out of the wardrobe.
"Voldemort must be here," you whisper to Hermione. She goes to peer out of the doorway as you return to the window. You give Ron a thumbs up to let you know that everything is okay and climbs up the lattice.
"What happened," he asks as he climbs in the window.
"Two death eaters came into the room. Voldemort is here and he's expecting me."
Ron gives you a half smile, unsure of whether he should be happy about this news.
"They went upstairs," Hermione says, coming back in the room.
"Let's go," you say, holding your wand up. The three of you sneak upstairs and see a row of rooms, but no one is in site. Quickly the three of you start checking rooms, hiding quickly when you hear a door open.
"Where are Crabbe and Goyle?" The same voice you heard earlier says.
"The Dark Lord left them downstairs to guard the entrance." Another voice replies. "Come, we must get the items our Lord asked for quickly."
"What should we do?" Hermione asks.
"We need to surprise them," you say. "Let's just burst into the room and kill Voldemort."
"Are you nuts?" Ron whispers, staring at you.
"We can't do that Harry," Hermione says.
"Do you have a better idea?" You ask. They both shake their heads. "Then let's go," you say, hoping that you aren't dooming them all to death. You tiptoe to room and at the last moment decide to slowly open the door rather than burst in. You sneak in, surprised that no one saw you. Voldemort stands in the front of the room, speaking, while the other death eaters listen.
"Ready?" you mouth to the others. They nod.
"It is time," Voldemort is saying. "Harry Potter should arrive at any minute."
"I'm already here!" You stand to your full height and raise your wand. Ron and Hermione start attacking the death eaters.
Voldemort grins wickedly and points his wand at you. You've already started the incantation, "Avada Kedavra!" You yell. Voldemort crumples to the ground. No one around you notices. You start helping Ron and Hermione as you back towards the door. A shout causes the other Death Eaters to turn towards the front of the room and their dead master. You take the opportunity and run out of the room.
"In here," Hermione says, pulling you and Ron into an empty room. "Quick, get in a tight circle and hold on tight."
"What are doing?" you ask, following her directions.
"Just pray that it works," she says. Much to your surprise, the three of you disappear, and you recognize the unpleasant feeling of apparating with someone." The walls of Hogwarts slowly come into view.
"How'd you do that?" you ask.
"Ever since you told me about Dumbledore doing it with you I've been practicing, just in case we ever needed it," Hermione replies.
"Volde…Voldemort's dead," Ron stutters. "You killed him."
A grin starts to come over your face, "We better let the Order know," you say happily.
The End