Chapter 4

MASSACRE AT DIAGON ALLY

Yesterday Diagon Ally was the scene of a violent and bloody clash between Death Eaters and five unknown assailants. Eyewitnesses tell us that the Death Eaters had just begun their attack when the other five began to lash back. "Two of them were as big as trolls and covered thick armor which caused incoming spells to bounce off," said one eyewitness. The other three could not be identified because of the speed at which they moved. However there are some reports of a tall green man and two tall. . .

Ginny sat reading the paper next to Neville and Luna on the train. Across from them sat a sleeping Zumaggee. After his little excursion with Bellatrix, he had been sleeping a lot. Beside him sat Tonks, who was only there because the ministry thought it best if aurors accompanied the students on the train. She also got the job of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. After hearing of the Diagon incident Professor McGonagall thought that having MC, Zumaggee, Arbiter, and the twins around would be a good thing.

When they got to the platform, MC and the others went with Hagrid. Later on, Hagrid told them that it took four boats apiece to transport each of the twins. The sorting ceremony was a memorable one indeed. Manny of the new first years were so utterly terrified of the twins that they burst into tears or wet themselves. Zumaggee reciting cooking recipes, all of which involved humans, wasn't helping at all. The twins were put into Slitherin, though only because they consider humans to be less than the dirt beneath their feet. Arbiter went to Hufflepuff and MC went to Ravenclaw. Eventually it was only Zumaggee left and it took the hat half an hour to decide on Gryffindor. Professor McGonagall then told everyone that MC and the others were to be their house guardians. In the instance of the school being attacked they would defend their houses and the students and they take orders directly from the Headmistress.

"We have to two new staff members this year," said Professor McGonagall and the hall went quiet. "Miss Nymphadora Tonks will be filling in for Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher this year." Tonks stood and waved to the students. "And may I introduce Dr. Catherine Halsey who will be teaching a new subject, Advanced Numerical Theory and Science." Dr Halsey stood and then sat. Beside her sat a figure just as tall and wearing the same green armor as MC. "And her assistant Kelly." Kelly only waved at the students.

When the food appeared Zumaggee became a ravenous animal and ate everything within arms reach. MC took off his helmet and he and Cortana had a conversation with some of the students. The Arbiter, like Zumaggee, ate everything within arms reach but managed to answer almost all the questions the students asked him. The twins, however, merely made growling noises back and forth as they consumed almost everything on the table.

Before everyone could leave, the hall doors burst open and a figure stumbled in. The figure had long matted brown hair that was flecked with blood and dirt. The figure wore dirty raged clothing that literally hung off of their boney body. As they walked they left a trail of blood. The figure stopped in the middle of the hall swayed for a second than fell. Zumaggee was a flash of blue as he launched himself over the table and caught the person before they hit the stone floor. When he rolled the person over everyone saw it was Hermione.

"Why should we join with you, human," said a large hairy thing.

"According to my information, you have no way of getting back and you like to kill humans," said a tall figure with glowing red eyes.

"Fine, we'll join you on one condition, you have to help us get back."

"Now that this is settled please make yourselves at home."

"Thank you human."

It had now been a week since Hermione had turned up in the Great Hall. When she assessed the situation, McGonagall sent Hermione to St. Mungos to be treated. Seeing as how the school still needed protection Zumaggee was sent to look after Hermione leaving the others at the school. Kelly had taken over Zumaggee's post as Gryffindor's guardian.

"Zumaggee," said Mrs. Weasly, "could you take Ginny to the cafeteria and get her to eat something? She hasn't left Hermione's side in over three days." Molly had been in the hospital with Hermione because both of Hermione's parents had been killed by Death Eaters only a couple of days ago.

"Sure," said Zumaggee getting up. And with out another word he picked a protesting Ginny up and carried her out the door. Once they were outside they made their way up to the cafeteria. As they walked some of the people recognized Zumaggee from the Diagon Ally Incident.

"Look mommy, there he is," cried a small girl running up to Zumaggee and hugging his leg.

"What the!" looking down Zumaggee saw a tiny girl attached to his leg. He then picked her up and called out to the crowd of on lookers. "Does this belong to anyone?"

"She's mine," said a witch running up and taking the girl from Zumaggee's grasp. "Thank for saving us from the Death Eaters back there."

"You know what, that reminds me," said Zumaggee putting his hands on his hips, "They call themselves Death Eaters right? Well does that mean that they eat death? Because if that is true, then does that mean that they poop life?" when he said this a few of the onlookers laughed and the others just grinned. Eventually they managed to get to the cafeteria only to see that it was closed. Before Ginny could turn around Zumaggee had broken the door down and was already behind the counter rummaging through boxes for some food. After a few minutes he returned holding a box of mini-pies. Then the two sat down and began to eat. About half way through their meal a healer came up and was about to start yelling at the two when he realized that Zumaggee was one of five at Diagon Ally and simply told them to carry on. When they were done the two made their way back down the stairs towards Hermione's room. Rather than leave the box of pies Zumaggee decided to take it with them. Eventually they made it back to the room to see that Hermione was awake and crying.

"We come bearing gifts of pies," growled Zumaggee. Before the healer on duty could say anything Zumaggee tossed Hermione a pie which she tore into. But before she could eat it the healer grabbed it and threw it away. Hermione who was crying from her ordeal and now pieless began to cry even harder.

"She needs real food," said the healer with a stern look on his face, "not pies." Zumaggee suddenly grabbed the man by his collar and lifted him into the air with one hand.

"She is unhappy," growled Zumaggee, "and pie will make her feel better!" before the others could say a word Zumaggee tossed Hermione a pie and then threw the healer against the wall with a sickening crunch. Then he picked the pie munching Hermione up and said, "These humans only know how to heal the body, not the spirit," and with that said he walked to the main lobby still holding Hermione, grabbed some flew powder and was gone. Some minutes passes before the others managed to say anything.

"I never thought to use food as a way to calm someone," said Molly breaking the silence, "and I'm a mother."

"Hang on, where did he take her," said Arthur.

"Probably back to the school," said Ginny.