A.N. — I've been remiss in mentioning I've written other fanfic recently, other than this series. I have two chapters of an Amphibia story (Falling Back to Earth) posted, dealing with the aftermath of season 2's finale. I have over 40 other stories to peruse if this doesn't suit your fancy.
146. Bane
For a being constantly aware of the heavens, Bane was good at keeping his ear to the ground.
He'd known the instant Hagrid and his charges entered the Forest that night, just as he'd left the clearing with the Dark Lord's wraith alone upon sensing the malevolent presence. But Firenze was either unhearing or unheeding of the whispers on the wind, and went to investigate that which Bane avoided.
Bane was none too pleased with Firenze, or the child of prophecy astride his back. Whether they'd listen to the celestial wisdom, he knew not; Bane just delivered the star's messages.