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A Dog's Purpose Is Strange Magic Chapter 33
A lot has happened since the incident with the troll during Halloween.
Ever since the troll fiasco it's been a crazy couple of weeks.
For instance it took a while for Bailey to be released from the Hospital Wing. That troll really did a huge number on her. Also, the fact that Harry was required to go to classes without her during the duration of her healing took a toll on them both. Not hard to figure out why because the two of them never go a minute without the other.
But they dealt with it.
As soon as Madam Pomfrey gave the green light the two are immediately reunited. Bailey will be sore for a couple more days, but it's as to be expected given the dire condition she'd been in.
So Bailey was mightily thankful and relieved when she found an opportunity to relax with her boy and his friends in the Gryffindor common room while they're doing homework.
Hermione is actually sitting with them As soon as she discovered that Hermione has joined their merry band given her obvious contempt and disdain for them before. Then again they did save her from getting eaten alive by that vile and repulsive mountain troll. That's one way to make a connection.
Harry's restless. Earlier that day Snape had confiscated a library book that he'd taken onto the grounds with him. Harry wants it back. In light of his first Quidditch match rapidly approaching he was using it to study and ease his raging nerves and anxiety over it.
At some point Bailey had to leave in order to take a leak. Harry does find it funny that most of the time Bailey can't relieve herself when anyone has their eye on her. He said as much to Ron and Hermione. Bailey swipes dust at them in retaliation.
On her way back Bailey learns that Harry's scent isn't anywhere near where she'd left him at the Gryffindor common room. So she follows his scent trail all the way to the staffroom. Bailey's curious to find him sneakily peeking inside the slightly ajar door body completely rigid.
Whatever's in there has Harry so transfixed he doesn't even notice Bailey come over as her agile paws pitter patter on the floor.
Sticking her head between his legs Bailey sees the reason why.
Usually during regular daylight class hours the staffroom can be seen packed with Professors either grading papers, projects, or just relaxing in a free period or in light of an exceedingly long day of teaching.
At present time there are merely two occupants inside, three if you're counting the cat Mrs. Norris.
Snape and Filch are inside alone with the former holding his robes above his knees so his bloody and mangled leg is visible. Filch was handing Snape bandages to properly wrap it up so to heal.
Still wanting to ease his suffering and pain similar to last time Bailey slipped passed Harry to dart over.
Finally noticing his dogs existence right now, eyes bulging with horror, Harry hissed "Bailey, no!"
Bailey paid him no mind, focused on one thing.
To say Snape is simply boiling mad the moment he realizes Harry is there witnessing this would be an understatement. And it's all thanks to Bailey.
Bailey reached Snape shocking both men as she begins licking the blood away from his wound for a second time. There are exclamations from both and Snape shoves Bailey's head away from his foot. Whining she tries to go back, but Mrs. Norris puts an end to that fast. Mrs. Norris gets straight into Bailey's face clocking the tip of her tender nose. Bailey releases a pain filled yelp as she runs for the door to safety. Wherever Bailey goes that can only mean one thing.
Harry Potter is nearby.
Snapping his head towards the door, face twisted with unbridled fury as he hastily drops his robes to quickly conceal his leg, Snape shouted "Potter!"
Firmly put out and set in her place, tail tucked between her legs Bailey uses Harry's legs as a barrier.
Gulping, sheepish as he cowers in the doorway, Harry said "I just wondered if I could have my book back."
Snape's already low tolerance level explodes.
"Get out! Out," he roared, cutting like sharpened steel.
Harry and Bailey couldn't get out of there fast enough. The library book now long forgotten, further from their minds, the duo sprinted back upstairs art a dead run. They burst into the Gryffindor common room before the Fat Lady even had the door all the way open.
"Did you get it," said Ron, wondering if Harry had actually been successful. Instead he and Hermione are met with discord. "What's the matter?"
In a low whisper Harry informed them what he and Bailey had seen.
"You know what this means," he said, breathless by the end of it having not even paused to take a breath. He's far too juiced up from the encounter with so many things raging through his mind all at once. It's quite overwhelming for an eleven year old to process. "He tried to get past the three headed dog at Halloween! He must've let the troll in to distract everybody. He's after the thing it's guarding!"
Not quite believing a teacher would stoop so low nor capable, Hermione said "I know he's not very, but he wouldn't try to steal something Dumbledore was keeping safe."
Rolling his eyes incredulous, scowling at how naïve Hermione is, Ron said "Honestly, Hermione, you think all teachers are saints or something. I'm with Harry. I wouldn't put anything past Snape. But what's he after? What's that dog guarding."
Bailey couldn't really care less. She can't believe she's saying this, but Bailey sides with Hermione on this one. Snape shouldn't be on the suspect list at all.
If there's anyone that should be it's that shifty Quirrell. One of these days Bailey is gonna get him.
And maybe return to the 3rd floor corridor to see Cerberus again. She really likes him a lot.
Authors Note:
Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
Next chapter is the Quidditch game. Should be fun for Bailey…Then again maybe not.
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I recently put up a new story called Fish Out Of Water. It's a crossover between the movie Shape of Water and the show Siren. So far I have everything figured out except one little thing. A name for my OC. Basically, since my OC character is in fact a mermaid I want the name to be in reference to the oceans or any other body of water similar to lakes or rivers. I'm more than open to suggestions so like I usually do in situations like this I'm turning it into a contest. The reader who gives me the winning name gets a question answered about the plot of the changed storyline in question. So think long and hard guys on the name and the type of question you'd like me to answer. Because you only get the one until the next opportunity arises for the taking. ;D