Hey everybody, I'm still alive. Had a bit of writer's block on my latest chapter of LBTD, so I started jotting down ideas for other stories. A friend of mine gave me some ideas for this one, so I thought I'd write a little preview to give you all a taste. Please tell me what you think. AND FOR GOD'S SAKE, if you want updates on where I am in the writing process, FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER. It's @D3vilB4sket. Anyway, enjoy!
Pazaak rushed past the crowd, his orange glowing eyes widening at the sight of his pupil's lifeless form. Anger filled his eyes as he turned towards Hagrid. "What happened?!", he spoke with venom, startling the half-giant. Hagrid was speechless, his fear causing his voice to fail him. Pazaak grit his teeth. "I ASKED YOU A FUCKING QUESTION, HAGRID!" It was Harry that answered him. "I-it was some kind of...giant spider. We...we were in detention. We came across a dead unicorn and a few centaurs, then a whole swarm of those things appeared. One of them bit her as we were running out. Then she just...dropped."
The vampire gasped, then turned back to Hagrid, his rage boiling. "You took four first year students into a forest with acromantulas as detention?! They're just children! What in God's name were you thinking?!" Hagrid said nothing, hanging his head in shame. Malfoy sneered. "That's what I said! Detention in the Forbidden Forest?! Glad to see at least one professor has sense!" The man immediately turned to the boy, his shining glare practically burning a hole in Draco's body. "I don't believe I asked for your input, boy." The young Malfoy gulped, suddenly finding his feet very interesting.
Pazaak sighed, and rushed to Hermione's side, looking at Madam Pomfrey, who had raced down from the school with him. "How bad is it?" The woman's eyes dropped. "I'm afraid there's nothing I can do. The poison has progressed too far. She doesn't have long left. Can your healing magic do anything?" He shook his head. "No. That magic is for treating wounds, not poison." He cupped the girl's face in his hands. "Hermione? Hermione?! Cmon Granger, answer me!" The young girl's breathing was shallow, and her skin was very pale. Her eyes opened slightly, and she spoke in a weak voice. "I'm sorry, Professor." And once again, she was out.
The man growled, clenching his fists. "No.", he spoke clearly. Everyone looked at him in confusion. "I refuse to let her die." He turned to Dumbledore. "Albus, I will take full responsibility. Just let me do this." The headmaster was shocked for a moment, then sadly nodded, ushering everyone back. Pazaak stood up, closing his eyes, his body becoming enveloped in a dark aura. It surrounded him like a cocoon, as his figure morphed and changed, growing taller and more menacing. Suddenly, with a roar, the dark mass exploded outward from his body, revealing his true form to all present. His skin had turned a pale grey, his face becoming batlike, with pointy ears and long fangs. His fingers ended in sharp claws, and two leathery wings burst from his back. His appearance alone made the students, and even many of the teachers quiver in fear, to say nothing of the powerful dark aura he now exuded. This was a creature of the night. This was Pazaak Volkihar, the Vampire Lord.
He knelt down and picked up Hermione's dying body, bringing her neck to his lips. Harry and Neville attempted to rush forward, their eyes wide with terror, but Professor Dumbledore stopped them. "Boys, I understand your concern, but this is the only chance Miss Granger has to survive. We'll just have to put our trust in Professor Volkihar." The two boys looked at each other, then hesitantly stepped back. Pazaak's monstrous face somehow turned sad. "Please, Hermione, I hope you can forgive me for what I'm about to do." He bared his fangs and sunk his teeth into her neck, her body growing tense.
For a few brief moments he held her still, his blood flowing into her body. All present watched in awe. When he finally removed his fangs, all was silent. He gently laid her body back down, reverting to his human form. And then Hermione's eyes shot open, shocking everyone. Gone were her normal brown eyes, now replaced with a pair of bright, glowing orange orbs. The same as Pazaak. There was no mistaking what had just transpired. Hermione Granger, was now a vampire.
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