Note: I do not own 'Harry Potter' but do own Kadence...this is a sequel so please read the prequel to know what's going on...this story is a bit darker than the other one...Hope you enjoy it...
I had walked deep into the forest and even when I felt like I couldn't walk anymore, I kept going. My arm still occasionally throbbed but the bleeding had stopped. Knowing the types of creatures that were supposed to reside in the Forbidden Forest, I expected one to have attacked by now.
At first light, I stopped at a stream to rest. I drank a couple of handfuls of water before moving on. I stopped to watch a herd of unicorns for a minute before I tried to approach. They became hostile until I backed off. If my memory served me correctly, that only happened when approached by someone who has had sex.
"That bastard. I know I'm his wife but he had no right."
But it doesn't matter anymore, remember? Aunt Lucy had the right idea. She saved her family and you're saving your friends from the heartache when they find out you are married to Ferret, one part of my mind said.
But what about the heartache when they find out you died.
It won't match the heartache from Ron dumping me. Just remember what he said last night.
My mind fought over what I should do. My body kept walking. Music played through the earphones hanging around my neck.
"A young foal wandering around in our woods alone. It is not wise," a deep voice said to my left.
"Only when you want the pain to end. I have trespassed on your lands, mighty centaur. Is it not your law to punish anyone who has trespassed?" I asked, defiantly looking into the centaur's eyes.
"The foal knows our laws, Bane. We should take her to Magorian. Let him deal with her."
"No. She knows the laws so she knows the consequences."
"If it helps, I am the one who blew apart that tree last year. I have been disrespectful of your lands, mighty Bane. Surely those grievances will cement my punishment, to end the pain in my heart."
The centaur raised his bow and arrow. I fell to my knees in front of him and gave him full access of my torso. I closed my eyes, waiting for the arrow. I felt something sharp impale my chest, right between my breasts.
"Thank you, mighty Bane, for my end," I said, as I collapsed.