"Avada Ked-"
Rigby broke off as the door was flung open. As Rigby was startled, Tonks took the split second window of opportunity and kicked Rigby hard in the crotch. He staggered back and slumped on the back of a desk, apparently unconscious.
"Nice one." grinned Bill, coming inside from the doorway. Tonks was about to thank him, but the Silenco charms was still in effect.
"Oh you can't talk…. should I do the counter curse? I rather like this new quiet Tonks…" Bill mused jokingly, but he got out his wand and did the counter curse.
"Are you okay?" asked Bill, helping Tonks up. She nodded and suddenly hugged him.
"Thank you for coming." she gushed, "You saved my life."
"Anytime" smiled Bill. Tonks made to go over to retrieve her wand, but Bill stopped her.
"I'll go, you need to sit down." Bill pulled a chair out for her. Tonks sat on it and Bill searched around on the floor for her wand. Tonks stared absentmindedly at the celling. She felt strange. Her whole life had flashed before her eyes. She felt slightly scared thinking about it again. She doubted she would ever be able to repay Bill. Bill was still searching for Tonks' wand, he was certain Rigby must've dropped it. Tonks kept staring blankly at the wall. She thought she heard something behind her. She was about to turn around, when a pair of hands grabbed her from behind and dragged her from the chair. Bill heard the chair fall down. He came out from under the desks. Turning, he drew his own wand.
"Don't make me kill you as well." said Rigby, jabbing Tonks' wand into its owner's ribs, "Say no more about it and I won't kill. In fact, I'll reward you. Money. More money than you can imagine. You're parents would want that wouldn't they?"
"Yes. They would want that. But they'd want someone not to die more. Impedimenta!" cried Bill. The spell hit Rigby and he fell back, letting go of Tonks. Tonks scrambled out the way and ran behind Bill.
"Go, get help, don't worry about me." Bill said quickly, ducking as Rigby sent a hex towards them.
"But-" began Tonks, but Bill cut across.
"Don't argue. Go!"
Tonks ran towards the door, dodging the curses that were being fired. She ran through the still open door and it slammed shut behind her. She slid down the wall, breathing heavily. But suddenly she remembered what she was doing and got up quickly. She ran down the corridor. Who would she go to? Dumbledore. Always a safe bet. Most of the other students where in their common rooms, so the stairways were clear. She charged up them, two at a time. Tonks practically screamed the password at the gargoyle and bolted to the wooden door. She was about to knock on the door, when it was opened by Dumbledore.
"I thought I heard you come up. To what do I owe this pleasure Miss Tonks?" asked Dumbledore.
"Rigby- evil- murderer- Bill - duel- come quick!" panted Tonks then turned and ran all the way she had just come. Dumbledore followed her at a surprisingly quick pace. When they got to the classroom, Bill and Rigby were still duelling. As soon as Rigby spotted Dumbledore entering, he stopped.
"Dumbledore these students are acting horrifically." lied Rigby, glaring at Bill who was breathing heavily and Tonks who was standing next to Dumbledore, "She kicked me and-"
"Rigby - If that is your real name - stop making excuses." said Dumbledore, sternly. He waved his wand and Rigby's wrists where bound together. Dumbledore drew up four chairs and each of the four people sat on one, except Rigby, who was placed on one by Bill.
Dumbledore turned to Tonks.
"Tell me what has happened." said Dumbledore.
"I went to the detention and Rigby started telling me he was going to kill me. And he was about to when Bill came in, then I got you and-" Tonks found she was sobbing.
"And Professor Rigby did not-?" asked Dumbledore, Rigby answered instead of Tonks.
"What kind of pervert do you think I am?" he asked indigently.
"No he didn't. He hit me a few times." murmured Tonks. Rigby rolled his eyes.
"And Mr. Weasley," continued Dumbledore, ignoring Rigby, "How did you find out?"
Bill explained about his research in the library. Rigby rolled his eyes again.
"Very clever." he muttered. Dumbledore turned his attention to him.
"Where is Filius?" he asked.
"Why should I tell you?" asked Rigby.
"He must be somewhere nearby, Professor Rigby kept disappearing in the evenings, to check on him or something." Tonks pointed out.
"I thought I told you to shut your bloody mouth?" Rigby snapped, "Or do you need another slap-"
"Where is Filius?" repeated Dumbledore, more firmly this time.
"He's locked in the cellar of the Three Broomsticks. I snuck in there every night, that stupid slag knew nothing." said Rigby, slightly smiling to himself at the thought of it.
"Do not call Madam Rosmerta such things." said Dumbldore. He got up and took hold of Rigby's arm, "I must go off to the Ministry at once, do go to the hospital wing, both of you."
Dumbldore turned on the spot and disappeared with Rigby.
"I swear you can't apperate inside of Hogwarts." Bill said turning to Tonks. Tonks shrugged.
"Its probably in a book somewhere. 101 boring facts about Hogwarts." she said, as they made their way to the hospital wing.
"As if someone would ever read that book." he snorted. Bill's tone then softened, "Are you alright Tonks?"
"Aside from nearly being killed twice and nearly seeing you get killed, I'm okay." she said, managing to form a small smile on her pale face.
A/N: THIS IS NOT THE FINAL CHAPTER. And I know, as Bill said, that you can't apperate inside of Hogwarts. But Dumbledore is the headmaster he can do whatever he wants!