Chapter 9: Spark
The boys lunged, and Harry ran in the other direction. Eventually, they had cornered her in the courtyard. It was devoid of people since it was only used when passing from the orphanage to the main entrance outside.
"Now, there is nowhere to escape and no one to help you." Finn sneered.
Harry straightened her back. "That would only be a problem if I intended to run or call for help." She retorted. "I can take all of you on myself." Although her hands were shaking, she showed no other outward sign of fear.
"Ha, you can stop pretending." Finn called her bluff. "After all, what can a girl do to any of us?"
Harry gritted her teeth at his snide tone but remained silent. Motioning for all the boys to move in, Finn charged forward. Harry closed her eyes and pushed her arms out in defense. Sparks flew in the air, and it was as if a gust of wind blew the boys back. Not feeling the expected impact, Harry opened her eyes and look around, surprised at the people groaning on the ground around her.
"It's happening again, it's happening again …" Her hands trembled as she repeatedly whispered the words like a mantra. "No, no, no …"
A dull thud nearby broke her from her chant. Harry whirled around, He was standing by the entrance with the dropped parcel in the ground. Furious blue eyes met hers as light snow fell around them.
"What are you?" He bit out harshly.