As usual I don't own the characters from Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling does. I hit 1,000 views! Exciting! Thanks guys and enjoy the chapter as usual.
Harry's POV Detention
I stared at the Slytherin girl as she walked away. I had never known her name until now, but I thought it was one of the weirdest names I've stumbled across. I watched her leave feeling more confused than when she came. "Sister? Silveus is in no way related to me, is she?" I asked looking at Hermione. She shrugged. Knowing that we had to continue on, we all parted in silence and, reluctantly, I tried to let the thoughts of what happened to Juliet go.
As we walked on for what seemed forever I saw a shadowy figure. As we got near I noticed what it was over. It was a dead unicorn. Draco screamed (like a girl I may add) and ran from it, Fang close behind. The creature looked up and, without a sound, slowly began to glide near me. I took a few steps back and stumbled. I fell into a cluster of leaves and branches. It came closer and closer, until I heard the sound of hooves. Something jumped over me and the creature floated away.
I realized I had been holding my breath, so I let it go. "Harry Potter," said a deep voice in front of me, "you must leave here. It is not safe." I heard booming footsteps and looked back, seeing Ron, Hagrid, Hermione, and Draco.
"'Ello Frienz," Hagrid said.
The centaur name Frienz nodded to Hagrid. "Harry Potter, this is where I leave you."
Harry's PoV The Next Morning
I woke up and immediately got dressed. It was Saturday, finally. I ran down to the hospital wing, but there was no sign of Juliet. I saw Madam Pomfrey and walked over to her, tapping her shoulder. "Where's Juliet?" I asked worried.
"She had to be transferred to St. Mungo's Hospital. Her injury was more than I could handle," She replied. My stomach sank so low I could have sworn it was on the floor. Juliet's condition was too much for Madam Pomfrey. That wasn't good at all. I turned and ran off.
As soon as I got to McGonagall's office I knocked on her door as calm as possible. When she answered I could tell by her facial expression that she had heard. "Come in, Potter," she said grimly. I nodded and walked in, sitting in the chair in front of her desk. She sat across from me, with Dumbledore standing behind her. "I suppose you heard about your sister being in St. Mungo's. Are you alright, Potter?" She asked me. I shrugged.
"I guess. Is it really bad?" I asked sniffing. I looked down at my feet, hoping she'd be alright. When I looked up Dumbledore had nodded.
"Yes, your sister will be alright," He said. "If you wish we can arrange a visit, but tomorrow. She still needs to rest. Whatever it was that attacked her definitely left its mark," He said. I saw McGonagall look up at him. "The nurses say your sister was lucky. Usually, in that forest at least, the creatures finish off their work."
Hermione's PoV That Evening at Dinner
I looked at my dinner sadly. Juliet and I were like sisters we were so close. It was so weird to not be talking and laughing with her. This was my first night not sitting with her since our first feast. Harry and Ron were quiet too, which told me how much this meant to them. I noticed the Twins were somewhat quiet. They sat right next to me, which was odd. I finally just got up and walked off, having eaten nothing. I could tell I wouldn't have an appetite tonight.
Hermione's PoV That Morning
I sat in the common room. Harry ran up, with a look of relief. "Dumbledore wants to talk to us. It's about Juliet. Ron's coming too. We get to visit her," He said, trying to contain himself.
As we reached Dumbledore's office it was odd. I had never been in here before, so it was very interesting to just look around. When Ron had finally arrived Dumbledore lead us to a small fireplace. Where we used some sort of powder to get to where Juliet was. It was a large hospital and I looked around amazed.
Juliet's PoV Same Day
I woke up feeling better than the night before. I was in my own, solitary room, which was odd for me. I had been in a hospital before, but not one like this. I sighed and looked around. The place looked somewhat messier than last night. My joints ached and I was still really tired even though it had felt like I had slept all night.
I heard the door creak open and saw the familiar, smiling face of the nurse, but she wasn't alone. I smiled as I saw Hermione, Ron, Harry, and Dumbledore standing in the doorway. Harry looked over at me and smiled. I knew I probably looked tired and messy, but I didn't care. The nurse led them in. I gave the three a tight hug. "Hey, guys," I said smiling. Harry couldn't stop grinning and Hermione looked like she was almost in tears, but Ron looked at me confused.
"Why do you have a room to yourself? They usually don't do that," He said befuddled. Hermione elbowed him and I shrugged. "Wait, you look taller too," He commented. I shrugged. I hadn't stood in a few days.
"I'm getting let out this afternoon, by the way. They said that they'd have Dumbledore take me back at noon," I said, knowing that would come up. Harry smiled and Hermione looked relieved.
Juliet's PoV That Afternoon
As soon as I got back I hid in my bed. I couldn't tell anyone. It was too horrible. I laid there crying. It felt as though my world had just imploded.
