Hey again guys! What's up? So, thank you all for the reviews! Sadly, we did not make our goal, but since we got more than planned,I'll update in the next two weeks! The rule still applies. If I get ten on one, I have to update twice the next day. Wooooo!

And, I have to address this, cross country is a running sport where you run distance. So like 4Ks, 5Ks, and other races. Had to say that, people were asking. So, let's get this weekend going!

HARRY POV

By morning the next day, everyone in the castle knew what had happened. I suspect Leo had something to do with this.

Not overly excited to start the day, I walked down to breakfast. The demigods were all standing outside the great hall, looking tense. I looked around to notice several wizards and witches standing in the hall, wands loosely in their hands. Curious, I walked up to Annabeth, who was the closest.

"What's going on? Are you guys okay?" I asked her.

She sighed, shaking her head. "The toad had a new law made. Any and all half-human entities must be guarded while on school grounds. So we're stuck with these idiots." I looked into the great hall to see Umbridge sitting in the head master's seat. I glared, fists clenching.

"Did you tell Chiron?" I asked, remembering their centaur master. She nodded, motioning around her. "That's why we're waiting out here. Chiron is sending a few more campers. With Dumbledore gone, he thinks there is an even greater chance Voldemort will try to kill you."

Right after she said that, the doors burst open, and a small group of people walked in. The two groups yelled and whooped in delight, running to tackle each other. I grinned, nothing like hyperactive demigods to cheer someone up. Deciding to let them catch up, I walked into the great hall, stomach grumbling.

TIME SKIP

Hermione, Ron, and I were in herbology, gathering bubotuber pus.

"I can't believe that toad did that! Who does she think she is, the queen. Please." Hermione said, angrily squeezing a bubotuber. Pus shot out of the end, hitting Pavarti Patil square in the face.

She was still griping about the toad when Malfoy walked in, carefully surveying the room before he caught sight of us. He gave a ferrety grin and walked over, listening for a second before saying, "Do you really want to finish that sentence Granger?" Hermione jumped, startled. Realizing who it was, she went back to gathering pus.

"I'm afraid that'll be ten points from Gryffindor." Malfoy drawled, stretching out on our table.

"You can't take points from other prefects!" Hermione said, glaring.

"Oh, but members of the Inquisitorial Squad can." He puffed out his chest, showing off the purple badge with the letters IQ inscribed on it. "Hand picked by the new Headmistress. So where was I? Oh yeah. So, ten points from Gryffindor, Weasley, your shirt is untucked, that's another five, Potter, I don't like you, so that's five more, and Granger, you're a mudblood, so that'll be another ten." He smirked, walking away. The second he was out of earshot, Hermione started ranting about how he should go die in a hole. Not wanting to receive any wrath, Ron and I shut up.

Finally, when we were finished with double herbology, we headed to Care of Magical Creatures. On our way down to Hagrid's, the demigod pack joined us, all still talking and having a great time. I was introduced to Will Solace, the Stolls, Dakota, Gwen, and a daughter of Hecate, Lou Ellen. I had a feeling Hermione wasn't going to leave her alone. I noticed Nico was acting more distant than usual. He wasn't even talking to Reyna, and they were dating. He kept glancing in Will's direction though. Maybe Reyna dated Will before? I don't know.

"Alrigh, c'mon you lot, I've got somethin' special for yeh today." Oh, why was I not reassured?

Hagrid turned and led us into the forest, obviously not paying attention to the ministry witches and wizards attending our lesson. I heard them cursing and groaning as they followed us.

Hagrid led us deep into the forest, coming to a stop in front of a cow carcass.

"Now, I need ya ter be real quiet. These animals get spooked easily."

I glanced around, waiting. And then, I heard the most horrendous sound anything on this earth could make.

Yep, you guessed it, the cough.

I groaned, turning around to find the toad standing next to a tree holding a clip board. Of course.

I sneaked over to the half-bloods while she explained what she was doing there to Hagrid. Hermione and Ron joined me.

More minutes ticked by, and then I saw it. A dark, reptilian head poked out of the trees, with gleaming white eyes and a horse body. It walked over to the carcass and started to eat it.

"What is it?" Pavarti Patil screeched, pointing in horror at the horse thing eating the cow.

"Ah, these here are thestrals. They get a bad reputation, because you can only see 'em if you've seen death. But either way, thestrals are wicked smart and have an 'mazing sense of direction.

A few more creatures walked out of the forest, joining the first. The first one spread it's wings, appearing to dominate the clearing, but backed down soon after.

"Now, 'bout how many of you can see the thestrals?" Hagrid asked, turning back to face us. Neville and I raised our hands, along with a few other witches and wizards. Heck, even a few of the ministry officials raised their hand. The big surprise though, were the demigods. Every single one of them had their hand raised. All seventeen of them.

Hagrid appeared jeu as surprised as we were. "I understand Harry bein' able ter see 'em. But how can all of you?"

The demigods appeared uncomfortable. Percy was shoved forward by the Stolls, who were whistling innocently behind him. After shooting them a withering glare, he turned back to Hagrid.

"Seeing death is just a part of being a demigod. We've seen people stabbed, burned, eaten, thrown off mountains, and many more horrible deaths. During the Titan War, we lost . . ."

He was cut off by a tiny "hem hem".

"Yes?" Percy asked dangerously, turning slowly to glare at Umbridge.

"Well, you see, it's just that, such preposterous things were coming out of your mouth, I had to stop you there. Clearly, this lot should be taken up to the castle, probably suffering from a heat stroke."

All of the demigods looked like they had been slapped.

"Excuse you, toad, those are our friends you're talking about." One of the Stolls said, glaring at Umbridge.

"They laid down their lives for the safety of the world." Gwen growled, stepping up.

This wasn't going to end well.

Umbridge held out her wand, and a bang, along with a bunch of red sparks, flew from the tip.

"Enough! I will not have you ruin a lesson for the other children. Now run along!"

Cursing and threatening, the demigods allowed themselves to be led up to the castle. Not before Thalia could give Umbridge the one-finger salute.

TIME SKIP: DINNER

"Have you guys seen the Stolls anywhere?" Jason asked us once we sat down, looking nervous. "Or the twins?"

"No, why?" Hermione asked, sitting down beside me.

Jason didn't answer, he just shook his head, glancing around the hall.

And that is when all hades broke loose. (See me throwing around that demigod lingo?)

The doors flew off their hinges as two red heads and two brunettes burst in, each riding a winged horse. They whooped, setting off multiple rounds of fireworks, throwing toilet paper across the banisters, knocking candles out of the air, and causing mass destruction.

Percy, on the other end of the table, started laughing, reaching under the table and pulling out a grenade looking thing. He let out a shrill whistle, and a pure black winged horse burst into the hall, picking him up. He flew to the center of the great hall and threw the grenade thing, which exploded, scattering multicolored paint and glitter everywhere.

People were screaming, teachers were yelling, and five kids flew around on horseback, throwing paint grenades everywhere. I started laughing as Jason and Annabeth both slammed their head on the table, groaning. Leo stood up and started throwing food at everyone within range. Soon, a full out food fight had erupted.

And then, the most magical thing of all happened. The toad was just walking in, when Percy dive-bombed her, throwing a bag of horse crap, which exploded on impact. The toad screeched, running out of the great hall. I looked up to the teachers table and saw all of them roaring with laughter.

Hermione was still looking surprised when I threw a plate of mashed potatoes at her.

Sorry it wasn't as long as my normal chapters, end of school exams and cross country tryouts have taken up so much time. But, with four days of school left, let's hope I update more! Rule still applies, 10 reviews by Sunday and a double update is coming your way! I love all of you guys and the new story should be coming out in the next two weeks! So, here's to 10 reviews! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! (shakalaka)