Weasley Charm | Fred Weasley

Chapter 7-13: Promises

"Neville, where does this passage lead?" Delaney asked, looking around the dark passage they walked down. Neville had so far explained to them how much Hogwarts had changed under Snape's and the Carrows' rule. He also mentioned all seven of the original secret passageways were sealed off at the start of term. This passage was the last in and out of the castle.

"See for yourself," Neville grinned, pushing open the door at the end of the passage. Neville pushed open the door, revealing the Room of Requirement in a new fashion. It was still a large room, but now, it had canopies strung against all the walls and pillars. It had banisters for each house that had students staying inside. Delaney was in shock at the number of students that were in hiding because of the Carrows. "Right, listen up you lot. I've got a surprise."

"No more of Aberforth's cooking I hope. It'll be a surprise if we can digest it," Seamus groaned from the ground.

Neville simply let out a small grin, stepping aside to allow the group of students to see Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Delaney.

"Blimey," Seamus said in excitement, quickly standing up to meet them with the rest of the students.

All four of them were greeted with "hello's", and handshakes. After the crowd of students started focusing more on Harry, Neville walked up to Delaney, pulling her to the side.

"I sent someone to spread the word to Remus and the others that you all are here. I can only imagine that your presence means You Know Who is coming as well," Neville whispered, hoping not to send any of their peers into a panic.

"Thank you, Neville. And yes, I'm afraid our presence does mean that You Know Who is coming, and soon at that." Delaney looked over to the crowd of students surrounding Harry. They all had smiles on their faces, excited with Harry's presence. They thought Harry had come to save them, little did they know, he was bringing the war.

"Then we'll fight," Neville nodded. "We'll fight like we've never fought before."

"You've come a long way since the Neville Longbottom I met first year," Delaney smiled at Neville.

"As have you," Neville grinned.

"Let me get this straight, you came here to get something that can be used as a weapon against You Know Who, yet you have no idea where it is, and he's on his way to the castle right now?" Seamus asked, crossing his arms over his chest. This quickly moved Neville and Delaney's attention back to the group.

"Look, I know it doesn't sound like much-" Harry began.

"Much? That's nothing," Seamus interrupted.

""but if I can just get into the Ravenclaw common room, I think I could find it or at least a clue," Harry finished as if Seamus hadn't interrupted him.

"I can take you there," Cho offered, emerging to the front of the crowd.

"Okay," Harry nodded, beginning to walk towards her.

"No," Ginny stopped him. "Luna can take him."

Delaney looked at Hermione with wide eyes, trying hard to hide her laugh. They both knew why Ginny didn't want Cho to take Harry to the Ravenclaw common room. She was jealous. And it was hilarious because Harry was in her place just one year before.

"Luna, if you will," Harry held his hand toward the door.

With this, Harry and Luna left the Room of Requirement beneath the invisibility cloak. The rest of Hogwarts was in a deep slumber, any sound Harry made would surely wake them. Delaney just hoped that would be after he at least had a clue as to where the Horcrux was. After all, everyone's lives depended on it.