Ophelia || Harry Potter

Chapter 147

Rows of us marched down the stairs of the school we once saw as a second home. Instead it was now a cold isolated space that trapped horrors around every corner

Unfortunately I was split from many of the others, obviously having to join the group of fellow Ravenclaws as we made our way into the great hall. The lot of us stood in the back left as we looked forward

Moments later Snape walked down the middle, heading up to the stage where both Carrows waited, hands behind their backs

"Many of you are surely wondering, why I have summoned you at this hour" His voice drawled on but projected "It's come to my attention,
that earlier this evening, Harry Potter was sighted in Hogsmeade"

Whispers broke out across the houses as students turned to each other as they quietly spoke about the news. However they stopped by a mere movement in Snape

"Now...should anyone...student or staff attempt to aid Mr. Potter? They will be punished in a manner consistent with the severity of their transcription He threatened" further more...Any person found have knowledge of these events...who fails to come forward...will be treated as equally guilty"

He made his way down the steps, glancing to both sides of the crowd

"Another...If anyone in here has any knowledge of Mr. Potter's movements this evening. I invite them to step forward. Now!"

The room was in complete silence as everyone looked to their feet. We waited for the cue as Snape remained in the centre. However gasps then broke out as the sound of Harry's footsteps made themselves known

"It seems, despite your exhaustive defensive strategies, you still have a security problem, Headmaster" He said. Meanwhile the great hall doors reopened for the order to make their dramatic entrance

"I'm afraid it's quite extensive" Harry continued "How dare you stand where he stood? Tell them how it happened that night? Tell them how you looked him in the eye...A man who trusted you, and killed him. Tell them!" He shouted. Snape then pulled out his wand, however before Harry could react, Professor Mcgonagle pushed him out the way, raising her wand at the old Potions and Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor and current headmaster

The order raised their wands as well as all students shuffled to the side. Both looked to each other before having themselves a duel. Professor Mcgonagle continued to attack him whilst he blocked her moves. However, with a twist, he turned into a jumping black smoke whilst the Carrows fell to the floor

"COWARD!" She shouted before swishing her wand. Students started cheering as the lights came on. The hall lighting up

However the light merely only lasted seconds before it went cold again. I looked to see Harry leaning against the stairs whilst the sky above then crackled with thunder and lightning. Our heads all turned to a younger girl who began screaming. She was pressed in the corner with her hands clamped over her ears. Suddenly one of the Parvati twins started screaming, making us all turn to her

"I know that many of you will want to fight" Voldemort's voice suddenly whispered, startling everyone "Some of you might even think to fight is wise. But this is folly. Give me Harry Potter. Do this and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave Hogwarts untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded. You have one hour"

The surroundings turned to normal with the fire regaining its warmth colour

"What're you waiting for?" Pansy shouts, pointing at Harry "Someone grab him!"

Instantly I step forward, blocking him from her. I give her a look as other order members back us. Suddenly we all turn to Filchs voice coming into the Great Hall