She's A Witness ~ III | d.m.

32. Caught

"Caught this one trying to help the Weasley girl!"

Blaise announced himself proudly as he and Draco dragged Longbottom into the office. I smirked and Draco released the poor boy into Blaise's hold as he quickly grabbed my shoulder gently and leaned forward.

"What are you doing here? Scar, why does this keep happening?!"

"Draco, just relax. I know what I'm doing, don't doubt me." He sighed and nodded before we turned back to Umbridge.

I didn't know what happened but when I turned back to the commotion Umbridge slapped Harry right across the face.

Draco snickered from behind me as I stifled a small laugh unnoticed by the others.

"Liar."

Before anything else could be said, Snape had walked through the door, "You sent for me, headmistress?"

The low, monotone voice of the latter professor was obvious that he really didn't care why she called.

"Snape, yes." Umbridge quickly stood up straight and met his eyes, "The time has come for answers. Have you procured the Veritaserum?"

He looked at me and as I smirked, knowing how dangerous the serum could be.

"I'm afraid you've used up all of my storage interrogating the other students. So... Unless you wish to poison him... And I would assure you, I would have the greatest sympathy if you did. I cannot help you."

He gave me a small smirk and turned as Umbridge balled her fists turning back to Harry, who sat up in one swift movement.

"He's got Padfoot!"

I yawned and leaned back into Draco's chest, bored. He chuckled and leaned against the wall as I rested my head on his shoulder.

Harry continued as I rolled my eyes, "He's got Padfoot at the place where it's hidden!"

"Pad- Padfoot? What is Padfoot? Where what is hidden? What is he talking about, Snape?" Umbridge was startled and confused as she questioned the professor.

Snape met my eye before looking at Harry, "No idea." At the end of that last word, he turned and left.

Umbridge shirked and grabbed her wand from her desk, "Very well then."

The room fell silent as she walked towards him and stared him down.

"You give me no choice, Potter. As this is an issue of Ministry security, you leave me with no alternative. The Cruciatus Curse ought to loosen your tongue."

I straightened up as I looked over to Ron who soon turned to Granger.

"That's illegal! You can't!"

I chuckled lowly which in turn brought Ron's attention to me so I dropped my smirk as Draco stood up grinning instead.

"I got your back," he whispered into my ear as I leaned against his chest once more.

"Thank you."

"Always." I smiled softly before Umbridge pulled her wand up to Harry's face.

"What Cornelius doesn't know won't hurt him."

Before anything else could be done, "Tell her, Harry!"

Umbridge smirked and turned to Granger who seemed to be crying but with no tears.

"Tell me what?" Umbridge glanced between Granger and Harry before the former shook her head.

"Well, if you won't tell her where it is, I will."

"Where what is?"

Granger hid her face behind Bulstrode's shoulder as she stepped back, "Dumble- Dumbledore's secret weapon."

Umbridge stood tall and grabbed Granger as she turned towards the door signaling for Harry to follow, "Take me to it."

Within seconds they were soon out of sight. She had instructed the squad of hers to make sure no one left, so we all stayed in the office, waiting.

I sighed and slouched back against the wall as Draco took a seat beside me, "You okay?"

"Draco, hey. Of course. I'm fine." I offered a small smile before meeting the eyes that were already looking for mine.

"Scar, seriously are you okay? What's going on? Can't you at least tell me something?" He lifted his hand to hold mine in his as he met my eyes.

I smiled softly and sighed, "I'm just a tad bit distracted, is all. All I can tell you is that, wherever they are going, I have to be there. I have my reasons and you can't stop me. Just trust me."

"Of course, I trust you. But how do you think these guys are getting away. Blaise and I are the only ones who know you have your plans. The other members of the squad will put up a fight."

"A fight. Barely a fight, Draco. I mean, Crabbe and Goyle, they'll listen to you but most importantly, they'll listen to me. Daphne and Bulstrode, they're only here for the extra cred, practically being threatened with their parent's jobs. Theo, well, I can't reason with him but the others aren't even willing to stand up to me in the common rooms." He chuckled as I rested my head on his shoulder.

"All I know is that I'm sure one of the Weasley spawns will come up with something."

"Alright, fine. But for now, we wait."

I sighed and nodded, "For now, we wa-"

I was cut off by the sounds of retching noises. The majority of the holders had begun to hurl their stomachs onto the floor. All I saw was the accomplished face of Ronald Weasley.

The members of the DA rushed out of the room as I stood up quickly. I turned to Blaise who discreetly handed me the wands as I waved to the boys before running after the group.

We all huddled up in the forest as I slowly followed behind them. I stayed silent as I handed each of their wands before standing against a tree for their debate of who was going.

"So how are we getting to London?" Luna asked as she stepped forward.

Harry shook his head and his smile disappeared, "Look, it's not that I don't appreciate everything you've done, all of you," he looked at everyone as I rolled my eyes, "But I've gotten you all into enough trouble as it is."

Longbottom shook his head and stepped towards him, "Dumbledore's Army was supposed to be about doing something real. We've all had to make sacrifices, or was that all just words to you?"

Ron nodded and placed a hand on his shoulder, "Maybe you don't have to do this all by yourself, mate."

Harry thought about it before agreeing, "Okay... so how do we get to London?"

Luna was standing by me and soon enough the rest of the group was looking between her and myself.

I smirked meeting Luna's eye as she lifted her head smiling.

"We fly, of course."