We hopped into the passage and let Neville guide us through. There was no natural light, only the light emitted from Neville's wand's tip.
"I don't remember this being on the Marauder's map." Ron said quietly. "That's because it never existed until now. The seven secret passages were sealed off before the start of the year, this is the only way in or out now," Neville replied. "The grounds are crawling with Death Eaters and Dementors."
"How bad is it with Snape as Headmaster?" Samira asked. "Hardly ever see him. It's the Carrows you need to watch out for." Neville said. "Carrows? As in the magical family the 'Carrows'?" I wondered. "Yeah, brother and sister. Are in charge of discipline. They like punishment, the Carrows." Neville pointed towards the cuts on his face.
"They did that to you? Why?" Hermoine asked. "Today's Dark Arts lesson was practicing the Crusiatus Curse, on first years. I refused." Everyone fell silent. "Hogwart's changed." Neville said.
"You can say that again." I thought. That's what Death Eaters do. Torment everyone, no matter how old you are.
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After a silent walk, we reached the back of a painting—the exit. "Let's have a bit of fun, shall we?" Neville smiled. He slightly pushed the painting, and it swung open with a creak.
"Listen up you lot," Neville yelled. "I've got a surprise for yeh." Some rustling could be heard before the voice of Seamus rang through the room. "Not more of Aberforth's cooking is gonna help. We'll be surprised if we can digest it."
I let out a small chuckle. Hogwarts may have changed, but Seamus definitely hasn't.
Neville stepped aside so we could see the room. It was the room of Requirement. I quickly noticed all the kids huddle up on the floor. Everyone looked shaken and scared, but those expressions melted away as soon as they realized who Neville had brought along.
The room seemed to lose its dark gloomy feeling as clapping and cheering filled the air. I smiled and climbed down the ladder which was placed against the wall. I was pulled into a hug by Seamus and others followed his example.
After everyone had exchanged short hugs and greetings, Neville asked what had been happening the past few months.
"There's something we need to find." Harry started. "Hidden here, inside the castle. And it may help us defeat You-Know-Who." Harry explained. "What is it?" Neville asked. "We're not entirely sure," I piped up. "But has something to do with Ravenclaw. An item that is very important to the Ravenclaw house." I finished. "Any ideas?"
"There's Ravenclaw's lost diadem." It was Luna who spoke. "Hasn't anyone heard of it?" She asked. "I have," I answered. "But from all the stories that I know, it wasn't lost inside the castle, but in a forest." I explained.
"Besides, it has been lost for centuries. No one alive has ever seen it." Cho spoke. "Is there a chance that the White Lady knows?" I asked. But my answer couldn't be answered, because a loud bang on the other side of the room pulled our attention away.
The only Weasley daughter appeared from behind one of the many pillars. "Harry," She gasped. "Hi, there." Harry answered. There was a short silence. "What is it, Ginny?" Neville asked. "Snape knows," She began. "Snape knows Harry and (Y/N) have been spotted in Hogsmead."
Well shit
Ginny informed us that every student would be gathered in the Great Hall for a speech from Snape. That would be our opening for an attack.
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Snake hair: Fighting for freedom (Draco x F!Reader) (Book 8)
FantasyThe war has started and (Y/N) Hydra and her friends are right in the middle. She will need to find the final Horcruxses and she will have to face Voldemort to put an end to his reign of terror. I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters.
