Chapter 4 - The Undercroft

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TW - mention of injuries, smoking, relationship abuse (cheating)
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"You made it to our map chamber, I see" Percival Rackham announced from the enchanted frame.

I winced in pain, struggling to keep myself upright. "Yes sir, only just".

I slowly began explaining the details of my arrival at Hogwarts along with what I knew about Ranrok. "My mentor... Professor Fig... he's been helping and... he really should be here for this". I stuttered between deep breaths. The pain was becoming unbearable.

"We have much to discuss" Professor Rackham continued.

Can he not see how injured I am right now?

"Yes sir... but maybe I can come back... with Professor Fig" I fall down onto my right knee in pain "Now really isn't a great time".

"Hmm, if you must" Rackham replied seemingly unpleased.

I pealed myself off the ground and made my way towards a large door at the back of the room. Before leaving I turned back taking one last look and was met with Rackham looking straight towards me. He looked annoyed, annoyed at the fact I'd dismissed him...

Did he seriously not care that I was suffering right in front of him? Is that not a good enough excuse to leave?

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I finally made my way back to my dorm making sure not to wake Poppy as I crept back into the room. She was lay in bed sound asleep. I closed the door behind me and notice a package on my bed. Something had been wrapped up in brown paper with a string tied around it into a bow. I slumped myself down on the bed and grabbed the black enveloped carefully placed beside it. I took out the note and began reading it:

Juliet,

Here's to a good nights sleep

Ominis x

I began opening the package excitedly, being careful not to make too much noise. As I pealed back the paper a faint smell of vanilla floated around the room, and a thick, fluffy blanket was revealed to be underneath the wrapping. I pulled it out and instinctively pulled it close my face instantly feeling comforted. As I observed it further I noticed my initials 'J.P' had been embroidered on the bottom corner.

A smile crept onto my face but was soon interrupted by a sharp stabbing pain in my side. I was still in so much pain from fighting the knights and no matter how full and warm my heart felt, I needed help...

Maybe Ominis could help?

Leaving the blanket behind, I slowly made my way outside, each step being heavy and painful. I wasn't sure I was going to make it all the way outside without passing out... and what if he wasn't even in his usual spot? It was certainly a lot later than usual, maybe he was already in bed.

I pushed against the big wooden door falling into the open courtyard. I hurried round to our usual spot calling out for him quietly.

"What on earth happened to you?!" He asked worriedly as he clambered up off the floor. He quickly threw down his cigarette and reached his arms out towards me.

"Ominis, help..." I say falling into him. His hands were cold as they touched my skin but his touch was so gentle and I could feel the warmth radiating off his body as he pulled me closer.

"Come on, follow me, I can fix you up". He wrapped his cloak around my shivering body and placed an arm round my waist as my arm hugged his shoulders. He withdrew his wand and walked me through the courtyard, down the stairs and into the great hall.

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