Forsaken Bloodlines {HP x GOT}

Chapter 14: Dragons and Flames

As the evening settled over Hogwarts, casting long shadows across the grounds, Lyanna caught sight of Harry, Ron, and Hermione darting out of the castle, their expressions urgent and determined. Curiosity piqued, she followed after them, quickening her pace to catch up.

"Hey, wait up!" she called out, her voice echoing in the crisp night air. "What are you guys doing?"

But Harry merely shushed her with a finger pressed to his lips, his eyes darting nervously around the deserted courtyard. "Quiet, Lyanna," he whispered urgently. "We'll explain later. Just come with us."

Before she could protest, Harry and the others had already begun dragging her towards Hagrid's hut, their footsteps muffled against the soft earth.

Knocking on Hagrid's door, they waited anxiously as the door creaked open, revealing the towering figure of the half-giant groundskeeper.

"Oh, er... hullo there," Hagrid greeted them, his expression puzzled. "Not really fit ter entertain right about now--"

But before he could finish, Harry cut him off with a declaration that sent a chill down Lyanna's spine.

"We know about the Sorcerer's Stone," Harry announced, his voice grave.

Lyanna's eyes widened in shock, her mind reeling at the implications of Harry's words. "What?!" she exclaimed, turning to him in disbelief. "Harry, you three shouldn't be meddling--"

But her protests fell on deaf ears as Hagrid ushered them inside, oblivious to the gravity of their conversation.

As they entered the cozy warmth of Hagrid's hut, Lyanna continued to scold Harry and his friends, making it clear that she had no part in their reckless schemes. But despite her words, she couldn't bring herself to leave, her curiosity getting the better of her.

Her attention was quickly drawn to a peculiar sight in the corner of the room—a huge black egg nestled in a bubbling cauldron. The scraping sound emanating from the egg filled the air, sending shivers down Lyanna's spine.

"What is that?" Harry asked, his voice tinged with awe.

Hagrid hesitated for a moment before responding. "Ah, well... that's... er..."

Lyanna couldn't help but interject, her eyes widening in realization. "That's one big dragon egg, Harry," she exclaimed.

Ron, equally astonished, chimed in. "I know what that is! But Hagrid, how did you ever get one?"

Hagrid shrugged, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. "Won it. Off a stranger in the village. Think he was glad to be rid of it, to be honest. Blimey..."

Before they could dwell on the matter further, the egg suddenly exploded, sending shards of shell flying in all directions. Harry, Ron, Lyanna, and Hermione ducked for cover, their hearts pounding in their chests as they stared in awe at the chaotic scene unfolding before them.

And as the dust settled and the echoes of the explosion faded into the night, Lyanna couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden beneath the surface of Hogwarts, waiting to be uncovered. But for now, she was content to bask in the thrill of the unknown, eager to see where their adventures would lead them next.

As the dust settled from the explosion of the dragon egg, Hermione's voice cut through the stunned silence.

"Is that... a dragon?" she exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Ron's excitement was palpable as he recognized the creature. "That's not just a dragon!"

Lyanna nodded in agreement, her own knowledge of dragons surfacing. "That's a Norwegian Ridgeback!" she admitted quietly.