Confrontation XI

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Through the underground tunnel connecting Honeydukes to Hogwarts, Sasuke races forward at high speed, aided by his Sharingan, which allows him to see in the dark without the need for a lighting spell.

Upon reaching the end of the tunnel, he spots a staircase leading to the surface. Instead of ascending step by step, he jumps nimbly, reaching the entrance, which is blocked by what appears to be a statue.

Sasuke: This looks like the entrance to the Headmaster's office, he thinks, aware that, like the office, it will require a password to proceed.

Impatient, he extends his hand, which begins to glow with lightning, reflecting, I don't have time for these formalities.

With a precise strike of his Chidori, he shatters the statue blocking the way.

He notices that some areas of the castle aren't as well fortified as the main entrance.

After crossing the corridor, Sasuke realizes he's on the third floor of the castle, but is soon interrupted by screams echoing throughout the area.

Without hesitation, he sprints toward the sounds.

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The corridor near Professor McGonagall's office is in chaos. The screams resume as the students realize who is approaching.

Students: WEREWOLVES! — they scream, terrified.

At the end of the corridor, two werewolves advance alongside a Death Eater. On the other side, Professors Slughorn and Trelawney are serious, busy dealing with students who are being controlled.

Slughorn: CONTINUE THE EVACUATION, STUDENTS! — he orders. — SYBILL, HELP ME! WE NEED TO BUY SOME TIME.

Sybill nods, frightened. Right behind them, the caretaker Argus Filch, all bandaged up, approaches with a weapon in hand.

Filch: You won't be the only ones to face them, he declares.

The werewolves growl and charge toward them. Slughorn and Trelawney point their wands, shouting "Depulso." However, the spells are easily dodged by the werewolves. Filch, determined, begins firing at the Death Eater, who shields himself with a stone barrier. Still, Filch keeps shooting, trying to buy time.

Suddenly, a barrage of spells hits Trelawney, Slughorn, and Filch from behind. Trelawney and Slughorn collapse unconscious. Filch, hit by fewer spells, struggles to get up and turns around, surprised to see that the attackers are controlled students.

Filch: Damn it! — he mutters.

The students who are not under control start screaming, pushing each other to use the Floo Network. Others fight against their controlled classmates. Filch, struggling, tries to reach for his weapon, but it explodes. The Death Eater laughs at the situation.

Death Eater: What a shame your toy broke, huh, bastard? — he taunts.

Filch, furious, grinds his teeth. The Death Eater raises his wand, ready to attack.

Death Eater: I think it's time to end this.

Filch closes his eyes, bracing for the final blow. However, the Death Eater's spell misses, hitting the nearby fireplace, which explodes, injuring the students nearby. Now with no escape route, the students look on in desperation.

Death Eater: Werewolves, take care of the students — he ordered.

Panic ensues among the students as the werewolves leap forward, claws ready to attack.

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