Silent Love (Harry Potter Love Story)

Chapter 23

“Does it hurt terribly, Draco?” asked Pansy, I hear they are talking at Slytherin table

“It comes and goes. Still... I consider myself lucky. According to Madam Pomfrey, another minute or two.. and I could’ve lost the arm,” Malfoy said a little bit overacting.
“The little git. He’s really laying on thick isn’t he?” asked Ron.
“Do you think Hagrid will lost his job? It’s Malfoy’s fault, he insults Buckbeak,” I said.
“Yeah, but his father, you know, his precious son,” said Hermione.
“At least Hagrid didn’t get sacked.” Said Harry.
“Yes, but I hear Draco’s father furious. I don’t think we’ve heard the end of this.” Said Hermione
 

“He’s been sighted,” said Seamus. We turn. Seamus and other Gryffindor are huddled over a copy of the Daily Prophet.
 
“Who?” asked Ron. But the photograph on the Prophet’s fron page provides a chilling answer : Sirius Black.
 
“Achintee? That’s not far from here...” said Hermione.
“You don’t think he’d come to Hogwarts do you?” I asked.
“With the Dementors at every entrance?” Lavender said.
“Dementors? He’s already slipped by them once, hasn’t he? Who’s to say he can’t do it again,” said Seamus.
 
“That’s right. Black could be anywhere. It’s like trying to catch smoke. Like trying to catch smoke with your bare hand,” said Dean. Then we walk away to the Gryffindor common room.
 
“Harry are you ok?” Ron asked.
“Of course he’s not Ron,” said Hermione.
“Harry, don’t worry about Black. We have Dumbledore. I’m sure Dumbledore will do anything to protect you,” Ron said.
“Yeah, even Voldemort afraid of Dumbledore, if Black is one of his followers, I’m sure he’s kinda afraid of Dumbledore too,” I said.
“Thank’s,” Harry slightly smiles.
 
“C’mon, let’s go to DADA,” said Ron.
“Since when you excited to go to class?” I asked. Ron glares at me.
“You three go ahead,” said Hermione.
“Ok,” I said since I know her secret.
 
In DADA class, a tall wardrobe rattles violently as we regard it warily.
“Intriguing, yes? Would anyone like to venture a guess as to what’s inside?” asked Lupin.
“That’s a boggart, that is,” said Seamus.
“Very good Mr. Finnigan. Can anyone tell us what a Boggart looks like?” asked Lupin.
“No one knows,” said Hermione suddenly appears next to me. I jump a little.
“When’d she get here?” asked Ron. I shrug.
 
“Boggarts are shape-shifters. They take the shape of whatever a particular person fears most. That’s what make it so..” said Hermione.
“Terrifying,” I said.
“Yes, luckily, a very simple charm exist to repel a Boggart. Let’s practice it now, shall we? Without wands, please... Riddikulus,” said Lupin