A HIDDEN SECRET #wattys2017

CHAPTER NINETEEN: THE ROOM OF REQUIRMENT

"No, Cassandra. I don't want Malfoy coming with us. Git "Tommy spat, red faced.
"But he's Heather's friend as well" Cassandra said.
"It's okay. I'll just look for Heather on my own !" I snapped at the both of them. I walked off before Cassandra could protest.
"Thinks he's so great, well,I'll find Heather before he does" I muttered. At this rate, I wasn't getting anywhere. Ive checked the library, Hagrid's Cabin (because I know she's very good friends with him) the Gryffindor Common room, her dormitory( I received a lot of shrieking from the girls) and that's when I ran out of places to look for her.
I was on the fifth floor, leaning against the wall. "I need to find Heather" I thought and signed. All of a sudden, the wall behind me, turned into a DOOR !!
"What the-" I pushed open the door and walked into a circular room. It was filled with bookshelves. I ran my fingers on the spines of the old, dusty books. I noticed that someone was sobbing in the corner. It was a she.
"Heather ! I've found you" I said pleased with myself.
"Go away, Gideon. I want to be alone."
"What's wrong ? Please, I want to help you"
"There's no way you can help me." She sniffed.
"Please"
"Just go away."
"No" I said firmly. She turned to look at me with her red and puffy eyes.
"How did- did you even find- m-me "
"I dunno. I was just leaning against the wall outside and it turned into a door"
"You must've thought or said something outside, otherwise no door will be revealed."
"I-" wait a minute, I did think of something.
"I thought about finding you"
"Thought so. Now, will you please leave !"
"Not a chance. You're walking out of this room with me" I said. She sighed and wiped her cheeks. She slowly got up, and adjusted her robe before following me out.
"Y-you can't tell anyone about this room, understand ?" She said coldly.
"Done" I grinned at her.
I walked her back to the common room, where Tommy, the oaf was there. "Heather Bear !!! Where have you been ?" He jumped off the couch and tackled Heather. She laughed and returned a hug. I could help but feel a tiny bit of jealousy watching those two.
"Don't tell me Malfoy got to you first" Tommy sneered, he said my surname like he was disgusted.
"Well, Peterson, I did " I boasted. At this point, his face was red with fury.
"Watch your bloody mouth, Malfoy"
"Why don't you watch yours first"
"Why you little-"
"Stop it both of you, you're behaving like children !" Squeaked Heather.
I let it go, said a quick goodbye to Heather and walked out. Stupid Tommy. Bones and Vince spotted me.
Jogging towards me, came two, heavy breathing, sweaty fatties.
"Hey boss. We -er- saw you enter the Gryffindor common room." Bones said, entertained. My heart sank. Oh god.
"Why don't you um-play a little prank on those Gryffindors.
"In case you two dafties haven't noticed, I already have" I lied.
"You have ?"
"Well, what did you do to them ?"
"I- Don't ask questions !!! I'm really tired after that huge prank. So, ask me tomorrow- or never" I said, speed walking away. 
"But- boss !!!" . I didn't stop.
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~Cassandra~
Heather, Tommy and I were walking on the school grounds, heading towards Hagrid's cabin. It's been a really long time since we saw him.
I knocked in the door like six times. A big hairy guy stood before us, beaming.
"Hullo there " he said.
"Hi Hagrid, can we come in ?" I asked awkwardly.
"Sure thing. How'r you guys. Heard yer homework's been pilin' up" he said pouring us some tea.
"It has."
"How's yer lessons ?"
"Fine, but except for Potions. I hate them"
"Snape eh ?"
"Yup. "

"He's not so bad"
"He is. I feel like he really hates us"
"Wrong. Snape hates Harry. Not yer guys"
"He's still evil. We heard that he's working for You-Know-Who !"
"Stop all this poppycock ! I will not have yer guys insult a teacher !!!" Hagrid said.
"But -"
"No buts. Just finish yer teas and head for the castle. I have to feed the monsters in d o'l forest" Hagrid said shuffling outside.
"Someone's grumpy" Tommy said, smirking.
"Yeah. Because of your annoying personality."
"Hey. Snape is workings for Voldermort... What if Snape finds out about your curse..th-"
"Shut up. What if Hagrid heard-"
"Heard what ?" Hagrid himself said, walking into the cabin.
"Uh-"
"What about a curse ?" He said, looking slightly freaked out.
"Nothing -"
"Heather's cursed isn't she ?" Hagrid said, looking at Heather. She looked worried and she was sweating a lot.
"No-"
"Yes. I am Hagrid" Heather said. She started to sob a few seconds after.
Tommy and I patted her back to comfort her, but it didn't seem to have worked. She sobbed even harder.
"I'm a bloody girl, born with a bloody curse !" She wailed.
"It's not a bloody curse. It's the most wonderful blessing anyone could ask for." I said. And I meant it.
"Well...okay. Wha- what's the b- blessing" had to said carefully. Making sure he doesn't make Heather sob even harder.
"I- I can't be killed until my time comes. "
"So, you're saying that, if I stab you with this switchblade here, yer won't die ?" Hagrid said and Heather nodded.
"Can I try ?" Tommy asked and I nudged him in the ribs.
"Fool" I muttered.
"It's okay kiddo, if you ask me, it's the most amazing gift anyone could get" Hagrid said warmly.
"That's not all. The prophecy said that Harry and Heather will have to fight side my side if they're to defeat Old Voldy !!" Tommy said, merrily. Stupid boy.
"But Heather's only eleven-"
"Nah. I have faith that she can take You-Know-Who down" I said and Heather cracked a smile.
"You really think so ?"
"I know so, Heather" Tommy and I said together.