A HIDDEN SECRET #wattys2017

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE: MYSTERIOUS PERSON

"Are you ready Ms. Granger ?" McGonaggall asked. I shifted nervously and nodded. I don't like this idea of meeting Mr. Mystery in the Forbidden Forest.
"You have to be brave. We'll be all around you, so if this person tries to attack you, well defend you, no fear" Professor McGonaggall finished. She let me go into the forest first. I could see their shadows moving all around me as I entered.
I waited patiently for a few minutes, but no one showed up. I didn't dare to speak to any of the teachers, just I case Mr. Mystery was lurking somewhere around here.
My head snapped up when I heard ruffling and scrunching noises nearby. Was Mr. Mystery approaching ?
At this point, my hands were really sweaty. Beads of sweat streamed down on the sides of my face.
The noises were getting louder and louder, and finally, someone approached me. Sorry, something approached me.
"Wh- what are you ?" I immediately regretted by what I said because the thing that was standing in front of me tensed. "I am a centaur." Was all it said.
"So, you're the one who- who- sent the letter ?" I stuttered.
"What letter are you talking about. I know of no sort."
"Never mind then. What are you doing here, exactly ?"
"I was wondering what a filthy Mudblood like you were doing here. Perhaps you can answer my question?"
"I'm sorry. I cannot." I nervously replied.
"You have made a terrible mistake. Do you know what we centaurs do when humans enter our forest ?" He asked firmly and I took a step back. I tripped on a tree root and fell to the ground. The centaur raised his front legs at me and was ready to strike. I closed my eyes tightly, pain would hit me any second. I just knew it.
But then, no pain came. I dared to open my eyes, only to see a centaur, on the ground, tied in thick ropes. It struggled and kicked. One of the professors' must've done it.
I muttered a small thank you. Maybe I should stop waiting here. It just causes something bad to happen. I wasn't waiting for Mr. Mystery anymore, instead, I was waiting for Professor Dumbledore to tell me to head back to the castle.
"Professor ?"I called. No answer.
"Professor McGonaggal, Professor Binns ? Professor Flitwick....Professor Dumbledore ?"
I started to worry. We're the purposely keeping quiet ? Did something bad happen to them ? Oh Merlin !  I shouldn't have come !!!
I shook in fear as I stuck rooted to the spot.
"Someone ???" I squeaked. I decided to send a spark of red light in the air. I sent three or four, hoping that someone would come to my rescue. Eventually someone did.
"Oh thank Merlin" I muttered as I heard footsteps approaching me.
"Thank the-" I stopped. A black and hooded figure stood in front of me.
"How dare you bring people with you ??!" It sneered.
"Never mind that. They have been taken care of. As for you, you're coming with me !" He made a grab for my wrist, but I dodged and ran as fast as I could. Surprisingly, the hooded figure didn't follow me. I stopped in my tracks. I heard a duel going in somewhere in the forest.
"HEATHER GO !!! DONT STOP RUNNING " Dumbledore bellowed. I didn't hesitate. I knew it, I just knew it, I shouldn't have come.
That thing found out I brought the teachers with me. What's going to happen to me next ? Another attack on the castle ? Am I going to be sent home, when Hermione finds out about this ?
I hope Dumbledore and the rest of the teachers are okay.
When I completely got out of the Forbidden Forest, I noticed that all the lights in Hagrid's Cabin were all on. I ran over to his door and knocked furiously. A sleepy giant grunted loudly as the door creaked open.
"Hagrid, I need you're help. Dumbledore and the other teachers are in the Forest. Their in trouble !"
"Heather ?"
"Did you even listen to a word I said ??"
"Forest...teachers... Dumbledore...DANGER ?!!!!" He shrieked at the last part. He went inside, yanked on of his drawers open and took out a crossbow.
"You need ter head back to the o'l Castle, you umderstan' ? Don't come looking for meself. " he said and went into the Forest.
I blinked away the tears that were threatening to escape. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have went to see Dumbledore. Instead I could've just stayed at the castle and pretend that nothing ever happened. Now, all the teachers are in great danger. And the best part is: ITS ALL BECAUSE OF ME !!!(wait, I already mentioned that. Oh well ?)
I did as Hagrid told me to. I headed for the Castle and - when I reached to steps to the oak doors, something made me stop. I decided not to go in but, instead.. Wait. 
And boy was that a big mistake, because... The very same hooded figure just now, was gliding towards me.
I reached into my pocket for my wand.
"Stupefy !" I cried. It dodged the spell and still was gliding towards me.
I was rooted to the spot. I couldn't move.

To be continued...

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