Madness

Chapter 8

"M-my H-Hogwarts l-letter!? You mean I can actually go!?" The Headmaster chuckled at my reaction. "Yes you can, Ms. Greystroke, I wouldn't be here otherwise." I grinned as wide as I could. "Thank you so much!!" My face fell as the reality sunk in. "But...how? Aren't I a liability to the students and staff since I-I'm possessed?"

The Headmaster's kind smile didn't falter. "We have gotten that taken care of, no need to worry about it, I will explain more when you arrive at Hogwarts." I nodded, wondering what exactly the Headmaster had in mind. "Now, that we have that out of the way, I do believe a proper introduction is in order?" He stuck out his hand, I shook it. "I am Headmaster Longbottom."

My eyes widened. "You're THE Headmaster Longbottom!? The one who defeated Voldemort's last horcrux, the snake Nagini!?" He chuckled again. "That is I." I gaped at him. "Wo." I breathed. He waved his hand in a dismissive manner. "Please do not look at me and automatically see that, Jade, I did that many many years ago, look at me as your Headmaster."

I was slightly confused by his statement, but I nodded my head. "Ok." "Good, now unfortunately I have to go, I'm terribly sorry, I really would like to stay and chit chat, but I have matters to attend, I have already arranged for your older brother to take you to Diagon Alley to get your school supplies." "But Headmaster...my brother...he hates me right now."

"Yes, I am well aware of the rift between you and your brother, but I am hoping that this trip will help smooth things over." I swallowed nervously, deciding not to argue any further. He placed his hand over mine for a second. "It will be all right, Jade." Then I heard a loud crack, and he was gone. I sighed heavily and buried my face in my hands.

I had completely forgotten the nurse was there until she touched my shoulder, causing me to flinch and look up at her. "Ms. Greystroke would you like something to eat?" I shook my head. "I'm sorry, but I have to put you back in bed then." I shook my head again. "Ms. Greystroke, it is a necessary precaution that we must take- I cut her off "No! I'm not going back! I'm in control ok!? My voice cracked.

"Ms. Greystroke please calm down! The Daevas is more likely to take control of your body if you become angry. It is for the safety of others that we restrain you!" "I WILL NOT GO BACK TO THAT DAMN BED!!" I suddenly felt another rush of anger that I really had no explanation for, and I lunged at the nurse, tackling her to the ground.

My vision was becoming blurry with rage and I suddenly wrapped my hands around the nurse's throat and squeezed. I heard more people enter the room and I was soon hoisted off of the nurse. I was screaming and thrashing in the burly guard's grasp, feeling angry to a breaking point, and I didn't even know why. My usually dark green eyes suddenly shifted to a bright blazing orange.

I had almost escaped the guard's hold when I felt something sharp prick my arm. Then the darkness swallowed me.