It Started With A Prank War {The Marauders}

Chapter 15 - Too Many Times

It was then, I realised, how traumatic my secret had been. I ran out of the dormitory and to the Common Room. I leaned against the wall and sighed shakily.

"I'm at Hogwarts. I'm fine. I'm away from him." I murmured and I felt like I was going insane.

"Isabel!" My eyes widened and I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Lots of footsteps. I ran out of the Portrait Hole and to the corridors, not caring if I got in trouble or not.

I didn't know where I was going. All I wanted to do was get away from the girls and the Marauders. Especially the Marauders. A door appeared out of nowhere and I opened it to find a room. A large, comfy, bed was on the side. Next to the bed was a small table with cookies and hot chocolate. A large bookshelf was near a fireplace that cackled softly. I sighed and walked over to the bed. I sat down and it was extremely comfy. I looked down at my hands, at all the scars, at all the bruises, at all the marks made by the rope...

I grabbed the hot chocolate from the table. I took a small sip and smiled with satisfaction. I dipped one of the cookies into the hot chocolate and started eating. It was rather filling and calming. I sighed and when I was done, I lay down. I stared at the ceiling.

So I had a nightmare, waking the whole school up. The Marauders came in, all looking rather worried. I ran out of the tower and now I'm here, enjoying some peace and quiet. Something I don't get often.

My eyes were getting heavy, but I didn't want to sleep. I didn't want to wake up from another nightmare. I sighed and stood up. I walked over to the bookshelf and chose a book. I lay back down on the bed and started reading the book. I squinted slightly and cursed myself. I didn't have my glasses so I couldn't see. Or read.

I hated having glasses sometimes.

At least James always wears his. Mine were reading glasses. Without them, I couldn't read. I sighed. I looked around for my wand, which I also left in my Dormitory.

There's more than a dozen books on that bookshelf and I couldn't read.

It was already a nightmare.

I sighed and lay down, having no choice but to stare at the ceiling.

I opened my eyes and looked around. I was still in the mysterious room that had appeared at my aid. Sunlight started to shine through the window. My eyes widened and I jumped up. I looked at my watch, 8:00. I have time for breakfast. I ran out of the room and came face-to-face with someone with brown hair and multiple scars.

"Isabel!" Remus exclaimed.

"Remus!" He opened his mouth to say something but nothing came out.

"I - um... Is-"

"Um... goodbye!" I said quickly and ran to the Gryffindor Tower.

"What?! Isabel!!" He followed me. I looked at the Painting of the Fat Lady.

"Open! Hurry!"

"Password?" The Fat Lady asked. I rolled my eyes and sighed.

"Flying Fireflies! Now open!" The potrait opened and I ran inside.

"Izzy!" He grabbed my arm. I created a fist and swung around. Remus moved out of the way just in time. My eyes widened and I looked down.

"Remus..." He looked at me then back at my arm, turning over so he could see red marks on my wrists. His eyes widened when he saw the scars and bruises.

"What... what happened to your arm?" I pulled my arm away from him but he had a firm grip.

"Nothing-"