The Hidden Hero (A Harry Potter Fanfic) [Book 1 of the Hidden Hero series]

Chapter 24

    Celestia returned back to Hogwarts soon after. She probably wouldn't miss anyone other than Grace though.

    Back at Hogwarts, Celestia shared her findings with her friends who seemed equally as excited. Except Claire. It seemed as if all of the energy had been drained out from her as she looked deathly pale and had dark circles underneath her eyes.

    Even though Celestia was concerned over her friend's wellbeing, she knew that Claire was rather reserved and decided not to badger her about it. If she wanted to tell someone, let her tell instead of needling her continuously.

    One afternoon, the four of them were in the Slytherin dormitories and Lance asked, 'Now what?' 'What do you mean?' Claire asked. 'You know, like now that we have this new information and know why Snape wants to go through the trapdoor and all that. But what do we do now? You know, to actually stop him and stuff.'

    'Good question. Only one problem. I have no idea how to stop him either.' Lysander added.

    Four inexperienced children versus a skilled professor. We may outnumber him, but we're still nowhere near as powerful as him.' Celestia muttered, fiddling with her hair.

    Claire got up from her seat and said, 'We stall him.' Her tone sounded definite as if she had already agreed to this.

    'Pardon?' Lance asked, confused.

    'Let's link the clues. So Snape wants the Philosopher's stone which is the thing underneath the trapdoor. He's looking for times in which he can sneak in and steal the items without being suspected. But there had been more than one instance when he could've stolen in. But he didn't. Do you know what means?' Claire turned to the other three, expecting an answer. Lance shook his head.

    'It means that there is something or someone that's in his way. It's not Dumbledore so it must be something else. That's the only logical explanation that I can think of, at least.'

    The twins' eyes widened and in unison they exclaimed, 'That's brilliant!'

    'Can you keep it down? I kind of have tons of work to do,' A Third year Slytherin hissed, clearly annoyed. 'Sorry...' Celestia said sheepishly. The girl rolled her eyes and continued with her work.

    'So, it's a plan. We find out what this "obstacle" is and we find a way to manipulate it. Okay?' Celestia told the three, remembering to be extra quiet this time.