Dark Memories

Book 3 - Part 7: Salandra's Magic

All of the Custosae were in the Come and Go Room, save Hagrid, who was waiting anxiously outside the infirmary, having heard a very large commotion before someone had cast a silencing and locking charm on the door. He suspected Snape.

Harry, Teddy, Ron, Draco, Dobby, Neville, Revlis, Hermione, Susan, Vince, Greg, Fred, George, and Ginny were spread out in the Come and Go Room. Most of them gathered around several mirrors, waiting for someone to tell them what was going on.

"Mighty Squib..." they heard.

Susan, Vince, Greg, and Ginny leaned forward, knowing it was Hagrid.

"Little John, what's happening?"

"I don't know, but I think they brought back someone. I think it's serious. They've sealed the infirmary."

Vince and Greg huffed as Susan quickly relayed the message to the others.

"I'll contact you if I get anymore information, but I am certain the attack is over now. As I was coming up here, I was just able to see Snape running towards the dungeons."

"Okay, thanks, Hagrid."

"We are a formation of defenders," he whispered, shutting down the mirror.

"I wish what we knew what was happening," Ron said.

"Sirius and Remus will contact soon," Hermione said.

A few moments after she said that, Sirius called. The others went silent, hiding their presence, as Harry went to the corner of the room to appear as if he was alone—since Sirius and Remus didn't know the whole truth about his Custosae activities or position.

"Griffin, tell the others that Long Beard came back injured. He managed to regain consciousness for a few seconds after his first black out before passing out again. He said, 'He has it, he got it. Tell Mage,'" Sirius said.

Harry and the others paled upon hearing that.

Harry could tell he was in Poppy's office, or what he guessed was her office, and was sure Sirius had cast the appropriate spells.

"McGonagall left to Dumbledore's office just now when I told her I don't know how fast my contact can reach Mage," Sirius said.

Harry felt bad for lying and hiding his other identity, but it couldn't be helped right now, and would only cause more chaos at the moment—not to mention unwanted attention and questions, so he answered as honestly as he was able.

"Can you contact him?" Sirius asked.

"Yes."

"Good, though it might not be needed now, I think Long Beard told Cheshire (McGonagall) how to contact Mage directly in case of an emergency, and maybe he can be reached faster that way," Sirius said. "But just in case, I'll let you go now."

"Wait, how bad is Long Beard?" Harry asked, worry rising.

"We honestly don't know. Better than it could have been, since the curse he was hit with seems to have been completely eliminated, but very bad because now it seems no magic is working on him. Relentless (Poppy) casts and it doesn't do anything...well, if anything, it seems to get worse."

"Tell them to stop casting!" Harry couldn't help but shout, his experience with his chaotic magic urging him to tell them to stop messing with unknown magic.

"They already have, though the Dark Knight is confident potions might help. He went to get some earlier."

"Okay. I'll contact Mage and the other Custosae; I'll see if they have any suggestions."