My Own Treachery

Chapter 21 | Nothing To Lose

Draco and I stood had walked out of the common room together, walking in silence, towards the entrance all. Upon arrival we saw Hermione, Harry, Ron and Neville, they were already standing there, along with Filch, and his cat.

"Good, now let's go" He ordered, leading us out of the castle, out into the dark landscape. He had gone on with glee of how he would've punished us, letting it slip that we would be serving our detention with Hagrid. Thankfully, Filch wasn't my favorite person at the moment. Seemed as if the rest of the group was relieved as well. Harry going as far as letting out a breath of relief, that had been noticed.

"I suppose you think you'll be enjoying yourself with that oaf?" Filch then stopped us a few feet from Hagrids hut, looking us all over, "Well, think again. It's into the forest, you're going. I'd be much mistaken if you'll come out in one piece, hopefully someone will get left there." This caused Neville to let out a moan of fright. I could see Draco shaking, as his fear froze him. The other three didn't seem as scared, but still scared. I didn't feel scared, more excited almost. Maybe, I'd get to see something I've never seen before?

"The forest?" Draco breathed, as Hagrids hut door opened.

"Is that you Filch?" Hagrid asked, once he was assured it was us he went on, "Hurry up, I want to get this started."

"we can't go in there at night!" Draco objected, looking at the forest, "There's all sorts of things in there- Werewolves, I've heard" I could see his fear plastered on his face, while Neville started looking sick.

Filch cackled, amused by the fear, "That's your problem ain't it?" He went on with glee, "Should've thought of them werewolves before you got in trouble, shouldn't have you?"

Hagrid walked over joining us, "About time" he crossed his arm, "Been waiting for an hour already. Alright, Harry?" He questioned worriedly, as if he knew what got us caught.

"Shouldn't be to friendly with them, Hagrid" Filch scolded, "they're here to be punished"

Hagrid frowned at the old Filch, "That's why you're later? Been lecturin' them, eh? It's s'not your place to do that." He scolded, "No you've done you're bit, I'll take it over from here"

Filch, glared, "I'll be back at dawn" he then looked back at us, "For what left of them that is." He then left.

Draco then looked to Hagrid, "I'm not going into that forest!" He declared, in panic.

I rolled my eyes at his panicked tone, Hagrid chuckled almost, "Yeah, you are if you want to stay at Hogwarts." He informed Draco, going on with the mini lecture, "You've done wrong, and now you've gotta pay for it."

"But this is servant stuff, it's not for students to do!" Draco went on, "I thought we'd be copying lines or something. If my father knew I was doing this-"

I interrupted him, "Next time I guess you'll keep your nose out of everyone else and not be in this situation" Earning a dirty look from Draco.

"Copyin' lines? What good's that for anyone?" Hagrid growled, "You'll do somethin' useful or you'll get out. If you think you're father would rather you were expelled, then get off to the castle and get packin'. Go on" Draco didn't dare move, seemingly his father would rather him in the woods. Hagrid then nodded, leading us to the forest, with his dog fang tailing us. "Now, what we're doing is finding clues as to what's been killing unicorns."

"Killing unicorns?" Hermione questioned, not understanding the problem.

I nodded, walking in line with her, "Unicorns are pure creatures. I've read their murder is a crime, usually done by those with nothing to lose and something to gain." I went on, spewing my knowledge, "I've read their blood will keep someone alive, even if they are about to die. They are pure good, so those that kill them will live cursed life, from the moment the blood touches their lips. They are born pure gold in color, and will remain gold till they get older, then they'll turn silver, the horn grows in the mean time. Once they are at a mature age they'll turn pure white, that's so bright that it makes snow that's just fallen look grey in comparison."

"Correct" Hagrid stated, stopping us in front of a small pool of blueish liquird that shimmered silver-y, under the moonlight, "Hagrid had kneeled down, "This is their blood, we're gonna either find out what's killing them or find the wounded creature. He then stood back up, "Get behind a tree now, we'll split into two groups, if anyone finds the unicorn, shoot up green sparks, if you run into trouble shoot red ones." He looked to us all, "Amber, Draco, Neville y'all go with Fang. You three with me" he ordered. Really, Neville of all people?