Hogwarts Descendants

Chapter 10: The Talk

As the other teachers sorted things out, rushed students to Madam Pomfrey, and cleaned up the hall, Reilley and Nick were practically dragged by their collars to the headmasters office. Soon in front of them came a stone gargoyle, undoubtedly guarding the headmaster's office. Professor Lupin faced it, "Mimbulus Mimbletonia," the gargoyle sprang to life, and the great wooden door, fastened by many complex locks and bolts, opened, summoning a feeling of confidence, but also a strong sense of intimidation.

Lupin pushed the students into the office. If was filled with many trinkets, from a golden telescope-like object, to a small water like stone. The stone caught Reilley and Nick's attention the most. It was hollowed out on the inside, and filled with water. The water seemed to have moving pictures on it, though blurred out as if it took place underwater. Reilley caught a glimpse of a slightly younger Professor Longbottom move through the water. Reilley and Nick moved towards the stone in unison, dying to get a closer look, when Professor Lupin grabbed them and pulled them back.

Then a figure of power came into the room, Neville Longbottom, headmaster, and talented wizard. And as if Professor Longbottom wasn't intimidating enough, in his gleaming, silver robes. Behind him Luna Lovegood came striding in. The first woman Minister Of Magic. She radiated power, much like Neville, but in a different way. She was covered in pink, purple, and silver robes, with long, beautiful golden hair flowing down her back. She seemed comforting, but also powerful and courageous.

Reilley had read an article about her, she had been sorted into Ravenclaw, was a brilliant student, but also had bravery worthy that of Gryffindor. She had started out as an Auror, but then quickly moved up to Minister Of Magic. She had quickly passed several laws protecting many unknown animals, such as the Nargle, and the Crumple-Horned Snorkack. She suffered much backlash about these changes, as many did not believe such animals existed, and thought only those that were insane still believed in them.

That was, until The Department of Magical Creatures successfully managed to capture them. Neville and Luna looked down strangely at the two, before facing Lupin. "What! May I ask, is the meaning of this! I am in an important meeting with the Minister, and I receive an urgent summons to the school. I arrive here, and I see smoke and ash in the air. What happened!"

"These two," pointing at Nick and Reilley, "were having a duel in the halls. Jacklyn and I rushed over, before we could stop it, Mr. Malfoy, stunned Ms. Weasley. And as we went to clear things up, we were both stunned from behind. When we woke up, the hall was in flames, students were lying on the ground, the ceiling had fallen, and everyone looked like they had just gotten back from war."

"Now where are the others Lupin."

"They are on n there way sir, they were cleaning up and attending to the student's injuries."

Not a minute later, Professor Weasley, Trelawney, and Snape rushed into the office, looking quite exhausted and overwhelmed. The other teachers had gathered the rest of the story from the students. As they too were knocked unconscious until Reilley had cleared things up.

But one thing was still uncertain, someone had knocked out Ryann Lestrange, and revived Reilley. If it weren't for them, they would probably be dead. And stranger yet, it was a Slytherin who had done it, and no one would admit to it.

Although no one was severely hurt, many had broken bones, and burns, one student did have a fractured skull. They would all be back and healthy by nightfall. All activities and classes had been suspended for the day, and all students banished to their common rooms.

"Now, what to do with you two," exclaimed Professor Longbottom. "Mr. Malfoy, detention. Ms. Weasley, you got lucky."

"Thank you, sir!" said Reilley, running out of his office. "I want to see you in Professor Lupin's office tomorrow night Mr. Malfoy," said Professor Longbottom.