Unknown Origins - HP Roleplay Book

Chapter 9 - Why do I even talk?

"Merlin, he has hundreds of paintings." Parker looked at them all.

"They all have names on them, they're the previous headmasters." Hermione stated, looking at them all as well.

"You think Dumbledore will get a painting when he.. You know?" Ron asked.

"I mean, if everyone else does then he will." Harry said, continuing to look around.

"Look, a phoenix!" Parker smiled and ran up to it, careful not to scare it.

"Woah." Erica gasped, looking at it.

All of a sudden it burst into flames, leaving a pile of ashes behind.

"You killed it!" Ron pushed Erica.

"Phoenix's do that when they're old, Ron." Parker told him, looking at the new baby phoenix waking up from the ashes.

"See, I might kill you one day but I wouldn't kill that bird." Erica joked, nudging Ron.

Ron rolled his eyes.

"Children." Dumbledore said from above them.

"Yes Professor." They all said, turning to face him.

Before Dumbledore could speak, Hagrid came bursting through the door.

"Professor Dumbledore, Sir. Wait, listen. Professor Dumbledore, Sir. It wasn't Harry or his friends. I'd be prepared to swear infront of the Ministry of Magic be-" Hagrid was cut off.

"Hagrid!" Dumbledore called to him,"I know it wasn't them."

"Oh, I'll just.. Er, wait outside then." Hagrid muttered before he left.

"Well, that confirms that we're innocent." Erica shrugged.

"I must ask you five something though.. Is there anything you'd wish to tell me?" Dumbledore asked.

"I mean, we can tell you that Justin and Nick are petrified if that's what you want to hear." Erica stated.

"I know that Miss Weasley." Dumbledore nodded, "If there is nothing. You shall go, back to your common rooms and get a good night's rest."

"Will do, sir." Ron said, walking towards the door.

"Goodnight Professor." They all waved before they left.

"I think we're good. Definitely not suspicious at all." Parker shook her head.

"As long as none of us get petrified, we'll be good." Erica stated,"Everyone be very careful."

"We will. Night guys." The trio waved to them.

"Night. See you in the morning." Parker waved.

"Goodnight!" Erica called to them, walking down the steps.

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The Herd were all out in the garden when Neville ran up to them all.

"Hi there Neville, what is it?" Erica asked, looking up from her sketchpad.

Neville nodded before he looked at the trio. "Harry, I don't know who did it but you better come! Come on!"

And with that, Neville ran off.

"Is he okay?" Parker asked slowly.

"We'll have to find out." Ron told her, gathering his stuff.

"Let's go." Hermione jumped up before the five of them ran after Neville.

"Wait for us Hermione." Erica called after her, starting to run.

Once they got to the Griffindor common room, they went up to the doors to find the room a mess.