The Paths We Take- Chapter 9- Unexpected Visitor: Preview (Posting in less than 1 hour)
As Harry glanced at Theo and exhaled a deep breath, the fireplace in the Library roared to life, and everyone looked to the hearth with curiosity. As the green fire died down, Bethany Woodrow could be seen dusting the specks of ash off of her pristine bright yellow dress before stepping out.
“Good evening everyone! I know I’m early, but this couldn’t wait” the former Hufflepuff stated with a pleasant smile, which half the room wished to wipe off her face that very moment. “I hope you don’t mind Mrs. Malfoy, but I brought someone who I think can help.”
Stepping off to her left, Bethany’s’ cheerful smile grew as the crowd in front of her raised a brow, confused about who she could be referring to. It wasn’t until the witch was completely out of the way, that a tall man with short bright blonde hair, emerged from the shadows of the fireplace with a devilish smirk plastered on his smug face.
“Hello…friends” the man spoke with a deep sinister voice, causing most in the room to narrow their brows in animosity as their jaws dropped in shock. “So, good…to see you all again.”