Unknown Origins - The Rewrite

Chapter 15 - The Chamber of Secrets

"So... Many... Stairs." Erica leaned against a wall after stepping out of the portrait.

"Who's there?" She heard her brother speak.

"I'm there."

"Erica?" Percy looked at the portrait.

"Me." She nodded, opening it

"What are you doing?' He sighed,"I've told you not to use those portraits."

"I came to see you." Erica pointed, stepping out.

"It's getting late." Percy pointed.

"So? One of my friends just got petrified."

"They- Who?"

"Hermione." Erica sighed,"But that's not all! She had Ollie's mirror."

"Oliver's mirror? Why?"

Erica shrugged,"Come on."

Percy sighed and let her come in properly. Luckily, when you're a Head Boy, you get a room to yourself.

"Can I have a hug now?" Erica asked.

"I-I guess so." Percy sighed and hugged her.

"Thank you." Erica looked down.

"We'll find out who's doing this Erica." Percy assured her.

"I'm scared, Percy.."

"Because of the petrifying?"

Erica nodded

"Hey... I won't let anything happen to you." Percy smiled softly.

"Promise?" Erica looked up at him.

"I promise." Percy nodded.

Erica smiled up at him,"I love you, Percy."

"Love you too, Er." Percy rubbed her arm,"Now, as I was saying-"

He began to scold her for being out so late but he heard a knock at his door.

"I'm not here." Erica shook her head, hiding underneath his bed.

"Quiet.' Percy pointed before he opened his door.

McGonagall was stood there,"Mr Weasley, can come in?"

"Oh- Yes, of course, Professor." Percy stepped out the way.

McGonagall stepped in and let out a sigh,"I have some unfortunate news, Mr Weasley."

"I'm listening..' Percy nodded slowly.

"I discovered another petrified student... It's Wood."

"What?... Oliver?"

"Yes, unfortunately." McGonagall sighed.

"Oh... When did this happen?" Percy looked at her.

"Early this evening." McGonagall shook her head.

"Can I see him?"

"I'll take you to see him tomorrow morning, it's not safe right now."

"Alright... Thank you for informing me, Professor."

Professor McGonagall gave him a nod before leaving. That's when Erica crawled out from under the bed. Percy just stood there for a second in shock before slowly sitting on his bed. Erica sat beside him, putting a hand on his shoulder.

"He can't... Erica." Percy turned to her.

"I'm sorry, Percy." Erica shook her head.

"I have to see him tomorrow."