Hermione Granger and the Goblet Of Fire (Completed)

Chapter 7 - The Death Eaters

"Don't tell your mother you've been gambling" Mr. Weasley begged the twins as they made their way down the stairs

"Don't worry, Dad" said Fred "we've got big plans for this money. We don't want it confiscated"
Mr Weasley seemed to wonder about asking what those plans were, but then decided he didn't want to know

By the time they had got to their tent, the leprechauns were flying around the campsite, and the floor was covered in gold. Odd bangs were echoing around the tents and massive, very clearly magical fireworks were sparkling in the air. It was too loud to go to sleep, so soon they were all holding hot chocolates and arguing about the match in the boys tent. It was only when Ginny collapsed on the floor that Mr Weasley decided that they should all go to bed

Hermione was way too tired to talk to Ginny as they are getting changed. Besides, she didn't think Ginny would be able to reply. Hermione got into her bunk above Ginny. It had been a long day and she was looking forward for a long night

However, she was denied this privilege

She was pretty sure that it was around midnight when Mr Weasley was shaking her and Ginny awake
"Ginny, Hermione, wake up! Come on, this is urgent!"
She heard Ginny mumbling underneath her
"Wos goin' on?"
"No time to explain, we have to get going! No, don't get changed, there's no time"

Hermione and Ginny pulled coats over their pyjamas and ran outside to a horrifying scene. Crowds of people were running madly towards the forest. The panic was infectious - Hermione took her wand out of her pocket and gripped it tightly, expecting anything to creep up behind her. However, the truly terrifying this was directly in front of her. There was a large group of people surrounded by damaged and burning tents. Several people in the distance were screaming. There were four people floating in the air above the crowd. Hermione recognised Mr Roberts, so she assumed that the others were his wife and children. The two children looked no older that six. The crowd was laughing as Mrs Roberts hung upside down and her nightly fell down over her face. The scene made Hermione nauseous

Bill, Charlie and Percy charged out of the boys tent, their wands drawn
"We're going to help the Ministry!" Mr. Weasley yelled "You lot - get into the woods, and stick together. I'll come and fetch you when we've sorted this out!"
The four of them ran after the many Ministry witches and wizards who were trying to help the Muggles

"C'mon" muttered Fred, taking Ginny's hand. Normally, Ginny would've protested, but today she let him mutely and them and George ran into the forest. Hermione, Ron and Harry followed

As the lanterns had gone out, Hermione had to run blindly through crowds of people. Ron took her hand and Hermione held out tight. She definitely didn't want to lose Ron

Suddenly Ron yelped and his hand slipped out of hers. There was a thud, and Hermione felt Harry walk into her
"What happened?" said Hermione frantically "Ron, where are you? Oh this is stupid - lumos!"
The end of her wand lit up and she could see Ron sprawled on the ground next to her
"Tripped over a tree root" he muttered getting up
"Well, with feet that size, hard not to" drawled a voice behind them
Hermione turned. Malfoy looked completely relaxed. He had been watching what was going on in the gap between the trees

Ron told Malfoy to do something he would've never said in front of his mother
"Language, Weasley" said Malfoy "Hadn't you better be hurrying along, now? You wouldn't like her spotted, would you?"
He nodded at Hermione, who glared at them
"What's that supposed to mean?" she demanded
"Granger, they're after Muggles" said Malfoy "D'you want to be showing off your knickers in midair? Because if you do, hang around... they're moving this way, and it would give us all a laugh"
"Hermione's a witch" Harry snapped
"Have it your own way, Potter" said Malfoy calmly "If you think they can't spot a Mudblood, stay where you are"
"You watch your mouth!" yelled Ron, starting towards Malfoy, his wand raised
"Never mind, Ron" said Hermione, grabbing his arm to stop him doing anything serious