The Lost Soul : Untold Story of Percy Jackson

[22] My Much Awaited Moment

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I am walking in the dark and narrowed corridor in the middle of the night, following Harry and Ron who's now rather paler as they are being led by the Hogwarts Caretaker, Filch to Professor McGonagall's office. I'm still covered with what I officially called the Cloak of Darkness which made me help camouflage myself in the shadows and not be seen.

Upon our arrival to the office of the Head of Gryffindor House, I decided to join them inside and eavesdrop for a moment before I take my lead. - 'They are so doomed.' I thought to myself, still feeling guilty for my stupidity and being naïve.

'If only I noticed Filch's shadow immediately, I should have been able to warn them earlier to hide from him.' I internally scolded myself.

The three of them waited for the professor while me, still literally hiding in the dark just in the corner of the room, did my best to make no sound. - 'Good thing Mrs. Norris isn't here.' I thought. I remember Harry telling me his suspicions about the cat. My friend thought she could smell or sense him even if he's under his invisibility cloak. Suddenly, I felt the approaching figures and the sounds of rushing footsteps then could be heard, getting nearer. The office door barge opens revealing an 11-year-old paled boy and a stern-looking woman. I raised my eyebrow in confusion to the boy as I didn't expect him to be here at this moment. But then, I noticed that they didn't close the door, which is perfect for me if I wanted my early exit, unnoticed.

"Harry!" said the boy who came with McGonagall, and walked towards the scar-headed Gryffindor.

"Neville!? What are you doing here?"

"I've been looking for you to warn you about Malfoy. I overheard him saying that he'd catch you for having a drag..." before Neville could finish his sentence, Harry gave him a warning look to stop. I could feel the tension and nervousness radiating from the three Gryffindor boys.

I decided to stay here until McGonagall let them go. I kept listening to their conversation, or rather the professor's disappointed speech. I feel like she knows I'm here as she keeps taking glances to where I stood whenever she's mentioning how upset she was.

But I stayed silent in the shadows and contemplated for a moment, realizing how unfair it is for Harry and Ron to be punished just by themselves, I should be punished with them. I was about to lift my cloak when a sudden sound of bang and crack coming through the open window diverted my attention.

With curiosity reigning over me, I walked towards the hole of the room and when I saw what's causing all the sounds from the outside. Anticipation rushed through me and a smile crept upon my face.I looked at Professor McGonagall and saw that she didn't notice anything because of her disappointment.

I waited for a minute or two for her to notice the lightning storm but she's rather too busy scolding my three friends. I then decided to leave the office and do this on our own without her guidance for the final step.

I ran as fast as I could towards the Gryffindor dormitory, not minding the sounds I am creating and being caught by someone. I called off the pitch-black clouds that hid me from the eye as I felt the sudden weakness of my body.

I managed to conjure that cloud for about an hour because I only summoned a small amount of it, enough to cover my body entirely.

Upon my arrival to the common room, I immediately saw Hermione on the couch who's looking very much anxious, waiting for me to come back as she too noticed the storm we have waited for months. When she saw me coming from the portrait hole, she instantly jolted up from her seat and frantically came closer to me.