Chapter 128 - – Deathday Party Ⅱ (1/2)

”Bloody Baron, sir, I am in desperate need of your assistance,” Rowan breathlessly said.

The Bloody Baron raised his infinite gaze causing the hairs on the back of Rowan's neck to stick up. ”What is wanted, child?” The Bloody Baron spoke in a voice that filled her with utter dread.

”Can you please vouch for my being here?” Rowan asked.

”Yes, that is not a lie,” the Bloody Baron icily declared.

They were not able to speak anymore as Professor Adric burst onto the scene with his wand held high. The ghosts paid him no mind as they continued their dancing and conversations. Sharp eyes scanning about they quickly come to rest on the single living occupant in the room, Rowan Prince. A cold sneer appears on his face as he approaches but still stops a short way's a way of giving the Bloody Baron a wide berth.

”Miss Prince, just why are you not in the Great Hall?” Professor Adric deliberately said waiting to catch her in a lie.

”I was invited, Professor,” Rowan firmly replied. As it was true, Severus had invited her.

”To this mockery?” Professor Adric said not noticing that the ghosts had quieted down and were listening in.

The air suddenly becomes freezing as their very breaths could be seen. Trying not to shiver, Rowan says, ”It's Sir Nicholas De Mimsy-Porpington's Deathday, Professor Adric. It is an honor for the living to be invited and allowed to participate in such an event.”

Professor Adric presses his lips together in irritation, but he is not an utter fool. Even he knows better than to anger a ghost. ”I see, well, I must confirm for myself that is the case,” Professor Adric said, before turning towards the Bloody Baron.

”Bloody Baron is it true that Miss Prince was the only invitee? I find it highly unlikely as her twin brother and friend were missing as well as a number of Gryffindor's.”

”I cannot vouch for any others only Miss Prince,” the Bloody Baron icily answered.

Professor Adric's lips curl in displeasure as he says, ”Well, no matter, Miss Prince. You are still not in attendance of where you should be, minus 15 points from Slytherin and a week's worth of detention with the caretaker.”

”Yes, Professor,” Rowan thinly said silently giving him the bird behind her back.

”Now off to the Slytherin quarters, now!” Professor Adric barked.

”Yes, Professor,” Rowan mumbled as she turned to leave to only flinch at finding the Bloody Baron floating at her side.

”I will see to it that the child arrives safely,” the Bloody Baron matter-of-factly stated leaving no room for argument. Professor Adric is unable to protest as the Bloody Baron menacingly turns his gaze towards him. Unable to even speak, Professor Adric is the first to turn away as the Bloody Baron leads the way.

Some distance away well out of earshot, Rowan says, ”Thank you, sir.”

”For cunning little snakes, I do not mind at all,” the Bloody Baron hoarsely said.

Rowan wryly nodded her head and said, ”Either way, I'm most grateful, sir.” The Bloody Baron doesn't answer as he leads her the rest of the way in silence to the Slytherin quarters. The Bloody Baron hovered next other until she went inside, before vanishing through a wall.

Sighing, Rowan suddenly finds five impatient faces waiting for her. ”What were you thinking?! ”Are you alright?!” ”Did you get in trouble?” ”What happened to Lily?!” ”Was it any fun?”

”Enough, one question at a time!” Rowan said as they all quieted down. ”First off, I'm fine except I lost the house fifteen points, which I consider acceptable given the fact what would have happened if Severus and Terry had been caught. Secondly, I also have a week's worth of detentions with Filch. And thirdly, I'm hungry where are my snacks?”

”Only you would think of your snacks at this time,” Silvia drily said as pushed a pumpkin lantern stuffed with sweets to the brim across the table.

”But what about Lily?” Severus asked again earning him a dark glare from the girls and an exasperated sigh from Terry.

”Lily and the rest of the idiots are fine. I led Professor Adric away, so they got off scot-free,” Rowan mumbled through a mouthful of chocolate.