Chapter 33: A Dagger (1/2)
”This much was happening to our sister and we didn't know?” Fred said first.
”I can't believe it.” Ron replied.
”Now. You four know everything. So if I don't come back then tell this to Professor Dumbledore.” Chris said getting up.
”You don't come back? Meaning?” Harry asked also getting up from his seat.
”Meaning.. I'm going to try... try to save Ginny... I'll never forgive myself if after knowing this much... I failed to save her. And my father always said, I'm here in this world to do big things, so, fighting a Basilisk counts.. right?” She tried to give a fake smile. ”I'll save your sister or will die trying... Please just pray that we don't have to die today. Harry you just have to open the chamber for me. I'll not able to do that.”
Harry frowned.
”You can't go alone inside.”
”I agree.” Ron said.
”So what do you want? To take everyone? You know, right? That only one glance at it's eyes and that's it. You'll be dead.” Chris said fuming.
”Yes. I know that's why I'll come. Please Chris.” Harry said.
”I'll to.” Ron said.
”And what about us?” Fred and George said together getting on their feet.
”Great.” Chris said sarcastically. ”Listen I'll just take Harry because without his Parseltongue ability, it'll be impossible to go inside. But I can't let you all go there. Ron you can only wait outside the chamber, in case we need help from outside, you can call the teachers. Fred and George please stay here. It'll be risky to take you all there without getting noticed.”
It took several more minitues to convince Fred and George at last they agreed to stay near the Gryffindor tower.
”Now, please tell me Harry, you've something which can take us to Hagrid's hut without being noticed.” Chris whispered to Harry.
”Actually I've. A invisibility cloak.” Harry smiled.
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Chris never saw the corridors this crowded before in Hogwarts. She, Harry and Ron were under Harry's invisibility cloak. Teachers, prefects, and ghosts were marching the corridors in pairs, staring around for any unusual activity. Their Invisibility Cloak didn't stop them making any noise, and there was a particularly tense moment when Ron stubbed his toe only yards from the spot where Snape stood standing guard. Thankfully, Snape sneezed at almost exactly the moment Ron swore.
It was with relief that they reached the oak front doors and eased them open. Outside the day was bright. It was almost noon. They reached Hagrid's house, sad and sorry-looking with its blank windows. When Harry pushed the door open, Fang went mad with joy at the sight of them. Chris hold Fang and patted him.
”It's alright Fang. Don't worry. Hagrid will be here in no time. I promise.” She said then went towards a corner of the room. She picked up a box and opened it. Then locked it, put a silencing charm on it and put it in her bag.
”Your bag is so small.. then... How? The box is so big...” Harry asked looking surprised.
”Oh! It's Luna's bag, She gave it to me few days ago. It has an extension charm on it.” Chris replied.
Suddenly Leon flew into the hut.
Leon dropped a package on Chris's hand. She opend it and saw a beautiful dagger with a long chain attached to it's hilt; there was also a note:
”There's a very thin line between being stupid and being brave. You've already blurred the line in your life. Anyway, this is a enchanted dagger; keep the aim clear in your head and throw it in any direction, it'll hit the aim perfectly. Good Luck.”