44 Consider Being a Butcher (1/2)

Just before Draco was able to answer, they suddenly heard suspicious sounds coming from somewhere nearby.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

”Shh!” Casimir motioned Draco to stay quiet and began heading towards where the sound came from.

When they rounded the corner, they saw it.

A monster more than three meters in height, had long arms, and stubby legs. It's whole body was rancid, smelling like mud, sweat, and grime that hadn't been washed for decades. It was a troll!

They saw the troll enter the girls washroom and a few moments later, there was a scream.

”Aaahhh!!!” There was a person inside!

”Let's run while we can, Marie!” Draco began pulling Casimir away to escape, his face contorting in fear.

”There's a person in there.” Casimir replied calmly.

”I don't care! Let's go!” Draco was starting to panic.

”Draco. Draco! Listen to me!” Casimir gripped Draco's shoulders hard to make him calm down. ”Draco... I need you to go find the professors. As quickly as you can.”

”Me?! But what about you?!” Draco asked Casimir, horrified.

”I need to get that person out of the washroom.” Casimir answered gravely.

”But...!” Draco hesitated.

”Draco... I need you to trust me. Can you do that?” Casimir asked seriously.

”I...” Draco had a hesitant expression but, his eyes slowly glowed with determination.

”Alright.”

”Go. Quickly.” Casimir pushed Draco away, towards the staircase that led to the great hall.

”I'll trust you this time, Marie.” Draco said as he turned away, running towards the staircase. ”Don't you dare let me down, idiot!”

It's just a single troll, Draco. It's not enough to bring me down just yet. Casimir thought to himself, heading towards the girls washroom.

...

When Hermione skipped three classes straight to hole herself up in the girls washroom down in the dungeons, she didn't expect to hear sudden, loud footfalls that seemed to appear out of nowhere.

Nor did she expect to see a gigantic troll when she peeked through the door of the stall she was in.

No, it was all a horrifying surprise to her. So, she did the first thing her body told her to do; close the door and scream.

This then, led the troll to discover her location and began heading towards her.

Frightened, all she could do was tremble and wait for help to come.

Fortunately for her, help did arrive. Just not the one she had expected.