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"Professor, I'd like to ask if I'm exempt from punishment of going out after curfew?"
His hooked nose faced me, looking like I just asked the most stupid question.

"Yes."
I sighed with relief.

He had asked me to help him transfer some Potions equipment from the classroom to his office.

Carrying some cauldrons and ingredients for him.

The paintings snores echoed, sleeping soundly as we moved in the dark.
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Just as we were about to turn a corner, I felt something go over my foot.

Shrieking, I dropped all the things in my hand.
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I could hear the disappointment in his sigh afterwards.

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"S-sorry Professor, a rat had just..."
I shivered with disgust, standing up after picking the items again.

"Do be more careful, Ms. Bryce. Damage it and you'll be getting something worse than detention."

I nodded, apologizing again as we continued to walk.
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For a split second, I thought I had just seen Harry.

But he disappeared, until Professor Snape emitted light.

Revealing the young boy,

"Potter."

Harry looked startled, 

"What are you doing wandering the corridors at night?"
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"I was sleepwalking."
He answered quick,

Furrowing my eyebrows,

I didn't know he sleepwalks..?

"Extraordinary like your father, you are, Potter."
He spat out,

"He, too was exceedingly arrogant. Strutting about the castle."

"Professor--"

"Silence."
I bit my lip shut, nodding my head.

Harry looked over at me, then back to the man in front.
"My dad didn't strut. And nor do I."

"Now, if you don't mind, I would appreciate it if you could lower your wand."
He mused, and Professor Snape did so.

Deciding this was unnecessary and Harry should be sent back to his room immediately, I tried to steer Professor Snape off.

"Professor, if you don't mind--"

"Turn out your pockets."

I huffed, what was I expecting? He'd definitely ignore me just to make Harry suffer.

Repeating what he said, Harry took out a 'spare bit of parchment.'

I know it isn't ordinary parchment paper, Professor Snape seemed to think so as well.
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"Reveal your secrets."
Pointing at the paper, words started forming.

"Read it."
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"Professor, if we could just--"
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"Silence, Elladora."
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"Yes, sir."
Staying quiet, Harry read the words out loud.

"Messrs, Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs offer their compliments to Professor Snape, and--"
He stopped, glancing up at me.

"Go on.."
Professor encouraged the boy.

"And request that he keep his abnormally, large nose out of other people's business."

I bursted out laughing,

"Why, you insolent, little--"
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"Professor!"
A familiar voice interrupted.

Turning around to find us facing Professor Lupin,

"Well, well Lupin. Out for a little walk, in the moonlight are we?"
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"Harry, Elladora. Are you alright?"

"Yes, Professor."
I said as Harry nodded,

Professor Snape snatched the parchment out of Harry's hand.

As Professor Snape kept on insisting it was dark magic,

I noticed Professor Lupin roll his eyes and Harry gave me a look.
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"I seriously doubt it, Severus!"
Professor Lupin disagreed.

"It looks to me as though it's merely a parchment designed to insult anyone who tries to read it..!"
He laughed, explaining that it must be a Zonko product.

As Professor Snape tried to snatch it back, Professor Lupin moved away.

Harry went along with Professor Lupin, but before they went away,

"Elladora, have a good night as well."

"You too, Professor."
I smiled, watching as they walk off.

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I feel Professor Snape looking at me, narrowing his eyes.

"Is there a problem, Professor?"

"No. None at all,"
He closed off the light after being told off by a painting, and we continued to walk towards his office.
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Buckbeak's execution day had arrived. I couldn't say I'm too affected, but Viri was.

She had experienced everything that had happened and said it wasn't Buckbeak's fault.

Draco was just being dramatic.
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"Sorry guys, but I have some errands to run."
They all greeted me goodbye as I walked away, off to help Professor Sprout.
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I finished watering the plants in the greenhouse for Professor Sprout.

She was delighted, to say the least. Thanking me for help and such, I saw a black dog, outside, running by.

It's unusual to see a dog around here, so I assumed it was one of Hagrid's pets.

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Boy, I was so wrong.

It attacked Ron. Dragging him by the foot as Harry and Hermione were being flung around by the Whomping Willow.

Their screams ringed in my ears as I tried to get help, but no one was near.
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Turning around, they both disappeared.

Dodging the branches of the Whomping willow, nearly getting my head torn off.

I slid down the hole, fwoomping down as the leaves crunched under me.
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Seeing Professor Snape rush in a room, the yelling had ceased.

"Ah, Vengeance is sweet. I had hopes I'd be the one to catch you--"

"Severus--"
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Professor Lupin?

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"I told Professor Dumbledore you helped an old friend into the castle and now, here's the proof."

An unfamiliar voice started speaking, his tone growing rather faster and faster.
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Sirius? Petter Pettigrew? Harry attacked Professor Snape?!

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Sounds of mouse squeaks went around the room, then

Boom!

An ugly, old man with rat-like teeth crashed out the wall.

My eyes went wide, as he got pulled out by Professor Lupin and... Sirius Black?!

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What the bloody hell is going on..?

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"If Voldemort wouldn't kill you, We would! Together!"
Professor Lupin exclaimed, sounding very angry.

"No!"
Harry yelled out as I face palmed.

"Harry, this man is--"

"I know what he is. But we'll take him to the castle."

Peter went on his knees, grabbing Harry's feet.

"Get off! I said we'll take you to the castle... After that, the dementors can have you."

The man cried in fear, running out the door.

But I stopped him, spreading my arms.

"Elladora..?!"
Professor Lupin exclaimed,

"Um, h-hi..."

"Oh, you sweet sweet girl, let me pass through, you look like someone I knew before!"

I felt sick to my stomach,

"Dove?! Dove Bryce? You look just like her--"

"Hands off, you creep!"
Nudging him back, Sirius and Professor Lupin grabbed both of his arms.

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"I-I don't understand, why are you here?!"
He looked angry,

"W-well, I saw Ron getting attacked and I, uh.. Harry and Hermione were screaming--"
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"Sorry 'bout the bite."
Sirius said,

"I reckon that twinges a bit."
Ron groaned,

"A bit? A bit?! You almost chopped my leg off!"

"Ehh.. I was going for the rat."
Hermione and I kept checking behind us, to see if Professor Lupin and the rat followed by.

"But the fleas.. They murder."
Sirius said seriously and Harry chuckled.
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Sirius said siriusly.. Pfft--

Hermione looked at me like I was crazy,
"Laughing at a situation like this? Do you not understand what dangers we are in?"

I contained my laugh, apologizing. Saying I had just thought of something funny.

"You, girl."
Sirius looked over at me,

"Y-yes?"

"Is your mother really Dove Bryce?"
I nodded and he smiled.

"You really do look like her... But I have a curiosity.."
He paused,

"What's with you and Remus?"
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The three kids looked at me with wide eyes.
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"I'm sorry..?"
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Understanding what he's implying, I feel my cheeks heat up as Sirius smirked wider.

"I'm a student..!"

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"--That's of age."
He 'reasoned.'

"It's not allowed!"
Crossing my arms together.

"Right."
He mused, and continued to walk out.

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Unbelievable this man is...