Lady Mortem || Harry Potter Fanfiction

Year 3 Start With A Dementor On Board

All HP characters belong to J.K Rowling
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"Wait. So you're going to be our DADA teacher now?" Scilla asked her Werewolf uncle who followed her to her compartment.

"Yes, Cub." Remus flopped down tiredly.

It was the morning after full moon and he was exhausted. Why Dumbledore asked him to fill in the position of DADA teacher, especially considering his situation was beyond him.

He still took the position, though. First, it'll allow him to protect Scilla better since he will be in the castle with her. Second, hopefully he can find out Dumbledore's next move by being close with him and gain his trust. He believed Dumbledore have no idea that he was no longer under his compulsions.

Making a werewolf as Hogwarts professor in the castle full of children was a bloody stupid move, though. Although Remus no longer feel bad and hate himself for being a werewolf, as a werewolf himself he knows the dangers of having a werewolf near. Even more so when it's nearing full moon.

If the ministry got any word about this, not only will the they arrest Dumbledore but him as well. And that is if he's lucky enough. If not, they will probably put him down, once and for all..

"And you didn't tell me?" Scilla pouted at her uncle.

Remus merely smirked at that and used his coat to cover his face, planning on catching some sleep. Scilla huffed and took out one of her grimoire. Occasionally stroking Scáth smooth scale.

Draco, Blaise, and Pansy joined them soon and looked at Remus in surprise. Turning to Scilla for answer.

"Uncle Moony will be the new DADA teacher." She said distractedly.

"Finally! A decent teacher! I was going to ask Father to find someone that actually know how to teach if we get another clown this year." Draco exclaimed lowly, so he doesn't woke him up.

Blaise and Pansy nodded in agreement, letting out a relieved sigh. Scilla snorted at that. What a Malfoy move, she thought.

10 minutes into the travel, a piece of paper appeared on Scilla's hand. She looked at the paper questioningly, recognizing the familiar cursive handwriting that belonged to the Dark Lord.

'The ministry found out about the swap in azkaban. Traitor already dealt with. Be careful. They're sending dementors on a wide search. Hogwarts included. They're placing some to act as 'guard' for the children.'

Scilla read the paper in surprise. She could imagine Marvolo rolling his eyes whe he wrote guard for the children. Scilla was truly astonished by the ministry's stupidity.

Luckily she placed a secrecy spell she created on the Death Eaters so they won't be able to tell anyone in any kind of form about her involvement with the dark side. Not even Veritaserum will be able to get pass her spell.

She nudged the sleeping but aware werewolf beside her. Remus stirred and raised a brow at his niece. Scilla passed the paper to him, who are immediately on guard. His wand ready on hand.

Scilla passed the paper to Pansy who sat between Draco and Blaise. She placed a finger infront of her lips to tell them not to say anything.

The three paled at what was written on the paper. Looking at Scilla frantically, relaxing a bit when they saw the wand on Remus hand. They could relax a bit knowing there's adult with them there.

'Dementors?!' Draco mouthed silently.

Scilla nodded a bit worried. The dementors won't affect her and they won't harm her either. But even though she can tell the dementors not to hurt her friends, their presence will still affect them, especially the three children. It's not something dementors can control after all.

Scilla stood up and placed her pure magic on their compartment door. Marking it so the dementors will know she's there, and to not enter. She went out and went to collect Neville, the Weasley twins, Luna, Daphne and Theo. Bringing the six children to her compartment.

The compartment enlarged itself so it can accomodate the 10 children and one adult. They looked at Scilla questioningly.

"Did we-"

"-miss something?"

Scilla shook her hand and turned to Remus who no longer looked exhausted, but tense.

"I think you should go patrol, uncle Moony. I place my mark on the door. They won't come in here."

Remus nodded and left the children after he warn them not to leave the compartment. The six people, five excluding Luna, turned to Scilla.

"The ministry sent dementors on a wide search for several escaped convict. Hogwarts is included. I believe they're going to place some on Hogwarts."

"What?!" The five of them shouted.

Of course, they all know what dementor is and know the dangers a dementor hold. They're horrified by the idea that they will have a dementor near them at school.

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Halfway through the journey, the train abruptly pulled to a stop, jolting it's passengers. Their conversation stopped immediately.

"We haven't arrived yet, have we?" Neville asked shakily.

Draco glanced at the dark sky outside warily. The lights flickered before it turn off completely.

Theo placed a hand on the window, feeling how cold it is. Frost started to form on the window and spreading. The occupants, except Scilla, were shivering at the freezing temperature. Puffs of smoke came out when they were talking, indicating the cold temperature.

Scilla took off her robe and placed it on Luna's shoulder to offer a bit warm. The blonde girl immediately snuggled into the warmth happily. The twins also offered their jacket, an expensive one Scilla gave them for their birthday, to the two Slytherin girls who accepted it gratefully.

"Why is it so bloody cold?" Draco grumbled.

"Dementors." Scilla said monotonously.

They tensed at that and looked at the door in alert. Expecting a dementor to come barging into their compartment.

"They won't come inside. Don't worry." Scilla reassured her friends.

They allow themselves to relax after that. Trusting Scilla's word. They know Scilla, they know she won't let any of them to get hurt.

They're still enveloped in silence, but they no longer feel tense or afraid. Luna, who sat on the ground, leaned on Scilla's leg. Scilla smiled and carded her hand through her blonde locks.

Soon the lights turn on and they breathed out in relief. The warmth came back, though the girls still don't let go of their jackets or robe in Luna's case. The boys still rubbed their arms to expel the chill from their skin.

Remus popped in and handed them 3 bars of chocolate to share.

"You kids okay?"

"We're fine, uncle Moony. Thanks for the chocolate." Scilla nodded and accept the chocolates.

Remus went back outside to check on other students. Scilla handed the bars for them to share, because she doesn't need it.

"Eat it. It'll make you feel better."
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Word Count : 1137

Hi! I'm back with another chapter! I didn't check it for typo so I'm sorry if there's any.

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