Harry Potter from the Beginning

Ch. 12

Published on: 12/21/19

Words: 3,347

Raina POV

Once Harry saw him, his scare started burning. I got ready to attack while Draco screamed and ran. As he came closer to us, I stepped in front of Harry and backed up along with him. He tripped on a rock and I tripped on his feet, so we both fell backward as  Voldemort hovered over us. Before he could get any closer though, I heard hooves behind us, I clovered Harry as a centaur came and scared away Voldermort. Voldermort is still very weak to fight anyone so he flew away. "Harry Potter, you must leave. You are known to many creatures here," Firenze said. "The Forest is not safe at this time. Especially for you," he continued.

"Raina, you are supposed to keep him out of here, why is he here?" Firenze asked me as I got up "It wasn't my choice. McGonagall gave him and three others detention and they had to serve it tonight with Hagrid and me. Up to me, they would all be studying for finals as detention," I said and saw Harry getting up as well. "What was that thing you saved us from?" Harry asked "A monster," I said "It is a terrible crime to slay a unicorn," Firenze said as he approached Harry "Drinking the blood of a unicorn will keep you alive even if you are an inch from death," he continued. I made my way to the unicorn and shed tears on it as I used the spells I learned from the earth dragon and buried the poor creature. "Because you have slain something so pure, once the blood touches your lips, you are to live a half-life. A cursed life," I said as I got up and stood next to Firenze.

"Who would choose such a life?" Harry asked, "Can you think of no one?" Firenze asked as I got on his back. "Do you mean to say that thing that killed the unicorn...was Voldemort?" "Do you know what is hidden in the school at this very moment, Mr. Potter?" Firenze asked and he nodded "The Sorcerer's Stone," Harry said and right then and there Hermione, Draco, Ron, and Hagrid showed up with Fang. "Firenze, do you think you can carry me to the edge of the Forest? I don't think I can make it there without falling to the ground and crying," I said and he nodded. I mumbled a thank you as Hagrid greeted him. "You guys go ahead, I know my way," I said to them and they started walking. Once they left I got off of Firenze and went to where I buried the unicorn. I started singing a song as the creatures of the forest surrounded me.

If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh uh oh
Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when
She stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it oughta be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life,
Well, I've had just enough time
If I die young bury me in satin.
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life,
Well I've had just enough time
And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I've never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
There's a boy here in town says he'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
The sharp knife of a short life,
Well I've had just enough time
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts, oh no I'll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh (uh oh)
The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save 'em for a time when you're gonna need 'em oh
The sharp knife of a short life,
Well I've had just enough time
So put on your best boys, and I'll wear my pearls