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Hey guys! Forgot about the 2k words, I decided to put this into two parts as it get overwhelming long.
I will release both of the chapter at the same time too, so do enjoy!
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Ominis POV
Quietly, I followed my brother from behind, wand guiding me his whereabouts, our footsteps echoing through the hallway as we made our way towards the Headmaster's office.
My heart was pounding in my chest, as my nerves are getting the best of me.
The man standing before me was the epitome of evil. Memories of growing up with this menace of a brother flooded my mind - the countless times he had cast the cruciatous curse on me, leaving me writhing in agony.
His demeanor was imposing, and his slow-paced walking seemed to indicate that he was deep in thought, plotting his next move.
We approached the headmaster's office and knocked. The headmaster was taken aback by the sudden appearance from the Gaunt brothers.
"What brings you here? How did you get in?" he asked, standing up from his desk.
"Ah, Headmaster Black, always so formal," Marvolo said with a smirk. "I have some business to discuss with you. Perhaps I could speak in private?"
Headmaster Black hesitated, but eventually agreed and led Marvolo to a secluded corner of his office.
"And what is this about?" Headmaster Black asked, clearly confused about the situation.
I shrugged, simply following along with my stubborn brother, when I heard a faint whisper, "Psst, Ominis,"
At first, I ignored the whisper, but the person persisted and tugged at my robe to signal their presence.
Straightening my posture, I waited as Headmaster Black and Marvolo left the room and disappeared behind a locked door.
"What's wrong with you, Sebastian? You could get into trouble!" I whispered angrily.
"I thought you didn't realize I was here. I'm only checking up on you. Are you alright?" I caught Sebastian sneaking near the locked door.
"Yes, but you shouldn't be here. It's dangerous!" I whispered back in a harsh tone.
Marvolo swung opened the door, and I tensed up, "Who?" he asked.
I quickly stood up straight and replied, "Who?" back at him. Sebastian quick movement saves him. Merlin's beard, I sighed in relief.
"Nobody it seems." he shrugged, "Follow along. You're almost sixteen, it's time or never." he told me.
"What time?" Sebastian whispered behind me. For a second I wish I could shut this Boggart's mouth that called himself the Sneaking King the other day.
We continued to walk as we arrived to a secluded room.
"What are we doing here?" I asked my brother, my eyebrows furrowing in confusion.
"Just wait and watch," he replied with a mischievous grin, his eyes glinting with excitement.
I shook my head in disbelief, but followed along, curious about what he had planned.
As we stood, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. What could my brother possibly have in mind?
Y/N POV
I stared at the young man with flaming red hair, freckled skin, and bright green eyes, "Garreth, Garreth Weasley!" I exclaimed.
"What's gotten into you, Y/N? You're being utterly rash today," Garreth remarked as we ran across the bridge towards the castle.
I wriggled myself out of his grasp, "Stop, Garreth. Set me down immediately!" Garreth halted, complying with my request and gently lowering me to the ground.
"You're injured Y/N," Poppy said with concern, while trying to catch up with us.
I quickly retrieved a Wound Cleaning Potion from my bag and began applying it to the wound, gritting my teeth through the pain.
"Oh no, oh no. Are you alright?" Garreth asked, clearly worried.
"It's bad. Truly bad," I said, looking at Poppy and Garreth.
Poppy's concern grew as I spoke in a trembling voice, "It's Marvolo Gaunt. He's responsible for the fish tails, but they're not normal fish."
I shooked my head and continued, "They're merfolk, and he's been playing with them before killing them." I paused to catch my breath, wincing in pain as I tended to my wound.
"Oh, no!" Poppy exclaimed in shock.
"He's been slaughtering them for sport and taking their bodies. And it's not just the merfolk, Poppy. Even the unicorns have been attacked!" I said as my burnt and smoky wound began to heal with the help of the potion.
"This is truly sinister," Garreth added, "We must tell the professor immediately!!"
"Wait, it's too risky!" I protested, grabbing Garreth's wrist to prevent him from rushing into action.
"I'll go alone. If I sneak in before Ominis opens the chamber, it should be safe," I suggested.
"But are you sure you'll be alright?" Poppy asked, voicing her concern.
"I'll be fine," I reassured her.
Location Setting: Lower Grand Staircase
Poppy and Garreth waited a short distance away from the location, prepared for any potential danger.
I stealthily made my way into the ladies' room just before Ominis and Marvolo arrived, and took cover behind one of the doors, trying to avoid making any noise.
After a few moments, Marvolo and Ominis barged into the room and slammed the door shut with a loud bang. I held my breath, hoping they wouldn't discover me.
Meanwhile, Sebastian, who was trying to follow them, got locked outside and muttered a curse under his breath.
From a distance, Garreth and Poppy noticed the commotion and called out to him in unison, "Sebastian?"
Sebastian POV
My eyebrows furrowed in concern as I asked, "What are you guys doing here? Where's Y/n? Why aren't you guys at the hospital wing?"
Garreth replied, "She's in there," Pointing at the ladies room.
I scowl deepened at the answer. "No, no, no." I paced back and forth.
"Why would you let her be? What were you guys thinking?" I asked angrily.
Poppy tried to calm me down. "She told us to trust and wait here." Poppy know I am still not being swayed by her words and tried to convince me, "She's much more powerful than you think. We just have to trust her, now."
Poppy's word was delusional. I was still not convinced. Y/n could be in any danger and I couldn't enter to save her. "No, you don't get it, Poppy! Ominis, he.."
I sat down in distressed. "Ominis, he's bewitched! Marvolo cast the Imperius Curse on him."
I grabbed my hair in frustration while Garreth gasped upon the news, "Merlin..."