Secret Security
Theme # 6: Crucio


Draco had let them in Hogwarts: The death eaters. Ginny could feel the tension in the atmosphere and, though it frightened her, she wanted to fight - and fighting she was.

"Crucio!"

She ducked the curse just as another jet of light flew past, bruising her arm. Slowly, she closed her eyes.

When she opened them again, Fenrir Greyback breathed down her face. She was on the ground, and everything was a blur. Then there was the sound of heavy footsteps, a scream, and Greyback was thrown backwards. The werewolf lay on the ground, senseless.

Slowly, Blaise Zabini bent down over her. "Are you alright?"

"Yes." Her voice was small.

He helped her up, and then looked around quickly. "Get in that classroom. Now."

"But -"

"Just get there. NOW."

She had no idea what she was doing. Then she was inside, and the door had been closed. Outside, she heard more footsteps. It was Draco.

"Blaise, what are you doing here? Where's that blood traitor? Who attacked Greyback?"

"She dashed for her dormitory," Blaise said, panting. "I'll tend to Greyback. Get going."

Inside, Ginny closed her eyes again.

- As long as he was around, she knew she was safe.