A horrific screech filled the air as the creatures pulled back, almost as if in fear. Those who stood before the two Seekers fled. Moments later several other cries could be heard, along with the flames of his Lord's symbol being called to use.
The Dementors fled by the dozens as Neville Longbottom stood tall, his back straight, eyes gleaming with power and determination as the monsters fled before his battle cry. Nearby he could just make out similar shouts from the Weasley twins, as well as other Slytherins who had been given the protective symbols. Never was he so glad to serve Harry.
With the large bulk of the demons fleeing the remaining professors were able to gain control of the situation, avoiding even a single loss of life or soul. Moments later the players safely landed, all taking deep breaths to attempt and calm their nerves.
"Mr. Malfoy, you and the others will be accompanying me to the Headmaster's office immediately . Professor Snape intoned as he approached the gathering of students, his expression telling the blonde that he had no time for games or run arounds.
Said student merely nodded and watched as the other 'marked' individuals followed along.
He was going to be in so much trouble.
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Millicent Bulstrode glanced up in curiosity as she watched a large grouping of her fellow 'followers' be led through the hallway by professor Snape. Just as she was about to stand her eyes caught sight of Draco Malfoy making a slight gesture, tapping on the top of his left hand with two fingers from his right, then giving a slight gesture towards the ceiling.
The larger girl gave a slight nod, before slowly standing and walking off towards the Slytherin dorms. The message had been received, 'inform our Lord, Dumbledore.' One of the 'precautions' that those who followed Harry had taken was to develop a silent code for what they deemed to be potential emergencies. Ways of communicating that others would not understand should the need arise.
Harry had merely found it amusing.
As soon as the girl was free from prying eyes she took off in a sprint, not daring to waste another moment as she barged into their common room less than a minute later.
"My Lord!"
"Millie." the boy calmly intoned from nearby, as a certain blonde Ravenclaw sat in his lap, lounging about happily.
"Draco and the others are being taken to the Headmaster's office by professor Snape."
Emerald-eyes met her own, and the female fought hard to keep her pulse from skyrocketing any more than it already was. "I see, thank you Millie. Luna dear, if you could let me up please. I am sure that I will be summoned shortly, might as well save them the trip."
"Awwww but I was comfy…"
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"Neville, I assure you that none of you are in trouble, we just want to know what happened is all."
Draco had to give the Longbottom heir credit, he had thought for sure that the moment the Headmaster had brought McGonagall in that the other boy would have cracked.
He had been wrong.
Instead the Gryffindor-turned-Slytherin had stood as still as a statue, his eyes staring at the wall without blinking or even acknowledging he had even heard the statement. He had been that way since they entered the room, and Dumbledore had offered them a candy.
"Mr. Malfoy, I do not know what you are hiding but I assure you that…"
"Severus please… now I understand that all of you value your privacy." the elder Wizard placated with a warm smile, "I assure you that none of us are looking to expose any secrets, but there has been an incident in which lives were put in harm's way and we wish to figure out everything that happened."
The Malfoy bit back the first, second, and even fifth retort that popped into his mind. It did not escape his notice that none of the other students had been brought in for a 'friendly chat'. Instead it was only those who had saved lives. Yet he would not abandon his Lord's trust, none of them would .
"Mr. Malfoy if you do not answer the Headmaster's questions I will…" A knocking interrupted whatever threat the Potion Master was about to make, earning startled glances from the three adults.
"Odd… I believe I locked down the room…" Albus muttered, before calling out for the individual to enter.
In walked Harry Potter, head held high, and a bright smile on his face, happily strolling in as if he owned the castle and everyone in it. "Good evening Headmaster, professor Snape, professor McGonagall. I heard that an incident occurred at the Quidditch field earlier and I figured that I would cut out the middle man so to speak and simply come to you."
Dumbledore gave a hesitant nod as he gestured towards an open chair, "Please take a seat Harry, I must admit I am rather confused though, the report did not place you at the field when the attack took place."
"No but seeing as how I am the one who gave them the means to ward off the Dementors I suspect that I would be questioned soon anyway."
"Mr. Potter, what exactly allows them to do such things?" Snape quickly snapped, earning a disapproving glare from the Transfiguration mistress who stood nearby.
"A combination of Runes and Charms." the teen answered without hesitation.
The adults blinked a few times, allowing the silence to settle into the room as the other group of Slytherins remained deathly still as they had previously.
"Would you perhaps mind if I brought in a few experts Harry?"
"Go right ahead."
A few Floo calls later and professor Babbling, Flitwick, Sprout, and Amelia Bones had joined the group in the already slightly cramped office.
"Given their limited involvement perhaps the other students could return to the dorms Headmaster? That is if the questioning is now complete?" Harry inquired politely, however the statement earned the older man a frown from the head of the DMLE.
"Yes… yes of course Harry you are correct no punishments, of course, as promised."
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