 Unforgivably Cursed | adultescent
Henry had been rather caught up in the moment of kissing Charlotte to the extent of tuning out other things going on and the people around them momentarily. But all the adrenaline and relief of being safe and knowing they helped to fight the monster to get the first years to safety... well, his girlfriend had his complete focus. Until she pulled away at the same time he heard a voice. Oh.. hi, Professor.
He glanced up first at Professor Marchand and then at the vial that had been thrust into his hand. A calming draught? Yeah, no, he didn't really want one either, but he tucked it into his pocket. Maybe he would have use for it later, but Henry didn't really want that fuzzy at the edges feeling right now. He needed it last time, but this time was different. Yes, it had still been nightmarish, but he hadn't been taken this time. This time he knew what to expect. This time he went in voluntarily to help, even if it was more because he couldn't watch Charlotte be in danger without doing something about it. But he felt like he took something back for himself in a way. And almost victorious in a strange way. Even if he never wanted to repeat the experience again, hadn't wanted to in the first place, and knew that the nightmares wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon.
He kept an arm around Char though, keeping her close, and he returned her smile with a small one of his own. "You were amazing in there. So brave," he told her quietly. And really smart too with her choice of spells and knowledge of runes. Actually, he thought everyone in there was brave, even if they probably didn't know what they were getting themselves into. And that they probably couldn't have done it without them all. Which.. made him think of something else that he didn't want to think about or dwell on right now, so Henry pushed that nagging thought away as Nat's shout alerted him.
The monster? His grip tightened on his wand as his eyes snapped towards the portal, his arm still protectively around Char. But... why were the poltergeists going in there?? He completely missed all talk and reasoning of that, so he was rather confused at that sight. And he blinked when the portal disappeared in a flash of light. "It's... it's gone? Is it really gone?" Whatever the poltergeists did, it seemed to work. And he wasn't sure he could be happier right then. But yeah.. how did they make sure it wasn't coming back because he wasn't dealing with that risk on his life again.
As he tried to process this and actually feel glad about the portal, awful dimension, and terrible monster being gone, Henry took a moment to breathe again and look around at the assembled group. It seemed larger than when they left. He was glad to see Healer Reed though. Henry knew that he'd take good care of Olly and Kitty, and make sure their wounds were healed. He wondered fleetingly if they'd scar since that often seemed to happen with dark creatures or objects. Or at least he thought. And Nat was injured too? Henry frowned a bit as he hadn't realized it at the time, but at least Chris was there to help. Henry was lucky he hadn't been injured though. Char too, and others that were inside that dimension. They'd probably all have some traumatic issues though, especially those poor first years. He knew what that was like and he didn't wish that on anyone. He glanced back at Char again. Was she really okay? He didn't want her to be traumatized by this at all, but of course he'd be there for her. He understood.
Looking back at the others, his eyes fell on Levi, and he wondered if he thought him completely mad to voluntarily go back there, especially after their discussion the other day. Maybe he was, but he thought it was something he had to do. And if he hadn't been so preoccupied with his mind on other things, he might have noticed the Gryffindor holding Daisy's hand. And had a comment for later. He wasn't exactly sure why either of them were there, but it felt like support and he appreciated them for it. The same went for Liv's presence. And he could relate to her thought completely. He just.. Just wanted to go home. He was ready to put an end to this school year. But he wasn't in any hurry to leave Charlotte yet and he left his arm around her, staying close to her.
__________________ started like a knight in a fairytale_______________________________________________
ended like a moth in flames______________________
______________________don't you worry I'll be fine
_________________________________________________you were good for the plot line |