The moment the young American made her move, the Whomping Willow did the same and thrashed its branches on the ground with a booming sound. If you were determined to get to its base, the infamous tree was the same to not let you pass.

It was a good thing however, that your potion was in effect because it looked like the Whomping Willow was designed not to run out of energy any moment.

The Whomping Willow slammed one of its branches on the snow covered ground, missing the Ilvermornian by a few inches. Sensing with its roots that the intruder was nearby, the Whomping Willow stretched back, twisting its trunk to the side ready to do a clean, but nasty sweep of the ground.

Quickly now, Ilvermornian! Surely you’ve seen the knot by now because near it was a hole that will definitely lead you to another passage.

Let's see how fast you are.

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