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MadMadamMalfoy · 10-23-2020, 03:21 AM

SPOILER!!: Claudine <3

Heath paid no mind to Trent’s reaction to his answer; he was too distracted by what Bernie said not long after he spoke. Whaaaaaat?! She and Claudine had been in the forest before? When was this, and why didn’t Claudine tell him before? Part of him wanted to ask her about it, but he didn’t want to make things weird. An image of Claudine being devoured by an acromantula played in his mind at the mention of the creatures’ taste for the girls, and no matter how he tried, he couldn’t block it out. The thought made him sad, and his mood only worsened then the headmaster confirmed what he knew was coming: They were going into the Forbidden Forest.

An overwhelming sense of dread gripped Heath as he trudged out of the classroom and followed the group. Last year, he had spent half a term thinking he was dead; he did not want to die for real! He nodded grimly at Claudine. “I don’t think we have a choice,” he said. As odd as Trent was acting, he was sure he’d notice if they skipped the activity, and for all he knew, he might subject them to a punishment equally deadly, if not more so, as the forest. We’re probably going to die, no matter what we decide, he thought, but he wasn't about to say that to Claudine! He was trying to put on a brave face for her, like a good boyfriend should.

Until now, Heath held out hope that there was some good left in Headmaster Trent, but as he listened to the instructions, the last shred of faith he had in the headmaster vanished. Something about the way he said, “Don’t get eaten alone”, made him think that not only did the man not care for the students’ lives, but he actually wanted them to die! Whatever this mystery object was, it wasn't worth the cost of human lives, and the fact that Headmaster Trent seemed to think otherwise spoke volumes about his character. I held out hope for so long, but I know our headmaster is gone, Heath thought darkly.

Heath’s hair stood on end as he heard a clicking sound. He looked around, mentally forming a plan. Werewolves wouldn’t be out in the afternoon. Hippogriffs and centaurs would probably not attack, as long as they were treated with respect; the biggest threat was the acromantulas. Wand at the ready, he repeated the spider repelling spell he’d read about in his mind, Arania Exumai, Arania Exumai… As he looked back at Claudine, a thought occurred to him. If what Bernie said earlier was true, she and Claudine were now the class’s best chance for survival! If they remembered which direction the acromantulas came from, the group could head the opposite way to search, but how to ask without prying?

So much for that idea... Before Heath could ask Claudine which way to go, he saw them... a herd of acromantulas. He gripped his wand tighter, his heart and mind racing, though he wouldn't allow himself to show any outward sign of fear. For now, he remained still and silent. Saying or doing the wrong thing could antagonize the spiders into striking; he would wait to react until he had a better feel for the situation.

10-23-2020, 03:21 AM	#76 (permalink)
MadMadamMalfoy Mackled Malaclaw Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hazbin Hotel Posts: 11,149 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sydney M. L. Masters Slytherin Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Maddox B. Buchanan Gryffindor Seventh Year	sort of catching up Don't kill Heath plz! Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ ❄ Showtunes > Everything ❄ ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll SPOILER!!: Claudine <3 Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 Claudine already knew what was coming before it did. And at the same time, she realised something: Trent wouldn’t have taken them to the Forest, not when he had been so determined to keep his students in out of it, and especially not when he had rescued her and Bernadette two years ago and punished them for their actions. So why was this Trent so eager to take them there? The Snakette stared hard at him as though the answer would pop right out of the man’s mouth. Naturally no such thing happened. The girl watched further as Trent and most of her classmates started leaving the room then she turned to Heath. “Are you going?’’ Claudine honestly wasn’t feeling up to it given her past experiences but her realisation about Trent made her very curious to find out why he was so eager to visit the Forest. Not only that, but she also wanted to observe him further. Her third reason was that she refused to stay behind if Heath went. Absently, Claudine glanced towards Bernadette, wondering if the Gryffindor would be going as well. Heath paid no mind to Trent’s reaction to his answer; he was too distracted by what Bernie said not long after he spoke. Whaaaaaat?! She and Claudine had been in the forest before? When was this, and why didn’t Claudine tell him before? Part of him wanted to ask her about it, but he didn’t want to make things weird. An image of Claudine being devoured by an acromantula played in his mind at the mention of the creatures’ taste for the girls, and no matter how he tried, he couldn’t block it out. The thought made him sad, and his mood only worsened then the headmaster confirmed what he knew was coming: They were going into the Forbidden Forest. An overwhelming sense of dread gripped Heath as he trudged out of the classroom and followed the group. Last year, he had spent half a term thinking he was dead; he did not want to die for real! He nodded grimly at Claudine. “I don’t think we have a choice,” he said. As odd as Trent was acting, he was sure he’d notice if they skipped the activity, and for all he knew, he might subject them to a punishment equally deadly, if not more so, as the forest. We’re probably going to die, no matter what we decide, he thought, but he wasn't about to say that to Claudine! He was trying to put on a brave face for her, like a good boyfriend should. Until now, Heath held out hope that there was some good left in Headmaster Trent, but as he listened to the instructions, the last shred of faith he had in the headmaster vanished. Something about the way he said, “Don’t get eaten alone”, made him think that not only did the man not care for the students’ lives, but he actually wanted them to die! Whatever this mystery object was, it wasn't worth the cost of human lives, and the fact that Headmaster Trent seemed to think otherwise spoke volumes about his character. I held out hope for so long, but I know our headmaster is gone, Heath thought darkly. Heath’s hair stood on end as he heard a clicking sound. He looked around, mentally forming a plan. Werewolves wouldn’t be out in the afternoon. Hippogriffs and centaurs would probably not attack, as long as they were treated with respect; the biggest threat was the acromantulas. Wand at the ready, he repeated the spider repelling spell he’d read about in his mind, Arania Exumai, Arania Exumai… As he looked back at Claudine, a thought occurred to him. If what Bernie said earlier was true, she and Claudine were now the class’s best chance for survival! If they remembered which direction the acromantulas came from, the group could head the opposite way to search, but how to ask without prying? So much for that idea... Before Heath could ask Claudine which way to go, he saw them... a herd of acromantulas. He gripped his wand tighter, his heart and mind racing, though he wouldn't allow himself to show any outward sign of fear. For now, he remained still and silent. Saying or doing the wrong thing could antagonize the spiders into striking; he would wait to react until he had a better feel for the situation. __________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true...