The horros that I face

[courageous_wit]

Who: Hermione Granger and YOU!!
What: Having nightmares
When: during the nightmare plot
Where: in her mind~~
Rating: PG-13 to R just to be safe, because reasons

[Hermione can feel her mind taking her to dark places. She can feel herself traveling somewhere she doesn't want to go. These are things she hasn't thought of but are always in the back of her mind.

When her mind settles she stands in front of a house. There are tears in her eyes because of what she had to do. The road is empty: she is alone. There are paths to take but none of them look inviting. Of course she could go back into the house, but when she turns around it's already gone. She has no choice now but to face whatever the dream will show her]


[chased | battles | malfoy manor tw: torture go tag!]

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[whichwayyoulean]

[He turns to look at her, his concern enough to distract him for a moment] You okay?

[courageous_wit]

Yes, I'm fine, now please... don't. [luckily dream!Bellatrix seems to really like that knife] I don't want you to get hurt.

[whichwayyoulean]

[He'll move to stand somewhat protectively beside her] So who's the nutjob? Can we get past her and out of here?

[courageous_wit]

Bellatrix Lestrange. She's a Dark Wizard. I'll have to duel her... I think.

[whichwayyoulean]

...When you say 'duel' you don't mean with a sword do you?

[courageous_wit]

[Hermione holds up her wand, which seems to amuse Bellatrix]

The little Mudblood wants to play.

[whichwayyoulean]

...Nope. Not a sword. Okay, it's all you.


Good luck?

[courageous_wit]

[she's usually very good at getting out a spell before the other person. But in this nightmare, Bellatrix beats her to it]

Crucio!! [Hermione screams and falls to the floor]

[whichwayyoulean]

[Okay he has no idea what that spell is but it does NOT sound good. He races to Hermione's side]

Hey, Hermione? Hermione you okay?

[courageous_wit]

[she breathes heavily, trying not to pass out. Her wand drops out of her hands]

[whichwayyoulean]

[Yeah no way is he even going to touch that thing]

Just stay with me, okay?

[courageous_wit]

[she breathes slowly and manages to nod. She's still conscious, but just barely. Meanwhile, dream!Bellatrix is cackling with the smoke snake by her side]

[whichwayyoulean]

[Oh good, he'll stay by her side, not quite sure what to do. Rushing the crazy woman didn't really do anything, and he doesn't fancy his chances with the wand]

[courageous_wit]

[if Once-ler thought Bellatrix was bad, she is changing into someone even more terrifying: Dolores Umbridge]

Now, dear, if you just admit you're not a witch this can all stop.

[whichwayyoulean]

[WHAT IS WITH ALL THE PINK? OH GOD D:]

Okay new person, wonderful, great.

[courageous_wit]

[don't forget the bow on her head]

Perhaps you would like to join in? You can write "I am an insignificant Muggle" over and over again.

No... [Hermione stirs, struggling to fight back] Muggles aren't... insignificant.

Very well, dear. Just write "I am not a witch" and you can both go home.

[whichwayyoulean]

...Wow I think that lady took lessons from my mother.

[Anyway, trying to help Hermione up] You have the crazies people in your life, just thought you should know that.

[courageous_wit]

[sorry, Once, but Hermione has to lean on you a little. The blood loss and magical attacks made her very weak]

Yes... I know. That one was a teacher at my school once.

[whichwayyoulean]

[He's cool with that, he's of a handy height for it]

...Seriously? Who spit in her cereal?

[courageous_wit]

Honestly? I think she was just born that way.

[Umbridge holds out her quill threateningly, smiling sweetly as if she really expects Hermione to just take it]

[whichwayyoulean]

She reminds me of someone I know.

[Pause] Should I just punch her in the face?

[courageous_wit]

I won't stop you. [she smiles at him gratefully]

[whichwayyoulean]

Okay, good. Don't think any less of me, I usually make it a point not to hit women.

[As he helps her to the exit, he casually smacks the crazy pink woman in the face. Not dealing with any mother issues there at all, nope]

[courageous_wit]

[Umbridge flickers like she's not even real. Which of course she isn't. She disappears, leaving them alone in the creepy dark house]

[whichwayyoulean]

...That was surprisingly therapeutic.

[Glancing around] Soooo anything else that might come attack us in this creepy house of doom or can we make for the door now?