RAGE

Hermione looked down at the Galleon eagerly.

Harry – There’s me, Pansy and Parvarti. I haven’t seen anyone else here yet. If I do, I will tell you.

Hermione – Alright. I’ll try and get in touch with Ginny and Ron. Talk to you soon.

Harry – Ok.

“It’s just the three of them at the moment.” Hermione said. “Harry, Pansy and Parvarti. Harry said if they spot anyone else in their group they know, they’ll tell us.”

“I hope Ronald is alright.” Luna said sadly. “I need him to be alright…”

She looked out the window.

“What if their camp was attacked just like ours?” She asked, her words catching in her throat. “What if they couldn’t get away?”

“They’re fine, Lu.” Hermione said, her lip trembling too. “They’re absolutely fine; they’re Weasley’s. Tough and reliable.”

They waited in silence for another few minutes.

“We have to plan how we are going to get them out.” Hermione said finally.

“It has to be quick.” Draco said. “In and out.”

“We have to find out where they are first.” Luna said.

Hermione – Harry, we haven’t heard from the Weasley’s yet. We are coming to get you soon. Where are you?

“Keep trying Ron and Ginny.” Luna added.

“I am, Lu.” Hermione said. “All three have their Galleons, so I’m sure they’ll write back soon.”

Harry – I don’t know. They won’t tell us exactly. We’re in Wales somewhere. On the coastline.

“Harry says they’re somewhere on a coastline in Wales.” Hermione said.

“So we’ll just wander up and down all the beaches in Wales shall we?” Asked Goyle angrily.

“Ask him what they can see around them.” Luna said. “We could look it up.”

Hermione – What can you see outside. Any landmarks?

Hermione – Ginny, Ron, George? Are you alright? We are going to come and get you. We’re in the Malfoy’s holiday house by ourselves in the middle of Scotland. It’s safe here. Just let me know you’re alright!

“Anything?” Luna asked, tapping her foot impatiently.

“Luna if there was any reply, you would be the first to know!” Hermione said, crossly.

Luna hung her head.

“I’m sorry, Lu.” Hermione said.

She stood immediately and gave her friend and hug.

“I’m sorry.” She repeated. “I want hear from them as much as you do. I’ve just sent another message.”

“It’s okay.” Luna said. “I’m just worried.”

Hermione forced a smile. The Galleon grew hot again.

Ginny – Fuck! Hermione! The infected just came - they fucking attacked everyone. There’s a group of about thirty of us hiding in the roof. Hermione we can’t get out! They’re going to find us!

Help!

***

“Holy shit.” Hermione said, covering her mouth.

“What is it?” Luna asked quickly.

“They’ve been attacked.”

“Who?” Luna yelped.

“The Weasley’s.” Hermione said. “They’re hiding in the roof!”

Hermione – Don’t worry. Just tell us where you are and we’ll come and get you.

Hermione paced back and forth waiting for a reply.

Harry – I think we’re near Liverpool. There’s a big statue of Captain Smith and the Titanic. We can see a jetty that goes out roughly a mile.

“Harry’s South of Liverpool at the Titanic Memorial Parklands.” Hermione said quickly.

The Galleon grew hot again.

Ron – You can’t Apparate in. We have to be on the grounds. I don’t think we can reach the grounds alive.

Hermione – Just tell me where you fucking are!

Ron – Somewhere south of London. Near the beach. There’s a shipwreck on the beach and a French and British flag. It’s flat at the coast then there’s hills in the background. There’s a sign on the beach that says the Battle of something. That’s all we fucking know.

“They’re in the South.” Hermione said. “They can see a ship wreck, a French and English flag. There’s hills in the background and a sign that says the Battle of something on the beach.”

“They’re at the original battle site of the Battle of Hastings. I’ve been there so many times.” Draco said.

“We have to go get them.” Hermione said.

“Just wait a second.” Draco said. “How many infected are there? How many survivors?”

Hermione – How many infected?

Ron - At least fifty now. All the latest victims are turning.

“Fuck.” Hermione said. “At least fifty he said. And about thirty survivors.”

“What are we going to do?” Luna asked, on the verge of tears.

“We are going to go and get them.” Hermione said.

Hermione walked into the sitting room and grabbed a gun, resizing it. She reloaded and looked at her friends.

Hermione – Don’t worry. We’re coming.

“Wait just a minute, Granger.” Draco said.

She noted the use of her last name.

“You can’t go alone.” He said, grabbing a gun. “How do you use one of these?”

She looked at him and saw concern and anger. She then showed him how to load and shoot. She looked at Luna. Luna looked very much frightened.

“Stay here.” Hermione said. “We need you to stay back here.”

Luna shook her head.

“No. I should go with you.” She said.

“No. Stay.” Hermione said. “The fewer people who go, the better.”

“Are you sure?”

Hermione nodded and hugged her friend.

“Don’t worry, Luna.” She said.

“I’m coming too.” Goyle said.

He picked up a gun and loaded it.

“Thankyou.” Hermione said.