Chapter 8

                                    

                                          
Your eyes opened immediately after you heard a rustle in the forest. You got upright and checked to see if Harry, Ron and Hermione were still inside the tent. You saw how they were sleeping and hadn't heard the movement outside. You scooted on your bed and you were silent while you heard for any other signal of something that was out there. Some leaves moved on that tree in front of the tent and your heart dropped to your stomach. The locket was no where near you and you couldn't remember where it was. You got up from the bed and crawled towards Harry. You grinned as you saw Hermione and Ron, sleeping while their hands were outstretched to each other, their fingers touching. You knew they liked each other and it was finally time they figured it out. 
                          
You crawled next to them and saw how peaceful Harry looked while he slept. You felt horrible because if it was nothing or just the wind pushing those leaves, you would have woken Harry up from his sleep. You decided it was important to wake him and you started to poke him lightly on his shoulder. He groaned and you shushed him while he still was in slumber. You nudged him a little harder and his eyes started to flutter. You relaxed but not for long as the rustling was a lot louder now. "Harry!" You whispered loudly, "Harry, wake up."
                          
Harry's eyes focused on you and they widened as he saw the urgency in your face. You put your finger on your lips and he understood to be completely silent, you motioned to your own ear. He looked to the side and waited to hear anything at all. A couple of seconds later and when you thought you were wrong, a branch fell completely from a tree. This woke up Hermione right away and she turned her head to look at the both of you. You both had a finger over you lips and you pointed to Ron. "Wake him up," you mouthed to Hermione. She nodded and started to nudge Ron. You crawled to get your bag and Harry did the same thing, getting his clothes, wand and the locket that he had put inside Hermione's purple beaded bag. You didn't see how Ron had finally woken up as you were busy looking for your own wand. It wasn't in your bag anymore and you turned to look at Harry. He glanced at you and you mouthed, "No wand." His head tilted to the side in confusion and right at that moment, someone yelled from outside the tent, right in the forest. 
                          
"YOU FOUR ARE IN THERE. WE CAN SEE THE FOUR OF YOU CLEARLY. GET OUT OF THAT TENT. DON'T TRY ANYTHING BECAUSE WE WILL KILL YOU AND WE WILL HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO THE DARK LORD WHY WE DID SO!" the yell came from right where you have seen the branch fall. Some birds that were woken up from the yell, chirped and some crowed as they fled, causing a little shadow over the tent as they flew away. 
                          
All of you froze and it was no use because they were outside and if that person was right, there wasn't just one or two or three. There could be at least ten surrounding you and there was nothing either of you can do. Harry got up and he placed his hands in the air slowly. Hermione did the same and Ron followed. You looked at them like they were crazy because you were not going to let anyone try to scare you, even if it is the Dark Lord himself. 
                          
"GET UP YOU TOO, GIRL," another yell came from right behind you. You dreaded this and you slowly got up from the ground. You didn't put your hands in the air because you didn't find it necessary. Hermione and Ron walked slowly closer to Harry, already having all of their things in their own bags, Harry having his as well-hiding Hermione's purple beaded one- and you got closer to the three of them as well. 
                          
"WALK IN A SINGLE FILE LINE. WITH HARRY POTTER FIRST," someone yelled. 
                          
Harry followed the orders. The line went with him being first, you being second, Hermione behind you and Ron last. Harry walked along and held the entrance for the rest of you. In your mind you were still wondering where the heck your wand has gone as you looked back at the tent again. You turned back to the front when a cold hand gripped your chin, making you meet a Death Eater's eyes. 
                          
"Hey! Don't touch her!" Harry exclaimed, getting closer to the Death Eater that had you in his grasp. Some death eaters that were in front of you four pointed their wands at Harry which made Hermione grab his arm to stay back.