10 Trees

Crimson rushed to the one place she knew Hermione would be, the library. She also loved the library but this year she had spent little to no time in there. She entered the library waving to Madame Prince on her way in, who returned the wave with a smile on her face. Crimson headed to heroines favorite section, history and historical fiction. There in the corner along with Draco was Hermione and all her beautiful bushy hair.

"Mia!"

"Crim, hi, I haven't seen you for a while."

"Yes uhm, things have uhm been busy. You know with the tournament and homework and what not."

"I can understand that. Can I help you with something?"

"Actually yes but, I need you now."

Hermione as well as Draco stood up and started to follow which reminded Crimson that Draco needed to stay.

"I need only Mia. Im sorry Drake it'll only be a couple of hours I promise you."

Draco understood and stayed behind while Crimson practically dragged Hermione outside and towards the forbidden forrest.

"Hold on Crim we can't go in there."

"I got permission from Dumbledore don't worry."

She hated lying to Hermione but she did what needed to be done. Today it was quite clear besides the occasional cloud she knew the snow was coming but she was glad that it was nice at least for today. She dragged Hermione almost to the middle of the forrest where she was sure no one would find them or accidentally see them.

"Now Mia I need you to promise to stay open minded and not freak out about what Im going to show you and under NO circumstances can you tell anyone. That includes Draco or! or Harry. Understand?"

"Yes, I promise not to say a word."

Crimson believed in Hermione and proceeded to take of her cloak and sweater. She stood there in her white polo and tie, she closed her eyes and imagined her wings.

"Bloody Hell... I..."

"I know its a lot but theres a story to it."

Crimson took of her tie and unbuttoned the first two buttons of her polo to reveal her necklace which Hermione immediately recognized.

"Merlins beard you're the lost Gaunt aren't you?"

"Yes"

"How long have you known?"

"Since the end of summer, my parents started to act weird and start keeping secrets. Then I had this dream and it lead me to the necklace and then I had wings."

"Thats wicked Crim, who else knows?"

"Thats the thing, you are the first person Ive told because Im afraid. I don't know if I should tell people or not. What if they try to kill me, what if Im lost for a reason?"

"Look, first off I won't ever let anything happen to you, second I know of a book in the library near where you found me. Buuuuut, it is in the restricted section."

"I think its time we go find Harry."

"I agree we'll grab his cloak and then get in and out. Its easy enough."

"Mia your friends with me, nothing is as easy as it seems."

"Perhaps your right. I should get the book alone while you cover me by 'looking' for a book?"

"Perfect plan"

The girls hugged and Crimson started to put her clothes back on.

"Crim one question, can you fly?"

"Ive never really thought about it or bothered to try as a matter of fact."

"Maybe you should while you have the chance."

"Alright whats the harm."

Crimson steadied herself, she lifted her wings which was surprisingly easy, just like riding a broom. Thats it all she needed to do was push off like a broom. She forcefully sent her wings down and catapulted into the sky.

"HOLY DRAGON BALLS"

Hermione laughed with amazement, the sight in front of her was truly something else.

"OH MIA I WISH YOU COULD SEE THIS, WAIT CLOSE YOUR EYES."

"DONT YOU DARE, I AM TERRIFIED OF HEIGHTS."

"TOO LATE"

Crimson dove down grabbing Hermione under her arms and lifting her into the air. She went above the tree line and took in the fresh and cool air.

"Mia open your eyes."

"Nope, never happening."

"Come on I promise you aren't going to fall."

"Ugh fine only because you promised."

Hermione slowly opened her eyes and gasped at the sight in front of her. In they were in the clouds where no one could see them but, they could see everything. Hogwarts was gorgeous and the black lake glistened with the setting sun. The breeze was calming and smelt of rain. She loved it. The two girl slowly lowed back onto the ground where Crimson retracted her wings and got dressed.

"Now off to find that book."

The two girls walked arm in arm back into the castle unaware that their headmaster witnessed their little moment of euphoria. He smiled knowing that what Crimson did was leading her down the right path.

"Im glad at least some of my students are smart about the danger the put themselves in."

Dumbledore walked over to his record player putting his favorite vinyl on, 'Classical waltzing' there was nothing like a little orchestral music to sooth his old soul. Meanwhile in the Gryffindor common room Crimson was chatting away with Harry to keep him distracted while Hermione took his invisibility cloak. Finally after half an hour passed Hermione came back down and quickly left the room. Crimson said her goodbyes and quickly left her self, when she stepped outside the door there was no one to be seen.

"Hey, Crim, over here."

Crimson looked to her left and saw Hermione's floating hand waving at her. The two made their way to the library in silence so they wouldn't draw suspicion. Once they reached the door they made a plan.

"So the book is in the restricted section all the way in the back all the way to the left. You lead the way and then do what we discussed earlier and cover me."

"Okay, all the way to the back and left. Got it."

Crimson walked into the library praying to Merlin this worked.