Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?

[kitchen_maid]

In contrast to the candlelit ballroom, the corridor is dim, lit weakly by a few (generously spaced) torches. There are door down both sides, all closed, and placed almost randomly along the way. The hallway runs away from the ballroom at an angle, and either the lighting or just its sheer length make it impossible to see where it ends.

It's clean, completely free of dust and cobwebs, either because the spell has kept them from accumulating or because someone (or something) has tidied recently.

It is almost perfectly silent, save for the quiet hiss of the closest torch.

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[alsoagreengrass]

Scorpius' ears are ringing something fierce. He takes a moment to undo the Supersensory Charm he'd used.

"What?" he yells, nose scrunched.

Then, "Oh, never mind, I think our time is up!"

He reaches for Parker, stepping over toppled guards.

"Do you think Amy and the others are okay?"

[parkerlee]

"Let's hope so."

Parker grips Scorpius's hand tight. It won't be good to get separated now. Not when it looks like everything around them is starting to literally fall apart.

They pelt back through the castle, heading for the exit, Parker keeping an eye out for any of the rest of their merry band along the way.

It's with great relief that she looks ahead and sees Laura and Bruce, and (Yes!) Amy just a little ways ahead.

Parker can't help but grin.

"All right. Halfway home."