"No, Julian, no." I crossed my arms. "You're already carrying my books! I'm not letting you-"

"I was joking," he grinned. "Not."

"That's nice."

"Lily! Liliana!" Seamus' voice suddenly breaks out from the crowd.

"Seamus? Where are-" I gasped.

"On the wall...is it...blood?" Tracy whispers to me. I was too busy staring.

From beside me, Draco suddenly goes forward, "Enemies of the heir, beware! You'll be next, Mudbloods!"

He then eyes Hermione. Yes, I've started calling her Hermione. Mudblood is a little too...severe. I've decided to stop.

Just then, Mr. Nasty-Pants Filch appears.

"What's going on here? Go on now! Make way..." The he stops dead. "Mrs. Norris!"

I just realized the frozen cat that was hanging by its tail. Well, serves it right. It was always annoying anyway.

"You! You've murdered my cat! I'll kill you! I'll-"

I gasped again. It was Harry Mr. Nasty-Pants was blaming!

Thank god Dumbledore was there to the rescue! "Argus!" He marches forward, trailed by so many teachers. His face darkens at the sight of the wall.

"Everyone will proceed to their dormitories immediately," he ordered.

"Come on, let's go back," Julian muttered, dragging me along.

"Wait!" I said. "I need to- um..."

Hurry hurry think of something quick! Oh! Seamus! Well, I'll do that too.

"I need to talk to Seamus!" I blurted out, not caring how loud it was.

Julian narrowed his eyes. "It's not safe-"

"I'll be fine," I answered, already running off.

In truth...I went up to the owlery, where over a dozen owls were currently there. I found the one with three black stripes on its right wing. It was my special owl and its name is Tilly.

"Got a message from- OH!"

Tilly had dropped a note in my hand.

Dear my Liliana honey,

Is there a boy in your year with the name Julian by any chance? Isn't he just a darling little boy? If you befriended him (which I hope you have), please tell him that his mother is on her way. Our planning is currently in process. Do not tell anyone else about this.

Love, Mum 

The last part made no sense whatsoever, but I'd be more than happy to deliver the message.

Later, my talk with Seamus was just...okay, I guess. He's very loyal, so I won't be surprised if his mix house was Gryffinpuff.

But something was still lingering in the back of my head.

What was the Chamber of Secrets?