Chapter 1
Harriet groaned in pain, and slowly opened her eyes. The sunlight was beaming on her face through the foliage and was, wait foliage?! She shot up, only to groan in pain again as her head swam. After she recovered, she glanced around. The trees surrounding her were huge and ancient looking. Some of the leaves looked bigger than her head! She was completely alone, and there was no sign of civilization around. Harriet checked to see if she still had her wand and Invisibility Cloak. Thankfully, neither had been lost on her journey to this new place. She sighed, and tried to stand, only to collapse as the bite on her leg made itself known.
During the Third Task, which was a maze filled with traps, spell, and deadly creatures, Harriet had run into an acromantula. She had defeated the giant spider, but not before it had taken a bite out of her leg. This wouldn't have been a problem if she was at Hogwarts, but she was alone in an unfamiliar place. She knew basic first-aid thanks to the Dursley's, but she was no doctor either.
Tearing her robe at the hem and grabbing a firm stick, Harriet bound her leg so she could walk. After she was done, she tested her make-shift splint. It was a little difficult, figuring out how to walk with the splint on, but she managed. Just to be safe though, she searched for a nice, thick piece of wood that could work as a staff. It was surprisingly easy to find, and it worked perfectly for her need. Harriet hobbled away, unaware of the eyes that watched her leave.
Kaz POV
Kaz wasn't certain why she did it. The girl had appeared out of nowhere during her patrol, so she sent Eletha to inform Lyca of this development while she kept an eye on the girl. She looked young, about 13 to 14 years old, and had obviously been in a fight, judging from the torn and blood-stained apparel she wore. Kaz had contemplated going to treat her wounds, but before she could make a decision, the girl awoke.
After acclimating herself to her surroundings and checking her person, the girl bound her leg with quite a bit of skill. Kaz admired the girls handiwork, then noticed that the girl was looking for something. She watched the mysterious girl for a few moments, ascertaining what it was she was looking for. Then, Kaz climbed her tree to find a suitable branch. She broke it quickly and quietly, then placed it on the ground, partially hidden from the girl. The girl found it and examined the branch for a few seconds, testing her weight on it. She then started limping away, so Kaz made the decision to follow her. After all, how many people appear from a bright light?
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