"NO!" a pained scream echoed throughout the grounds of Hogwarts. The scream attracted the inhabitants within the castle which caused the people to crowd towards the courtyard.
Neville looked on in shock and hopelessness when the Dark Lord and his followers strutted towards them with a shackled Hagrid... a lifeless Harry cradled in his arms. He had now just understood what that scream meant. It came from Hermione who was being held back by Ron as she fought to race towards Harry.
"Ron... let me go! Harry! Please... no..." The poor girl was delirious. Tears furiously streamed down her face, her eyes were red and probably stung.
He turned to look at Ron whose eyes were rimmed red as well but no tears fell from his eyes. Luna was weeping behind him, holding a hand over her mou
