Hugo had been just behind Lily Luna and Bridget on the way to lunch, looking forward to seeing Wren or Cedric and talking more about the Defense League. And then everything went to hell. A woman appeared, hair wild, and started sending curses everywhere. Horrified, he watched as a green light headed toward Lily Luna, and struck down Bridget. He knew instantly what had happened, that Bridget was dead.
He hit the floor and put up his own shield, trying to get the younger kids behind him under it as well. It wouldn't hold up for long, but the Aurors were there, and the Headmaster, and he only had to keep them safe for a little while. And then it was over, the woman stunned and bound, and Hugo could take down the shield.
He moved towards Lily, looking briefly at Bridget and feeling his stomach clench. Her face was locked forever in a look of horror and surprise. He crouched down beside Lily, blocking the sight of Bridget's lifeless body. "Lily, come on, you need to breathe." He wrapped his arms around her and rocked, wishing briefly for his mother. She'd know what to do.