Prompt: Finding Nemo
Word Count: 100
The night was split by a sudden wail, and dozens of splashes. Severus turned just into time to see the last of the merchildren vanish, along with a large number of their parents.
“What the - “
Septima, frowning, sprang up and hurried down to the shore. She listened intently, then gestured for Severus to join her. “It’s the aquarium. The children are afraid of being captured by Muggles and put in a tank for the Muggles to stare at.”
Severus glanced back over his shoulder at his own students, who were laughing at another joke. “I don’t blame them.”