Ernie Macmillan is frustrated by prejudice. (ernestpuff) wrote in wished,
Ernie, Audrey, and Hufflepuffs
"Everyone, get your wands, and keep them out." Ernie spoke authoritatively, with a confidence in what he was doing that he didn't think he had ever felt before. "Please remain calm. This is an evacuation. Fifth years and up, you have a choice and may either come with me and leave, or you may stay and fight." He didn't elaborate, aware that those who needed to understand would understand, and those who didn't would come with him.
People milled around, but within a minute, Ernie felt like there was some order to the chaos. "Please stay close. Do not wander off," Ernie cautioned, before exiting the Common Room. Moving quickly, he headed for the Room of Requirement, looking back briefly every so often to make sure that the group size had not diminished. Despite the fact that they were crossing virtually the entire castle, it didn't take them very long to reach their destination.