Ernie Macmillan is frustrated by prejudice. (ernestpuff) wrote in wished,
Ernie was doing rounds of the grounds to make sure that no one was outside at least when curfew rolled around. He had just informed a small group of second-years on the Quidditch Pitch that it was almost curfew, and was heading over to the lake to make sure there were no students out there when he heard a shriek of terror, coming from his destination. Pulling out his wand, he ran in the direction of the voice, entirely uncertain what he would find.
Approaching the incident, he saw a huge shadow - with eight legs - huddled over a much smaller figure. Slowing slightly for half a second, he sent up a very bright set of red sparks which then hovered in the air, telling anyone who saw them that he needed help. Then the pause ended and Ernie moved forward, bellowing "IMPEDIMENTA!"
It didn't have the desired effect, but the spider did slow somewhat, and lift its head, distracted from its flailing female prey.