Chapter 4: Nerezza of Aosta

Salazar and the Woman went into the forest.

The Woman walked in the middle of the path, while Salazar walked on the edge to make it less awkward.

¨ What's your name,¨ Salazar asked to break the silence

¨Nerezza of Aosta.¨

¨Cool. My name is-¨

¨I know your name, you are extremely famous¨

¨Get away from the edge,¨ she said.

But he wasn't listening. His mind was racing. The Basilisk, The Chamber, Nerezzas beauty...

No, he had to keep his thoughts away from that.

Suddenly he felt sharp claws scrape his arm.

His nerves were on fire, he screamed out in pain.

He took a swipe but nothing met his fist.

¨WHAT WAS THAT,¨ he screamed

¨Bowtruckles. Tree creatures. That's why I told you to get away from the trees.¨

Salazar started to walk in the middle. 

Salazar came to the end of the path. He saw a small house, smoke coming out of the chimney. 

¨You left a fire in your house,¨ he remarked.

Nerezza ignored him and walked towards the house, Salazar following in close pursuit. The house was small, with a bed in the corner, a furnace, a fireplace, storage containers, and wand stands.

Nerezza went to a container and got a potion bottle.

¨Drink this,¨ she said, handing the bottle to Salazar.

He drank the potion and his pain immediately went away and his wound was closed.

¨Thanks.¨

¨ Your welcome.¨

They had dinner, which consisted of bread and fish.

Darkness was now coming and Salazar was feeling tired. After all, he's had a long day.

¨Where can I sleep?¨

¨I have a cellar in case of Dark Wizards.¨

¨How ironic.¨

There was a mattress and blanket in the cellar, just enough to make him comfortable.

He fell asleep, dreaming about this crazy day.

Only if he knew what was coming.