Chapter 510

'No, it's not Xander! This man wears Xander's face, but the drastic difference in height and build makes it impossible,' she reasoned. An ominous feeling washed over her, causing her to back away instinctively. "Mr. Hagrid, what are you trying to do?" she asked, fear lacing her words. Ron addressed the man, "You act out the scene with her. If she can't get into character, or if her performance isn't convincing, take her for real." With those words, he walked out, leaving Mallory alone with the stranger. Clutching her clothing to her body, Mallory trembled. "I'll play along, just... don't touch me." The man laughed as he undressed. "Who do you think you are? As if I'd want to touch you!" Mallory muttered under her breath, but the man did not catch it. "What did you say?" he asked. "Nothing," she replied. Desperate not to be violated, Mallory decided to play her part alongside the stranger. By the time Ron returned, the play had ended. Mallory had not yet managed to shake her fear o