She thought there would be a breeze. Instead, as Hermione emerged out of the dark lake, the air felt stagnant and stale. Her footsteps were heavy as she trudged through the muddy earth towards the shore. In the distance, she thought she could see Hogwarts, but everything was covered by an opaque cloud. Although the sky was overcast, it was also mysteriously darker, like a black fog had drifted in from all directions. 