The day had started off normally enough. I had woken up, gone to take a shower, gotten dressed and gone to breakfast. Little did I know my world was about to be turned upside down.
"Time for class." My best friend Pansy told me. I smiled at her as I grabbed my bag.
"Good thing it's Tuesday, wouldn't want to start today out with the old cat McGonagall." Blaise laughed as he caught up.
"You're just mad because she didn't like you dragon chalice." The slightly taller black boy teased.
"I swear you were shorter yesterday," I mused. ",and my dragon chalice was magnificent, and she knew it." I stated haughtily.
We entered the the Charms class. A class that we shared with the Gryffindors unfortunately. Professor stood on his stack of books, a song seemed to me emminating from him though. It was a nice song, and I suppose it suited him. The song ended as soon as every one had found their seats.
"Hello class! Today we will be learning the Soul Song Charm. Now I will be assigning partners. Let's see..." Soon everyone was paired up. I got stuck with Potter of course. "The Carmen Animus charm has an easy motion, just make a simple figure eight with a diagonal slash through it. Now each of you will cast it on your partner when I call you up. For now practice the motion."
He let us practice for a few minutes before everyone was told to sit next to their partners. Granger and Pansy were called up first. Granger pulled out her wand and cast the charm. Pansy's song was beautiful.
'There's a hero. If you look inside your heart. You don't have to be afraid, of what you are. There's an answer. If you reach into your soul. And the sorrow that you know, will melt awaaaay.' I smiled slightly. I noticed that Potter was practically mesmerised by the song.
'And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on. And you cast your fears aside. And you know you can survive! So when you feel like hope is gone. Look inside you and be strong. And you'll finally see the truth. That a hero lies in you.' I surreptitiously looked at Potter, his eyes were filled with forlorn but happiness at the same time. And they were filled with tears, though none fell.
'It's a long road. When you face the world alone. No one reaches out a hand for you to hold. You can find love. If you search within yourself. And the emptiness you felt. Will disappear.' It was unbelievable. Pansy's song was truely touching Potter. It baffled me. I figured he would laugh at it or at least ignore it. While I was studing my partner I didn't hear part of the song.
'Lord knows, dreams are hard to follow. But don't let anyone tear them away. Hold on, there will be tomorrow. In time, you'll find the way.' It was unnerving. What made this song so attractive in his eyes? After a few more lines the song ended and Potter's smile seemed to dessimate.
"Say Malfoy."
"Yes?" I asked.
"Do you know what that song is called?"
"It's called Hero, but why would you care?" I sneered. He shrugged.
"It's a nice song."
During our conversation we missed Granger's song. Not that it really mattered anyways. Several groups went then it was finally mine and Potter's turn.
"I'll go first." I told him. Flitwick nodded and motioned for me to cast the charm.
'I walked across an empty land. I knew the pathway like the back of my hand. I felt the earth beneath my feet. Sat by the river and it made me complete. Oh simple thing, where have you gone? I'm getting old and I need something to rely on. So tell me when you're gonna let me in. I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin. I came across a fallen tree. I felt the branches of it looking at me. Is this the place we used to love? Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?' The song continued on, and I have to say it surprised me. I was expecting something more battle worn, or depressing. Something arrogant would have been better, but this lonely weird crap was freaking me out! Not that it wasn't a good song, but still! 'Oh, this could be the end of everything. So why don't we go somewhere only we know? Somewhere only we know. Somewhere only we know.' The song came to a quiet end, and the class sat there in shock. I was confused, but let it slide. Then Potter cast the spell at me.
'I'm just a step away. I'm just a breath away. Losing my faith today. Falling off the edge today.
I am just a man. Not superhuman. I'm not superhuman. Someone save me from the hate.
It's just another war. Just another family torn. Falling from my faith today. Just a step from the edge. Just another day in the world we live.
I need a hero to save me now. I need a hero, save me now. I need a hero to save my life. A hero will save me just in time.
I've gotta fight today. To live another day. Speaking my mind today. My voice will be heard today.
I've gotta make a stand. But I am just a man. I'm not superhuman. My voice will be heard today.
It's just another war. Just another family torn. My voice will be heard today. It's just another kill. The countdown begins to destroy ourselves.
I need a hero to save me now. I need a hero, save me now. I need a hero to save my life. A hero will save me just in time.
I need a hero to save my life. I need a hero, just in time. Save me just in time. Save me just in time.
Who's gonna fight for what's right? Who's gonna help us survive? We're in the fight of our lives, and we're not ready to die.
Who's gonna fight for the weak? Who's gonna make 'em believe? I've got a hero, I've got a hero, living in me.
I'm gonna fight for what's right. Today I'm speaking my mind, and if it kills me tonight. I will be ready to die.
A hero's not afraid to give his life. A hero's gonna save me just in time. I need a hero to save me now. I need a hero, save me now. I need a hero to save my life. A hero will save me just in time.
I need a hero. Who's gonna fight for what's right? Who's gonna help us survive? I need a hero. Who's gonna fight for the weak? Who's gonna make 'em believe? I've got a hero. I need a hero. A hero's gonna save me just in time.'
Okay if I said the class was shocked before, I lied. Heck, even I'm shocked. This song. It just speaks to me. I felt a swelling bubble in my chest. Potter and I stepped down and went back to our desks. I was still in a daze as I walked to Potions.
"Trio alert." Pansy said, putting her metephorical mask into place. Blaise and I soon did the same.
"-understand why you don't pay attention! It really isn't that hard!" Granger scolded.
"Well maybe if you didn't nag me all the time, I wouldn't have this problem!" Weasley shouted back, a weary Potter between them.
That boy had been acting weird lately, ever since Black escaped again. Had Dumbledore trained him for battle? It was only a few days into school the fatigue from summer training could still be with him.
"Trouble in paradise?" I drawled. Parts 2 and 3 jumped and scowled at me. Potter just stood there and looked at Pansy, Blaise and me in a sort of muted wonder, like he knew something we didn't.
"Come on Harry, let's get to class." Granger said, nose in the air.
"No use talking to garbage." Weasel said, latching onto Potter's arm, and helping Granger drag him into the classroom.
I followed them and took my seat on the opposite side of the room. Severus barged in per usual and started his lecture.
"Today we will start brewing the Polyjuice Potion..."
I tuned out the rest of the lecture, as I already knew this potion inside and out. I pondered the Trio. They really did seem to be unrest between them. Mostly Granger and Weaselbee though. Constantly bickering with Potter in the middle.
"Can anyone tell me, what the most important ingredient of this potion is?"
Granger's hand shot up like a rocket naturally. Potter's hand crept up warily though, a fact that Severus didn't miss. He smirked cruelly.
"Mr. Potter."
"Most people would say that the DNA sample is the most important but that's wrong. It's the, um, Sal Ammoniac. Sal Ammoniac is a rare mineral composed of ammonium chloride. Three drachms of pulverised Sal Ammoniac are required in order to brew the potion. Sal Ammoniac is also used in an alchemical medicine, if it wasn't in the potion the transformation would be extremely painful, most of the time resulting in death." Everyone stared at him in amazement. "I think." Potter added hastily.
I looked over at Severus. He looked, smug! But why? I knew that answer was right.
"Good job, 15 points to Slytherin."
"What! That's not fair!" Granger shouted jumping from her seat. Severus was unphased however.
"You wish for me to award less points for such a perfect answer?" He drawled.
"No! But Harry's a Gryffindor though!" The girl shouted, pulling Potter up by the tie, choking him.
"Finite Incantantum." Everyone gasped as the glamours fell. Potter was donned in all Slytherin attire, with bruistes scattered all across his face.
"You bitch! I thought I told you not to answer any questions!" The redhead raised his hand as if to strike Potter.
Several beams of red light hit him though and Weasley sunk to the floor, Stupefied. I was surprised that one of them was mine. Granger pushed Potter away from her person harshly and levitated her boyfriend out of the room. Potter looked at Severus with a betrayed look before running out of the room. There was no thought in my head as I ran after him.
I caught up to him finally before he seemed to walk through a wall. I felt all over the wall but I was not allowed entry. I had no choice but to walk back to the classroom. My pursuit must have been longer than I thought because when I arrived everyone was gone.
"Did you find Mr. Potter?"
"You did that one purpose didn't you?" I accussed. He raised an eyebrow at me, and that was all the answer I needed.
"When?"
"This summer, he wanted to talk and the Sorting Hat listened. Tricked him into his 'rightful' House." I slammed my hands down on the table.
"No!" I knew I sounded childish but I didn't care. "He can't be! That's now how things work!"
"How do things work than Draco?" He asked me. I didn't answer and turned to leave.
"They knew didn't they?" I asked, eyes shut.
"Unfortunatley yes."
I ran out, heading for Gryffindor Dorms. It took me a long time and when I got there Potter stood in front of the portrait. It was empty so he was locked outside.
"Please let me in!" He cried, tears rolling down his face.
"You can come to Slytherin Dorms." I whispered. Potter whirled around. When I saw the look in his eyes, I understood my song.
"R-really?" Harry asked.
"It's where you belong." I answered simply. He nodded and I told him to follow me.
The walk down several floors was quiet. I felt like I was being too forgiving all of a sudden. Like this compassion was flowing like ink from a pen. I had the childish urge to humiliate him or hex him, just so he would know we weren't friends just yet. I turned to do just that but I saw the bruises, yellowish bruises. Wait one was new. I grabbed Potter's face to stop him and he flinched away from me, but didn't extract himself from my grasp. I pulled my hand away hastily. He was like a small child. Not flinching away from danger for fear of more hurt. I knew I didn't hate him anymore. I just couldn't. But that still didn't mean we were friends.
"Who did this?" I asked.
"I-I don't know what you're-"
"Harry don't lie." The green eyed boy seemed startled that I had used his given name.
"Ron, he-he does that a lot. Ever since I became a Slytherin." I chuckled slightly.
"You've always been a Slytherin, Weaselbee was just to stupid to realize it."
Chapter End
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