AN: Hello everyone. This isn't my first fanfic, but it's the first on this profile. I hope you enjoy it.
AN2: I'm sorry for the confusion, but I will be re-uploading chapters 1 and 2.
The Enemy
Chapter 1
It was the last day at Hogwarts til everyone would be off for the summer. The Great Hall was buzzing with excitement. Everyone couldn't wait to go home to see their loved ones, everyone except Harry Potter that is. Harry was pushing his food around on his plate, listening to Ron drone on about the last quidditch match, which Gryffindor lost. Hermione smacked his hand with her spoon, reprimanding him for talking with his mouth full. Hermione looked at Harry and sighed. "Harry, are you alright?" She, of course, knew that he wasn't. Tomorrow he would be going back to the Dursley's. Who would be happy about being treated like a house elf and beaten daily. "Harry I found a solution your summer problem." Hermione said hoping that would catch Harry's attention. Harry's head snapped up so quick it popped. He grabbed Hermione's and hurried out of the Great Hall. At the Slytherin table a pair of silver eyes followed the two as they left the Great Hall. Draco Malfoy. Arch-enemy to one Harry Potter, or so everyone thought. Draco doesn't hate Harry, not really. No, he just hates being denied what he wants. Draco excuses himself and walks out of the Great Hall to follow the two Gryffindors. Hermione was being dragged by Harry through the winding halls of Hogwarts.
Finally they stop when they reach Moaning Myrtle's bathroom. It was silent, all that could be heard was Hermione's labored breathing. "Okay Hermione, What's the solution?" Harry asked excitedly. Hermione hesitates for a moment. "I did extensive research on the wizarding world's law on child abuse. There is a lot on the subject. Mrs. Pince even let in the Restricted section. That's where I found your solution Harry." Hermione clears her throat and continues. " If a child who has magial abilities is being abuse in any way. A pure-blood, usually wealthy, family can adopt said child temporarily or permanantly. If the child is/was abused by muggles, the child is forbidden to return to their home. If the child is/was abused by a witch or wizard they get sent to Azkaban There is three. The Zabini's," Harry shakes his head. "Not the Zabini's." Hermione gives Harry a stern look worthy of McGonagall. "Harry please don't interrupt me. Now as I was saying. There's also the Parkinson's, and the Malfoy's. Now it is your decision to make Harry, but I think the Malfoy's would be best. You don't want to go with the Zabini's, and the Parkinson's haven't got the best track record with their previous charges. So that leaves the Malfoy's. They haven't taken in as many children, but they have the best record." Hermione hold up her hand to stop Harry's protest. She wait for him to stay silent and continues. The Ministry used Veritaserum on the children to see if the Malfoy's were mistreating them. All answers were negative." Hermione stays quiet to let this sink in.
Moaning Myrtle comes out of a toilet and hovers between Hermione and Harry. "Hello Harry. What brings you here?" Myrtle bats her ghostly eyes at Harry. "Hermione and I are having a private conversation. Myrtle. Can we have a minute, please?" Myrtle looks past Harry. "Of course. Do you want me to tell him that too?" Hermione and Harry follow Myrtle's gaze and see Draco Malfoy frowning. Draco crosses his arms over his chest and leans against the wall.
Potter is being abused? It seems I'm the only option here. If I play my cards right Potter will be my friend. Draco looks at Myrtle menacingly. "Leave." Myrtle zooms to the toilet and leaves with a splash. Draco looks at Hermione and then Harry. "So you need my help. This is interesting. Here I thought you lived like a king. Come with me Potter." Draco starts walking towards the exit. He stops when Harry says "Wait. Where are we going?" Hermione chimes in before Draco can answer. "He's going to fire call his father so you can speak with him." Hermione said like it should have been obvious. Draco starts walking again with Harry following close behind. Hermione calls out as they leaving the bathroom," I'm going back to the tower to pack some more of my things. Good luck Harry." Hermione waves and leaves the bathroom.
Harry follows Draco in silence through the dungeons. Of course he's taking me to the Snake Den. Harry sighs and shakes his head. They reach the dorm without incident. Draco speaks the password and enters. Harry doesn't hesitate an follows Draco to the fireplace. Everyone clears out of the common room once they see Draco has guest. Harry watches in awe as everyone leaves. Draco leans closer to the fireplace. "Lucius Malfoy." Draco stands back as his fathers face appears in the flames. Father Harry Potter needs our help.
Beta'd by The Demon Lajhin