Chapter 3- POV

But Harry didn't get expelled. In fact, he just became the youngest seeker in about a century. And it's all thanks to Malfoy. He obviously wasn't happy about it. And challenged him to a wizard's duel.


"I'd take you on anytime on my own." Malfoy said. "Tonight, if you want. Wizard's duel. Wands only- no contact. What's the matter? Never heard of a wizard's duel before, I suppose?" Gad. What am I saying? Potter defeated the Dark Lord! The only person I ever defeated was Dobby- and he's not even human!

"Of course he has." Ron answered. "I'm his second, who's yours?" Well, Goyle's larger. But Crabbe's, er, less of a moron. He'd be somewhat faster than Goyle in throwing curses. If he knows any... "Crabbe. Midnight all right? We'll meet you in the trophy room. That's always unlocked." He told them, and left.


"Hey, Draco. Are you seriously gonna duel with Potter?" Crabbe asked him when they were no longer near Potter and Weasley. "Why? You don't think I can handle him?" He asked, his eyebrow was arched.

"Uh, of course I do. It's just that, it's midnight. And it's dark. I don't like the dark, you know that." Crabbe mumbled. "Relax. I was lying to them. I'm only setting them up, so they'd get caught. There's no way Potter won't be expelled this time..."

At eight of clock, Draco made his way to Filch's office. "Filch, there you are! I heard Potter and Weasley are gonna sneak into the trophy room at midnight! By the way they were laughing and whispering with each other, I'd think they're planning something horrible. They're probably gonna trash the place!" He told the caretaker- who pounded his desk with his fist. "Potter! That boy is trouble. Just like his old man! Why I oughta..." Filch started to mumble and talk to himself.


But for some reason, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Neville (Malfoy doesn't how the other two got into the mix) escaped Filch and Mrs. Norris. Much to Draco's dismay. It wasn't until Halloween that Harry and his "little gang" got into trouble again. But that too, didn't end up with Potter getting expelled or killed. In fact, the incident with the troll ended up making Potter, Weasley and Granger into friends.

"How does he do it? He keeps landing himself into trouble, but he's still here!" He said to himself. "Probably cuz good things happen to good people. Maybe if you weren't such a nasty person, you'd know that." Malfoy heard a familiar voice speak behind him. He turned around and saw Granger smirking.

"Well, if it isn't Little Miss Brains. You must be so happy now that you've got friends of your own, and not just your stupid books, to keep you company." He smirked (better than Granger) as well. "Is that a hint of jealousy I hear? You just don't like it that I'm better at something than you are. That someone who's muggle-born like me could be the best in our class." Hermione retaliated. And when Malfoy didn't say anything, she continued.

"Because no matter how hard you try, daddy's never gonna love you. You think I never noticed? Sure, your mother's always doting on you. But what about your father, huh? He's not that big on affection, is he? Face it, Malfoy. You're not as tough as you think. You only try to be because your father doesn't want a son who's actually human enough to care."


Malfoy was quiet for a long time. And finally he said, "You're right. Are you happy now? So why don't you go back to your perfect life. In your perfect world. With your perfect friends..." And he left her there. For the first time, he got the last word. But he didn't feel like he won that round.

And Hermione was all alone. Silent. Feeling sorry for a guy she doesn't even like.


Author's note: I always felt that Draco was acting that way because of Lucius, because he's always wanted his dad to be proud of him. But Lucius never appreciated him. And he's just misunderstood. By the way, Their talk about the midnight duel was taken from the book. :)