AN: First things first, I know this chapter is coming in a little later than the others but I really wanted to think this one through before uploading it so I'm sorry. Another thing is that something I should've mentioned in the first chapter is that it does take place in a more modern time frame. So they do have stuff from the 2000's and current time. I should mention that if you want you could consider it a slight crossover with Full metal Alchimist and other shows/anime/books but the characters themselves don't show up just mentioned later on. Thanks and I hope you like it.
Harry's POV
I'm still mad at them. Even if it was a joke, that was pretty funny, it didn't have to go that far. I thought I cheated on Hermione for crying out loud.
We're eating lunch now and I'm not even looking at them.
"So Luna, how has your day been so far?" I ask making sure that Hermione and Jack can hear.
"Oh, its been fine. The nargles are hiding my things again but I'm sure to find them soon." Luna replied with her dreamy voice.
"Hold on, Luna is Cho still taking your stuff?" Jack piped in from next to Hermione. Its me next to Luna on one side of the Gryffindor table while Hermione is across from me with Jack next to her.
"Do you need any help finding your things Luna, I'll help if you need it."
"Thank you Harry but like I said, they'll pop up eventually."
Luna was ignoring Jack for some reason but neither was willing to talk about why.
"Luna, if their taking your things then you should tell me. Or the head of house at the very least." Jack saying something after a while.
"Thank you for the advice jackass but I don't need help. I'm just trying to keep my head down." Luna replied rather harshly.
After several moments of awkward silence, it was disturbed by a certain blond git.
"So Potter, finally finding a pureblood that isn't a traitor to talk to. To bad shes loony, then again no one sane would like to be in around you."
I turn around to find Malfoy with his pet monkeys behind him and that pug faced thing Pansy.
"Well what can I say Malfoy, Luna is a lot more fun to talk to then you and is better to look at then your pet dog."
I reply the nod to Pansy. She scowl at me and Malfoy starts to glare.
"Well at least its better than that mudblood you hang around with. Answer me this Potter, how many times did you sleep with her before you got tired? I might give it a go later and want a preference."
I'm on my feet before he can blink, getting ready to punch him. I pull my fist back and about to let go but I can't move my arm. I turn to see Jack holding me back.
"Harry sit down before the teachers stun you."
It's then that I see the all the professors surrounding us pointing their wands at me. I lower my arm but I'm glaring at Malfoy.
"Can you tell me what happened here, mister Potter?" Dumbledore says as he steps in between me and Malfoy.
"I'd rather not repeat what this git said about my girlfriend sir."
"Mister Potter, you will show respect to your classmates and your professors." Mcgonagall called from the right of Dumbledore.
I ignore her completely and continue to glare at Malfoy.
Then Jack stepped in and knew 1 of 2 things were going to happen. 1 it was going to funny or 2 it was going to be bad. Seeing as I'm in no mood to laugh it will get bad and fast.
"Headmaster, if I may?"
"Mister Flores, while I think it is commendable for you to stick with your friend, this is a matter I plan to discuss between mister Potter, mister Malfoy and their head of houses in my office."
"But headmaster, its nothing more of a case of jealously and bitterness."
What? I can't help look at Jack like he's crazy. Who's jealous?
"Oh, and how so mister Flores?"
"Simple headmaster, Harry told me that Malfoy extended a hand of friendship back in their first year but was such an ass about it-"
"Language mister Flores."
"English professor, or was I speaking Spanish again. I do that sometimes and not notice. Anyway, since Malfoy was so rude about it Harry declined. Now Malfoy was of course mad that Harry declined and was hanging around people who Malfoy thought was beneath him. Now he was jealous for 1 main reason, Hermione."
"Me, jealous of that mudblood? Please, you must be losing your mind."
"Quiet Malfoy, important people are talking. Why don't you play in the dirt or something?"
Jack said, brushing off Malfoy who was now bright red. I had to hold back a chuckle as Luna giggled a little.
"Malfoy was jealous because Harry had someone like Hermione who was always there being a good friend and he knows that there won't be anyone for him because quite frankly no one even likes him. Plus Hermione is better looking than Pansy. Really I would be mad to if I had to look at her all day."
I was laughing when I heard someone call out from behind the teachers.
"Oi! What about me? I've been Harry's friend before Hermione even talked to him."
Said Ron. We haven't heard much from Ron mostly because I think he's scared of Jack. Plus Hermione and I thought it was best for him to make the first move in the apology.
"Ron I could tell you why I didn't say you but I don't have all day so go stuff your face."
Ron turned that Weasly red which said he was beyond mad and would most likely owl his mum.
"Like I was saying before, there would be no need to really punish Harry for how Malfoy is feeling. I also have a theory about unrequited love but it's not the time for that."
"Headmaster, you can't take what this, student, is saying seriously are you? Its obvious that Potter is the one who started this. We even saw him ready to assault Draco."
Said Snape with his usual scowl and greasy head. I still wonder if the man showers at all.
"We well discuss this further in my office. Come mister Potter, mister Malfoy."
And with that Dumboldore walked off with me and Malfoy close behind.
"Don't think this is over Potter, I'll come for you and those things you call friends."
Malfoy whispered to me. I ignore him knowing he'll probably just bitch to his father like always.
So apparently for not actually punching the blond asshole I get a week's detention with Snape while Malfoy gets a verbal warning. Oh and if something else happens I get kicked off the quidditch team thanks to the toad Umbridge. The only good thing is my punishment won't start until Monday and its only Saturday. I walk into the Gryffindor common room and I see something that really surprised me, Hermione was on a laptop talking to someone. She was sitting at one of the tables to the side of the room and instead of books like I expected there she was talking a mile a minute. I wait almost 20 minutes until she's done and she turns the thing off.
"Hermione, were just on Skype?"
She jumped a bit not knowing I walked behind her.
"Harry you scared me. Yeah I was actually. It's amazing Harry, I walked in here after class and saw Jack talking to someone like you did with me and he explained everything. His dad actually found a way for muggle electronics to work in heavy magical areas. When he was done he let me borrow his computer so I can talk to my parents. It was so great talking to them face to face (kind of)."
The look of joy on her face when she was talking about her parents was enough for me to be happy.
"Hermione, that s great. I'm glad you can talk to your parents without an owl now. How do we have internet though?"
Hermione's smile fell a little at this.
"I asked Jack that to but all he said was 'magic' and refuses to tell me anything else."
"That sounds like him, so where is he?"
"With Susan. She wanted to talk about their 'relationship'."
"So what are doing now that the day is over?"
"Finish my homework, in fact I was about to head to the library before you scared me."
I smirk thinking of something else we could be doing.
"Well I was thinking we could do something else."
She raised an eyebrow at me and put one of her hands on a hip
"And what did you have in mind?"
I walk up to her and wrap my arms around her waist, and pull her close to me. She started to blush which spread down to cheeks
"Well I was thinking we get my cloak, go down to the kitchens get a picnic basket and have a late night dinner under the moon and stars."
I lean down to where I'm about to kiss her but, I immediately pull back. She pouted a bit but was thinking it over.
"I don't know Harry, I have a lot of work to catch up on and I know you do to. Did you finish that essay for professor Snape yet?"
I scowled at the thought of Snape but I understood that this is Hermione and her education was important to her.
"No I didn't finish and I guess you're right about being behind. Even if you're like 5 chapters ahead of us."
She takes my hand pulls me to the couch to sit. She pushes me down and then sits on my lap. I start to blush seeing as the common room isn't exactly empty.
"How about this, if you finish your essay along with all of your other subjects I'll give you a reward."
I look at her like she grew a second head. Is this the same Hermione who I knew for last 4 years?
"What kind of reward?"
She looks at me with that thoughtful look she gets. She then runs her hands through my hair which not only distracts me but feels better than I'm willing to admit.
"Well that depends on you. The higher the grades the better the reward. It could be a back rub after quidditch practice, that dinner you talked about, 30 minutes in a broom closet"
she leaned down so she was right next to my ear and whispered
"and if you're a really good boy, a very special treat."
She then pulled back, jumped off my lap, grabbed her backpack and was to the library. I on the other hand had a very embarrassing problem.
It was later when Jack came into the room. I walked over to Jack and he was looking at the screen of a cellphone.
"Hey Jack, whats with the phone?"
He didn't look up until a good minute later.
"Oh you know, work can be a bitch sometimes."
"Work? what is it you do exactly?"
"Thats not important, anyway what are doing later tonight?"
"studying with Hermione most likely. Why?"
"Wanted to know if you wanted to light up."
I was conflicted. On one hand I want that reward Hermione mentioned but on the other hand, one night won't kill me. I hope.
"Let me talk to Hermione and I'll check back with you."
And like that I went out the portrait door, going to the library to find Hermione. I found her there at her usual spot but she wasn't alone. Ron was there and they seemed to be arguing.
"Come on Hermione, just go with me. It'll be fun."
"Ron I already told you, I have a boyfriend, Harry. Remember, your best friend?"
"Oh come on, we both know it won't last between you two. Besides I know your just using him to make me jealous."
Ron said with a confident smirk that I was about to wipe off his face but Hermione stepped in. She stood up, pulled back her right hand and unleashed one of the most painful sounding slaps I've ever heard. The contact was a giant *smack* sound that everyone in the library could hear. Ron even feel out of his chair. He had a huge red mark on his cheek.
"How dare you? Harry has been your best friend since you guys were 11. I'm his girlfriend and you have the audacity to say things like that? I will tell you something right now Ronald, if you come near me again I will hex you so bad that they won't be able to tell what was on the inside or out."
She grabbed her bag and stuffed everything in a rush. She turned to leave but came back
"Oh and if for some reason Harry forgives you, which I doubt, I won't care but YOU ARE DEAD to me."
With that she left and I was close behind. She just walked out the door when I grabbed her hand. She spun around and was surprised to see me.
"Harry! what are you doing here?"
"Well I was going to ask if you'd mind if I had a boy's night out with Jack but after what happened in the library, I don't think it would be a good idea."
"You heard all that?"
"Yeah" I almost whispered
She looked down at her shoes
"Harry, I'm sorry."
"Why are you sorry? You were brilliant."
She looks up at me surprised.
"But Ron was your best friend."
"He stopped being my best friend last year. You are and always will be my best friend. I was about to knock him out before you slapped him. Which was fantastic by the way."
She blushed a little but still had a smile. I took her hand and book bag and we walked towards the black lake for some alone time. The sun was setting and was very romantic despite what happened.
When we got there we found a tree and sat in the shade, not talking just being with each other. After some time she said 'Yes'.
I looked at her confused.
"Yes you can go with Jack. Just be careful."
"You sure? I could just study with you."
"Thats fine, I have my prefect rounds tonight anyway."
I smile at her and we just sit there in silence until the sun was completely set.
It was now 10 pm and the common room was as lively as ever. There were people doing homework, some playing chatting about and some doing nothing at all. Jack and I were in that last category. We really indulged ourselves this time. We were having a good time before Neville came running into the room.
"Harry! its Hermione."
He shouted out. I sobered up in that very second and ran over to his side.
"Neville, what's wrong? What happened to Hermione?!"
I yell grabbing onto his shoulders.
"I was coming back from talking with professor Sprout and when I turned a corner I saw someone lying in the hallway. I was Hermione and her face was swollen and bloodied. Shes still there. I was too scared to move her."
"Neville show me where!"
I then pointed to some random students,
"Go get professor McGonagall."
And like that we were running to Hermione.
It felt like hours before we found her. I kneeled down next to her to hold her head. Neville was right, she was black and blue all over her face and it was so swollen I wouldn't know it was her if it wasn't for her hair.
"Harry lets move her to the common room, I can help her there." Jack said has he put a hand on my shoulder.
I was holding back tears and couldn't speak now so I just nodded my head.
We levitated her back to the room and placed her on the couch. Jack then transfigured a glass vial and made a small cut on her arm.
"Jack what are you doing?"
He ignored me and snapped his fingers. A house elf then popped in.
"Take this and test it for everything."
Like that the house was gone but then back again.
"No allergies detected sir."
"Blood type?"
"A positive"
"Get me a liter and keep some on stand-by. Oh and make sure its virgin blood."
"What does it matter if its virgin blood or not?!" I scream at him
"I don't know if I'll need to perform a ritual on her or not so its better to be safe then sorry."
I shut up after that and watch Jack work. He's so focused its like he's done this all his life. He checks Hermione head to toe while muttering some things.
"Broken ribs, one of them pierced her lung. This is way I need her on the couch."
He stood and rubbed his hands together. He placed them over her chest and pushed down, hard. Her chest glowed for a second then her breathing changed. I didn't notice it was labored until Jack fixed it.
"I need potion 67 through 72." Jack said and the same elf popped in carrying a silver tray with 5 different colored potions.
Jack poured them one at a time down Hermione's throat.
When he was down he sat down and released a breath he was hold.
"She'll be fine for now. I just have to check for Cruciatus exposure."
My blood chilled at the thought. Even the bastards that did this wouldn't go that far. Would they?
He stood back up and waved his hand over Hermione. She woke up slowly and I was by her side, holding her hand in an instant.
Her eyes were glossed over and she seemed to be looking at nothing.
"H-hermione, can you hear me?"
She kept looking at nothing until she looked at me but it different. It was like she was looking past me.
"Harry, are you there?"
"Yes, Hermione I'm here."
"How can you be so forgetful? You didn't feed the dog."
"Hermione what dog?"
She then started to scream and thrash around. I had to hold her down be she kept yelling
"NO! NO! HARRY! help me."
She whispered that last part but kept talking
"My Harry will help me, he'll save me. He'll save me."
I couldn't take any more and broke down crying. I couldn't protect her when she needed me the most. I don't know how long I cried before I felt someone hugging me. I looked to see Jack in a one-armed embrace. He looked at me and said
"Harry, let go of her hand so I can help."
I stood and vented out on Jack
"How can you help her Jack, how? How can you fix something that other people spent years of their fucking lives to cure. Come on Jack answer me. ANSWER ME!"
He didn't say anything he just stood and told a group of people to move. He then took a piece of chalk out of his pocket and started to draw on the floor.
"Oh this is how you're going to help her, with chalk and a FUCKING drawing?"
He kept at it and 5 minutes later there was a circle on the floor with some serious designs in it. He snapped his fingers and the elf popped in
"Bring me the stone."
If house elves had color I'm sure this one lost all of it.
"Master, are you sure?"
That was the first time I heard an elf question a commend
"Bring me the stone, now."
It disappeared but came back in less than a second.
"Jack, what are you doing?"
It was Miguel and his sister and they looked scared.
"Quiet down, I'm saving Hermione."
"You know can't use the stone. You have no idea what it'll do to the seal."
"It doesn't matter, I'm not letting Harry go through what I went through."
He went over to Hermione, picked her up and placed her in the circle. Jack crouched down and pressed down on the circle. There was a bright light that blinded everyone in the room.
When it was over Jack and Hermione were still in the circle. He stood, waved his hand over Hermione and she woke up. I ran over to her side and held her hand again
"Hermione, are you there?"
She looked at me and those golden flecks I'd see in her eyes everyday were back.
"Harry, is that really you?"
I started to cry again but this time out of joy. I had her back and I hugged her like my life depended on it.
"H-harry, can't breathe."
I chuckle a little but pull back. I'm crying in front of Hermione and the entire Gryffindor house but I don't care.
"Now you know how I feel."
"Prat"
She reply but smiles and hugs me back. I barely hear Jack in the background getting rid of the crowd.
"As much as I hate to break this up, we really need to talk."
Jack was right so I grab Hermione and we move to couch. When we sit I place her on my lap. I almost lost her once today so I'm not letting her go.
"Hermione, if you will."
"Ok so I was on my patrol and nothing seemed out of the norm but that was until I was hit with a spell from behind. I was knocked out and woke in a classroom."
She started to choke up a little so I tightened my arms around her waist a little.
"I was in a full body bind and couldn't move. I was going to shout but Malfoy with with 2 gorillas stepped out of the shadows, saying 'don't bother. The entire room is silenced.'"
I growled at the mention of Malfoy, and I mean growl.
"I can't belive that little sack of shit did this, I'll kill him."
Hermione put her arms around my neck, trying to calm me down.
"You won't be doing anything Harry."
I look at Jack, ready to rip his head off.
"You want me to stand by and let that maggot get away with doing this."
"Of course not. We're going to report this to the school."
"Hes' right Harry. I don't need you get in trouble with the law over this."
I look at them and can't believe them
"It won't matter if w report them or not. Don't you guys get it. Malfoy's dad is on the school board and even if Jack is right about about Hogwarts being part of the new Scotland's government, Dumbledore doesn't believe in expelling students."
"Harry, just trust me on this. Have I failed you yet?"
