Harry Potter and the Godric's Curse

Harry Potter has many problems. He wears glasses, he's hunted by Voldemort, he has bad grades, and he has more enemies than he should want. Oh, yeah…that, and Neville has misaimed yet another spell…at him. In the time of Chamber of Secrets. Definitely not compatible with the books.

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Chapter Twelve

Superior

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Harry opened his eyes slowly. Where am I? he thought, seeing nothing but darkness. What happened? Why is everything dark?

It all suddenly came back to him. Transfiguration, running in the halls, being captured by Malfoy, becoming dizzy…Harry shook his head.

"Hello!" he shouted, hoping to be heard."Is someone there?!"

No reply.

Harry laid his head on his paws. Where am I? he thought. I was brought here…where's Malfoy? He's around here somewhere…

"Decided to get up, eh Potter?"

Harry's ears picked up. Malfoy! He growled inwardly. "Malfoy! Where are you?!"

"Crabbe, go on," Malfoy said.

Harry leaped to his paws, baring his teeth. "Let me go!" he snapped. "Let me out of this thing!"

"Oh, we'll let you out," Malfoy said. "Don't worry about that."

Harry felt himself being lifted. He let out a grunt of surprise and fell backwards. "What are you doing?!" Harry shouted. "Get me out of here!"

Harry heard someone untie the rope closing the bag. There was a squeaking sound, and the Harry felt himself be lowered. Crabbe, who Harry guessed was holding the bag, threw Harry out of the bag.

Harry let out a startled yowl as he felt himself flying through the air. He shut his eyes, and then he smashed into a hard surface. He groaned. Harry heard the squeaking noise again, and then heard a click. Harry's eyes widened and he whipped around. "No!" he choked out.

Harry was stuck inside a cat carrier!

"Malfoy!" Harry snarled. "What are you doing?!"

Draco sat down onto a green sofa. Harry realized, for the first time, where he was. He was in the dungeons. In other words, the Slytherin common room. Draco raised his eyebrows.

"Look at you, all angry," Malfoy drawled. "You're finally where you belong- in a cage."

"What are you talking about?! Let me out now!" Harry growled.

"Tut, tut," Malfoy said, waving a finger. "That's no way to ask nicely."

Harry growled. "Just let me go," he snapped. "Neither of us wants me here."

"As true as that may be," Malfoy said, "I can't let you do that."

"And why not?" Harry growled.

Malfoy stood up from the sofa and shrugged. "You're too much of a nuisance around the castle, and need to be locked up like the filthy animal you are." Malfoy smirked.

Harry shook his head. "I don't believe you," he growled. "Of all the despicable things you can do…you're locking me up in a cage! Malfoy, let me out!"

"I don't think so," Malfoy said. "Goyle, Crabbe. Bring the cage to our dormitory. We can't let anyone else see."

Harry looked up to see a large hand grab hold of the handle. Harry shook his head. I don't believe this… he thought. This isn't happening. It can't.

Harry's cage was lifted into the air. Harry shrank down to the bottom instinctively. "What in the name of Merlin do you even expect to do, Malfoy?" he shouted, hiding his cat instincts to flee.

"With you?" Malfoy asked. "Keep you here, obviously. What did you expect? We're not idiots; we're not going to show anyone."

"So you're just kidnapping me?" Harry asked. Boy. I thought he was going to do worse.

Malfoy nodded. "Slytherins are superior, after all," he said. "And we're not about to let a lowly Gryffindor escape."

Harry sighed quietly. This is going to be a long while…

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The sun had set about an hour earlier. Harry lay in his cage, half-asleep. He was determined not to fall asleep, afraid the Slytherins might try something to injure him. Crabbe snored loudly from his bed, waking Harry every other moment. This reminded him to be vigilant. Goyle talked in his sleep every so often, which was somewhat amusing. Draco was silent as he slept. Harry, whose cage was seated on a windowsill, was half-asleep.

I still don't believe it… Harry thought. I'm in so much trouble.

Not only was Harry hungry, but he'd missed heading to the Felina Patrol and all of his classes. He hadn't seen his friends since Transfiguration.

Harry sighed and stared out the window, able to see the Gryffindor Tower. I wonder if they're worried… he thought. I wonder if they even noticed I am gone.

Harry closed his eyes and remembered the train ride. I never knew how much they cared, Harry sighed inwardly. What a way to repay them…I wish I could tell them…

Harry yawned, blinking his eyes sleepily. No…I can't sleep. I can't…they'll do something… Harry yawned again.

Rose is probably thrilled I never showed up today, Harry thought. She isn't happy with me… He sighed. He closed his eyes.

Suddenly, he was wide awake, enlightened by an idea. Rose! He realized. She can hear my thoughts!

Rose! He yowled silently. Rose, help me! Wake up! Help! Rose, I'm trapped! I need your help! Please!

Harry stood up slowly, in the cramped space. He craned his neck, hoping for a reply. He heard a drop of water fall somewhere in the dungeon. He waited for a few moments. Come on…please…Rose… Harry's head hung. Come on…I really need your help…

Harry sighed and turned away. He padded in a circle once before dropping to the floor and laying his head on his paws. I'm really in a tight spot here… he thought. If you can hear me…if anyone can hear me… I could really use some help.

Harry stared out of the bars of his cage, to see Malfoy, asleep in his bed.

When I get out of here, Harry vowed silently, you'll be sorry you ever did this!

Harry let a low growl rumble in his throat. It died quickly, and Harry shook his head. He laid his head on his paws again and sighed. It's going to be a long while…

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