Neville's POV

I was in the greenhouse helping Professor Sprout when I saw Delaney's cousins run in.

"Neville!" Austin yelled.

I wiped off my hands and walked over to them and asked "What's up?"

"Delaney's hurt and she's being taken up to the hospital wing."

With a nod from Professor Sprout I ran out of the greenhouse and Delaney's cousins followed me.

"What happen to Delaney?"

"Mr. Longbottom, I don't like people bursting into my hospital wing."

"Oh, sorry but I was told my girlfriend Delaney was hurt."

She pointed over to the bed in the corner. I saw Draco and Ginny by her bedside. I can understand why Ginny is here. They were quite friendly despite the almost one year age difference. Draco on the other hand I didn't understand why he was there. I walked over.

"Hey guys."

"Oh, hey Neville." Ginny said.

"What happened?" I asked unintentionally eyeing Draco.

"I know what you're thinking Neville, Draco had nothing do with this at least not directly." Ginny said.

"Okay, so tell me what happen."

"Well, Delaney was just out by the lake with her cousins when me and Draco found her and asked her if she had told anyone about us since there are rumors about us."

"You two are dating?"

"Yes, we are."

I tried to wrap my head around Ginny and Draco dating as Ginny continued the story "She said she hadn't told anyone and neither had her cousin. Then Ron showed up and asked if the rumors were true I said they are. Ron yelled at Draco and Delaney told him "She knows that our families hate each other but it should just matter that I'm happy."

"Are you happy?" I asked.

"More than happy."

"That's good, continue the story." I said I think I know where this might be going.

"He got mad at her because she knew about this before him."

"How exactly did she know before your brother?"

"She found us snogging a few weeks ago."

I nodded and said "Continue."

"Ron then said "That you weren't there to protect her."

"I know she doesn't need my protection I just like protecting her." I smiled.

Ginny nodded and continued "She said the same thing and then Ron made the mistake of calling Hufflepuff the house of the duffers. She took out her wand to cast a spell on him but for once he was quicker and he stunned her."

"Ginny, would you care if I hurt your brother?"

"Be my guest."

I walked over to Delaney's beside and leaned down and kissed her cheek. I left the hospital wing to find Ron in the process I found my other two best friends practically snogging each other's faces off.

"That's one of the last things I would like to see right now." I laughed.

"Oh, hey Neville." Harry said pulling away from Hermione.

"Hey Neville." Hermione also greeted.

"Hey guys, have you seen Ron?"

"I think he was taken into McGonagall's office why?" Hermione asked.

"He's the reason that Delaney is in the hospital wing."

"What did that git do?" Harry asked.

I recounted the whole story to Harry and Hermione. They were both angry but not as angry as I was.

"You can go see Delaney if you want."

"Okay." They said walking towards the hospital wing.

I went off to find Ron contemplating what I should say to him as I went. He's lucky that I won't actually hurt him even though I know I wanted to. I found Lavender waiting for him outside McGonagall's office.

"I'm sorry that Ron did that to Delaney." Lavender said sincerely.

"Thanks for that, Lavender it means a lot."

"No problem."

"Your girlfriend needs to learn to keep her nose out of other people's business." Ron said the minute he walked out.

"Delaney was just trying to help." I said that was one of my favorite things about my Laney.

"She should stop trying to help."

"You know your sister gave me permission to hurt you but I won't."

"You'll probably just throw a plant at me or something."

"I'm the one who stopped the troll in first year."

"That was a lucky shot and she's a know it all!"

I just walked away I knew if I stayed I would end up punching him or something. I walked back to the hospital wing. Harry, Hermione and I stayed surprisingly so did Ginny and Draco. The day continued. I sat by her bedside holding her hand like usual on the third day when she stirred.

"Huh, what happen?" she asked slowly opening up her eyes and squinting up at us.