Author's Note
Sorry for the lateness of the update. I was trying to get the teams perfect. It's so difficult… the work of a fan-fiction writer is just never done. If you any of you have a problem with the team let me know. Only a few are actually named on Hashim's team.
Chapter 26 Only Draco's Mudblood
Jacque took off down the hall, running as fast as his small legs would allow him to. He had to dodge a lot of people and nearly ran into a few doors, but he wouldn't stop. He was panting, gasping for breath, but he couldn't stop. The news was just too good to be true.
Draco was awake. His hero was awake.
Not only was Draco awake, but apparently, he had already agreed to take on Hashim in Bi-Quidditch. The news was all over Hogwarts. People were already taking sides. Those that didn't know Hashim seemed a little skeptical as to why he was worse then Draco, but amazingly enough, most of the Slytherins were on Malfoy's side.
The news that Draco had the team open to all houses had spread just as quickly. Star players were already judging as to who would play what. It was a game of strength. Only the strongest would be chosen, and many were eager to prove they were strong enough.
Jacque wasn't as excited about the game as he was that Malfoy was awake. He had just returned to the Slytherin home room when he heard Crabbe and Goyle proclaiming the good news like they were prophets. His reaction had just added fuel to their fire. Jacque had jumped in the air and let out a whoop, causing any one who was not sure what side they were on to decide fast and either whoop back and boo wildly. Few booed.
Jacque skidded to a halt when the door in front of him opened abruptly. Though he tried to stop, he still nearly ran over Ron Weasley.
"Hey!"
"Sorry," Jacque gasped, trying to breathe and talk at the same time. "Draco's—Awake!"
Harry and Ginny walked up behind Ron and glanced at each other.
"Uh, yeah," Ginny nodded.
Harry smiled. "We know, Jacque."
Ron shook his head. "Yeah really, I was there when he woke up."
Jacque's eyes lit up and he started asking questions. "Is he okay? What did he say? Do you know where Hermione is? She'll want to know…"
Ron's face nearly turned the color of his hair. "Whoa. What?"
Harry stepped in. "Hermione knows, and I think he's fine." He glanced at Ron to be sure.
Ron just shrugged.
Ginny could tell that the boys obviously didn't know how to get anything done without her. "I'll bet," she said stepping forward and addressing Jacque. "That Malfoy will be very happy to see us. Let's go find him."
Jacque had caught his breath by now and his eyes lit back up. "Crabbe and Goyle said he'd be coming to the–"
The door across the hall opened up and Hermione, pushing Draco in a chair, came in. Malfoy was leaned against the back of the chair, obviously tired and nearly asleep. But the noise in the hall quickly made him open his eyes.
Jacque took off down the hall. "You're awake!"
A blonde eyebrow went up. "If I must be."
Ginny stood her ground, but didn't come any closer. She glanced back at Harry and Ron, waiting for them to do something, but neither moved. They both seemed transfixed by Hermione's hand on Draco's shoulder. Ginny gaped slightly then caught herself and smiled.
Hermione had noticed. She smiled awkwardly and shrugged. Her brown eyes were nervous but sparkling.
Ginny giggled and mouthed, Tell me later.
She nodded.
Jacque stood near Draco's side, telling him about Hashim's latest exploits when Draco turned and locked eyes with Harry.
"Stare much, Potter?"
The air thickened immediately. Ginny went stone stiff. Ron glanced at Harry and then back at Draco.
Hermione removed her hand from his shoulder and Draco could feel her tense. Her mind immediately put up barriers and he couldn't communicate with her. Draco tensed.
Harry's eyes looked back at his from behind his glances and said nothing.
Jacque swallowed and spoke up. "Uh, rumor has it that you're allowing people from all of the houses to join the team."
Draco didn't look at him. His gaze was fixed on Harry. "Are you in?"
For a moment, Harry continued to be silent. "You tell me."
Malfoy's eyes narrowed. "You're in, and so those Weasleys behind you."
Ginny's eyes widened slightly and she glanced at Ron and back at Draco. "We're in?"
He nodded towards Hermione and smirked. "Mione told me you're the best." His grey eyes sparkled. "And the best is what I'll need to send our lovely Princess back where he belongs."