Chapter 54- "Growing Up"

Hannah's P.O.V.

'Where have you been' asked Draco as I walked into the common room at around 10 pm. The common room was pretty much empty with a few people still up. I know some of the older years hanged around in their rooms. Our first meeting had been a success. We learnt the disarming charm. I couldn't lie I got it after around the first time. Dean Thomas, I was partnered with him, I helped him out a bit but he eventually got it. So did pretty much everyone else. It was a very good first meeting I would say.

'Just with Harry, Hermione and Ron' I replied as I walked over to him, sitting next to him on the chair, he placed his arm around me instantly.

'Where, I couldn't find you. I tried looking for you?' asked Draco as I rested my head on his chest closing my eyes. These has been a long few weeks. I bit my lip gently.

'Gryffindor Common room' I lied through my teeth.

'No wonder Potter, Granger and - your brother were waiting for you' Draco replied letting out a breath. I hope this meant he believe it. I smiled up at him. He did say he wasn't going to ask any questions.

'Just try and stay out of trouble' he said quickly,

'Did anyone see your neck' Draco asked sitting up and letting the jumper hoodie relax making it baggy again and exposing my neck. Draco mouth opened as he laughed.

'Might want to cover that. Damn its very noticeable sorry Han' Draco replied teasingly as he smiled, I looked at him tiredly.

'Paybacks a bitch' I sang sitting up and facing him smirking. Did I know what to do? Well...

I could feel my eyes getting heavy as I fighted to keep them open.

'Go to be Han, I will see you in the morning. Bright and early for quidditch practice on a Saturday morning' Draco replied said lightly as I groaned, getting up and closing my eyes.

'Nightio Draco' I said kissing his cheek as he instantly did the same. I rubbed my eyes god it was like I was drunk tired. I held onto the wall as I walked up so damn tired. I walked into the 5th year corridor, going into the bathroom and out again walking into my bedroom as Pansy was painting her nails. Her eye's shot up to me, as I removed my jumper lazily landing on my bed with a thud.

'Hannah! You naughtly little- Pansy began rushing over grabbing my neck.

'Is it big' I asked rubbing my eyes.

'Big, blimey I hope concealer covers it' she replied handing me her little mirror as I looked. Instantly becoming awake and alert. It started from my jaw working its was down to a patch at the bottom of my neck.

'Bloody hell, how big is his mouth' I explained feeling the skin. Pansy chuckled.

'My little girl is growing up' Pansy fake cried as I looked at her.

'Please it's hardly - anything. I've see first years Pansy- first years with these. I didn't know what they even were' I replied putting the mirror down as she laughed.

'You do make me laugh at times Han' she replied biting her lip and laughing again.

'I'm just innocent. Now let me sleep' I cried as she got up turning my light off. She chuckled one last time before getting into bed herself and turning the light off.

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'Rise and shine, its 7am' called pansy as I turned my head.

'I said to let me sleep' I murmured-I hated when you fall asleep instantly and then wake up thinking you haven't even slept. I groaned realizing it. I looked down, still in fluffy socks and joggers and vest top. Not the most comfortable. I groaned again getting up as I walked over to my wash bag, so flippen tired.I walked into the bathroom, washing face and brushing teeth as I walked back into my room. I changed into leggings, boots and my Slytherin tee. Put my hair in a french braid .

'Have fun' called Pansy as she got back into bed going back to sleep, I groaned. Oh how I wish I was in her position for sleeping.

I walked down into the common room seeing Draco ready as I walked over to him.

'It's to early' I yawned as he chuckled.

'It's half 7, I forget you don't wake till 8 even in the week' Draco breathed as I chuckled pecking his cheek.

'Come on' I breathed, grabbing his hand as we walked out the common room up the stairs towards the field. We walked in as we opened the boys and girls changing rooms. Picking up our brooms as we stood.

'We opening the snitch' asked Draco as we stood waiting for everyone to join us.

' Yeah' I replied noticing people walking towards us.

'At least a it's sunny' I said looking up at the bright sun as Draco looked at me shaking his head chuckling.

'This is going to be a fun next hour and a half '

Weeks passed and we were now full into Novermber, cold days and snow melted onto the castle, quidditch practice became more intense with the match. My lessons with Dumbledore well out of the possible 12 I had only had 2 lessons with him. The other 10 was with Professor McGonagall. She was good but more alert she was worried about Umbridge I guessed. The D.A. meetings, well they were a success. They moved around each week, Hermione had made fake galleons to give to people, with the date and time of the meeting engraved around the side, they were all linked to Harry's so when he changed his so would all of our's, I though it was a really good idea especially as I couldn't contact them at night as I was in the Slytherin Common room. The room of requirements was truly amazing, you wished for something and then it would be there right in front of you. Only if you really needed it though. It even came in handy when Ron needed the loo, a room appeared with a door, inside were two cubical s a mirror and a sink. It was most certainly a very interesting room. My magic was becoming more stable it was easy to learn things of what I could do wandlessly it was just making sure I used the right amount of magic. Quidditch practice became more and more apart of my life and sometimes I wasn't able to attend the D.A. meetings. Today was the first match it was Slytherin Vs Gryffindor and I was a pretty nervous.

'Nervous' Asked Draco as we walked into the great hall. I looked up at him, I was wearing my quidditch uniform my hair in a pony tail.

'Totally' I breathed as we sat down putting food on our plates.

'Weasley looks just a nervous as when his hex backfired on you from second year' replied Blaise as he laughed. I looked over at my twin. He did kind of his was very spaced out I watched as Harry tried to make him eat. Ron was good at quiddich, he was who I played against when we played at home.

'He's keeper' I replied buttering my toast.

'Going to play hard then Hannah' asked Theodore as Blaise smirked,I looked at them as I also felt Draco's eyes on me.

I would never hurt Ronald, it was just if he got in the way.

'The only way he will get hurt by anyone and I mean it is if he gets in the way, no hexing Gryffindors brooms or anything.' I replied pointing at them, mainly Blaise as he just smirked.

'That's what your handless magic comes in for' Blaise replied as Theodore nodded. I rolled my eyes.

'No cheating or their will be consequences' I replied taking a bite out of the bread.

'How so?' asked Theodore as the two of them looked at me, Draco losing interest.

'Losing your place on the team, so' I replied raising my eyebrow. They looked a little taken back,

'I mean it, you do anything I will think about changing - ending you'r position. I don't care if you don't like it or if I'm changing something you always normally do. Even you Draco' I warned looked between the three of them. Blaise bit his lip as well as Theodore as Draco rolled his eyes, I had already had this conversation with him.

'There's still a difference between cheating and playing rough though' Draco replied as I rolled my eyes.

'Yes but no. Just play nice, we are smart enough to win naturally' I replied reassuring them.

'I still can't believe you made Blaise chaser Hannah, ' Theodore replied laughing at Blaise as Blaise glared at him.

'Theodore I know how much you like being a chaser, I can always make you a beater which I overheard you the other day saying how boring it is. Don't question my judgement.' I replied drinking out my goblet as Draco and Blaise smirked. As Theordore's face feel lightly.

'What, don't just sit there all of you, we need to go' I replied as I stood up.

'Someone's moody' I heard behind me as all three of them began walking behind me,

'I wouldn't say another word If I was you mate'

'Harry Potter has got the snitch, GRYFFINDOR WINS' Lee Jordan said the the mic as I groaned lightly. This game well, it was rough. I raced down to the ground. I had managed to get 2 goals in as well as 1 from Blaise. All went through Ron, I think I apologized. It wasn't his day. Crabbe and Goyle, they were mean, I'm pretty sure one of them broke the rules. But then saying that Fred and George wasn't worried about stopping me. I stopped getting off my broom as I saw Draco holding an annoyed Theodore as he stood in front of an angry Harry, I bit my lip instantly. I had a good friendship with Blaise, Theodore he was something else, we didn't really get on that much.

'Perhaps you can remember what your mother's house stank like Potter, no wonder the Weasley's shack reminds you of it'-' Theodore said as rage boiled in me instantly. Draco he was actually doing the right thing and keeping Theodore back.

'Theodore' I snapped as Harry pulled back an angry Fred. As horrible as Theodore was Harry new better than him, that I appreciated.

'Shut up' Theodore hissed at me as my eyes grew. Draco pulled him back more,

'One more word comes out your mouth and you are off this team, I mean in' I replied as I glared at him, Draco as well as Theodore looked at me as I just glared. The rest of the stadium yet to realize what was happening...

I saw a small smirk behind George's angry expression on his face.

'Shame I can't find anything that rhymes with fat,lazy git' Theodore spat as I looked at him, did he really just do that. Draco looked at Theodore as I watched Ron walked off in the distance as Fred pulled from Harry, instantly attacking Theodore. This got the schools attention now, of course it did. Theodore pulled from Draco as we both instantly ran to them, Harry doing the same. My eyes went wide as I watch Fred and Theodore go at each other brutally as I grabbed hold of Fred with Harry as Draco pulled Theordor-

'Ah' I groaned instantly as I felt pain sharply travel through my left side of my face as I heard quietness. I opened my eyes seeing Fred and Theodore frozen, Theodore's eyes full of regret as I realized, he had punch the left side of my jaw. I felt a throbbing sensation come over my face as Draco looked at me as Madam Hooch came to my side.

'YOU TWO, PROFFESOR MCGONAGALLS OFFICE NOW, Potter and Malfoy go with them' she argued as Fred turned Draco letting go off Theodore lightly, as he and Harry walked behind them.

'Are you alright' she asked me as I nodded lightly, it would be alright. I turned to attention to Theodore,

'Theodore, I meant what I said. So don't think about coming back for practice' I replied angry as he shut his eyes turning his head. I wasn't bloody lying either.

'That git' breathed George as he stood next to me instantly,

'Just leave it George he's off the team now' I breathed moving my jaw around and hearing it clicking.

'You might get a nasty bruise Miss Weasley, I suggest seeing Madam Pomfrey if the pain remains' Madam replied as I nodded. It wasn't broken I knew it.

'Yeah, his face was kind of priceless. He deserved it though. You didn't here was he said about Hannah' George replied.

'I don't think I want to know' I breathed Truthfully as I sat down, my remaining team walking over to me.

'Malfoy was good for trying to stop him' George said lightly as I looked up at him.

'Let's hope Fred doesn't get in much trouble' I breathed as George nodded.

'Ron's gone off, find him for me please. I need to talk to my team' I breathed as he looked at me and nodded.

'He's really upset' I replied as George nodded,

'Twin telepathy I get it' he breathed a mi-nute smile formed.

'Totally' I breathed.

'See you later then Han, I'll check on you at dinner' George replied hugging me lightly from the side as he walked over to the Gryffindor team. I looked forward realizing my team were now in front of me.

'Are you alright' Aria asked lightly, I nodded.

'Theodore was a total jerk' breathed Blaise annoyed.

'I meant what I said' I replied standing up.

'What I saw today will, he wasn't very interested in the game. More trying to hurt my twin. He saw it coming. Now, Aria, you played well you saved some good goals today, Blaise, I said you was better off as a chaser. And you two- there's playing rough and playing rough. You were good when you did protect Draco but, put a little more concentration into him and not forget about him and only trying to hurt everyone, otherwise you were alright. ' I breathed as we started to walk back to the castle.

'who's going to replace Theodore' asked Blaise, I turned to him,

' I don't know. How's Pansy?'

'Are you sure you are alright' Draco said for about the tenth time in the last hour.

'Draco I am fine' I breathed as we sat down at dinner. Many people where whispering about the situation, I was worried about Ron. I hadn't seen him yet I hoped George found him. Theodore sat with a bunch of boys in year 6 and 7.

'He deserves everything that little- Draco started.

'Draco please. He gets the message' I replied squeezing the hand that had been holding onto my hand for the last hour. It was around 2 hours after the game, Fred and Theodore was in McGonagall's office for a while and I needed to shower and change for the match. They came out with detentions, not sure for Theodore.

'Draco, thank you for not adding into the situation. You could of but you didn't, thank you' I whispered as I looked at him. He smiled as I pecked his cheek. Turned to Blaise and Pansy opposite us.

'Pansy- when you want to try out, next practice?' I asked her as she just looked at me. Blaise looked at her, he really did feel something for her.

'I - yeah why not' she replied,

'You will be great' breathed Blaise as he kissed her cheek. I smiled. He really made her happy. I look up as I see Harry come into the hall, followed by Ron.

'I just need to see my brother' I said quickly getting away from the table and walking over towards Ron and Harry.

'Ron!' I explained as I ran slightly over to him pulling him into a tight embrace.

'Are you alright?, I was so worried about you. Why did you walk off. You were really good we were just playing rough' I said over quickly.

'Me, you got punched Hannah! Are you alright' Ron replied as I pulled back.

'Jesus, that git. Wait till he learns- ' Harry cut him off

'He's knows what he's done. Hannah made sure of that, she kicked him of the team' Harry said as Ron looked confused as he looked at me as I nodded.

'Good on you Hannah, I dare to know who's replaced him though' Ron replied.

'Pansy and Ron, Draco is most certainly not going to let this go either.' I replied.

'oh, well .Draco was kind, he didn't add into the conversation' Ron replied lightly as I nodded.

'enough about me, how are you' I asked, Ron looked at me.

'I just needed some time, Theodore pissed me off and well I looked and felt like a failure' Ron replied honestly.

'Oh Ron' I breathed pulling him into another hug.

'You'r not a failure. You are brilliant at quidditch. Just give it some time, you were really nervous' I replied.

'Thanks for asking George to find me though' Ron whispered as I nodded pulling back as I saw Hermione walk though the door. Rushing over to us,

'Hagrid's back'

We walked quickly out the great hall as Hermione tried to ask if I was alright.

'Hermione I am fine' I replied as we ran out the entrance and towards the hill. As fast as we could in heavy snow and cold conditions. We only had our jumpers on.

'Ron really worried me, walking off I didn't know where he had gone to' she whispered as we ran behind Harry and Ron. I bit my lip as gently as I could for running,

'He just needed some time. Personally I haven't really seen Theodore kick off, to anyone.' I replied as she nodded.

'We really didn't think about this' Ron replied as he chuckled lightly as we slowly walked the steep hill trying not to slide over in the snow.

We reached Hagrid's hut as we knocked on it, he answered it instantly, whoa.

'Hagrid!' Hermione and I both said as we saw he bruised face.

'Merlines beard, it's nothing. Now come in, come in' Hagrid replied as we instantly walked in.

'dear god, what happened to you' Hagrid asked me,

'I got in the middle of a fight between Fred and Theodore Nott, and well it was by accident but Theodore punched me' I replied slowly. As he looked at me,

'That looks nasty' Hagrid replied as he placed tea in front of all 5 of us.

'Not as nasty as your' I replied as he looked away.

His hair was all stuck together matted, as the side of his face was covered in purple and black bruising. Cut old and new were all covering his exposed skin. His facial expression showing he was in pain. Hagrid was far strong and taller than any other normal man and that worried. Who hurt him.

'What happened Hagrid' Harry ordered as Hagrid signed.

'You found the giants' Hermione asked as Hagrid looked at her,

'There not to hard to find Hermione.' He replied,

'Did Madam Maxime go with you' I asked as he nodded. He put his tea down.

'We went at the end of term last year. Dumbledore gave us instructions, just for the two of us. Took us around a month to get there. The ministry is following everyone around Dumbledore, we couldn't use magic.' He started as we nodded.

'Don't we know it Hagrid' I breathed.

'We made out we were going on holiday, we knew we would be followed. And then we were able to use magic, it took us a while but we arrived. Took a little longer to find them but we got there. Dumbledore had warned us you-know-who would be after them to. We had to be careful, told us to be careful when approaching in case there was death eaters around. That night we found them. Around 70 of them, dangerous though they like to kill each other. Anyway for the first couple of days we gave the chief gifts and then one night a fight broke out the chief got killed and then there was a new one. He wasn't to fond of us, I walked up holding my gift the next think I was upside down in the air held by two of his people. Maxime saved me, quickly got out her wand. But then we were in trouble, using magic against them. The love magical gifts just not against them. We legged it, couldn't go back' Hagrid started as I felt my eyes and mouth go into a very long O.

'But why are you home so late, didn't you go home' asked Hermione.

'course not, Dumbledore was relying on us. We spent a couple days staying low watching and well things turned bad. Death eaters, one who was going to kill buckbeak remember him well, he turned up and well the chief didn't go for them' Hagrid replied angrily. I bit my lip.

'So we went for the giant's that didn't like the chief. We were concerned about the death eaters though, they knew we were around. Anyway, few night later we found 3 giants badly injured. We convinced them but well, one night they got beaten and the one's that survived didn't want anything to do with heard Dumbledore's message, he was kind to them. I hope they know that' said Hagrid.

'That's a shame Hagrid but- how did you get like this - I started as I got cut off.

'She here' Ron snapped.

knock, knock.

Shit, we didn't have the cloak with us.

'In here, quickly' he said as he opened a large cupbored. We slowly walked in shutting the door, his food and cleaning things were in here. We squeezed into each other. The door just able to close. I could feel nearly everyone breathed on me, so could they probably.

'Who the bloody hell are you' Hagrid replied as I watch a pink fabric cover the door.

'Professor Umbridge., defense against the dark arts teacher and Hogwarts High Inquisitor. Now tell me, where have you been. Term started over two months ago' she ordered as I listened.

'Been away from my health' Hagrid replied as I heard he limp to his chair again sitting down.

'Fresh air, needed a change of scenery' Hagrid replied.

'Mountain scenery' Umbridge asked as my eyes popped. Did she know?

'Not any in the south of France.' Hagrid replied.

'Very well, It is my duty to make sure all teachers at Hogwarts follows the ministry. Goodnight Hagrid' she called as she walked out the hut. We stayed quite.

'She's back up at the castle now' Hagrid called as we pushed through the cupboard hot and stuffy.

'She really is -

'Horrible' Ron cut Hagrid off.

'It's changing out there. Just like last time. A storms coming and when she does we best all be ready' Hagrid said.

'So whats the plan, run away I heard Rome's a nice place to go to' I whispered as we walked back into the castle. It was now around half nine. Time had really flown by.

'Hannah.'Harry said as we stopped. I was pankiking I didn't want this to happen, nothing to happen. I wanted school to be normal. I was shaking,whoa. He took my hands as I looked at him.

'Whatever happens, we are going to be ready. We are going to win this. Trust me, your magic well I would feel safer if I had what you had. You don't even know what your capable of. You could seriously do some damage, you can protect us' Harry started as I looked at him, smiling slightly.

'I just, I just worry' I replied lightly looking down. It terrified me, but well Harry was even more involved.

'We all worry Hannah. We just need to be confident. You have, you all have helped me in so many more ways than you think. Ron you made us able to survive wizard chess. Hermione and you helped get Ron back and save Siruis , you all helped me last year. Hannah and Ron, encouraged me to find Riddle with the chamber of secret.' Harry started as I smiled at him.

'Yeah so facing Voldemort shouldn't be to much harder' Ron whispered happily as I glared.

'Oh Ronald' Hermione whispered,

'What I mean and Ron is, we've had practice' Harry replied. I nodded as he let go of my hands.

I let out a breath a nodded as Hermione came to my side grabbing my hand,

'We still have time to learn to' she pointed out as we nodded. We can do this.

'First we need to get rid of Umbridge' I breathed as they grinned nodding.

'That's the first thing we need to do'

Hagrids lesson next chapter, let's see who see's the horses? ;)