Title: Clash of the Houses
Pairing: Neville Longbottom/Ernie McMillian, Neville/Hannah Abbot, Ernie/Justin Finch-Fletchley
Rating: PG
Author: Dorie
Summary: My first ficcy!! Short, mindless thing I wrote in Algebra 2 class.
Disclaimer: Do I really have to put this? We ALL know that J.K. owns them, not I.

Thanks Tay for the Hufflepuff power idea!! Use those badger claws, girl!!

It was a lovers' quarrel. Everyone knew it, but that didn't stop them from watching the humorous drama unfolding in the Charms corridor.
Ernie McMillian and Neville Longbottom circled eachother, fists raised, wands forgotten. Crowds of Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs surged around them, happily anticipating a good fight.

Fighting back tears, Ernie yelled hoarsely, "How *could* you, Neville?! And with Hannah!! You're going to pay for that!"

Neville retaliated, trying to inject some sneering confidence into his shaking voice, "Shut up about her, Ernie! You st- stupid Hufflepuff! There was never anything between us! You - you proved that when you shagged Justin!" This last comment came out in a wail, betraying his emotions.

"What?! Justin? I- I never!"

"Liar!!" Neville launched himself at the offending Hufflepuff, toppling them both to the floor, scrappling madly. Pudgy fists flew, meeting with equally pudgy faces and limbs.
The crowds were going wild. Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors alike were cheering for their respective ill-chosen champions.

"Use those badger claws!!"

"Get him!! Bite him, Neville!" That was either Fred or George, jumping with unrestrained joy.

"Hufflepuff power!!"

"Gryffindor PRIDE!!"

Both sides ran forward, right over Ernie and Neville, clashing together. Various hexes and curses rang out as the two houses fought. It was pandemonium.

Draco Malfoy stood against the wall, taking in the utter mayhem calmly. He turned to leave, mumbling, "Stupid, pansy-arsed fluffs."

~dorie