Disclaimer: None of the characters from Harry Potter are mine and unfortunately the gorgeous Oliver Wood, the quidditch player from the film, isn't mine either! ;o(

A/N: This is from the third book after Hermione has slapped Malfoy for calling Hagrid, who is the best, pathetic! However, they are all in their sixth year at Hogwarts in my fic.

K, just so you know the background which most people will. Malfoy was attacked by a Hippogriff, Buckbeak, during a class that Hagrid was taking, now said Hippogriff is going to be executed and Hagrid is very upset, cue my fic. And if you don't know what a Hippogriff is you are not a Harry Potter fan at all.

"Have you ever seen anything quite as pathetic?" said Malfoy. "Look at him blubber! And he is supposed to be our teacher!"

Harry and Ron both went for him, but – SMACK! Hermione had got there first, slapping him with all the strength she could muster, Malfoy staggered. "Don't you dare call Hagrid pathetic, you foul – you evil little git!"

"Hermione!" Said Ron startled, but also impressed. The Griffindors cheered, it was about time Malfoy was put in his place. "Go Hermione!" said Seamus Finnigan, patting her on the shoulder.

"How dare you?" Malfoy squeaked when he finally got his bearings. "You are nothing but a filthy Muggle and I will make sure that my father gets you expelled! Just you wait!" He turned to leave, but Hermione wasn't going to pass up a perfect opportunity like this.

"What's the matter Malfoy?" she said his name with such contempt, that he turned to face her. "Can't fight your own battles? Need Daddy to do everything for you? Probably has to apparate here every morning just to help you tie your shoelaces." A cheap shot as everyone knew that it was impossible to apparate onto the Hogwarts grounds.

The Griffindors erupted into another bout of laughter, all except Ron and Harry. "Hermione, come on, before a teacher comes." Harry pleaded. "He's not worth it. Come on." But Hermione wouldn't budge, she was on a roll and nothing or no one was going to stop her. "What's the matter Malfoy? Cat got your tongue. Or is it Hippogriff embarrassed you. I mean we all saw the wet patch Malfoy, kinda hard to miss you know, piss stains in the grass. 'I'm dying…It's killed me!'" shouted Hermione mimicking Malfoy the day he had been stupid enough to insult a Hippogriff.

Malfoy was lost for words. "I'll…I'll have your…your head for this Granger."

"That's nice to know Malfoy. Put me right up there next to Buckbeak you weak and pathetic little mummy's boy!" Turning on her heel, Hermione strode down the corridor her ears ringing with anger. Malfoy, quickly followed by Crabbe and Goyle, disappeared into the passageway that led to the Slytherin common room, fuming at his embarrassment.

"What has gotten into her today?" Harry asked Ron, completely bewildered by Hermione's behaviour.

"I have no idea, but I am going to find out, it has to be more than just Buckbeak. It has to be!"