CHAPTER 15
The next morning, as Harry, Ron and Hermione were about to go down to the Great Hall for breakfast, the two Malfoys walked out in front of them and sneered.
"What is it Malfoy?", Hermione asked coldly.
"You keep out of it mudblood!", Draco Malfoy retorted.
"Don't dare say that to her!", Ron snarled drawing out his wand.
"What are you going to do about it?", Devellin Malfoy asked sneeringly.
"Well for a start wipe that smirk of your face", Ron replied hotly.
"Weasley can't stand that his precious girlfriend was insulted", Draco Malfoy cooed slyly, "Aw, right i heard she dumped you. I must say that was the cleverest thing she ever done". The two Malfoys smirked and drew out their wands.
"And Potter can't stand it that I beat him in Quidditch, the cup belongs to us now", Draco Malfoy sneered.
"Only because you cheated", Harry retorted.
"The fact is, I got it now and poor Gryffindor lost!", he sneered.
"That's it!", Harry shouted lunging forwards, only to be pulled back by Professor Ellis.
"That's enough, no fighting in the corridors", she said angrily.
"Keep out of it!", Draco Malfoy snapped.
He had struck a never. Professor Ellis suddenly seemed to grow taller and towered over them, speaking in a harsh, cold voice unlike her own, "EXPELLIARMUS!", and with a wave of her hand, Draco flew across the hall and hit the opposite wall with a thud. Draco, quickly got up, and him and Devellin ran down the dungeons.
Harry, Ron and Hermione were rooted on the spot unable to move, when Professor Ellis returned to her usual size and spoke in her normal voice, that was full of weariness, "I'm sorry, that never meant to happen, when I loose my temper, I do stupid things", and with that she walked back up the marble staircase.
"Cool!", was the only thing Ron could say as he turned to look at Harry and Hermione.
"That was not cool and I can't believe she done that. Did anyone realise she wasn't holding a wand?", Hermione asked, glowering at Ron.
"Yeah, that was wierd", Harry said confused.
Then out of no-where, like a large intercom was in the hall, Harry, Ron and Hermione heard Professor Mc Gonagall's voice magnified across the hall, "Would the Gryffindor and Slytherin teams please report to my office on the second floor, at once!" Harry, Ron and Hermione, though totally confused, made their way to the second floor and walked into the office, leaving Hermione standing outside. The rest of the Gryffindor team had already gathered and Draco came in moments later, clutching a tissue full of blood. He dabbed the back of his head a couple of times, before joining his team.
"Now a couple of months ago, some people have come to me on reasons that the Quidditch final was not played fairly, but that Slytherin had cheated to win the cup", Professor Mc Gonagall said. Malfoy and the rest of the Slytherin team glared at Ron and Harry, who glared back.
"I have investigated these claims and I have indeed found that were was something foul happening during the game, as it seemed all the Gryffindor brooms, were being controlled", Professor Mc Gonagall said.
"But Professor", Draco Malfoy said angrily, "There is no evidence that anything of the sort happened".
"No you're wrong Mr Malfoy, there is evidence and that did exactly happen. It seemed, that a few spectators saw you hexing the Gryffindor brooms during the game, and when I inspected the chaser's brooms, later on, they had indeed been hexed. It seemed that a repelling charm had been used, so the brooms wound jerk out of the way of the Quaffle. Mr Malfoy, you and the rest of the team, were also seen and heard by a few other students, plotting revenge on the Gryffindor team. That is why I shall strip Slytherin of their victory and hand it to the runner up. I have discussed the punishment with Professor Snape, who was very displeased with your behaviour and you shall all get three wekks detention and a letter will be sent home to your parents, notifying them of your actions. Now I believe Gryffindor had better hurry down to the Great Hall, as Professor Dumbledore will be awarding the Cup to you", Professor Mc Gonagall said kindly. Harry and the rest of the team quickly left her office and Hermione ran up to them, with concern on her face, "What happened?"
"You'll see in a minute", Harry said surpressing his smile. They quickly made it back to the Great Hall and sat down, leaving Hermione in suspense. The Slytherin team joined soon after, all looking very angry and sat down at the Slytherin table.
"Ok everyone, I need your attention", Professor Mc Gonagall said raising. "There have been some recent developments in the Quidditch final, that have caused for a change in plan. Some accusations have come to light, that the Slytherin team have cheated. The accusations have been investigated and proven right. It is therefor my duty to strip the Slytherin team of their victory and award it to the runner-up. Congratulations Gryffindor on your win", Dumbledore said smiling.
The Gryffindor table jumped up and started cheering and screaming in delight, as everyone started clapping for the Gryffindor team. Hermione squeeled and hugged Ron still smiling. Harry grinned as him and the rest of the team walked up to the staff table, where Dumbledore was holding up the silver Quidditch Cup. Dumbledore handed Harry the cup, who held it up high for everyone to see. The hall erupted into cheers and Harry grinned from ear to ear, as he saw Cho's smiling face, and knowing he had not broken his promise to her. As he handed the cup to Ron, Harry knew he would never forget this day for the rest of his life.
Harry and Ron walked back to the Gryffindor table, Hermione was beaming from ear to ear. You deserve that win, and I'm sorry for not believing you", Hermione said bowing her head.
"You're forgiven", Ron said smiling. Hermione grinned and Harry walked over to Fred and George rolling his eyes.
"What're they so happy for?", Fred asked pointing to Ron and Hermione, who were hugging.
"No idea, you know Ron and Hermione", Harry said rolling his eyes. He looked over and gaped, as he saw Ron kiss Hermione lightly on the lips.
"Seems they made up", George grinned and added, "Good old Ronnikins".
Ron walked over to Fred and George grinning from ear to ear.
"Hey Ronnikins saw you and Granger", Fred said grinning. Ron scowled and walked back over to Hermione.
That night Harry was alone in the common room, rummaging through his trunk when he came across the Marauders Map. He smiled and opened it up.
"I so solemnly swear that I am up to no good", Harry said holding his wand to the paper. "Now I wonder who's out and about", Harry said to himself. He saw a couple of teachers roaming the corridors, found a few students sneaking up behind Peeves and was surprised to see both Ginny and Cho out in the grounds, sitting beside the lake. Harry gaped and watched them intently, when he saw something that nearly made him shout or drop the map. Coming out of the Forbidden Forest, Harry saw Peter Pettigrew and Lucius Malfoy making for Ginny and Cho. Jumping up, Harry quickly opened the window and dove for his trunk. He quickly pulled out his Firebolt and grabbed his wand from his bedside table. He walked over to the window, held his broom out and climbed on. Diving, quickly towards the ground, Harry spotted the two Death Eaters, battling with Cho and Ginny, who were putting up quite a fight. Harry dove for the ground and landed lightly, holding his wand out, pointing at the two Death Eaters.
"Leave them alone", Harry shouted, raising his wand.
"Harry help us", Ginny screamed, trying to get away from, what Harry thought was Wormtail.
"Wormtail, Malfoy leave them alone", Harry shouted again, walking closer.
"The first Death Eater, asked, "How did you know?"
"Marauders Map, you remebmber that Wormtail, afterall you did help create it, now let them go, or you will have to go through me", Harry called defiantly.
The second Death Eater, quickly aimed his wand at Harry and shouted, "Crucio!"
Harry screamed in pain, rolling around on the floor. Then suddenly the pain stopped. Harry got up quickly and shouted, "Expelliarmus", and catching Malfoy's wand. Malfoy, charged at him, knocking him to the ground and snatching his wand. Harry rolled on the floor, in pain, and tried to get up, but was pushed back down by Malfoy.
"Not this time Potter", Malfoy sneered. Wormtail and Malfoy grabbed the two girls, still kicking and screaming and dragged them towards the forest. Harry got up quickly and dashed after them, but not daring to shoot, in case he shot either ginny or Cho. But Harry was too late, as he watched in despair as the two Death Eaters, grabbed hold of an old tin and forced Ginny and Cho to touch it. In a flash they had disappeared and Harry was left standing on his own in the dark forest.
The next morning, as Harry, Ron and Hermione were about to go down to the Great Hall for breakfast, the two Malfoys walked out in front of them and sneered.
"What is it Malfoy?", Hermione asked coldly.
"You keep out of it mudblood!", Draco Malfoy retorted.
"Don't dare say that to her!", Ron snarled drawing out his wand.
"What are you going to do about it?", Devellin Malfoy asked sneeringly.
"Well for a start wipe that smirk of your face", Ron replied hotly.
"Weasley can't stand that his precious girlfriend was insulted", Draco Malfoy cooed slyly, "Aw, right i heard she dumped you. I must say that was the cleverest thing she ever done". The two Malfoys smirked and drew out their wands.
"And Potter can't stand it that I beat him in Quidditch, the cup belongs to us now", Draco Malfoy sneered.
"Only because you cheated", Harry retorted.
"The fact is, I got it now and poor Gryffindor lost!", he sneered.
"That's it!", Harry shouted lunging forwards, only to be pulled back by Professor Ellis.
"That's enough, no fighting in the corridors", she said angrily.
"Keep out of it!", Draco Malfoy snapped.
He had struck a never. Professor Ellis suddenly seemed to grow taller and towered over them, speaking in a harsh, cold voice unlike her own, "EXPELLIARMUS!", and with a wave of her hand, Draco flew across the hall and hit the opposite wall with a thud. Draco, quickly got up, and him and Devellin ran down the dungeons.
Harry, Ron and Hermione were rooted on the spot unable to move, when Professor Ellis returned to her usual size and spoke in her normal voice, that was full of weariness, "I'm sorry, that never meant to happen, when I loose my temper, I do stupid things", and with that she walked back up the marble staircase.
"Cool!", was the only thing Ron could say as he turned to look at Harry and Hermione.
"That was not cool and I can't believe she done that. Did anyone realise she wasn't holding a wand?", Hermione asked, glowering at Ron.
"Yeah, that was wierd", Harry said confused.
Then out of no-where, like a large intercom was in the hall, Harry, Ron and Hermione heard Professor Mc Gonagall's voice magnified across the hall, "Would the Gryffindor and Slytherin teams please report to my office on the second floor, at once!" Harry, Ron and Hermione, though totally confused, made their way to the second floor and walked into the office, leaving Hermione standing outside. The rest of the Gryffindor team had already gathered and Draco came in moments later, clutching a tissue full of blood. He dabbed the back of his head a couple of times, before joining his team.
"Now a couple of months ago, some people have come to me on reasons that the Quidditch final was not played fairly, but that Slytherin had cheated to win the cup", Professor Mc Gonagall said. Malfoy and the rest of the Slytherin team glared at Ron and Harry, who glared back.
"I have investigated these claims and I have indeed found that were was something foul happening during the game, as it seemed all the Gryffindor brooms, were being controlled", Professor Mc Gonagall said.
"But Professor", Draco Malfoy said angrily, "There is no evidence that anything of the sort happened".
"No you're wrong Mr Malfoy, there is evidence and that did exactly happen. It seemed, that a few spectators saw you hexing the Gryffindor brooms during the game, and when I inspected the chaser's brooms, later on, they had indeed been hexed. It seemed that a repelling charm had been used, so the brooms wound jerk out of the way of the Quaffle. Mr Malfoy, you and the rest of the team, were also seen and heard by a few other students, plotting revenge on the Gryffindor team. That is why I shall strip Slytherin of their victory and hand it to the runner up. I have discussed the punishment with Professor Snape, who was very displeased with your behaviour and you shall all get three wekks detention and a letter will be sent home to your parents, notifying them of your actions. Now I believe Gryffindor had better hurry down to the Great Hall, as Professor Dumbledore will be awarding the Cup to you", Professor Mc Gonagall said kindly. Harry and the rest of the team quickly left her office and Hermione ran up to them, with concern on her face, "What happened?"
"You'll see in a minute", Harry said surpressing his smile. They quickly made it back to the Great Hall and sat down, leaving Hermione in suspense. The Slytherin team joined soon after, all looking very angry and sat down at the Slytherin table.
"Ok everyone, I need your attention", Professor Mc Gonagall said raising. "There have been some recent developments in the Quidditch final, that have caused for a change in plan. Some accusations have come to light, that the Slytherin team have cheated. The accusations have been investigated and proven right. It is therefor my duty to strip the Slytherin team of their victory and award it to the runner-up. Congratulations Gryffindor on your win", Dumbledore said smiling.
The Gryffindor table jumped up and started cheering and screaming in delight, as everyone started clapping for the Gryffindor team. Hermione squeeled and hugged Ron still smiling. Harry grinned as him and the rest of the team walked up to the staff table, where Dumbledore was holding up the silver Quidditch Cup. Dumbledore handed Harry the cup, who held it up high for everyone to see. The hall erupted into cheers and Harry grinned from ear to ear, as he saw Cho's smiling face, and knowing he had not broken his promise to her. As he handed the cup to Ron, Harry knew he would never forget this day for the rest of his life.
Harry and Ron walked back to the Gryffindor table, Hermione was beaming from ear to ear. You deserve that win, and I'm sorry for not believing you", Hermione said bowing her head.
"You're forgiven", Ron said smiling. Hermione grinned and Harry walked over to Fred and George rolling his eyes.
"What're they so happy for?", Fred asked pointing to Ron and Hermione, who were hugging.
"No idea, you know Ron and Hermione", Harry said rolling his eyes. He looked over and gaped, as he saw Ron kiss Hermione lightly on the lips.
"Seems they made up", George grinned and added, "Good old Ronnikins".
Ron walked over to Fred and George grinning from ear to ear.
"Hey Ronnikins saw you and Granger", Fred said grinning. Ron scowled and walked back over to Hermione.
That night Harry was alone in the common room, rummaging through his trunk when he came across the Marauders Map. He smiled and opened it up.
"I so solemnly swear that I am up to no good", Harry said holding his wand to the paper. "Now I wonder who's out and about", Harry said to himself. He saw a couple of teachers roaming the corridors, found a few students sneaking up behind Peeves and was surprised to see both Ginny and Cho out in the grounds, sitting beside the lake. Harry gaped and watched them intently, when he saw something that nearly made him shout or drop the map. Coming out of the Forbidden Forest, Harry saw Peter Pettigrew and Lucius Malfoy making for Ginny and Cho. Jumping up, Harry quickly opened the window and dove for his trunk. He quickly pulled out his Firebolt and grabbed his wand from his bedside table. He walked over to the window, held his broom out and climbed on. Diving, quickly towards the ground, Harry spotted the two Death Eaters, battling with Cho and Ginny, who were putting up quite a fight. Harry dove for the ground and landed lightly, holding his wand out, pointing at the two Death Eaters.
"Leave them alone", Harry shouted, raising his wand.
"Harry help us", Ginny screamed, trying to get away from, what Harry thought was Wormtail.
"Wormtail, Malfoy leave them alone", Harry shouted again, walking closer.
"The first Death Eater, asked, "How did you know?"
"Marauders Map, you remebmber that Wormtail, afterall you did help create it, now let them go, or you will have to go through me", Harry called defiantly.
The second Death Eater, quickly aimed his wand at Harry and shouted, "Crucio!"
Harry screamed in pain, rolling around on the floor. Then suddenly the pain stopped. Harry got up quickly and shouted, "Expelliarmus", and catching Malfoy's wand. Malfoy, charged at him, knocking him to the ground and snatching his wand. Harry rolled on the floor, in pain, and tried to get up, but was pushed back down by Malfoy.
"Not this time Potter", Malfoy sneered. Wormtail and Malfoy grabbed the two girls, still kicking and screaming and dragged them towards the forest. Harry got up quickly and dashed after them, but not daring to shoot, in case he shot either ginny or Cho. But Harry was too late, as he watched in despair as the two Death Eaters, grabbed hold of an old tin and forced Ginny and Cho to touch it. In a flash they had disappeared and Harry was left standing on his own in the dark forest.