Chapter 9 - Detentions
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The four girls skipped through the hallway like little kids, giggling. They soon reached the huge gargoyle leading to Dumbledore's office, Candy said the password, 'Chocolate Jumping Beans'. The gargoyle stood aside and winded up the stairs and let the girls go up the stairs. The girls opened the giant oak door and went inside. Ginny gasped at the sight of Dumbledore's office. It was the first time in her whole life she has entered the office. The office is interesting, in Ginny's opinion.
[*][Ginny's POV][*]
Wow, this place rocks. I've never been to a place full of books and pictures before. Except for the library and museum, of course. But this looks much better. So ancient...
Hey, that's Potter, Ron and Anne. Why is Potter looking at me like that? He looks wierd...
[*][End of POV][*]
Ginny and the other girls sat down on a couch nearest to them. As if on cue, Dumbledore shot out of nowhere.
'Ah, I see you'd come, Miss Pakinson. And is that Miss Weasley? I wonder why are you here, Miss Weasley?' asked Dumbledore politely, but he seemed to have a hint of worry in his voice.
'Erm... I just want to make sure my friends are okay. But in my opinion, I think I'm involved too, Professor. Am I right?' asked Ginny nervously.
'I'm not sure about that, Miss Weasley. But if you consider yourself involved, very well then. However, you will have to face the consequences.'
'Too right I will, sir.'
'Alright. Anyway, on with our plan. I would like to hear the story of why your started fighting, Miss Parkinson, Mr Potter, Mr Weasley.'
Candy started, 'I don't know why Potter and Weasley wanted from us, sir. I really am. I was walking along the hallway at that time when Potter and Weasley started calling me rude names, but luckily Draco was there to help me. I tried to slap Weasley, but he slapped me first. Potter and Weasley was like having their tempers risen and wanted to hit Draco. Weasley was about to punch Draco but I stood infront of Draco. Weasley's fist hit me instead, Professor. After that, I dropped to the floor and- and-'
'Malfoy hit me, sir,' cut Weasley.
'Enough. JUst one more thing. I was told that Miss Zambini slapped Mr Weasley?'
'Yes, sir. Zambini slapped Ron. Just because he hit Malfoy,' said Harry.
'Just?' asked Dumbledore with his eyebrow raised.
They fell silent for a moment and Dumbledore started again.
'Have you thought of the consequences before you did anything? Mr Potter? Mr Weasley?' asked Dumbledore angrily. The students looked at him in shock. He had not been this angry before. This is a rare sight.
'I-I-I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again.' whispered Harry.
'I hope so. You can be expelled if I hand this report to the ministry! You know Mr Malfoy! He can do anything to make you shameful!' scolded Dumbledore. Candy frowned when Dumbledore talked about Lucius Malfoy.
'However, I will let you off this time. But, with a detention. For EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. Miss Parkinsons, Miss Zambini, Miss Robinson, Miss Weasley, you will be having detentions with Filch tomorrow night. For the both of you, Mr Potter and Mr Weasley, you will be suspended from HOgwarts until when Mr Malfoy gets back to his consious state.'
'Consious state? What do you mean, Professor?' asked Ron nervously.
'Mr Malfoy has injured his liver. All because of your fight, Mr Weasley. You can be fined if this case is being brought up to Wizards Court. A high sum of money, Mr Weasley. Do you think you can afford? And Mr Potter, you can be sent to the Young Wizards' Home, if this is made serious. Imagine having a celebrity in a home. A disgrace. Tsk tsk. It is difficult for Mr Malfoy to be cured. It takes a very long time for him to recover. Mdm Pomfrey will tell you about this soon enough. But I don't think you are interested, are you? Both of you will be serving suspension at Hagrid's house tomorrow night. Leaving is inclusive. I am civil enough to send you to Hagrid's house, you know. If I send you home, I doubt each of you will come back next summer or so. I will be sending you a letter tonight to your parents or guardians, telling them of your mistake and punishments. So I will not be surprised if I hear Holwers screeching from Hagrid's house. Therefore, I BID YOU goodnight.'
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The four girls skipped through the hallway like little kids, giggling. They soon reached the huge gargoyle leading to Dumbledore's office, Candy said the password, 'Chocolate Jumping Beans'. The gargoyle stood aside and winded up the stairs and let the girls go up the stairs. The girls opened the giant oak door and went inside. Ginny gasped at the sight of Dumbledore's office. It was the first time in her whole life she has entered the office. The office is interesting, in Ginny's opinion.
[*][Ginny's POV][*]
Wow, this place rocks. I've never been to a place full of books and pictures before. Except for the library and museum, of course. But this looks much better. So ancient...
Hey, that's Potter, Ron and Anne. Why is Potter looking at me like that? He looks wierd...
[*][End of POV][*]
Ginny and the other girls sat down on a couch nearest to them. As if on cue, Dumbledore shot out of nowhere.
'Ah, I see you'd come, Miss Pakinson. And is that Miss Weasley? I wonder why are you here, Miss Weasley?' asked Dumbledore politely, but he seemed to have a hint of worry in his voice.
'Erm... I just want to make sure my friends are okay. But in my opinion, I think I'm involved too, Professor. Am I right?' asked Ginny nervously.
'I'm not sure about that, Miss Weasley. But if you consider yourself involved, very well then. However, you will have to face the consequences.'
'Too right I will, sir.'
'Alright. Anyway, on with our plan. I would like to hear the story of why your started fighting, Miss Parkinson, Mr Potter, Mr Weasley.'
Candy started, 'I don't know why Potter and Weasley wanted from us, sir. I really am. I was walking along the hallway at that time when Potter and Weasley started calling me rude names, but luckily Draco was there to help me. I tried to slap Weasley, but he slapped me first. Potter and Weasley was like having their tempers risen and wanted to hit Draco. Weasley was about to punch Draco but I stood infront of Draco. Weasley's fist hit me instead, Professor. After that, I dropped to the floor and- and-'
'Malfoy hit me, sir,' cut Weasley.
'Enough. JUst one more thing. I was told that Miss Zambini slapped Mr Weasley?'
'Yes, sir. Zambini slapped Ron. Just because he hit Malfoy,' said Harry.
'Just?' asked Dumbledore with his eyebrow raised.
They fell silent for a moment and Dumbledore started again.
'Have you thought of the consequences before you did anything? Mr Potter? Mr Weasley?' asked Dumbledore angrily. The students looked at him in shock. He had not been this angry before. This is a rare sight.
'I-I-I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again.' whispered Harry.
'I hope so. You can be expelled if I hand this report to the ministry! You know Mr Malfoy! He can do anything to make you shameful!' scolded Dumbledore. Candy frowned when Dumbledore talked about Lucius Malfoy.
'However, I will let you off this time. But, with a detention. For EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. Miss Parkinsons, Miss Zambini, Miss Robinson, Miss Weasley, you will be having detentions with Filch tomorrow night. For the both of you, Mr Potter and Mr Weasley, you will be suspended from HOgwarts until when Mr Malfoy gets back to his consious state.'
'Consious state? What do you mean, Professor?' asked Ron nervously.
'Mr Malfoy has injured his liver. All because of your fight, Mr Weasley. You can be fined if this case is being brought up to Wizards Court. A high sum of money, Mr Weasley. Do you think you can afford? And Mr Potter, you can be sent to the Young Wizards' Home, if this is made serious. Imagine having a celebrity in a home. A disgrace. Tsk tsk. It is difficult for Mr Malfoy to be cured. It takes a very long time for him to recover. Mdm Pomfrey will tell you about this soon enough. But I don't think you are interested, are you? Both of you will be serving suspension at Hagrid's house tomorrow night. Leaving is inclusive. I am civil enough to send you to Hagrid's house, you know. If I send you home, I doubt each of you will come back next summer or so. I will be sending you a letter tonight to your parents or guardians, telling them of your mistake and punishments. So I will not be surprised if I hear Holwers screeching from Hagrid's house. Therefore, I BID YOU goodnight.'