minutes because he couldn't keep his hands steady. After the prolonged wait he finally got it open with a heave and looked excitedly out the window. Not only was Ron there but so was Ron's dad, Hermione, and to Harry's surprise Draco Malfoy. Harry jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was his worst enemy doing here? Especially since his father was a death eater.
Harry took a step back uncertain what to make of the situation until finally Hermione stepped in to save the day like she always has.
"Don't worry Harry," she said in a kind voice betraying her usual know-it-all tone. "He's on our side, I know it's hard to believe but trust me he's just as good as you or I." Then, she grumbled silently," Except for the name calling and constant teasing, that hasn't changed a bit."
"I heard that Granger," said Draco rather amused but sounding defiant none the less.
Harry nodded his head. He didn't like the thought of Draco around but he wasn't going to sit in this house anymore.
Just at that moment it hit him…..What the hell were all of them doing here?!
As if Hermione could read his mind she said in an urgent voice, "We have to get out of here now I know this looks a little weird that were all here to accompany Ron but I'll explain everything to you once we get back to Malfoy Manor."
Harry started to speak again but thought better of it, asking questions wasn't going to get him anywhere right now. So he slowly walked back inside grabbed all of his belongings and returned to the window to find them all staring at the inside of his room as if they've never seen a muggle room before.
"Rather dirty and foul smelling isn't it Potter?" said Draco his eyebrows rising slightly in mock and amused surprise.
"Shut it Malfoy," was Harrys best retort which seemed to work anyway. Or maybe it was the wand stabbing into Draco's side by his friend Hermione. Or maybe it was Ron's clenching fist that Harry hadn't noticed until now. He smiled, oh what friends he had.
Suddenly Ron's dad cleared his throat loudly which made them all just in surprise. Harry had almost forgotten he was there and guessing by all the jumps around him everyone had the same thought.
"Well, we must be going no time to waste arguing between you four."
They all stared at him. He seemed not to notice or care. He was so transfixed and awed with all the muggle devices he could barely talk to them, let alone pay attention.
Draco was mumbling some indescribable vulgar things under his breathe while Hermione was trying not to giggle, which made it sound like she was a snorting pig.
Ron looked at Draco for a while deciding whether to hit him or not. Instead he just looked over at Harry who was smiling. They both broke out laughing and snorting.
Ron's dad seemed to snap out of his trance, "Oh um…sorry about that…well lets get a move on don't want to keep you guys out all night, Mrs.Weasley would bite my head off."
All of them giggled except for Draco who was still mumbling rude comments (Dragon breath, Gargoyle guts, Bat brains….no telling how bad those could be!).
"Well Harry remember that little trick Mr. Moody did to you to make you well…invisible? Well I want you to mount your broom and come out here so I can do that to you" Mr.Weasley said this so fast that Harry barely had time to understand it when he heard Uncle Vernon marching up the stairs.
"Hurry Harry," hissed Hermione.
Hermione mumbled a few spells and all of Harry's things flew out the window nice and orderly. Just as he heard Uncle Vernon twisting the door knob Harry mounted his broom Mr.Weasley said the spell rather quickly, and they were off.
Harry felt the wind rush through his hair as he took off. His eyes were watering and his hands became very cold but he didn't care. Up here he felt free. Free from hurt, free from responsibility, and free from the Dursleys (thank god).
Harry was racing around them. Hermione looked scared while Ron had his mouth open he was very much impressed. Draco just stared a slight hint of wonder in his pale gray eyes. Mr. Weasley was still off in his own world not paying attention to any of them.
Hedwig was hooting happily beside Harry. She hadn't been let out of her cage all summer, except maybe for the occasional flight around the house when the Dursleys weren't home.
Harry watched her fly above and beyond what he could ever do. He smiled as he saw the white speck soar away. She'll know where to find him.
"How long will it take to get there?" Asked Harry yelling at the top of his lungs. They were flying rather fast and it was very hard to hear.
Since Mr.Weasley was still not paying attention to anything Hermione took the liberty to answer, "About four to five hours. It is well hidden and far from civilization. I would never have been able to find it if I wasn't shown the way." Hermione said all of this in a matter-of-fact way that made her sound very stuck up.
Harry must have made a face to indicate what he was thinking because before he could change the subject Hermione turned bright red and mumbled something which sounded like sorry. Draco snorted with laughter and Ron clenched his teeth so he wouldn't pound Draco off his broom.
******
After what seemed like days riding on his broom they finally arrived at what seemed to be a black, gold, and green gate. They all landed quietly and quickly not wanting to be seen.
It took all of Harry's strength to pry his fingers off his broom. They seemed frozen solid to it. As he heard everyone else's groans he guessed the same had happened to them.
Harry glanced over at Mr.Weasley. He was looking so pale now that he might of fainted right there. Harry still had no clue why he was acting like this but yet again he decided not to ask any questions just now.
Draco walked up to the gate casually and tapped on it three times saying, "Drecois."
The gate slowly started opening with a rather loud squeaking noise that made everyone wince at the sound except for Draco that just stared at them rather amused.
After about ten minutes of just sitting there watching it open, it finally stopped. They all looked inside and saw nothing but trees.
Harry was puzzled but all the others just started gathering there brooms and proceeding inside. All except Mr.Weasley. He just stood there almost frozen.
"Well kids this is where I leave you," said Mr. Weasley in a quiet and shaky voice.
"Aw dad aren't you gonna stay a bit, maybe come in and look around for a while. You've been here countless times and you haven't come in once."
"I'm sorry fellas I have something important things to do I'll contact you guys a little later. Have fun and nice seeing you again Harry I'll tell Mrs.Weasley you're alright."
"Bye," said everyone in unison.
Mr.Weasley gave a weak smile and took off rather quickly. They all stared until he was out of sight. After another minute or so Draco gestured for all of them to follow.
They slowly followed. Harry felt his stomach drop. It had just hit him. He was walking into the Malfoy's house. What if Lucius was there? Was Harry in danger? Would his friends purposely put him in danger? Instead of turning around and running, which sounded like a very good idea right now, he shrugged it off. No use having different feelings now. He had gone this far if he wanted to he could of turned around a long time ago, now he was here and there was no turning back now.
They were moving rather too slowly for Dracos liking. He turned around and scowled and gestured for them to move faster.
They walked to what looked like the edge of a huge forest. Draco held up his hand for them to stop. He took out his wand and calmly said, "Appearro." Suddenly a huge house was appearing in front of them. It looked like the house was pulled apart and it was trying to put itself back together.
Harry stared in shock while the others looked around dully. Once the house was done they all started proceeding to the front door. When they got there the door swung open violently and standing there in the door way was a tiny house elf that had the features of Dobby.
Hermione squealed and gave the tiny elf a hug. The house elf looked embarrassed but hugged her back none the less.
"How are you Lidle?" squealed Hermione becoming even more excited.
"Lidle is fine mam. Would sirs like to come in? Lidle has already made dinner and has baths set up."
"Thank you Lidle," said Draco coolly. "We will call you when we are going to eat."
"Yes sirs," said Lidle happily bowing, and with a snap of his fingers he had disappeared. Yet again Harry was amazed.
As they walked into the house Harry noticed that his belongings were drifting up the stairs. When he looked at the top he noticed Lidle guiding all the luggage.
"Don't look so surprised Potter. Haven't you ever been in a wizard's house before? Ah yes of course you have. I would rather consider the Weasley's house a garbage dump in the ground, but that's just me."
Hermione was whispering to Ron to calm down while trying to hold him back.
"ATLEAST MY PARENTS MAKE AN HONEST LIVING YOU DIRTY RAT," yelled Ron, his nostrils flaring and his fists clenched.
"Cut it out Malfoy," said Harry glaring at Draco and using all his will power to hold himself back.
Hermione had taken Ron to the side and was talking to him. Her arms moving around wildly as she was talking. Seeing this sight made Harry and Draco both suppress a laugh. They both eyed each other and looked away mumbling rude comments.
Harry took a step back uncertain what to make of the situation until finally Hermione stepped in to save the day like she always has.
"Don't worry Harry," she said in a kind voice betraying her usual know-it-all tone. "He's on our side, I know it's hard to believe but trust me he's just as good as you or I." Then, she grumbled silently," Except for the name calling and constant teasing, that hasn't changed a bit."
"I heard that Granger," said Draco rather amused but sounding defiant none the less.
Harry nodded his head. He didn't like the thought of Draco around but he wasn't going to sit in this house anymore.
Just at that moment it hit him…..What the hell were all of them doing here?!
As if Hermione could read his mind she said in an urgent voice, "We have to get out of here now I know this looks a little weird that were all here to accompany Ron but I'll explain everything to you once we get back to Malfoy Manor."
Harry started to speak again but thought better of it, asking questions wasn't going to get him anywhere right now. So he slowly walked back inside grabbed all of his belongings and returned to the window to find them all staring at the inside of his room as if they've never seen a muggle room before.
"Rather dirty and foul smelling isn't it Potter?" said Draco his eyebrows rising slightly in mock and amused surprise.
"Shut it Malfoy," was Harrys best retort which seemed to work anyway. Or maybe it was the wand stabbing into Draco's side by his friend Hermione. Or maybe it was Ron's clenching fist that Harry hadn't noticed until now. He smiled, oh what friends he had.
Suddenly Ron's dad cleared his throat loudly which made them all just in surprise. Harry had almost forgotten he was there and guessing by all the jumps around him everyone had the same thought.
"Well, we must be going no time to waste arguing between you four."
They all stared at him. He seemed not to notice or care. He was so transfixed and awed with all the muggle devices he could barely talk to them, let alone pay attention.
Draco was mumbling some indescribable vulgar things under his breathe while Hermione was trying not to giggle, which made it sound like she was a snorting pig.
Ron looked at Draco for a while deciding whether to hit him or not. Instead he just looked over at Harry who was smiling. They both broke out laughing and snorting.
Ron's dad seemed to snap out of his trance, "Oh um…sorry about that…well lets get a move on don't want to keep you guys out all night, Mrs.Weasley would bite my head off."
All of them giggled except for Draco who was still mumbling rude comments (Dragon breath, Gargoyle guts, Bat brains….no telling how bad those could be!).
"Well Harry remember that little trick Mr. Moody did to you to make you well…invisible? Well I want you to mount your broom and come out here so I can do that to you" Mr.Weasley said this so fast that Harry barely had time to understand it when he heard Uncle Vernon marching up the stairs.
"Hurry Harry," hissed Hermione.
Hermione mumbled a few spells and all of Harry's things flew out the window nice and orderly. Just as he heard Uncle Vernon twisting the door knob Harry mounted his broom Mr.Weasley said the spell rather quickly, and they were off.
Harry felt the wind rush through his hair as he took off. His eyes were watering and his hands became very cold but he didn't care. Up here he felt free. Free from hurt, free from responsibility, and free from the Dursleys (thank god).
Harry was racing around them. Hermione looked scared while Ron had his mouth open he was very much impressed. Draco just stared a slight hint of wonder in his pale gray eyes. Mr. Weasley was still off in his own world not paying attention to any of them.
Hedwig was hooting happily beside Harry. She hadn't been let out of her cage all summer, except maybe for the occasional flight around the house when the Dursleys weren't home.
Harry watched her fly above and beyond what he could ever do. He smiled as he saw the white speck soar away. She'll know where to find him.
"How long will it take to get there?" Asked Harry yelling at the top of his lungs. They were flying rather fast and it was very hard to hear.
Since Mr.Weasley was still not paying attention to anything Hermione took the liberty to answer, "About four to five hours. It is well hidden and far from civilization. I would never have been able to find it if I wasn't shown the way." Hermione said all of this in a matter-of-fact way that made her sound very stuck up.
Harry must have made a face to indicate what he was thinking because before he could change the subject Hermione turned bright red and mumbled something which sounded like sorry. Draco snorted with laughter and Ron clenched his teeth so he wouldn't pound Draco off his broom.
******
After what seemed like days riding on his broom they finally arrived at what seemed to be a black, gold, and green gate. They all landed quietly and quickly not wanting to be seen.
It took all of Harry's strength to pry his fingers off his broom. They seemed frozen solid to it. As he heard everyone else's groans he guessed the same had happened to them.
Harry glanced over at Mr.Weasley. He was looking so pale now that he might of fainted right there. Harry still had no clue why he was acting like this but yet again he decided not to ask any questions just now.
Draco walked up to the gate casually and tapped on it three times saying, "Drecois."
The gate slowly started opening with a rather loud squeaking noise that made everyone wince at the sound except for Draco that just stared at them rather amused.
After about ten minutes of just sitting there watching it open, it finally stopped. They all looked inside and saw nothing but trees.
Harry was puzzled but all the others just started gathering there brooms and proceeding inside. All except Mr.Weasley. He just stood there almost frozen.
"Well kids this is where I leave you," said Mr. Weasley in a quiet and shaky voice.
"Aw dad aren't you gonna stay a bit, maybe come in and look around for a while. You've been here countless times and you haven't come in once."
"I'm sorry fellas I have something important things to do I'll contact you guys a little later. Have fun and nice seeing you again Harry I'll tell Mrs.Weasley you're alright."
"Bye," said everyone in unison.
Mr.Weasley gave a weak smile and took off rather quickly. They all stared until he was out of sight. After another minute or so Draco gestured for all of them to follow.
They slowly followed. Harry felt his stomach drop. It had just hit him. He was walking into the Malfoy's house. What if Lucius was there? Was Harry in danger? Would his friends purposely put him in danger? Instead of turning around and running, which sounded like a very good idea right now, he shrugged it off. No use having different feelings now. He had gone this far if he wanted to he could of turned around a long time ago, now he was here and there was no turning back now.
They were moving rather too slowly for Dracos liking. He turned around and scowled and gestured for them to move faster.
They walked to what looked like the edge of a huge forest. Draco held up his hand for them to stop. He took out his wand and calmly said, "Appearro." Suddenly a huge house was appearing in front of them. It looked like the house was pulled apart and it was trying to put itself back together.
Harry stared in shock while the others looked around dully. Once the house was done they all started proceeding to the front door. When they got there the door swung open violently and standing there in the door way was a tiny house elf that had the features of Dobby.
Hermione squealed and gave the tiny elf a hug. The house elf looked embarrassed but hugged her back none the less.
"How are you Lidle?" squealed Hermione becoming even more excited.
"Lidle is fine mam. Would sirs like to come in? Lidle has already made dinner and has baths set up."
"Thank you Lidle," said Draco coolly. "We will call you when we are going to eat."
"Yes sirs," said Lidle happily bowing, and with a snap of his fingers he had disappeared. Yet again Harry was amazed.
As they walked into the house Harry noticed that his belongings were drifting up the stairs. When he looked at the top he noticed Lidle guiding all the luggage.
"Don't look so surprised Potter. Haven't you ever been in a wizard's house before? Ah yes of course you have. I would rather consider the Weasley's house a garbage dump in the ground, but that's just me."
Hermione was whispering to Ron to calm down while trying to hold him back.
"ATLEAST MY PARENTS MAKE AN HONEST LIVING YOU DIRTY RAT," yelled Ron, his nostrils flaring and his fists clenched.
"Cut it out Malfoy," said Harry glaring at Draco and using all his will power to hold himself back.
Hermione had taken Ron to the side and was talking to him. Her arms moving around wildly as she was talking. Seeing this sight made Harry and Draco both suppress a laugh. They both eyed each other and looked away mumbling rude comments.
