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Chapter 4.
A Disgruntled Hagrid.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione finished with their breakfast, rose from their seats, and headed out of the Great hall. Hermione Said, "I have to go to the library and study for Mondays exam, its going to be tough, you two should also study." "We'll study later Hermione, we're going to visit Hagrid.", Harry said. "Yeah," Ron Said, "We haven't really had a chance to visit with him since term started." "Well, you two do what you want, I'm going to study.", said Hermione, as she headed up toward the Library. "I really don't get her," said Ron, "You'd think she's not even the least bit worried about what's happening in the order."
Harry and Ron walked out of the Castle doors, and headed toward Hagrids Hut. They had only walked a short distance, however, when they heard the same familiar drawl, coming from behind them. Harry reached for his wand out of reflex, and turned around just in time to dodge a jinx, thrown by Draco Malfoy. Harry didn't throw a jinx at Malfoy; on the contrary, he was satisfied enough, knowing that his father, Lucius Malfoy, was imprisoned in Azkaban for crimes against the ministry, and for continued service to Lord Voldemort. Malfoy was of course accompanied by his two cronies, Crabbe and Goyle. "What do you want Malfoy?", Ron asked, ears turning a rather nice shade of pink. "Nothing from you, Weasel King", Malfoy Said. Ron blushed, and by the looks of it, felt defeated. "What do you want Malfoy?", Harry repeated. "Just to let you know that my father's attorneys have appealed his case.", drawled Malfoy, "and that his chances of getting out are very high." "I wouldn't count on that." Said Harry Coolly. "Your father's got as much chance of getting out of Azkaban in the next century, as one of the stories in The Quibbler has of actually turning out to be true." Harry said, feeling triumphed that he seemed to have struck a hard blow, without even lifting his wand. "Well you know Potter," Malfoy said, lowering his voice slightly, "My father WILL get out of Azkaban soon (one way or another), and after that, there won't be much left of you, weasel king, or that mudblood Hermione Granger." Malfoy had also struck a nerve. Harry noticed Ron going after his wand, and stopped him. "Let it go mate, He's not worth it." Just then, Hagrid came walking up toward them from the castle. "Is everything awright 'ere?" He asked. "Yes Hagrid, we were just coming to see you." Said Harry Eyeing Malfoy Coldly. "Well come on then," Said Hagrid, "you two can walk with me." Harry, Appreciating Hagrid for getting them out of that situation and Ron still mad that he didn't jinx Malfoy when he had the chance, walked along the path to Hagrids Hut.
When they reached his door, they could hear Fang barking from inside. When Hagrid opened the door, and Fang saw the two boys, he bounded on top of him and started licking his face. Hagrid, pulling Fang away from Harry said smiling, "He 'asn't forgot ya, has he harry?" "Sorry we haven't been by to visit in a while, Hagrid." Said Ron. "No Problem," Said Hagrid, "Tea?" "Yes, Please.", Said Harry and Ron together. Hagrid walked over to the cupboard and retrieved a large teakettle. While the tea was boiling, Harry asked smiling, "Hagrid, How is your little brother?" "Oh, he's right enuff, I guess." Said Hagrid. "How are you doin' Harry?" "I'm doing better now Hagrid." Harry Lied. Hagrid had a grave suspicion that Harry was lying, but he didn't pursue it. "What's been going on with the Order?" Harry asked Seriously. "Now you know I'm not serposed to talk about that, 'arry". said Hagrid. "I know," said Harry, "but we both have friends in the order, Hagrid." "And my Parents and two brothers are members." Said Ron thoughtfully. "Well," said Hagrid, "I can tell you a bit I guess." "These are grave times, now that you know who is back." Said Hagrid. "I'm guessin' you've 'eard about Jimmy Zistick goin' missin'?" Harry knew that Jimmy Zistick was the aurror that had mysteriously disappeared a few weeks earlier. Harry and Ron Nodded. "Well Dumbledore thinks that you know who has got sumfink to do with it." said Hagrid. "The Ministry agrees with Dumbledore, they've sent out aurrors to follow his tracks, and they think he went missin somewhere around Greenland." Harry wondered aloud, "Why would he have been in Greenland?" "He was there doin' work for the Order." Said Hagrid. "Well," said Ron, "Do you think he's dead?" "Donno, but I can say one thing. If Dumbledore is right, and I haven't ever known him to be wrong, Zistick was about to stumble onto something, that would ruin one of you know who's biggest plans." Said Hagrid Grimly. "An' he couldn't have that, now could he?" Harry and Ron talked with Hagrid for a few more hours, and then set off to the castle just about lunch time.