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Monday, 22 December, 2003-The moment I am writing this!
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Chapter Five --Drumstrang and Beauxbatons
Hermione walked into his room with all her luggage dragging behind her. The room had one bed, and a closet and one bathroom. She set her luggage down in a corner. Malfoy had his back turned to her and was staring out the window.
"Do I have to ask for help?" Hermione said picking up her luggage again. "Where do I put my clothes?" she asked again.
"Granger, even if you did ask for help I wouldn't help you. Your clothes, I could care less, this was your brilliant idea to share a room, put it anywhere you want, but away from mine." he said not turning around. Hermione grunted. She couldn't believe that he was so two-faced.
"You could have said no," she argued back.
"Well, then McGonagall would lecture on how selfish I was, actually this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't suggested the idea in the first place," he countered. She gave up; she couldn't say anything that would change his mind anyway. She went out to find Harry and Ron, they were near the fire, the common room was flooded with Griffindors and Slytherins, both hating this idea. People started to stare at her when she walked. She eyed Parkinson who probably felt like killing her. She hated this; maybe Malfoy was right, why did she even give McGonagall the idea! She walked up to Harry and Ron. They were indulged in a conversation, again.
"Hi Hermione," Ron greeted her, and Harry smiled.
"Have you finished your project?" Ron asked worryingly.
"Yes, it's finished, why?" she asked
"Well...." Ron started.
"Ron it's due tomorrow," Hermione stated and she saw the look in his face.
"Help," he said.
"Fine, I'll stay up with you tonight and help you finish it," she said.
"Thanks Hermione, you're a life saver,"
"I know, anyway, Harry how is your project going?"
"Fine, I guess Parvati does most of work, I offer to do some work and she refuses, and she thinks that I might
Mess up everything. I am good at that," Harry said happily. "So I just let her do it and she promised to add my name, that I did the work." Ron looked at him and gave that I-wish-that-was-me look which made Harry and Hermione laugh.
"Anyway, why is the ministry here?" Hermione said getting down to business.
"Yeah, Dumbledore looked worried, something is going on between Mr.Malfoy and You-know-who," Harry said.
"Everyone knows that Malfoy's family has connections with all kinds of dark wizards," Ron said.
"We'll go and ask Hagrid, tonight, AFTER your project," Harry said keeping Ron from protesting.
"Let's go to dinner and finish it quickly, I want to see Hagrid as soon as possible," Ron said and they exited the Slytherin/Griffindor common room and started for the Great hall. While they were walking they noticed McGonagall talking to one of the ministers, the trio stopped and started to listen to the faint voices. They could hear only bits and pieces.
".so...obvious.....Mal...death.....Vol....should go to Azkaban," it sounded like McGonagall's voice.
"...no...evidence....headed....Mal...muggles," the minister replied.
" Lucius..... . muggles, so... would rather want them--" McGonagall stopped at the sight of a cloak near the doorway. She quickly walked up to it. Ron, Hermione watching her shadow quickly jumped away from the doorway.
"Why, may I ask are you three standing here?" she asked seriously.
"We were just walking to the Great Hall for dinner," Hermione said.
"I believe the Great Hall is that way," McGonagall stated.
"We wanted to call you so...you wouldn't be late.." Ron said nervously.
"We still have fifteen minutes before the feast, but I am letting you three go this time again. But I am warning you, don't get mixed up in things that we can't get out of. I understand that you three want to know the ministry is here, it is strictly confidential. I also know that you three have the habit of getting into trouble, I am warning this is far more than you can handle, and it has to do with everything. I suggest you stay out of this one Potter," she said looking at Harry. They walked back silently towards the Great Hall.
"Something is really wrong, I never saw McGonagall this worried before," Hermione said. "we'll get some answers from Hagrid tonight." They entered the Great Hall and walked towards the Griffindor table. The hall was packed and all the ministers were sitting around Dumbledore and all the other professors. Hermione noticed McGonagall walk in. She tried to recall the bits and pieces she heard. Lucius Malfoy had told something to Voldemort and it is going to have a great effect in everything. Dumbledore stood up.
"Now, I apologize for the inconvenience to the sixth year students of sharing a dormitory. I assure you that this is only temporary. The ministry will leave next Monday. The reason that they are here is to check if every student is following the rules and regulations of this school. For example sneaking out after dark," he said looking at the three of them. "so I hope the students will be on their best behavior." He sat down and the feast began.
"I know for a fact that the ministers are not here to spy on our schools rules and regulations," Harry stated.
"Don't worry , Hagrid will tell us," Ron said. "or we'll make him tell us,"
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After the feast, Hermione walked back to the dormitories to get her books, quill and a sheet of parchment. She had to make up something to tell Draco, or they were going to be in big trouble. He was sitting in his study table, writing something. She gathered all her things with her and got up.
"I am staying up late with Harry and Ron to study up, I'll sleep in the common room, if it gets too late," she said.
"Whatever, I am locking the door at twelve," he said with no expression.
"Fine," she said and walked out. She saw Harry and Ron writing on the table. Ron was panicking. She walked over and sat in the extra seat, next to him. She looked over their project, it was another essay, and it had to do with Potion. That was a broad subject. The project was to pick any type of potions and write the following information on it. She looked over the information, it was lengthy but it was easy.
"Ron, Harry, I want you to start writing points on potion. Now it says to write about any type of Potion, it's better to write about Poly Juice Potion because we are more familiar about it, you get the facts and I'll finalize it," she said handing them a 'Most Potente Potions' and started to write the title and everything while Ron and Harry were writing information. She started organizing the points and started writing the final copy.
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Hermione set her quill down, finally they were done. Ron and Harry closed their books. Finally, they were done. Ron was relieved, now he could bug Lavender, he would definitely go and complain to Professor Snape about her lack of work.
"Thanks," he said " I owe you one, big time,"
"I know," Hermione replied as she shut the book. It was eleven. Seasums and Dean were still in the common room reading something.
Hermione glanced at Harry and Ron. They would have to go now. Harry quietly went into his dorm and came back with the cloak. They slowly snuck out and his themselves beneath the cloak. They walked towards the huge brass doors and pushed them open. They walked outside and were hit by a cool winter breeze, after all Christmas wasn't far away. Hermione knocked on Hagrid's hard wooden door three times. Hagrid opened the door a moment later and saw nothing , at once he knew it was them and held the door out more, he made sure that no one was following or watching them, and closed the door. He waited for the three of them to appear. After a moment, three pairs of eyes were staring at him.
"Hi, Hagrid, nice to see you." Harry said.
"Hello there, haven't see ye three in a long time," he said. He walked over and started making tea.
"Hagrid, do you know why the ministry is here?" Hermione asked, getting right down to business.
"Sorry, strictly between me and er Dumbledore," he answered.
"Does it have to do with Voldemort?" Ron asked as Hagrid squinted hearing his name.
"Sorry," Ron apologized. "slip of the tongue"
"He is getting stronger....but this time, I suggest you three don't get involved in this, I am tellin you, this is a very dangerous business, and I don't want to see yer three gettin' yourselves hurt," Hagrid said. "besides, Lucius Malfoy was the one who started all this,"
"What do you mean, start what?" Hermione asked.
"I am not sure if you three are supposed to know this but, after Malfoy and his family were accused to have been joining you-know-who, he had been against this school and Dumbledore. He is complainin' that Dumbledore ain't fit enough to run Hogwarts. But everyone knows that he wants to become the head master of this school,"
"What does that have to do with why the ministry is here?" Harry asked.
"I told ye I can't tell ye that, but I am tellin' you this, You-know-who has risen again and he is suspected to come to Hogwarts first. That is why Dumbledore has invited Drumstrang and Beauxbatons to join us after the ministry leaves. Everyone knows that Dumbledore can't be dismissed, even Fudge and Bagman have indirectly been sayin' that this is just to prove te Malfoy that Dumbledore is not what he thinks he is."
"I think this is an excuse so Mr.Malfoy can stay at Hogwarts, somehow I feel that he is looking for something or leaving something at Hogwarts." Harry remarked.
"Anyway, how ye doing this year?" he asked.
"Pretty well, I guess but Divination has been really boring as usual," Ron said.
"Hagrid, Drumstrag and Beauxbatons are coming here?" Hermione asked, thinking of Victor.
"Yep, they must be arrvin' next day after the ministry leaves. I won't be surprised if the ministry leave this week itself." Hagrid said handing each of them a cup of tea. They drank in silence. After the tea they said good-bye to Hagrid and headed back to their dormitories.
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As Hagrid had said the Ministry left within a few but Lucius Malfoy was still staying, he made an excuse that he needed to speak with his son for a few days. Hermione Harry and Ron became very suspicious But the tensions of sixth year finally got to them.
"Look at how much homework we have!" Ron groaned. "A foot long essay on Divination and another foot long essay for Snape, questions from Herbology and another essay for Defense against the dark Arts!, AND we have to investigate.!"
"Drumstrang and Beauxbatons are coming tomorrow and today is my last day living with Malfoy!" Hermione said happily.
" That's great" Harry said. They quietly started their homework. Ron kept scratching out every five seconds.
"I am tired, I am going to bed," Hermione yawned.
"Me too," Ron and Harry answered.
"Well, good-night" Hermione answered. 'one more day' she thought as she entered Draco's room, it was so dark. She saw him sitting on his desk, writing something. She
quietly sat down on the bed. She looked at him.
"Where am I going to sleep?" she asked.
"I don't know, Granger and honestly I really don't care," he said. Hermione face went scarlet. She quietly took out her Care of Magical Creatures Book 6 and started reading it. After about and hour or so. Draco took off his shirt and slept on his bed. She stood there.
"MALFOY WHERE THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO SLEEP!!!" she shouted enough to jolt open his eyes and stare at her annoyingly.
"Right here," he said leaving her space.
"You mean next to YOU" she said
"Granger, do you see any other bed,"
"Fine, keep your hands to yourself,"
"Sick Granger, you're so perverted," he said. She rolled her eyes and slept on her side.
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Hermione walked out of Herbology along with Ron and Harry, Drumstang and Beauxbatons had arrived the night before. Madame Maxime and was talking to Dumbledore.
"I wonder why they didn't invite us to see Drumstrang and Beauxbatons arrival?"
"Oh Ron! It's so obvious that they are here on serious matters." Hermione said. "and besides I bet that they are so tensed and worried. And since Mr.Malfoy is still here they want to keep low"
"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?" Ron asked.
"Let's hurry we have potions and you know how Snape loves us" Harry mumbled as they rushed into the classroom and sat down. Hermione took out her book and started reading, she didn't pay attention to Snape because she had already finished reading that chapter.
"Now, I want Goyle and Weasly, Potter and Parkinson, Crabbe and Parvati and Malfoy and Granger to make this potion." He said turning around to the board. Hermione groaned and took her cauldron and sat next to Malfoy. She glanced at him, there was something different, his eyes weren't cold and filled with hatred they were kind of dull and sad.
"Malfoy, are you going to stare at nothing or help me do this potion?" Hermione asked. He didn't say anything but starting cutting up his flux-weed.
"Malfoy, are you okay?"
"Fine, Granger, Let's just say I didn't really have a nice talk with father yesterday and why would you care anyway?"
"Sorry, if I was trying to make a civilized conversation," Hermione said. He smirked. She couldn't make out if it was a smile or an evil grin. After class, the three of them walked back to their dormitories. Hermione was thinking about what Malfoy said to her in class.
"Had an interesting talk with Malfoy" Hermione said breaking the silence as they walked into the common room.
"What?" Ron said before Harry.
"Well, I asked him if he would do something other than staring at nothing and he didn't insult me anyway. I was surprised, so I asked him what was wrong. He said that he didn't have a nice talk with his father. I wonder what Mr.Malfoy told him that got him so upset," Hermione explained.
"Forget about the part of Malfoy being upset but I wonder what Mr.Malfoy told him, it has to be something about You-know-who." Harry said. Hermione gave him a 'DUH' look.
"Harry we have to get to Quidditch practice, its going to be great, Krum's going to be there. Just imagine getting pointers from him" Ron said. Harry grabbed his Firebolt and both of them left. Hermione was debating whether to see their practice or not, Krum would be there She got up and headed out to the Quidditch field. She sat down in one of the empty benches. She looked up to see a bunch of blurs, She spotted him going head to head with Harry. She took out her special binoculars and saw him, she saw those same black eyes, the same hair, there was no difference, maybe he had gotten taller and cuter but that was it. She also noticed Malfoy, as much as she didn't want to admit it, he looked good. She noticed something else; a bludger was approaching and heading for Malfoy. She hated him but she didn't want him to get hurt.
"DRACO!" she yelled, but it was too late but the time he turned around the bludger had hit him and he was sinking slowly to the ground
The game had stopped, the players hurried to the injured player, except for Ron and Harry they came down as slow as possible, they weren't even a bit worried, well they were worried that there wouldn't be any more practice anymore. Hermione ran to him, it was kind of weird that she cared so much but she didn't want him to get hurt. He was unconscious, before she could do anything Professor McGonagall pushed through the crowd and gasped. DIR
"Well, take him to the hospital wing, Madame Pomphrey would know what to do," she said. Before Harry could help her Krum stepped up and helped her carry him. They were walking through the halls heading towards the stairs, It was an awkward moment for Hermione, and there she was with her so called boyfriend and was carrying her worst enemy.
"So how are you?" Krum asked, breaking the silence.
"Fine," she answered.
"Is this your boyfriend?" Krum asked. Hermione was shocked. Out of all the people.
"No, of course not, why would you say that?" Hermione answered, frankly a bit annoyed.
"I just thought--"
'No you assumed," she interrupted
"Sorry" he said.
They reached the hospital wing in about five minutes. Hermione handed him over to Madame Pomphrey and stretched. Victor was still next tp her. She didn't know what to say. It has been a few years since they met.
"Hermione, I want to talk about us." he started. For once he said her name right.
"What about us?" she asked.
"I just wanted to let you know, no hard feelings and I think we can be friends" he said.
"Are we breaking up?" she asked
"Were we together in the first place?" he asked. He was right they were only together for about a month. She couldn't believe that he could be so rude.
"I guess you are right." she said.
"So. we can still be friends." he said.
"Fine, whatever," she said. He turned around and left. She went and sat down, she felt a tear crawl down her cheek. Why is it always her? She had so much hope on him. She glanced at Malfoy, he was silent and that was the way she liked it. She heard the door open and Mr. Malfoy came in. She stood up.
"What are YOU doing here?" he asked her, talking as if she was a disease.
"I just happen to be the person who saved his life,"
"Shutup! Draco doesn't need help from a mudblood like you. You shouldn't even be here." he countered
"No Mr.Malfoy, YOU shouldn't be here,"
"SHUTUP YOU MUDBLOOD BITCH, you don't know me, I can hurt you and your family in ways which will leave you torn apart," he shouted. Tears welled up in Hermiones eyes and she ran out. She ran towards the Griffindor common room. She uttered the password and ran in. She saw Harry standing there with a confused look on his face. She stood there, he walked up to her and wrapped his strong arms around her. She cried. Ron followed.
"Hermione, what happend?" Ron asked. "if its Malfoy I swear I'll kill him."
"Mr.Malfoy...." she said between gasps.
"What did he say or do?" Harry asked, his voice increasing in each word.
"He threatened me, he said he would kill my family and me," she said, her voice trembling.
"Yeah right, I'll like to see him do that," Ron said.
"No, I was just trying to help," she said.
"We know," Harry said.
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THE HOSPITAL WING
"Draco, get up, now," Mr.Malfoy uttered
Draco groaned. It was hard to move and there was a bump on the back of his head. He slowly got up to meet his fathers deadly glare. He avoided looking at him in the eye. He knew his father didn't come to make him feel better or see how he was doing. He came for only one thing that was to force him to become a death eater...again...
"Have you made up your choice?" his father said with no expression in his voice.
"I--I need more time," he said, it was the same excuse he had used last week.
"LOOK! Make up your mind, I know this is just an excuse, but I am going to give you one more day. That is it. Even if you don't want to become a death eater, you will be forced to, you are a Malfoy, start acting like one." Draco didn't say anything he just got up and left. He glanced at his cast on his left hand. Pansy had signed it, big surprise. He was about to look away when he noticed Granger's writing. 'Hope you feel better soon' Why would she care if he was
better or not. Anyway, this is going to be a long day.
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TA DA!!! finished...Whew! this is a BIG chapter, finally it is finished, when I was writing it, I didnt know where to stop and now that i did, yay! and so the plot thickens.....okay that was dumb...i am like puttin this up after a LONGGG time and I made a new id...so my old reviewers are probly lost
or even lost or even gave up at this.... okay bye!
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Monday, 22 December, 2003-The moment I am writing this!
Here with me...
Chapter Five --Drumstrang and Beauxbatons
Hermione walked into his room with all her luggage dragging behind her. The room had one bed, and a closet and one bathroom. She set her luggage down in a corner. Malfoy had his back turned to her and was staring out the window.
"Do I have to ask for help?" Hermione said picking up her luggage again. "Where do I put my clothes?" she asked again.
"Granger, even if you did ask for help I wouldn't help you. Your clothes, I could care less, this was your brilliant idea to share a room, put it anywhere you want, but away from mine." he said not turning around. Hermione grunted. She couldn't believe that he was so two-faced.
"You could have said no," she argued back.
"Well, then McGonagall would lecture on how selfish I was, actually this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't suggested the idea in the first place," he countered. She gave up; she couldn't say anything that would change his mind anyway. She went out to find Harry and Ron, they were near the fire, the common room was flooded with Griffindors and Slytherins, both hating this idea. People started to stare at her when she walked. She eyed Parkinson who probably felt like killing her. She hated this; maybe Malfoy was right, why did she even give McGonagall the idea! She walked up to Harry and Ron. They were indulged in a conversation, again.
"Hi Hermione," Ron greeted her, and Harry smiled.
"Have you finished your project?" Ron asked worryingly.
"Yes, it's finished, why?" she asked
"Well...." Ron started.
"Ron it's due tomorrow," Hermione stated and she saw the look in his face.
"Help," he said.
"Fine, I'll stay up with you tonight and help you finish it," she said.
"Thanks Hermione, you're a life saver,"
"I know, anyway, Harry how is your project going?"
"Fine, I guess Parvati does most of work, I offer to do some work and she refuses, and she thinks that I might
Mess up everything. I am good at that," Harry said happily. "So I just let her do it and she promised to add my name, that I did the work." Ron looked at him and gave that I-wish-that-was-me look which made Harry and Hermione laugh.
"Anyway, why is the ministry here?" Hermione said getting down to business.
"Yeah, Dumbledore looked worried, something is going on between Mr.Malfoy and You-know-who," Harry said.
"Everyone knows that Malfoy's family has connections with all kinds of dark wizards," Ron said.
"We'll go and ask Hagrid, tonight, AFTER your project," Harry said keeping Ron from protesting.
"Let's go to dinner and finish it quickly, I want to see Hagrid as soon as possible," Ron said and they exited the Slytherin/Griffindor common room and started for the Great hall. While they were walking they noticed McGonagall talking to one of the ministers, the trio stopped and started to listen to the faint voices. They could hear only bits and pieces.
".so...obvious.....Mal...death.....Vol....should go to Azkaban," it sounded like McGonagall's voice.
"...no...evidence....headed....Mal...muggles," the minister replied.
" Lucius..... . muggles, so... would rather want them--" McGonagall stopped at the sight of a cloak near the doorway. She quickly walked up to it. Ron, Hermione watching her shadow quickly jumped away from the doorway.
"Why, may I ask are you three standing here?" she asked seriously.
"We were just walking to the Great Hall for dinner," Hermione said.
"I believe the Great Hall is that way," McGonagall stated.
"We wanted to call you so...you wouldn't be late.." Ron said nervously.
"We still have fifteen minutes before the feast, but I am letting you three go this time again. But I am warning you, don't get mixed up in things that we can't get out of. I understand that you three want to know the ministry is here, it is strictly confidential. I also know that you three have the habit of getting into trouble, I am warning this is far more than you can handle, and it has to do with everything. I suggest you stay out of this one Potter," she said looking at Harry. They walked back silently towards the Great Hall.
"Something is really wrong, I never saw McGonagall this worried before," Hermione said. "we'll get some answers from Hagrid tonight." They entered the Great Hall and walked towards the Griffindor table. The hall was packed and all the ministers were sitting around Dumbledore and all the other professors. Hermione noticed McGonagall walk in. She tried to recall the bits and pieces she heard. Lucius Malfoy had told something to Voldemort and it is going to have a great effect in everything. Dumbledore stood up.
"Now, I apologize for the inconvenience to the sixth year students of sharing a dormitory. I assure you that this is only temporary. The ministry will leave next Monday. The reason that they are here is to check if every student is following the rules and regulations of this school. For example sneaking out after dark," he said looking at the three of them. "so I hope the students will be on their best behavior." He sat down and the feast began.
"I know for a fact that the ministers are not here to spy on our schools rules and regulations," Harry stated.
"Don't worry , Hagrid will tell us," Ron said. "or we'll make him tell us,"
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After the feast, Hermione walked back to the dormitories to get her books, quill and a sheet of parchment. She had to make up something to tell Draco, or they were going to be in big trouble. He was sitting in his study table, writing something. She gathered all her things with her and got up.
"I am staying up late with Harry and Ron to study up, I'll sleep in the common room, if it gets too late," she said.
"Whatever, I am locking the door at twelve," he said with no expression.
"Fine," she said and walked out. She saw Harry and Ron writing on the table. Ron was panicking. She walked over and sat in the extra seat, next to him. She looked over their project, it was another essay, and it had to do with Potion. That was a broad subject. The project was to pick any type of potions and write the following information on it. She looked over the information, it was lengthy but it was easy.
"Ron, Harry, I want you to start writing points on potion. Now it says to write about any type of Potion, it's better to write about Poly Juice Potion because we are more familiar about it, you get the facts and I'll finalize it," she said handing them a 'Most Potente Potions' and started to write the title and everything while Ron and Harry were writing information. She started organizing the points and started writing the final copy.
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Hermione set her quill down, finally they were done. Ron and Harry closed their books. Finally, they were done. Ron was relieved, now he could bug Lavender, he would definitely go and complain to Professor Snape about her lack of work.
"Thanks," he said " I owe you one, big time,"
"I know," Hermione replied as she shut the book. It was eleven. Seasums and Dean were still in the common room reading something.
Hermione glanced at Harry and Ron. They would have to go now. Harry quietly went into his dorm and came back with the cloak. They slowly snuck out and his themselves beneath the cloak. They walked towards the huge brass doors and pushed them open. They walked outside and were hit by a cool winter breeze, after all Christmas wasn't far away. Hermione knocked on Hagrid's hard wooden door three times. Hagrid opened the door a moment later and saw nothing , at once he knew it was them and held the door out more, he made sure that no one was following or watching them, and closed the door. He waited for the three of them to appear. After a moment, three pairs of eyes were staring at him.
"Hi, Hagrid, nice to see you." Harry said.
"Hello there, haven't see ye three in a long time," he said. He walked over and started making tea.
"Hagrid, do you know why the ministry is here?" Hermione asked, getting right down to business.
"Sorry, strictly between me and er Dumbledore," he answered.
"Does it have to do with Voldemort?" Ron asked as Hagrid squinted hearing his name.
"Sorry," Ron apologized. "slip of the tongue"
"He is getting stronger....but this time, I suggest you three don't get involved in this, I am tellin you, this is a very dangerous business, and I don't want to see yer three gettin' yourselves hurt," Hagrid said. "besides, Lucius Malfoy was the one who started all this,"
"What do you mean, start what?" Hermione asked.
"I am not sure if you three are supposed to know this but, after Malfoy and his family were accused to have been joining you-know-who, he had been against this school and Dumbledore. He is complainin' that Dumbledore ain't fit enough to run Hogwarts. But everyone knows that he wants to become the head master of this school,"
"What does that have to do with why the ministry is here?" Harry asked.
"I told ye I can't tell ye that, but I am tellin' you this, You-know-who has risen again and he is suspected to come to Hogwarts first. That is why Dumbledore has invited Drumstrang and Beauxbatons to join us after the ministry leaves. Everyone knows that Dumbledore can't be dismissed, even Fudge and Bagman have indirectly been sayin' that this is just to prove te Malfoy that Dumbledore is not what he thinks he is."
"I think this is an excuse so Mr.Malfoy can stay at Hogwarts, somehow I feel that he is looking for something or leaving something at Hogwarts." Harry remarked.
"Anyway, how ye doing this year?" he asked.
"Pretty well, I guess but Divination has been really boring as usual," Ron said.
"Hagrid, Drumstrag and Beauxbatons are coming here?" Hermione asked, thinking of Victor.
"Yep, they must be arrvin' next day after the ministry leaves. I won't be surprised if the ministry leave this week itself." Hagrid said handing each of them a cup of tea. They drank in silence. After the tea they said good-bye to Hagrid and headed back to their dormitories.
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As Hagrid had said the Ministry left within a few but Lucius Malfoy was still staying, he made an excuse that he needed to speak with his son for a few days. Hermione Harry and Ron became very suspicious But the tensions of sixth year finally got to them.
"Look at how much homework we have!" Ron groaned. "A foot long essay on Divination and another foot long essay for Snape, questions from Herbology and another essay for Defense against the dark Arts!, AND we have to investigate.!"
"Drumstrang and Beauxbatons are coming tomorrow and today is my last day living with Malfoy!" Hermione said happily.
" That's great" Harry said. They quietly started their homework. Ron kept scratching out every five seconds.
"I am tired, I am going to bed," Hermione yawned.
"Me too," Ron and Harry answered.
"Well, good-night" Hermione answered. 'one more day' she thought as she entered Draco's room, it was so dark. She saw him sitting on his desk, writing something. She
quietly sat down on the bed. She looked at him.
"Where am I going to sleep?" she asked.
"I don't know, Granger and honestly I really don't care," he said. Hermione face went scarlet. She quietly took out her Care of Magical Creatures Book 6 and started reading it. After about and hour or so. Draco took off his shirt and slept on his bed. She stood there.
"MALFOY WHERE THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO SLEEP!!!" she shouted enough to jolt open his eyes and stare at her annoyingly.
"Right here," he said leaving her space.
"You mean next to YOU" she said
"Granger, do you see any other bed,"
"Fine, keep your hands to yourself,"
"Sick Granger, you're so perverted," he said. She rolled her eyes and slept on her side.
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Hermione walked out of Herbology along with Ron and Harry, Drumstang and Beauxbatons had arrived the night before. Madame Maxime and was talking to Dumbledore.
"I wonder why they didn't invite us to see Drumstrang and Beauxbatons arrival?"
"Oh Ron! It's so obvious that they are here on serious matters." Hermione said. "and besides I bet that they are so tensed and worried. And since Mr.Malfoy is still here they want to keep low"
"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?" Ron asked.
"Let's hurry we have potions and you know how Snape loves us" Harry mumbled as they rushed into the classroom and sat down. Hermione took out her book and started reading, she didn't pay attention to Snape because she had already finished reading that chapter.
"Now, I want Goyle and Weasly, Potter and Parkinson, Crabbe and Parvati and Malfoy and Granger to make this potion." He said turning around to the board. Hermione groaned and took her cauldron and sat next to Malfoy. She glanced at him, there was something different, his eyes weren't cold and filled with hatred they were kind of dull and sad.
"Malfoy, are you going to stare at nothing or help me do this potion?" Hermione asked. He didn't say anything but starting cutting up his flux-weed.
"Malfoy, are you okay?"
"Fine, Granger, Let's just say I didn't really have a nice talk with father yesterday and why would you care anyway?"
"Sorry, if I was trying to make a civilized conversation," Hermione said. He smirked. She couldn't make out if it was a smile or an evil grin. After class, the three of them walked back to their dormitories. Hermione was thinking about what Malfoy said to her in class.
"Had an interesting talk with Malfoy" Hermione said breaking the silence as they walked into the common room.
"What?" Ron said before Harry.
"Well, I asked him if he would do something other than staring at nothing and he didn't insult me anyway. I was surprised, so I asked him what was wrong. He said that he didn't have a nice talk with his father. I wonder what Mr.Malfoy told him that got him so upset," Hermione explained.
"Forget about the part of Malfoy being upset but I wonder what Mr.Malfoy told him, it has to be something about You-know-who." Harry said. Hermione gave him a 'DUH' look.
"Harry we have to get to Quidditch practice, its going to be great, Krum's going to be there. Just imagine getting pointers from him" Ron said. Harry grabbed his Firebolt and both of them left. Hermione was debating whether to see their practice or not, Krum would be there She got up and headed out to the Quidditch field. She sat down in one of the empty benches. She looked up to see a bunch of blurs, She spotted him going head to head with Harry. She took out her special binoculars and saw him, she saw those same black eyes, the same hair, there was no difference, maybe he had gotten taller and cuter but that was it. She also noticed Malfoy, as much as she didn't want to admit it, he looked good. She noticed something else; a bludger was approaching and heading for Malfoy. She hated him but she didn't want him to get hurt.
"DRACO!" she yelled, but it was too late but the time he turned around the bludger had hit him and he was sinking slowly to the ground
The game had stopped, the players hurried to the injured player, except for Ron and Harry they came down as slow as possible, they weren't even a bit worried, well they were worried that there wouldn't be any more practice anymore. Hermione ran to him, it was kind of weird that she cared so much but she didn't want him to get hurt. He was unconscious, before she could do anything Professor McGonagall pushed through the crowd and gasped. DIR
"Well, take him to the hospital wing, Madame Pomphrey would know what to do," she said. Before Harry could help her Krum stepped up and helped her carry him. They were walking through the halls heading towards the stairs, It was an awkward moment for Hermione, and there she was with her so called boyfriend and was carrying her worst enemy.
"So how are you?" Krum asked, breaking the silence.
"Fine," she answered.
"Is this your boyfriend?" Krum asked. Hermione was shocked. Out of all the people.
"No, of course not, why would you say that?" Hermione answered, frankly a bit annoyed.
"I just thought--"
'No you assumed," she interrupted
"Sorry" he said.
They reached the hospital wing in about five minutes. Hermione handed him over to Madame Pomphrey and stretched. Victor was still next tp her. She didn't know what to say. It has been a few years since they met.
"Hermione, I want to talk about us." he started. For once he said her name right.
"What about us?" she asked.
"I just wanted to let you know, no hard feelings and I think we can be friends" he said.
"Are we breaking up?" she asked
"Were we together in the first place?" he asked. He was right they were only together for about a month. She couldn't believe that he could be so rude.
"I guess you are right." she said.
"So. we can still be friends." he said.
"Fine, whatever," she said. He turned around and left. She went and sat down, she felt a tear crawl down her cheek. Why is it always her? She had so much hope on him. She glanced at Malfoy, he was silent and that was the way she liked it. She heard the door open and Mr. Malfoy came in. She stood up.
"What are YOU doing here?" he asked her, talking as if she was a disease.
"I just happen to be the person who saved his life,"
"Shutup! Draco doesn't need help from a mudblood like you. You shouldn't even be here." he countered
"No Mr.Malfoy, YOU shouldn't be here,"
"SHUTUP YOU MUDBLOOD BITCH, you don't know me, I can hurt you and your family in ways which will leave you torn apart," he shouted. Tears welled up in Hermiones eyes and she ran out. She ran towards the Griffindor common room. She uttered the password and ran in. She saw Harry standing there with a confused look on his face. She stood there, he walked up to her and wrapped his strong arms around her. She cried. Ron followed.
"Hermione, what happend?" Ron asked. "if its Malfoy I swear I'll kill him."
"Mr.Malfoy...." she said between gasps.
"What did he say or do?" Harry asked, his voice increasing in each word.
"He threatened me, he said he would kill my family and me," she said, her voice trembling.
"Yeah right, I'll like to see him do that," Ron said.
"No, I was just trying to help," she said.
"We know," Harry said.
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THE HOSPITAL WING
"Draco, get up, now," Mr.Malfoy uttered
Draco groaned. It was hard to move and there was a bump on the back of his head. He slowly got up to meet his fathers deadly glare. He avoided looking at him in the eye. He knew his father didn't come to make him feel better or see how he was doing. He came for only one thing that was to force him to become a death eater...again...
"Have you made up your choice?" his father said with no expression in his voice.
"I--I need more time," he said, it was the same excuse he had used last week.
"LOOK! Make up your mind, I know this is just an excuse, but I am going to give you one more day. That is it. Even if you don't want to become a death eater, you will be forced to, you are a Malfoy, start acting like one." Draco didn't say anything he just got up and left. He glanced at his cast on his left hand. Pansy had signed it, big surprise. He was about to look away when he noticed Granger's writing. 'Hope you feel better soon' Why would she care if he was
better or not. Anyway, this is going to be a long day.
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TA DA!!! finished...Whew! this is a BIG chapter, finally it is finished, when I was writing it, I didnt know where to stop and now that i did, yay! and so the plot thickens.....okay that was dumb...i am like puttin this up after a LONGGG time and I made a new id...so my old reviewers are probly lost
or even lost or even gave up at this.... okay bye!
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