An Unexpected Surprise
Ron and Harry both talked only in classes. Since they both had someone now, they both felt that their free time should be spent with them rather than each other. Hermione constantly poured over books and was now really involved in her tutoring, leaving her barely any time to chat with either Ron or Harry. Hermione's mood did lighten up ever since she told Harry she liked Ron.
Harry was thinking it hard to keep that big of a secret away from Ron, but then again he didn't see him all the time anymore, basically just classes.
Harry's Occlumency classes were getting a little more intense for Dumbledore was stressing Harry get this more than he had the past couple weeks. Harry thought that Dumbledore might think that Voldemort might find a way to break the charm soon.
Harry spent Sunday's doing his homework and made Quidditch practices only three nights a week for the time being. This coming weekend was a match with Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Harry of course was routing for Hufflepuff, although Ravenclaw does have good chasers.
Moody was slowly getting around the class with the Unforgivables and wants to make sure everyone goes again so that each student masters the skill.
Snape's lessons were getting harder and harder, and Snape's loathed look on Harry made him add too much hippogriff snot in his potion and Harry saw Snape scribble something that looked like a zero.
Professor McGonnagall was really snapping down on homework and didn't show any of the students any bit of remorse. They were getting into really complicating transfigurations, and Professor McGonnagall kept reminding the class about Apparation licenses.
Saturday morning Harry made his way for the Great Hall. Winter was in the air and Harry felt the cheery spirit he never had before this year. Sirius told Harry in the mirror to get himself a present from his godfather last night.
Harry was walking down a flight of stairs and down a hall when someone sneered behind him,
"How'd you do it Potter?"
Harry turned around to see Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyal all making their way toward Harry.
"Do what?" Harry said.
"Oh don't play dumb with me Potter." Malfoy scoffed.
"Err… shutup Malfoy." Harry said lamely.
"The Dark Lord isn't happy Harry. You better watch your back, he will find a way to get back into you, and when he does, you will suffer so much pain." Malfoy then laughed a high-pitched evil laugh. Harry shot Malfoy a disgusted look and continued down the hall.
"Oh Potter, looking for your girlfriend?" Malfoy wondered. Harry stopped walking.
"You won't find her." Malfoy continued. Harry turned around and made his way back toward Malfoy.
"What did you do to her? If you hurt her I swear Malfoy I'll make you see what pain really is."
"Ooo Potter I wouldn't get too attached to her if I were you." Malfoy smirked.
"WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER?" Harry yelled now putting his hand close to his wand.
"Oh I didn't do anything to her. More like a deal she has finish with someone."
"Who? Where is she?" Harry wondered.
"Oh you won't find her so don't bother looking, and if you do you'll be dead before you can reach her."
At this point Malfoy wasn't making any sense to Harry, what is Malfoy hinting at? Where is Jenna and what has he done with her? Harry now drew out his wand and pointed it straight at Malfoy's neck.
"Oh Potter, I don't know if you want to do that."
"Tell me where she is." Harry said firmly.
"Trying to play hero are we?"
"Where is she?" Harry was now getting really frustrated.
"Last time you played hero you went and got someone killed, I wouldn't do that again if I were you, just stay out of it. It's not your problem." Malfoy now made to go away. Does Malfoy know about Sirius's death?
"If it's Jenna's problem, it's mine." Harry now made after Malfoy but Crabbe and Goyal stood in between the two.
"No Potter, it's not, and I wouldn't stick my nose into it either." Malfoy said as he, Crabbe and Goyal ran down the hall and out of site.
Harry was really frustrated and confused so he went down to the Great Hall and saw that Jenna wasn't there. Hannah and Ron were both sitting together at the Hufflepuff table. Harry made his way over to them.
"Hey Ron, Hannah." Harry greeted.
"Hey Harry."
"Hi!"
"Err… Hannah do you know where Jenna is?" Harry asked.
"No, I thought she was with you. She's probably practicing for Quidditch or something, that girl has been off and about a lot lately." Hannah sighed.
"Oh thanks." Harry said and he turned to look for Hermione at the Gryffindor table, but she was nowhere in sight. Figuring she was probably at the library, Harry left the Great Hall and decided to go look for her there.
Harry was walking down a hall when he saw, to his surprise, Hermione. Harry walked a little faster now, but as he drew closer, he saw not only Hermione, but also this young boy. Is this the kid she's tutoring? Harry wondered. Then he saw the young boy start to put a move on Hermione, and Harry ran forward and seized the young boy's collar and pinned him against the wall being as frustrated as he was.
"Who are you?" Harry asked the boy firmly.
"Do- Dom." The young boy muttered frighteningly.
"Harry leave him alone!" Hermione screamed seizing Harry's arm.
"No! This little pervert. What year are you?" Harry wondered seeing how small this boy was.
"Fir-First." Dom muttered. Harry then punched the kid in the stomach and threw him on the floor.
"Go away, and I don't want to see you near Hermione ever again." Harry yelled at the kid. The kid scrambled himself up and ran down the hall whimpering.
"Harry- I-" Hermione started looking both shocked and embarrassed.
"I never knew you could go so low. Ron's an idiot Hermione, you and I both know that, but to go to a FIRST YEAR? That's pathetic. Especially the one you're tutoring! What were you thinking? Don't do this to yourself Hermione." Harry tried to reason.
"I—don't—know what I was thinking, I was just so upset…"
"A first year…" Harry muttered.
"I know…" Hermione said softly. "I'm sorry, I—I don't know what came over me."
"I thought you were smart, brilliant actually." Harry shot Hermione a disgusted look and walked away leaving her alone to feel horrendous.
Author's note: Yeah, I know this was a short chappie, but I thought this was a good cliffhanger so HAHAHA. Ne ways, where is Jenna? Must be something big as Malfoy knows, and what with her Quidditch game tomorrow? AND HERMIONE!!! AHH!!! That's just wrong. What a looser… Hehe please review to me your thoughts, and stay tuned. MERRY [insert holiday choice here]!!!! ENJOY!