Harry POV.
After a while, the screaming had stopped and everyone was pretty quiet. The wolf turned out to be Jacen and the little girl was Lena. Lena, also known as Helena Snape. I cringed in horror at that little bit of info. We: Ron, Herm, Draco, Damien, Remus, and Jacen, and I, hung out in the hospital wing helping the wounded. Professor Snape was even paler than usual and very shaky.
The headmaster guy from Yavin came and asked to speak with "Severus". They went into another room and Jacen got up to follow them. After only a few seconds, we heard screaming and Snape walked out with Grayson hot on his heels. "I cannot have one of the cursed at my school. So many future witches and wizards killed because of her. I would have killed her when she was born. Severus, she cannot stay. She will be the death of us all." Snape looked livid. "You only say that because she did something that you never could. She has more power flowing in her hand than you will ever see in your whole miserable existence."
Grayson looked like he had something foul under his nose. "Lena protected us. She actually fought the death eaters. All you did was cower under your desk." Jacen cut in like a knife. "You are a coward, Andrew." Snape added to Jacen's comment. "Even Potter can tell that you are vile."
"Well, she can hardly be blamed. It must be a family trait that she inherited." Grayson said.
It didn't even register until a second later. First, there was a yell. Then, came a jump. Finally, there was blood. Snape had attacked someone. So had Jacen and Remus for that matter. Obviously, Grayson had crossed the line. In the aftermath of the fight, I remembered what Jacen had said. Lena had fought the death eaters? What had she been able to do that Grayson couldn't? Was she really that powerful? What was the cursed? Why did Remus and Jacen attack Grayson? Was Jacen a cursed?
All questions that would be answered in time. Once the questions were answered, would I still be the wizarding world's hero? Was I a cursed as well? I don't think I have ever seen Malfoy that upset. Both Draco and Damien had not said anything. Draco kept looking over at Lena with a sad look in his eyes. "She might not wake up for a while, you know." I said to him. He looked back at me with tears starting to fall. "Yeah, I know." That was all he needed to say. I don't know why I did it but I did. I leaned over and hugged him. It never occurred to me that he might hug back. His hand was gripping my shirt with amazing force. I could feel my shoulder getting wet. I didn't care about that. I guess that was everyone's cue to loose it. We definitely lost all composure and broke down in tears.
Ron was hugging Hermione and Jacen was sitting on the floor, a mess of tears and solitude. Remus ever had his arm around Snape. It was a very sad day.
After I had left the hospital wing, Ron and Hermione came with me to see how everyone was holding up in the great hall. Everyone from Yavin was staying in the great hall tonight. There were tons of sleeping bags like in my 3rd year. Dumbledore said we could stay in the hall tonight if we wanted to. Jacen introduced me to Julian, Aaron, and Damien (we hadn't actually met yet). Aaron was upset because his girlfriend, Felicia, had gotten hurt. Aaron and Felicia were with Jacen and Lena when the attack happened.
No one would talk about what actually happened. Then again, I really don't want to know what happen. Sleep didn't come easy that night. I kept tossing and turning so I finally got up and went to the kitchen for a snack. I saw Remus and Snape sitting together talking about something. I decided to listen in. "We cannot stop them if they are truly in love." Remus said. "I know that. I just worry about Voldermort finding her. Them." Snape corrected himself. "What about Harry and Draco? They need to know their fate." Remus said. "Another time, Lupin. They have dealt with enough for one night."
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