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A/n: Sorry this took so long. I had been bugged by my love life and now I am messed up. But then, here's the sixth Chapter. And again thank you for all who reviewed this. You all mean so much to me. Thank you.ü
By: Aningme
Anger Management
Chapter 6
Hermione's POV (again)
I didn't get it. He suddenly turned into something else every single time. He was just a bastard last time. Then suddenly a gentle person. Then now, a quiet, closed person. I didn't understand him but... I guess I will never do. I really never knew what happened to him. I really never knew how he felt, how to live all alone in this world. Suddenly, all I could see in him is a wounded boy, craving for only one thing. Love.
His family seemed to have not given it to him. His friends were just a pathetic crowd of people who are afraid of him because of who he is. He had no one to turn to. He was deprived of such a big thing in life, love.
And I thought if I could be the one to give it to him.
That same day, Hagrid called us up for a new assignment after our chores. He said we would enjoy it, but I didn't think of it that much. We both walked in silence as we crossed the big fields to Hagrid's cottage. But I couldn't help the silence anymore.
"What do you think Hagrid will make us do?" I suddenly broke the silence, somewhat jerking him a little. He looked at me, looking bewildered.
"Umm... I... I don't know." He said and walked on.
I still talked. "Have you ever wondered how Hagrid caught those incredible creatures and train them to be obedient to him? I mean some of them are pretty wild but to him, they are as good as angels."
"No. I never thought of those stupid animals."
His sarcastic tone was back. "They are not stupid." I said, with dignity. "I think they are beautiful creatures that can do incredible things."
"If they are not stupid, they should've run away from big ol' Hagrid and find somewhere else to live better than here." He smirked.
I suddenly found myself laughing. He looked at me. "What's so funny? Did I say something funny?"
"You're back." I said in between laughs. "Welcome back, Draco." I smiled. He rolled his eyes at me first, but then he smiled at me and continued walking, with a cheerful aura on him now.
Finally, after our walk, we reached Hagrid's cottage and waited for him to answer the door. While waiting, we were both joking about what Hagrid could be doing for taking him so long to answer the door.
And when Hagrid opened the door, we burst out laughing.
"Oh you're both he—" He suddenly watched us. "What's so funny?"
We both gave each other a look and smiled. "Nothing, sir." Draco answered as I thought of Hagrid climbing off a tree, trying to catch one of his incredible creatures, and him falling off on his butt. I was still chuckling the way in.
"Now, I know this will be exciting." Hagrid started as he let us sit in one of his comfy wooden chairs. "But before that, would the two of you like something to drink? Perhaps a hot chocolate or tea?"
"Umm, no thank you Hagrid." I smiled.
"Very well then." He started. He went at the back of his cottage and grabbed a small box, placing it on a table in front of us.
Draco started poking it. "What's in it?"
"It's a new creature I found around the forbidden forest." He elucidated, opening a box. And in suspense, we waited for something to come out. And after waiting for sometime, a small head peeked out, it's head covered in orange fur and its eyes droopy and puppy looking. I adored it immediately but Draco resented it.
"What in Merlin's name is that hair ball?" Draco asked as Hagrid shot a look at him.
"Do not insult this creature!" He warned, grabbing the little, four legged creature. "This is a filaflum."
"A what?" We both asked.
"Filaflum. Resembling a cat but is much more complicated." Hagrid continued, putting the filaflum down. It did look like a cat, but it has two small wings on its back and has two paws on each leg.
"Weird looking cat." Draco commented. The filaflum suddenly turned to him and grumbled.
"Woah, woah, woah, there Freggie!" Hagrid grabbed the filaflum, pulling it away from Draco. Draco laughed and sneered at the creature. "I warned you Mr. Malfoy not to insult Freggie."
"Freggie? That's his name?" Draco laughed.
Hagrid and I shook our heads. "I warn you, Draco. If this filaflum is insulted, it will attack you."
"Attack who? Me?" I stared at him in disbelief. He was the Malfoy I have known for six years again. He was laughing his head off like a jerk.
"Yes, you. He may be small. But I tell you, his attacks are deadly. You better watch it." Hagrid said and patted Freggie down. I called on to its name and clapped as Freggie walked towards me.
"Ugh... How pathetic." Draco grumbled.
"So, your assignment will be taking care of that little filaflum until the end of the day. I will be going to the Ministry of Magic to deal with matters but, I believe you can manage everything here?"
We both looked at each other and nodded.
"Good. I'll see you tonight then!" Hagrid cheerfully said and left us there.
I couldn't believe what was happening. He was the quiet person awhile ago. And now he's the old Malfoy again?
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