I am so sorry for keeping y' all waiting for the next chapter! I was busy with school and other things! I finally finished chapter 7 so here it is....and let me know how it is.

Title: You have a Choice

By: Lionndragon

Chapter 7

Draco walked solemnly to class, thinking about Harry. He knew what he wanted to choose...he wanted to be friends with Harry.

"Draco?" Draco turned around, there stood Professor Snape.

"Yes Professor?" Snape slid back his greasy hair with his hand, "So sorry, but the headmaster wishes to see you." Without wanting to, Draco gulped loudly. Draco reached the entrance to Dumbledore's, but he didn't know the password. He blankly stared at the stone gargoyle before him.
"Good Day, Mr. Malfoy. Please step inside. Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans." The Gargoyle came to life and moved aside. Draco was quivering with fear, he didn't know why the headmaster wanted to see him. He walked through the door to his office and his eyes were roaming around the room for Dumbledore but he only saw the Sorting Hat. It made him curious why the hat was on his desk. Dumbledore's voice startled him, "I see what you are curious about." Draco just watched Dumbledore take a seat at his desk, Draco sat as well.

"You are wondering why you are here. Well, this concerns Miss Granger, Mr. Crabbe, and Mr. Goyle," Draco's icy blue eyes widened, "This morning, an incident took place where Miss Granger was beaten and violated in a way. I will not discuss freely in this room. Mr. Crabbe and Mr. Goyle are responsible for this, they have been expelled." Dumbledore's blue eyes were sharp as ice crystals. "Never before in the History of Hogwarts or any other schools in the Magical world has this kind of situation ever occured. I, myself, am ashamed." Draco sat in his seat trembling, he had nothing to do with this. Dumbledore continued,"I have informed you of this since Mr. Goyle and Mr. Crabbe were your closest friends-"

"No, they're not!"

Dumbledore smiled, "I know, Draco. That is why I have brought you here for another reason as well." Draco was puzzled, "Why?" Dumbledore gently pushed the Sorting Hat toward Draco.

"Mr. Malfoy, the Sorting Hat will do something that it has never done before, please put it on." Draco reached for the Hat, 'Dumbledore must be losing it', Draco thought. As he put the Hat on, it gripped his head.

"Well, well, well.....I remember you...A Malfoy." A tiny voice said in his ear, "Confused and puzzled, aren't you? Ah, well, you'll see what I've planned for you. You're not a Slytherin anymore, young man. You've had a change of heart...You are rightfully a Gryfinndor." Draco tore the hat off, he felt happy but afraid. His father would kill him....but only if he found out. A smile played about the corners of his mouth. Dumbledore's eyes twinkled and he softly said,

"You are not your father, Draco." For the first time, he felt safe and loved. He knew now that love was a good thing.

"Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley, would you follow me please?" asked Professor McGonagol, briskly. She had interuppted their Charms class, Harry sitting on one side of the room, and Ron on the other. They both got up and followed her out, Professor Flitwick continuing to teach as if nothing had happened.

"What is it, Professor?" Ron ventured to ask, Harry glared at him.

"It's Miss Granger." she said with a sob in her voice. Harry and Ron exchanged a glance but quickly looking away, Ron's ears reddening. "She is in the Hospital Wing so please come with me." They followed her to the Hospital Wing. Professor McGonagol stopped outside the door, "Please try not to upset Ms. Granger, I suggest one at a time.....You may stay as long as you wish." She left them standing there, crying as she left.

"I'll go first since she is my girlfriend." said Ron, not looking at Harry, Harry said nothing.

Ron walked over to Madam Pomfrey, "erm, Hermione Granger?" With a solemn face, she pointed to a corner bed. Ron looked over and rushed towards her, "Hermione!" He knelt beside her bed. Her once rosy cheeks were cut and bruised, her bottom lip sowllen. She opened her eyes, and glanced at Ron,"oh Ronny!" she cried, tears streaming down her face. Ron gently touched a huge bruise on her right cheek.

"Shh. What happened?"

"Those...those...animals...oh Ron!" Ron gazed into her beautiful, gentle brown eyes.

"You can tell me, baby." Hermione looked away and whispered her confession.

The hospital wing door flew open, "I'LL KILL HIM!"

"Who?" asked Harry, worried.

"Malfoy! Let's go get him! He raped Hermione!" Harry frowned,

"What the hell are you talking about...that didn't happ-" Ron got up to Harry's face, his spit flying on his face,

"You are sticking up for that RAT! He raped Hermione, do you understand? RAPE!! He's not getting with it, not this time and you are not going to be in my way, HARRY!" Ron was redder than an apple on fire, Harry yelled back in Ron's face,

"You stupid FOOL, It wasn't him, he's changed, he's not what you think he is-"

"He's a RAT. AND YOU ARE TOO!" Ron grabbed Harry by his collar of his shirt and raised his fist to pound him. However, he felt something holding back his arm, keeping him from punishing Harry. Ron turned around. Draco was grasping his arm,

"YOU!" Ron shouted in his face. Draco looked right into Ron's face,

"Harry's right, it wasn't me. It was Crabbe and Goyle. Dumbledore told me." Ron stared at Draco, unabled to speak. Harry put his hand on Ron't shoulder,

"Look, mate, let's calm down....alright?" Ron was still watching Draco, tears of anger sprung in his eyes, Draco held his gaze with Ron, "I would never hurt Hermione like they did." Ron's tears kept falling down his cheeks, They had not only violated Hermione but also hurt Ron beyond anything he ever knew. Ron lowered his arm, and then, without warning, he lunged at Draco.

"NO!" cried Harry and grabbed Ron to the floor, Ron shouted as he fell,

"They're still your friends, YOU BASTARD!" Draco pleaded with,

"They're not! They're not my friends at all!" Ron't face could barely be seen beneath Harry as he held him down.

"Get off, Harry!"

"No, It's not Draco fault." Ron looked into Harry's face,

"This isn't just another problem we can all forget!" Draco knelt beside Ron on the floor, "I will apolpgize for them. I am sorry, Weasley, I really am." Ron's muscles relaxed.

"Malfoy, it's not alright but I accept your apology." Harry got off of Ron and sighed,

"Well, I'm going in to see Hermione." He left the two of them in the hall.

So what do you think of this chapter? Don't worry, next chapter will have a cliffhanger. I will put up the next chapter soon.....Please review, I will appreciate it! See you in Chapter 8! LionnDragon