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Chapter 5

No one but Hermione, Ron and Harry seemed perturbed by the news of the muggle slaughter, and no more was heard of about it as the week passed on. Harry and Ron would have liked to have had their first official Quidditch practice with the new team, but unfortunately, although the school year had just begun they were still getting a lot of homework and assignments to do.

Hermione and Ron also had Head Boy and Girl responsibilities to think about such as patrolling the halls and maintaining order among the students.

One night when Hermione was patrolling the 4th floor corridor, she ran into Malfoy.

"Watch out you filthy mudblood," he snarled.

"What are you doing here?" asked Hermone coldly, trying to keep her temper under control.

"What's it to you?"

"You're not meant to be here so shall I'll just take ten points?"said Hermione coldly.

"Oh, so now you think you're better then us because you got Head Girl. He only gave it to you and weasel because he felt sorry for you."

"I'll make that twenty points instead,"Hermione said getting angrier by the second. 'He has no right to talk about me or Ron like that' she thought furiously. She could feel the heat rising off her face as she glared at him in indignation.

Malfoy gave her a deadly look before stalking off angrily.

Hermione didn't see Malfoy again until a few days later when she was heading off to Magical Crime and Punishment. She was making her way along a deserted 6th floor hallway and was about to turn a corner when Malfoy appeared, smirking. His cold gray eyes looked mockingly at her as he walked towards her. Hermione stiffened.

"So Granger, how nice to see you," he said in a falsely cheery voice. "Looks like your not being accompanied by those two idiots. So which are you going out with? Do you prefer a pathetic up himself attention seeking weakling or a ugly redhead dickhead with no future except living on the streets?"

"How dare you! At least they don't prancing around here like stupid idiotic gits who think they own the place like you," spat Hermione.

Malfoy's face filled with anger and he suddenly grabbed his wand. Before Hermione had a chance to reached for hers Malfoy pointed his wand directly at her and yelled, "Scratchilliem"

Hermione's whole body broke out into a red rash and she started to scratch at various places madly but it was pointless because the more she scratched, the itchier the place became. Malfoy began to laugh coldly. Hermione scratched desperately at her itchy skin, biting her lip in anxiety as the rash got worse.

"That'll teach you mudblood,"snarled Malfoy, grinning sadistically.

Not being able to deal with the itchiness and the pain she was causing with her forceful scratching, she turned on her heel and started to run in the direction of the hospital wing, her back to Malfoy thankful he couldn't see her eyes watering in frustration. His laughter rang in her ears as she climbed the steps,wincing in pain.

Harry and Ron didn't have the chance to see Hermione until that afternoon after Quidditch practice. As soon as they heard she was in the hospital wing, they rushed into the castle with their brooms still in their arms. When they saw her they gasped. Hermione was covered with some gooey green ointment.

"We just heard you were in the hospital wing. What happened?"asked Harry concerned.

"Are you all right? And what's that gross stuff all over your face?" asked Ron just as concerned but also curious.

"Ron your so insensitive!" cried Hermione. Ron just looked back at her blankly not realising how he was being insensitive and just assuming Hermione was overreacting again.

Harry chose to ignore this and patiently repeated his question. Hermione told them about her encounter with Malfoy. She was going to tone down what he said about them but they knew she was lying and refused to listen to any version except the truth. When she finished Harry looked furious and Ron looked like he ready to go and murder Malfoy right there and then.

"That's it! Next time I see him I'm going to kill him." Harry grabbed his robes as he made to ran out of the hospital wing. "Attacking you when no one is around! Calling me an ugly redhead dickhead with no future except living on the streets. He's scum! He's worse then scum"

Ron continued to call out very rude names until Madam Pomfrey stuck her head out of her office and told Ron off, threatening to kick him out of the hospital wing if he didn't control his tongue and temper.

"He's going to pay" said Ron in a quieter but still furious voice.

"We'll get him back," said Harry completely agreeing with everything Ron had said. In his opinion there was no name to describe Malfoy because there wasn't any bad enough.

"I can take care of myself. I don't want you two going around and doing anything stupid especially you Ron being Head boy. He not worth it." said Hermione in a calm, firm voice but her eyes showed she was worried.

"He deserves anything he gets," said Harry beating Ron to it.

After finally managing to calm Ron down completely and being assured they weren't going to do anything stupid Hermione asked how Quidditch practice went.

"Yeah went okay if you don't include Max and Sammy at each others throats the whole time and Danny arriving half way through because he was in detention. Then he went around and put spelled spiders in everybody's hair, including Ron. You should of seen him, he almost fell off his broom," said Harry laughing at the memory.

"It wasn't funny! How was I supposed to know they weren't real?!?" snapped Ron.

"Besides that it was really good to be out there again."

"Hopefully we can eventually get Max and Sammy to get along cause after all they are on the same team," said Ron.

"This Danny kid sounds like the new Fred and George."

"Yeah, him and his two best friends get up to all sort of trouble. I said that to him and he said Fred and George were his idols. Whoever thought the twins would have their own fan club."

"Well it sounds like an eventful first training session," said Hermione laughing along with the other two.

Two days after visiting Hermione in the hospital, Ron and Harry were going down to the Quidditch grounds to train. Harry, knowing their first match was coming up, had started having training sessions three times a week. They were about to enter the Entrance hall when they saw Malfoy coming towards them followed as usual by Crabbe and Goyle.

Immediately after spotting Malfoy, Ron stiffened and clenched his fists. Noticing Ron Harry grabbed his robe to stop him advancing.

"Let go Harry" hissed Ron angrily.

"No remember what Hermione said? I want to kick his ass as much as you do but Hermione is right. He's not worth it."

"I don't care if he's worth it or not. Just let-"

"Well look who it is. Potty and Weasel. Going for a romantic walk around the castle together.

"Shut up" spat Harry while struggling to keep hold of Ron.

"Let me at him! He's gotta pay for what he did to Hermione! Let me go!" yelled Ron.

Unfortunately Ron became too much for Harry and his robe slipped out of his grip. Ron lunged himself at Malfoy, punching him squarely in the eye. Wincing in pain Malfoy was about to pull out his wand but Ron punched him again but this time in the stomach. He recovered quickly and attempted to punch him in the nose but Ron quickly blocked him however leaving himself open. Malfoy took full advantage of this and struck him the stomach. Wincing he kicked out his left leg tripping him over. Suddenly Ron felt a sharp pain in his back. He attempted to turn around but out of no where Crabbe ran into him knocking him to the floor. They started to struggle on the ground rolling around. In the corner of his eye he saw Harry leap at Malfoy who had just pulled out his wand. Crabbe attempted to punch him but Ron grabbed his wrist and twisted it back. Crabbe howled in pain and Ron pushed him off him. He was about to get up but Goyle looked like he was ready to pounce on him. He kicked out his right foot, hitting him in the knee. Goyle roared in anger and pain and tackled Ron the same time as Crabbe.

Harry had successfully knocked the wand out of Malfoy's hand sending it rolling 5 metres away. Malfoy grabbed Harry's hand pulling it under his arm and elbowed Harry in the stomach. Gasping for air Harry grabbed Malfoy's foot as he tried to kick at him and twisted it sharply to the left. Malfoy lost his balance and fell to the floor crying out. Malfoy tried to stand up but his foot gave out. He instead kicked him in the shins with his uninjured foot. Harry clenced his jaw in pain.

Ron had managed to get out from under Crabbe and Goyle but not without being kneed in the stomach. Goyle was quicker to get up and ran at Ron but he dodged him letting him crash into the wall behind him. Crabbe grabbed at his foot from the floor and yanked at his leg. Ron fell onto his back and tried to roll away from Crabbe's outstretched arms. Goyle used Ron's distraction and kicked him savagely in the ribs. Ron's eyes watered in pain and his vision blurred. He attempted to get up but collapsed onto his knees in pain. Ron tried to punch Goyle's leg to get him away but missed instead and hit the wall. Crabbe came up behind and held his arms down while Goyle moved around to stand in front of him. He then started to punch Ron as Goyle held him from moving or doing anything else.

Harry seeing in Ron trouble tried to go to help him but Malfoy yanked him back. Malfoy tried to hit him in the ribs but Harry swung around and blocked his blow. He gave Malfoy one last punch in the nose which resulted in a crack before he spun around and started to run over to Ron-

"Stop! Turn around!"

Harry turned around and saw Malfoy standing up leaning against the wall pointing his wand directly at him with one hand and holding his bleeding nose with the other. Harry hadn't noticed he had gotten his wand back and looked over to where it lay a few moments ago. The spot was now empty.

"You'll pay Potter. You and Weasley." But before he could do anything else a new voice yelled, "Expelliarmus!"

Harry turned to face Snape, as Malfoy's wand flew out of his grip and neatly into Snape's hand. Harry noticed Crabbe and Goyle had quickly let go of Ron and he slid to the floor. Harry tried to turn around to help Ron but Snape shot him a 'don't even think about it' look and asked in an angry, cold voice, "What is the meaning of this?"

"Well, Weasley attacked me for no reason. I was just defending myself and Crabbe and Goyle were helping me," said Malfoy before anyone else could say something.

"That's not true! You insult-"

"Silence Potter! I would keep quiet if I were you, you're in enough trouble as it is. Starting fights for no reason, I should have you expelled! First you will all go to the hospital wing, then you two will report to Professor McGonagall. She will decide your punishment." he curled his upper lip into a snarl. They knew by the look on his face that whatever punishment McGonagall gave them wouldn't be enough in his opinion. But they also knew that he couldn't do anything about it which was a relief.

"You three can report to me after your done here," he said to Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle. Harry and Ron knew they won't going to be in nearly as much trouble as they were going to be.

Ron decided to try and stand up but fell again. He had turned very white and seemed to be gritting his teeth to stop from yelling out in pain. Harry walked over to Ron and helped him up. Supporting him they started to slowly make their way to the hospital wing. Draco was limping behind him who was being supported by Crabbe while Goyle limped beside them, and Snape was brought up the rear.

They eventually got to the hospital wing. Once they reached it, Pomfry came running out.

"What happened? You all look like you were in some sort of accident," she exclaimed in horror as she looked at them while mentally assessing their injuries. Deciding Malfoy's nose bleed was most important she ushered him into the hospital wing and sat him down on the bed.

"Can't have you losing too much blood, can we?" She healed him quickly, asking how he managed to break his nose. Suddenly Hermione appeared from behind one of the bed hangings, hearing the commotion she had gotten out of bed and rushed over to see what happened. Seeing Ron and Harry she let out a shriek and ran over to them.

"What happened?" she asked hysterically.

"They were fighting. Calm down Miss Granger before you wake up the whole school" hissed Snape. Giving them a last nasty look he turned and swept out of the room. Ron gingerly walked over to another stretcher refusing Harry's help ("Nah, I'm fine mate") and tried to lie on the bed but he fell onto it faster then he wished landing awkwardly on his side. All of the colour drained from his face.

"Are you all right?" Hermione asked concerned.

"Yeah never better," Ron answered sarcastically before passing out on the bed.

When Ron woke up he's body was aching all over. Harry was sitting between his bed and Hermione's, chatting to her in soft whispers. Hermione seeing Ron wake up jumped out of her bed, ran over and hugged him. He winced in pain.

"Sorry"

"What happened?" he asked Hermione and Harry. They exchanged glances before Harry answered.

"Well you passed out. Madam Pomfry didn't realise how injured you were." Answering Ron's puzzled look he said, "You had two broken ribs, along with a dozen other injuries such a black eye, split lip, badly bruised knuckles with about 20 scratches and cuts. Anyways Madam rushed over and took care of you then the rest of us. You're lucky mate that Goyle and Crabbe didn't kill you between the two of them."

"How badly injured was everybody else?"

"Well the rest of them left the wing as soon as Madam Pomfry fixed them up. You were the worst. Malfoy had a broken nose and a twisted ankle and a black eye which you gave him. Crabbe had a broken two fingers and Goyle had just had a jarred knee and they also had a bunch of bruises and cuts."

"How bout you?" he asked Harry.

"I just got a bunch of bruises basically." Ron seemed to notice a few nasty bruises on his arms but the most noticeable one was the on his face around his left eyebrow. When she had fixed most of our injuries Colin Creevy was rushed in with a few other 6th years after a spell going bad in their dormitory. She said we were OK to go and we should be fine, so basically all of us still have our bruises. You should of seen Malfoy's eye. It was puffy and bout 6 different colours."

"Why did I miss out on the good stuff."

"Oh and I went and saw McGonagall. She was furious. She's given us 3 weeks detention." Ron groaned.

"You deserve it. Seriously what were you thinking?" Hermione asked him.

Before he could answer Madam Pomfry walked in. "Time to go."

"Bye guys."

"Bye Ron."

"See ya later mate."

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