Chapter 40
Just then Riley walked into the potions classroom. "Hey Nehal!"
Nehal grinned widely. "Hi boyfriend!"
But they were distracted by Danielle and Ian making out. Soon all the couples were making out except for Jackie and Draco.
"What's wrong?" asked Draco
Jackie replied, "I have lip gloss on, so I don't want a repeat of what happened yesterday."
Draco sighed and then smiled. "Okay."
Jackie noticed movement outside the window. Jackie frowned, and then recognized the outline of the creature outside the window. "Joey Joe Bob?" She sprinted over to the window and opened it. It was indeed an owl, but definitely not Joey Joe Bob. Instead of being brown, it was pitch black. It soared around the room and came back to Jackie and landed on her shoulder. The owl held out his leg and Jackie untied what seemed to be a note. After being relieved of its load, it took flight once more and flew out the window. Jackie closed the window and strolled across to Draco. Draco had a weird look on his face. "Draco?"
"My father has an owl that looks just like that. Black as midnight. Man, I would have sworn that was Blackie." Draco answered, staring at the window that was open just a moment ago.
"Blackie?" retorted Jackie.
"Let's just say my father doesn't have the best imagination."
"And apparently neither do you. I mean your dog is named Rex."
"So your owl is named Joey Joe Bob!"
Jackie stared at Draco for a minute. "Your dog is named Rex!"
Draco shrugged his shoulders. "It's a genetic thing. Now just read the letter!"
Jackie nodded. She opened the letter and read it. Her eyes opened so wide it looked like they were going to fall out. She was pale with shock.
"What?" asked Draco
"I guess that owl was Blackie." whispered Jackie
Draco's face contorted and he snatched the note out of Jackie's hands and read it himself. It read:
Dear Draco:
I hope you are ready for summer vacation. I'm just writing to tell you that I have Harry Potter. After all those clues and no one catching on I have decided to just go ahead and kidnap him. So if someone would like to see their beloved Harry Potter again, tell them I've kidnapped him. Moving on, I trust you and Amanda are doing well. You two make such a lovely couple. We've just got a house-elf named Amanda in honor of her. We also bought you a new broomstick for the summer, so you can practice your Quidditch skills Of course you'll never be as good as me. You want to know why? It's because you're not tough enough inside. I got coverage buckets you'll never get because you can't bang down low like I did. That plus the fact that your conditioning's for crap.
Love your father,
Lucius Malfoy
P.S. Your mother left her casserole at Voldemort's house.
Draco dropped the letter. "Oh shit."
"I wonder what kind of casserole is it?" asked Jackie
"Voldemort likes tuna." Draco said in a toneless voice.
Jackie then looked at everyone else in the room. "Hey everyone!" They all ignored her because they were too busy making out with their partners. "Guys!"
Draco yelled, "YO CUT IT OUT!"
They all turned around except Tommy who was now making out with a chair since Heather left.
"Read this letter! Mr. Malfoy kidnapped Harry Potter!" said Jackie
"Meh." said Heather. "Serves him right for skipping potions."
"We have to save him!" said Ron running in the room followed by Hermione.
"We do?" asked Draco
"Yeah we do!" mocked Nehal
Ian said, "We could use floo powder to get there."
"Where?" asked Danielle
"The teachers' quarters of course, we can sneak in and use it. I sure as hell am not flying. Have you seen the weather outside? It's raining!" Draco rolled his eyes.
"Sneak in? I don't know Draco…I mean, what if we get caught? Then what would we do?" Jackie rubbed her arm nervously.
Draco wrapped his arm around Jackie's shoulders. "Don't be scared sweets; I've done it tons of times."
"That's a comforting thought." muttered Ron.
Draco glared at Ron.
Just then Professor Snape marched in the potions room. "What are you doing here? Class is over!"
"Hurry!" yelled Danielle and the group all started running for their lives.
Timmy and Crookshanks ran up with them.
"Eeeeeee!" squealed Heather
Professor Snape started chasing the students. "Come back here! Come back here right now!"
When the group got to the teachers' quarters, they all squished together to get inside. Snape grabbed Tommy's leg and pulled him to the ground.
"TOMMY!" screamed Heather
"Meow!" said Timmy
"Go on without me!" gasped Tommy. "Take care of her Timmy." And with that he got pulled out of the room.
Draco closed the door and locked it.
"No!" cried Heather
"Come on Heather! We have to get to the Malfoy Manor!" replied Nehal
"But- what about Tommy? We can't just leave him!"
"Heather we have to! Besides we have to follow the code. When a man falls behind, he gets left behind." (You know the Pirates of the Caribbean thing)
"But aren't the codes more like guidelines?"
"Not anymore! Now come on Heather!"
Heather looked back at the door one last time and followed Nehal.
"Smith you go first." Draco took hold of Jackie's hand.
Ian obeyed Draco. "Malfoy Manor!" He vanished.
5 minutes later everyone had gone except Heather, Timmy, Crookshanks, Jackie and Draco.
Heather stepped into the fireplace clutching Timmy and Crookshanks, who Hermione had forgotten about.
"You're taking those bloody cats with you?" questioned Draco
"Of course! Timmy comes in handy when it comes to facing dark wizards and their magic!"
Draco groaned.
"Malfoy Manor!" said Heather
"Meow!" said Timmy and Crookshanks.
Timmy scrunched in a ball and started yowling like a siren. He always did this when he traveled by floo powder."
"Let's go see about that casserole!" said Draco and he pulled Jackie in the fireplace with him. They flew pass thousands of fireplaces until they reached the right one. Together they jumped out of the fireplace right into the Malfoy living room.
"Fancy meeting you here!" growled Mr. Malfoy.
"Likewise." Draco answered in the same tone as his father.
All the Hogwarts students had their wands pointed out at Mr. Malfoy. In the corner Harry and Mrs. Malfoy were tied up and were being watched by Voldemort himself.
"Jackie I haven't seen you for awhile, how long has it been? Since June wasn't it?" Voldemort asked Jackie, as though he was talking to an old friend.
Jackie didn't answer she just glared at Voldemort.
Voldemort continued talking. "I didn't think so many would show Lucius."
Mr. Malfoy answered, "I told you Mr. Potter was popular!"
"Yes, I remember now."
"Draco, my son. Isn't this a surprise? Have you untied yourself with Harry Potter the mud blood lover?"
Draco took a fleeting look around the room then his gaze landed back on his father. "Of course not father. I saw the brilliant note you sent and I thought I'd be kind to help out with your evil scheme. I'd love to see him tortured. I am on the right side, your side."
Nehal, Heather and Danielle's jaw dropped.
Jackie looked even more shocked then her three friends. Tears started to slide down her cheeks. Tears of betrayal. How could she be so stupid to go out with Draco again? Hadn't she learned her lesson the first time?
Mr. Malfoy looked at Ian. "And will you be joining us Mr. Smith?"
"Hell no!" yelled Ian and he took hold of Danielle's hand.
"Good faithful son you have Lucius. He will serve me well." Voldemort smirked with pleasure as he handed Draco a long, hooded black robe.
Draco accepted it gratefully and slipped it over his Hogwarts robe. He pulled his hood onto his head and smirked. He looked pure evil.
Mr. Malfoy looked at Jackie. "I can't believe you actually thought my son would like a filthy half-blood like you."
Jackie just looked at the floor, unable to say anything. A single tear rolled down her cheek and splashed onto the floor.
Mr. Malfoy smirked. "Pathetic."
Danielle said, "What do you want with Harry?"
"Well we want to kill him of course." answered Voldemort. "But you probably already knew that by our letters."
Nehal said, "Why do you want Harry kicked out of Hogwarts?"
Mr. Malfoy answered this time. "Well he always seems to be better at anything he and my son do and I want my son to be the best at everything."
"That's impossible!" cried Heather. "You can't be the best at everything!"
"You dare question my authority sir?"
Heather backed away startled at his response. "No."
"That's what I thought."
Voldemort looked at his watch. "Well shall we begin with the killing? My casserole is going to get cold."
"Potter come here!" beckoned Mr. Malfoy
Harry became untied. He didn't know if he should make a break for it but he obeyed Mr. Malfoy. He clutched his scar. The pain was so intense.
Voldemort laughed, "I'm glad I gave you that scar Potter. It seems to be causing you many difficulties."
Jackie looked at Mrs. Malfoy. Her robes were all ripped up and she had a cut on her left cheekbone, her eyes were bloodshot as though she had been crying for hours. It looked like Mrs. Malfoy had been beaten or worse raped.
Danielle seemed to notice that too because she squeezed Ian's hand and moved closer to him.
Voldemort said, "So Harry any last requests before you die!"
Jackie whispered to Nehal. "Omg that's the same thing he asked me last year before he turned me gansta."
Nehal's eyes widened. "Really? What did you request then?"
Jackie smiled. "That he sings the whole Joseph and the Technicolor Dream coat musical."
"Girl you rock!" Nehal was about to give Jackie a high-five but changed her mind since Mr. Malfoy was glaring at them. She whispered, "Malfoy looks like a stalker!"
"Junior Malfoy or the evil devil?"
"Jackie! Both of them sound like Draco! Be more specific."
"Stop playing games with me! You know who I mean!"
"Yeah! Yeah! So? Isn't he always like that. Wait I think he is looking past us."
"What makes you think that?"
"I gave him a rude hand gesture. He didn't even flinch."
"Nehal! How many times have I told you not to do that!"
"It's only Malfoy!"
"Yeah but still it's so mean!"
Nehal rolled her eyes. "Whatever!"
Mr. Malfoy then looked at his wife. "Come here Narcissa."
Mrs. Malfoy walked towards her husband. "What do you want you monster!"
"Don't use that tone with me bitch!" Mr. Malfoy slapped his wife as hard as he could.
Everyone gasped.
There was sudden movement from behind and Mr. Malfoy flew to the nearest wall and crashed into it. Everyone looked at the direction where the spell came from and saw Draco with his wand raised.
Voldemort felt threatened of Draco's power. "I was never here." He apparated away.
"Oh Draco." said Mrs. Malfoy and she gave her son a hug. She kissed Draco's cheek countless times. "Is he really dead?"
Draco nodded his head.
"Good."
Just as quick as Voldemort disappeared from the scene Dumbledore had arrived along with two aurors; Tonks and Mad – eye Moody.
"Yo who performed the killing curse?" demanded Dumbledore.
Everyone was too shocked to say anything so they just pointed at Draco who was showing no emotion at all.
Draco gulped. "I did."
"You did!" said Harry
"Of course he did." said the ghost of Mr. Malfoy. "That really hurt." He took out a carrot and bit it.
"Fuck off Malfoy!" said Nehal giving him the middle finger again.
"Okay!" Mr. Malfoy went through the floor.
"Whoa." said Danielle. "There's something you don't see everyday."
Mad- eye moody looked at Nehal. "That was extremely rude Miss Pradhan!"
Nehal turned to Danielle. "What'd I do?" She was puzzled. "Hold on old man I don't like your tone!"
"Old man am I?" Moody lifted his bowler hat and Nehal shrank back to Riley who looked like he didn't want to be here.
"Hey you okay?" asked Nehal
Riley nodded his head. "Yeah just it's kind of odd that I'm here."
"No it's not."
"Well Malfoy and I don't exactly get along."
"That will change." Nehal wrapped her arms around Riley's middle. "You're my boyfriend and he's a good friend of mine so he's just going to have to accept you, whether he likes it or not."
"He will not like it."
Nehal didn't know what to say so she quickly kissed him.
Heather noticed Tonks's hair color. "Love the purple hair! Purple is my favorite color!"
Tonks laughed. "Thanks. I totally dig purple myself! Anyways enough about the hair. Draco how on earth were you able to conjure the killing curse! You're under age!"
Everyone stared at Draco waiting for an answer.
Draco said, "I did what I had to do." He paused. "No regrets."
"How? I mean you must really hate your father in order to do that curse!" said Moody
"You would be able to do it too, if you knew my father." Draco said quietly.
"I'm sure the intentions were good, but there's the trial that will decide that!" said Tonks
"Trial?" Draco's heart sank.
"Don't worry!" said Harry. He put his hand on Draco's shoulder. "Madame Bones is fair!"
"Uh, thanks." Draco shoved Harry away.
Ian snorted loudly.
Heather and Nehal were whispering together.
"Oh! A trial! I'm terrified!" said Nehal loudly
"Don't worry Nehal!" said Heather. "I'm right here with you."
"Oh Harry! Where's life without you!" Nehal and Heather hugged dramatically.
They looked at Draco and Harry. It was quite comical. Harry was red in the face and Draco looked like he would really like to strangle the pair
"Pradhan you're my first witness by the way." Draco said nastily, over coming his shock.
"Witness? Hey this is all I saw. Danie, Heather know what to do?"
Danielle and Heather nodded their heads.
The three girls then began to act out the scene in slow motion. Danielle bumped in a wall and slid down. Nehal had her wand up (acting) as Draco. Heather patted Nehal and Nehal pushed Heather off. After they were done Nehal said, "Is that what happened? Because that's what I saw!"
"Nehal that's not funny!" Jackie spoke with no smile on her face. Jackie couldn't believe what her friends were doing. Draco's father just died and they were making fun of it.
"No harm meant Jaxs, just kidding around." said Nehal
"Whateves." Jackie walked away to the balcony outside.
"What's up with her?" asked Draco concerned.
"Go find out lover boy!" encouraged Danielle.
Ian did the nod thing to Draco.
Draco walked up to Jackie. Her back was facing him. "Coming to the trial?" said Draco after a long silence.
"Of course." came the reply.
"Are you mad at me?"
"No, why would I be?"
"Jackie?"
"Yes?"
"Talk to me!"
"I'm talking!"
"Heather, Nehal and Danielle were kidding around."
"Yeah…"
Suddenly Draco whipped her around and she could not hold the tears any longer. Her tears rolled down her flushed cheeks.
"Jackie you're crying!"
Jackie looked down at the ground ashamed of herself. "I'm not crying, I'm laughing! See these tears are of laughter because I was laughing so hard!"
"I'm not buying it."
"Why didn't you tell me about…about…you LIED TO ME!" Jackie said loudly.
"Jackie! What the-"
"Switch sides so quickly. Say you and Amanda and all…why are you still my boyfriend?"
"Because I…"
Jackie didn't let Draco finish his sentence. "Because what? Draco you scared me half to death in there! Who knows when your gonna do something unexpected like that again?"
"Wait, you mean to tell me that my great acting skills scared you!" said Draco half jokingly.
Jackie looked up at Draco and tilted her head to the side. "Acting?"
"Yeah, I figured the only way to save Potter was to pretend to be on the same side as my father and lord Voldemort."
"You mean to tell me…damn! I feel really stupid now!"
"No…I should have told you." He took hold of both of Jackie's hands. "You're more important than any act. I…I…"
Jackie thought, "Why is Draco stuttering? Usually he is good with words…unlike me."
"I…love you." Draco said softly looking into Jackie's brown eyes.
"You love me?" Jackie asked tears sliding down her face.
"Yes, I love you." Draco admitted. There was no point denying it anymore.
Jackie began crying even harder. But them Draco noticed that Jackie was laughing through her tears. He saw her fight to get her voice under control. "That's the best thing I've ever heard. I love you too, Draco!" she said and ran to him and hugged him. "But Draco? Don't you feel anything, killing your father?"
"Nothing but happiness. My dad was my problem. Well other than the fact that you weren't my girlfriend. He was my nightmare. And I don't regret anything!"
"Wow."
"What?"
"This is just…wow."
Draco laughed. "Do you know how much I love you right now?"
Jackie smiled. "Remind me again."
Draco leaned in and he was about to kiss Jackie, when Heather walked towards them.
Heather said, "Hey guys sorry to bother you but Dumbledore wants to make an announcement before we head back to school."
"Can't it wait?" asked Draco. "I'm busy right now!"
Jackie sniggered.
Heather looked from Draco to Jackie. "Oh…I see how it is…"
Jackie looked at Heather waiting for her to go away but instead Heather seemed to be interested in her nails. "What is that in my nail and how did it get there? Now let's think this through Heather. What did you have for breakfast today…"
"Er…I think I should see Dumbledore now." And with that Draco left.
Jackie lightly hit Heather in the arm. "Heather he was about to kiss me!"
"So? Couldn't you guys just wait for another minute? Jeez you can never keep your hands off each other."
Jackie rolled her eyes as she and Heather walked inside.
"Yo everybody gather around y'all!" yelled Dumbledore. "Since you are all witnesses we will be called down to Malfoy's trial at 11:00 am sharp. Y'all meet me at my office and we'll go together."
"Remember." said Tonks. "Dress to succeed."
"If that means I have to wear a skirt, forget success!" Jackie whispered to Nehal.
"Oh yeah one more thing!" said Dumbledore. "If anyone asks just say you were getting crunked in the club with Britney." (Ahaha I love that song on her album)
We
gonna go to the club and get crunk with
Britney
heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
(Shorty)
She think she
fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she
bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think
she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think
she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
Britney:
Yeah,
this is for all those southern boys out there
Check this out
I
see you looking my way and I know that
You have something to
say
Watching every inch of my body
Like you wanted to
play
Boom, boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
Boom, boom,
boom
Boy you look so sexy
I begin to dance just a little
bit
To turn you on
I got that boom boom
That you
want
Watching me all night long
Hurry up before it's gone
I
got that boom boom
That you want
I don't think you should
wait
One minute might be too late
Ying Yang
Twins:
Whoo-hooo
Whoo-hooo
Whoo-hooo
Britney:
Yeah
You
had caught my eye and
I wanted to get to know you
Don't be
shy
I want you to come closer
So what you gonna do?
(So here
we go)
Boom, boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(So damn
sexy)
Boom, boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(Tonight)
I
got that boom boom
That you want
Watching me all night
long
Hurry up before it's gone
I got that boom boom
That you
want
I don't think you should wait
One minute might be too
late
Ying Yang Twins:
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine
enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on
the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine
enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on
the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think she fine
Fine
enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she bad
Get on
the floor and shake that
ass
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Shorty,
get on the floor and shake that ass for
me
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Twittle-ittle-ee
Shorty,
get on the floor and shake that ass for me
She naked
She
soaking wet
Strip tease like a mmm
Drip, sweat
She got a
little body that I can't forget
I ain't met a young lady that
outdid her yet
Britney Spears and the Ying Yang Twins
Wazup,
ha, we all became friends
Might as well let the party begin
If
you're ready then jump on in
(Shorty)
She think she
fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think she
bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She think
she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She think
she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
(Shorty)
She
think she fine
Fine enough to blow your mind
(Shorty)
She
think she bad
Get on the floor and shake that ass
Britney:
I
got that boom boom
That you want
Watching me all night
long
Hurry up before it's gone
I got that boom boom
(I got
that boom boom)
That you want
I don't think you should wait
One
minute might be too late
I got that boom boom (Yeah)
That
you want
Watching me all night long
Hurry up before it's gone
I
got that boom boom (Yeah)
That you want
I don't think you
should wait
One minute might be too late
Boom, boom,
boom
Boy you look so sexy
(Damn you look so sexy)
Boom,
boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(What you doing to me?)
Boom,
boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
(Damn you turning me on)
Boom,
boom, boom
Boy you look so sexy
Yeah
The students all looked at Dumbledore and agreed none the less. One at a time they went into the fireplace and arrived back in Snape's office.
The girls filed into their dorm silently. Jackie was thinking of her almost perfect day when suddenly Danielle spoke up.
Danielle said, "I'm gonna go to the library!"
"Danie it's late and dark!"
"Don't worry Jaxs." replied Nehal. "Danielle's gonna go snog Ian. No biggy!"
Danielle glared at Nehal, snatched the invisibility cloak and left.
Heather looked at her watch. "It's 2:45 in the morning, why would she go to the library now?"
Hermione answered, "She's probably preparing for Malfoy's trial. She knows that he's going to pick her as a witness."
Jackie said, "I hope Draco doesn't pick me as a witness. I would get so nervous in front of all those people."
Nehal laughed.
"What's so funny?"
"He's going to pick you Jackie you're his girlfriend. Besides it's not that big of deal, there just people wanting you to answer a few questions."
"Easy for you to say Miss No-it-all."
"Hey! I'm Nehal. Who do you think you were talking too? Danie or Hermy here?"
"Whateves. I'm going to bed now."
"Heather do you think you're ready for the trial?"
"I guess…" answered Heather. "I mean I've never really been to one before. Are you ready for it though?"
"What kind of question is that? I'm always ready!" Nehal was about to keep blabbing on about herself when she noticed that everyone was asleep and Heather was snoring loudly.
The girls woke up that morning and got dressed for the trial. Heather wore a black skirt with a pink flower on the side of it and a white tank – top. Danielle wore a denim mini skirt with a pink American Eagle shirt. Nehal wore Urban Behavior jeans and a green shirt that said wrestling on it. Jackie wore black and white striped pants with a white blouse and a pink vest.
When all of them were dressed, Danielle said, "Ready for this girls?"
They all nodded their heads including Hermione.
"Hey! We get to miss Divination and History!" said Heather and she gave Nehal a high five.
"It's a total disaster!" said Hermione. "I can't believe I have to go to this trial. Honestly."
"Mione we have to support Draco. He must be so nervous." answered Jackie. "I know I would be."
"We know." said Danielle and Nehal.
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Come on its 11:01 pm. We were supposed to be there 60 seconds ago!"
"Shit! The guys are gonna be pissed!" said Danielle.
"It's just one minute late!" protested Heather
The girls all ran over to Dumbledore's office but Jackie stopped dead in her tracks.
"Jaxs?" said Danielle
Jackie looked at her friends. "Be right back!"
Groans and protests could be heard but Jackie just ignored them. She saw Luna in the hallway.
Jackie said, "Hey Luna!"
Luna looked up surprised. "Thought you would ignore me when you're hanging out with the popular crew."
"Yeah sorry I haven't been hanging out with you much. I've just been busy with homework and…"
"Your boyfriend Draco Malfoy. Word travels fast. You happy that you're back with him?"
"Yeah I am. He's great. He makes me laugh and he's a really good kisser!"
"What about Colt? How did he take the news?"
"Not well. I've seen you talk to him though, do you like him Luna?"
Luna blushed and muttered a few words that Jackie couldn't hear.
"Omg you so like him! You two should totally hook up!"
"He doesn't see me that way Jackie."
"He will once he gets to know you."
Luna smiled.
"Luna you've helped me out a lot this year with your witty and wise advice when I was downright messed up. And I just wanna say thank you and if you need anything, anything at all let me know."
"Thanks Jackie you're a good friend to have."
"Oh I don't know about that…" Jackie laughed. "Bye Luna!" Jackie joined back with her friends.
"Finally." sighed Heather.
Danielle said the password to Dumbledore's office. "I think I'm cool."
"What sort of password is that?" asked Heather
"We're talking Dumbledore here!" said Nehal and they all went in.
"Finally! Malfoy hand over 10 gallons." said Ian.
"We had a bet." explained Draco.
Nehal raised her eyebrows.
"Okay are all my gansta's and bitches here in the his-house!" said Dumbledore
"Yep!" Everyone answered.
"Great! So with that Draco here can choose his fucking witnesses."
Danielle whispered to Heather. "If he talks like that in the trial, then that might be a problem."
"Oh yeah son of Julius Caesar." (Have you seen the movie anchorman where Will Ferrell says lines like that! It's so funny! I highly recommend the movie!)
Draco said, "Alright those who aren't speaking just sit on the benches and don't say anything at all! Okay then Nehal's 1st, Heather's 2nd, Jackie's 3rd, Ian's 4th and Danielle's last."
Jackie raised her hand.
"Yes love?"
Jackie blushed. "I um…um…don't think I can do it."
"Why not?"
"Well what if I say something stupid or…or what if I forget to…" Jackie's eyes widened. "Breathe!"
Draco smiled. (He actually smiles) "Don't worry you'll be fine. That's why I picked you to be one of the witnesses."
"Well maybe you should reconsider." Jackie said slowly, not looking at him.
"I'm sure whatever you say, it will be right, because I trust your judgment. I know you won't let me down." Draco smiled at Jackie and she blushed again.
"Wish I had a boyfriend like that." muttered Nehal, but Ian heard her.
"Pradhan?" said Ian
"Hmm?"
"Let's talk after the trial." (Not that way!)
"Ian tuck your shirt in." said Nehal fixing it for him.
Draco walked into the fireplace. (Let's just say there's a fireplace in Dumbledore's office) "Ministry of magic!" He shouted into the emerald flames and disappeared and everyone followed suit.
Once everyone had arrived Dumbledore led them to the security desk. The baldy-shaven wizard in peacock blue robes looked up as they approached and he put down his copy of the Daily Prophet.
Dumbledore cleared his throat. "Yo we're here to represent the Malfoy trial!"
"Step over here." said the security wizard.
One by one everyone went through the security procedure with the long golden rod. After they were done the wizard let them go.
They then got on the elevator. (Jackie felt claustrophobic with 11 people including herself in the elevator.) They had to wait till level two to get off.
Once they got off, they arrived in the huge courtroom.
Draco immediately saw his mom standing in the corner waiting for him. He ran over to her and gave her a hug.
Dumbledore left the students to talk to the aurors.
Riley looked at Draco. "He's such a mama's boy!"
Ian turned around to face Riley. "Is there something wrong with that?"
Danielle stepped in between them. "Come on boys knock it off! We're here to represent Malfoy and if you start fighting then that could lead to some serious offenses."
"Hey look it's my sister!" said Nehal. "And it looks like she has something to say!"
Manali came towards them. "Hello Nehal and friends."
"Hello Manali and- oh wait you don't have any friends!" said Nehal mocking her older sister.
Jackie, Heather and Danielle laughed.
"If you don't behave in Malfoy's trial, you might face one yourself." Manali said curtly and walked off.
"Isn't she such a pleasant young lady?" said Nehal in false sweetness.
Just then Fudge said, "Everyone please be seated for the trial will begin shortly!"
People started going off to their seats.
Draco was seated right beside his mother and lawyer.
"Don't worry, we got this." Draco heard a voice. He turned to see his young, but very successful Lawyer. Ms. Lane.
Draco smirked and nodded.
Ms. Lane was about 10 years older then Draco, and had been the Malfoy family lawyer for 5. Mrs. Malfoy had chosen her because she had potential and could win this case easily.
Ms. Lane looked at Draco. "Are you going to be okay?"
"I'll be alright." answered Draco.
"Draco Noah Malfoy." called out Madame Bones.
"I." said Draco
"You are charged with underage wizardry, performing one of the unforgivable curses."
"Indeed."
"Do you have your witness?"
"Witnesses Madame Bones. I call upon one of my least favorite people – Nehal Pradhan."
Someone beside Manali whispered, "Is that your sister."
Manali replied, "No, oh no. She just shares my last name."
Nehal walked up to the stand very casually and unafraid. She looked up and saw her sister watching her. "Hi Manali!"
"Oh god." Manali said as everyone turned their heads to look at her.
Nehal sat down in the chair and did the pledge of allegiance. (You know where they hold up the bible and are like do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth)
Madame Bones said, "So Miss Pradhan, were you there when Mr. Malfoy performed the curse?"
"Duh! Then why would I be here right now!" replied Nehal
Manali muttered, "Come on Nehal be polite! You're representing the Pradhan family."
The person beside Manali looked at her. "I thought you said she wasn't related to you!"
"She's not!" Manali answered rather quickly.
Nehal stretched her legs out so she could be more comfortable.
Madame Bones said, "According to you, what happened the other day?"
Nehal yawned loudly. She looked at Draco and he gave her a quick but sharp warning glance. "Well…let's see…Mrs. Malfoy was being tortured by the jackass, so Malfoy whipped up his wand and blasted the bastard back to hell."
Silence filled the room.
Nehal smiled feeling quite satisfied with herself.
"Okay well…next question." said Madame Bones. "Describe Draco for us."
Nehal laughed. "Okay! If Draco has one thing, its pride. Sometimes too much."
Everyone laughed.
"He doesn't want to bring what he thought was 'shame' to the Malfoy name. I also fit under the category since my family has been involved with the ministry for years."
"Has Draco done anything illegal before?"
"Oh yeah tons of times…no I'm joking. But you know I don't think he has."
"Have you ever met Mr. Malfoy before?"
Nehal looked hesitant for a second. "Well…there was the BBQ this summer and he insulted me, Heather and Jackie and next thing you know…he fell on the ground."
Draco cleared his throat.
"…with some assistance. I lost my temper and he received a broken nose. But no wands used." Nehal waited for the next question. (Aww)
"Has he brought the subject of his father before?"
"Yes. His dad liked to control Draco, but that can be a bit hard. Draco's got a head of stone. Nothing goes in you see."
Silence followed.
"Okay…bad joke! Well Mr. Malfoy wanted to choose a girlfriend for Draco. Preferably Amanda Ott." Nehal saw Jackie give her the evil eye and realized that she had never actually told her about the conversation. "But Draco had other things on his mind. He wanted to choose who he associated with and sent letters to his dad full of lies."
"Thank you Miss Pradhan. You may go now."
Nehal didn't move from her seat.
"Do you have something to say Miss Pradhan?"
"Yeah…yeah I do…Draco got abused by Mr. Malfoy."
"Any proof Miss Pradhan?"
"The living proof is staring at you dummy!" said Nehal and she got up, ignoring people's shocked glances. Nehal sat back down on the bench beside Jackie and Danielle. "That went well." She smiled.
Draco stood up. "I would like to call upon my next witness Heather Reid."
Heather skipped up happily to the stand and did the pledge.
Madame Bones said, "What exactly happened the other day Miss Reid?"
Heather looked at the judge. "You really want to know what went down at the Malfoy Manor?"
"Yes please."
"Well it all started when we arrived. It was a cold, stormy day; something bad was bound to happen. Mr. Malfoy called his wife upon him and apparently hit her just for fun. I was quite astounded! I mean who would do something like that! I know Mr. Malfoy was a cruel man but I didn't think he was that cruel. Then I guess Draco decided to end all of the madness and he performed the killing curse."
"Describe Draco for us."
"Well he's a popular guy at Hogwarts. All the girls are dying to sleep with him, except me because you know I have a boyfriend who is really hot, but yes I know were getting off topic here. Draco is a decent person he's very good to Jackie."
Jackie smiled lightly.
"Has Draco done anything illegal before?"
"According to my calculations…No!"
"Have you ever met Mr. Malfoy before?"
"Only the time Nehal punched him and I hit him in the crotch."
"Has he brought the subject of his father before?"
"Not that I know of. Maybe while I was sleeping…"
"Okay you can go Miss Reid."
"Well that was quick!" said Danielle. "Nehal took ages! So…who's next?"
Draco stood up. "I call upon Princess Jackie Allan."
Everyone looked at Jackie.
Jackie nudged Danielle. "Go up he called you!"
Danielle gave Jackie a sympathetic look. "Just go up, you'll do fine."
Jackie stood up and walked to the stand very nervously. She did the pledge.
Madame Bones said, "So…just out of curiosity…are you really a Princess?"
Jackie just looked at her not really knowing how to reply to that. What if she said yes? Would they let her go? Or if she said no, would they put that information on Draco's record? "Um…is that a trick question?"
"Well then…" Madame Bones looked sternly at Jackie.
"Jackie is NOT a princess. If she was, then she wouldn't have worn THAT, to the trial." Nehal said to Danielle, but loud enough for everyone to hear.
Jackie glared at Nehal, she was about to say something but Madame Bones then asked her the first question.
"What exactly happened last night?"
"Exactly?"
"Exactly."
"Well um…it's basically what everyone else has said so far."
"But we want to hear your side of the story."
Jackie blushed. "Um…well…Nehal and I were whispering to each other and then Mr. Malfoy he um…ordered his wife over and…and he slapped her and then Draco did the spell."
"What were you whispering?"
"That Mr. Malfoy was looking for a distraction and that he wasn't looking at us. This is because um…Nehal did something rude and that he…um was paying attention to his wife's um…chest area."
"Tell me about Draco, your boyfriend."
"Well um…he's my boyfriend."
Everyone laughed.
Draco smirked and encouraged Jackie to continue.
"He um…he's caring, funny and you know just a great guy!"
"I see. Any illegal thing that he has done before?"
"Other than this nothing."
"Have you met Mr. Malfoy before? And what kind of person is he?"
"Yes I have met him before on various occasions. He's a mean man! He kicks his dog and treats his house –elves poorly!"
"Animal cruelty!" Danielle said shaking her fist in the air.
"Has Draco brought the subject of his father?"
"Sometimes yeah…"
"Okay you may go now."
Jackie jumped out of the chair like it was on fire and sat back down with her friends. She whispered to Nehal. "You think my outfit looks bad, look at yourself!"
Nehal looked at her clothes. "Hey I look hot!"
Jackie rolled her eyes. "Whateves."
Draco stood up. "Next we have my best mate Ian Smith!"
Ian kissed Danielle on the cheek and got up.
"Mr. Smith…what-"started Madame Bones
"Yeah, yeah okay. Mr. Malfoy asked me to come to the dark side, so I said no and went to stand beside Danielle. We were talking about how easily Draco went over to the dark side, and that he was a really great actor. And just then, there was a blinding green light and then Mr. Malfoy was dead!"
"Tell me about your friend Draco."
"He's great! We get into lots of trouble! He's a rebellious guy who doesn't care what people think about him."
"Has Draco done anything illegal before?"
"There was the occasional thing of getting in detention and pranks, but nothing illegal."
"Have you met Mr. Malfoy before?"
"Being Draco's best mate I saw him all the time, and I watched Draco cook up lies. Draco spoke about his dad all the time. Mr. Malfoy wanted Draco to do all the things he didn't want to do, and if he disobeyed, he got whipped for it."
"Oh…okay you may go now."
Ian left the stand.
Draco stood up. "Last but not least I call upon Danielle Mcleod."
Danielle walked up to the stand carrying 2 binders each 3 inches thick with her.
"What's she gonna do with those?" whispered Heather
Nehal said, "She's probably got Draco's life story in their."
Madame Bones said, "So tell us what happened yesterday?"
Danielle smiled. "Certainly." She pulled out a video and put in the VCR. (Wow who uses those anymore, LOL!) "I knew something bad was going to happen so I brought along a micro video camera."
Madame Bones watched the video in admiration.
Heather whispered to Nehal and Jackie. "Hey she's making us look bad!"
Nehal and Jackie nodded their heads in agreement.
After the video Danielle said, "Although there is no sound, you can see that most of us are in pairs talking about the situation. No one notices anger boil into Draco's face, and no one does anything to the wand less Mrs. Malfoy being tortured. Finally Draco whips out his wand and saves his mother from further torture. The reason he killed his father was to protect his mother and destroy the one person that bothered him through out the years. He is innocent I tell you! And no nothing illegal. As Ian mentioned only detentions and pranks. Here's what he did!" She took out a sheet from the first binder. "Only 10 detentions and 6 pranks. You should see Nehal's record!"
Nehal shot Danielle a dirty look and Heather whispered to Jackie and Nehal. "She's probably got Nehal's record in there!" They started sniggering.
Madame Bones smiled with glee. (Ahaha, Rudolph song. Cracks me up!) "Next question! Have you ever met Mr. Malfoy?"
"No I haven't but what previous facts have been gathered prove that he is a terrible person!"
"Oh okay then you may-"
"Wait, there's more!"
Madame Bones looked at her watch. "Well we still have ten minutes so why not?"
Danielle smiled. "Thank you. In August 3rd 1955 Lucius Malfoy was born at St. Mungo's. He weighed 7 and a half pounds."
Jackie said, "Guys I think instead of Draco's life story in those binders it's going to be Mr. Malfoy's…literally!"
Nehal commented, "She's going to bore the judge to death."
Heather added, "Maybe that's the point!"
"When Lucius was 10 years old his pastimes included, hitting on women, tormenting small innocent animal creatures of this earth, killing muggles AND get this: writing death threats!"
Harry said, "Oh so that's who it was!"
The girls turned to look at Harry.
"You just got that now!" asked Nehal
Harry nodded his head so fast that his glasses almost came off.
"Jeez, talk about a dumbass!"
Danielle continued, "Statistics conclude that 3 of wizards do those hobbies at his age. Therefore, when he reached 30 his percentage would guarantee to increase."
"That is so true!" commented Hermione with tears filling her eyes.
Jackie, Heather and Nehal looked at Hermione freaked out of their minds. "Right…"
Danielle continued, "By the time he hit puberty he had discovered the joys of alcohol."
"I didn't discover that till last year." whispered Heather to her friends.
"Shut up girls!" said Ian. "I'm trying to listen to what Danielle has to say!"
Nehal smirked. "Why don't you try to listen to what she has to say in bed?"
By that comment Jackie and Heather burst out laughing and failing to contain themselves.
Many heads turned in their direction, but Danielle tried her best to ignore the laughter of her friends and continue on. "Instead of focusing on his education and Quidditch skills he would go gambling at the local casino. He used a fake ID to get in. He spent many days and nights there and he ended up winning millions of dollars."
"So that's why the Malfoy's are so rich." muttered Jackie
Heather said, "Maybe I should try my luck at the casino sometime."
"Yeah good luck with that." scoffed Nehal
Danielle said, "In September 22, 1988 Lucius and his wife Narcissa gave birth to their only son Draco Malfoy."
Just then Harry farted, but he acted like nothing happened.
Once again, Jackie, Heather and Nehal burst out laughing.
Draco glanced back at the three girls.
Nehal saw Draco looking so she stopped laughing and pretended to be interested in Danielle's presentation by nodding her head and agreeing to what Danielle had to say.
Jackie snorted and that made Heather laugh even harder.
Draco thought, "If these two don't stop laughing there probably going to be sent out." He sent a look at the pretending to listen Nehal. "Stop it! This is an order." He whispered.
"Who are you to tell us?" said Nehal
"I'm a Malfoy!" hissed Draco
"Yeah so I'm a Pradhan." Nehal hissed back.
Ian looked at Jackie and Heather. "I've got two words for you!"
"Pina colodas!" suggested Heather. (Sorry not sure how to spell it)
Jackie laughed out loud.
"No…" said Ian.
"Chocolate chip cookies?" suggested Jackie
"No Jackie that's three words." said Nehal.
Jackie counted her fingers. (LOL!)
Ian rolled his eyes. "Forget it."
"Here's two for you Ian, fuck off!" said Nehal
"At least I have a decent girlfriend. Tell me Nehal, when was the last time you and Riley went out?" Ian said out of anger.
Nehal looked at Ian and then stared at her feet saying nothing.
Jackie and Heather gave Ian a murderous look.
By then Danielle had finished.
Everyone clapped, some people even stood up.
"Yeah Danie!" yelled Ian
Heather crossed her arms over her chest. "I told you she would make us look bad."
"No I think we did that ourselves." Nehal said softly.
"I hope Draco isn't mad." replied Jackie
Madame Bones said, "Alright now the jury will discuss their decision. All in favor of getting rid of all of Mr. Malfoy's accusations?"
All of the jury put raised their hands.
Heather and Jackie put their hands up, but Nehal and Ian put their hands down again shaking their heads.
Everyone filed out of the courtroom, and many people were congratulating Danielle.
Heather, Jackie and Nehal felt a pang of jealously but quickly shrugged it off.
Draco fell in step with Ian. "How did you shut them up Smith?"
"Riley." Ian said shortly.
"Oh! Good…" Draco trailed off watching Nehal and Riley talking to each other.
Riley put his arms around Nehal's waist. "Hey gorgeous."
"Not now Riley." muttered Nehal. "My sister is here."
"So who cares?"
"I care."
"Bull shit. I'll come back later." Riley walked away from Nehal.
Nehal sighed and put her hands to her face.
Draco walked slowly over to Nehal.
Nehal looked up at Draco hoping he would get the message of go away.
Draco knelt in front of Nehal. "You look like you need some chocolate."
Nehal smiled and took the chocolate from Draco. "Where did you get this from?"
"My lawyer Ms. Lane."
"Oh…"
"Don't give up on him, Nehal."
Nehal looked surprised. "You hate him!"
"Yeah, but I'm sure you can make it work. You deserve to be happy."
Nehal smiled sadly at him.
Draco hugged her.
Jackie saw this and she stiffened her shoulders. She guessed she would have to get used to Draco and Nehal being close friends.
Draco let go off the hug and stood up. Nehal smiled thankfully and Draco nodded and walked away.
Meanwhile, Heather and Jackie went to talk with Harry.
"Harry did you fart during Danielle's speech?" questioned Heather, while Jackie put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from laughing.
"Uh…no." Harry blushed.
Heather smiled. "Yes you did!"
"Just leave him alone!" snapped Ron
"Chill out Ron! Everyone does it." said Jackie.
Ian walked over to Danielle and hugged her tight. "You were incredible!"
Danielle smiled. "Thanks."
"I love you so much."
"Ha, ha I know."
Mrs. Malfoy then walked up to Jackie and Heather. "Hi girls."
"Hi." replied Jackie and Heather.
"Jackie, I'm glad you're seeing Draco. He's lucky to have someone like you."
Jackie looked like she didn't know what to say. "Thanks…"
Mrs. Malfoy smiled and walked away.
"Well that was eventful." remarked Heather.
After the trial the girls fell back to sleep in their dorms. They woke up the next day which turned out to be the last day of school. (No they didn't sleep in till the last day that would have been funny)
The four friends were each going to be doing different things this summer. Nehal was going to go to Quidditch camp, Heather was going to Shamrock lodge where her family and Tommy's family go every summer, Danielle was going to Scotland with her parents and Jackie was mostly going to be staying at home with her family. (Like I'm doing this summer!)
The girls shared a compartment on the Hogwarts express.
Heather patted Timmy who was lying on her lap. "I don't want to go home. I want to stay at Hogwarts!"
"I like to think it as going on a vacation because Hogwarts is our home." exclaimed Nehal
"Can you imagine a whole two months without Ian?" sighed Danielle
"Yes." chorused Jackie and Heather.
Danielle glared at the pair.
"Well I think you did enough snogging to last you a life time Danie!" said Heather
"Still…some extra time together wouldn't hurt." added Jackie
Heather and Nehal sniggered.
Danielle got up. "I'm gonna see what Ian is up to!"
"You know, the washrooms are the best place to snog!" called out Nehal.
Just then Jamie Bell walked into their compartment, just as Danielle was leaving. She gave him a weird look.
Jamie looked at Nehal.
"Hands off Bell, I have a boyfriend!" claimed Nehal
"Nothing like that!" scoffed Jamie. "My mom sent this." He flashed a charming smile and left.
"What's up with him?" asked Heather
Nehal replied, "I don't know, but his mom is good friends with my mom."
"Hmm…" said Jackie. "Does Riley know? I'm just curious."
"No he doesn't know."
Jackie laughed. "Hey, look at you the friend girl bringing people together."
Heather said, "I sense sarcasm."
"Well your perceptive Heather. This uh mysterious caliente male from your past just shows up…"
Nehal smiled.
"Out of nowhere with ah…let's see all this time on his hands and no one to spend it with but you…"
"Is Riley okay with this?" asked Heather
Nehal shrugged her shoulders. "What he doesn't know can't hurt him."
"Yeah be careful with that strategy. It didn't work out with me. You know the whole me/Neville/Tommy love triangle thing."
Nehal nodded her head. "Thanks for the advice."
"Are you gonna open the letter?" asked Jackie
"Not yet!" answered Nehal
"Ooo Nehal's got a secret admirer!" exclaimed Heather
"I doubt it." said Nehal
Jackie replied, "Oh come on Nehal. It's so obvious he likes you." Her eyes widened. "Do you like him?"
"No. See, there's this guy named Riley, who's also called my boyfriend."
"Just open the damn letter!"
"Okay then!" Nehal opened it and read it out loud.
Dear Nehal:
You might know my mom. She's a close friend of your mom. Your mother has requested if you could stay at my place so the travel will take lesser time to come. Your family is going to Australia. It was decided last minute. Think about it and let me know.
Love
Jamie
"Love?" said Heather
"It's not like he meant it!" said Nehal annoyed.
Jackie smiled. "I bet he does. It sounds like he wants to sleep with you."
The train then came to a halt.
"Come on guys let's go." said Nehal changing the subject. She snatched the letter and put in her pocket of her jeans. Jackie and Heather followed her. "Where's a bell boy when you need him!"
"Right here!" said a voice. Nehal turned to see Jamie. He smiled and picked up her luggage dragging his behind. Nehal fell in step with him.
"Have you thought about trying for Quidditch?" asked Nehal
"Of course. I also signed up for Quidditch camp too!"
Nehal thought. "Oh great! More time with the bell boy!"
"Can you help me with my luggage too?" asked Heather
"Heather! He has his hands full." said Jackie. "With Nehal." She added in an undertone.
Just then Riley came up to them. "Hey do you ladies know where Nehal is?"
Jackie and Heather looked at each other. "She went that way!" Jackie pointed to the right and Heather pointed to the left.
Riley looked at them puzzled.
Heather said, "Actually she went that way!" She pointed up.
"She flew?" said Riley dumbly.
Jackie thought, "Gosh, how stupid is this guy?"
Just as Riley left, Ian Danielle and Nehal came back.
Nehal smiled. "Jamie's hot!"
Heather's eyes widened. "Did you kiss him? Come on did you?"
"Uh no…we hugged though."
"Wow that's really romantic. Good for you."
"Nehal there you are!" called out Riley.
"Oh you were looking for me?" asked Nehal
"Yeah I was. I came to say bye."
"Are we gonna do something? Anytime?"
"I gotta go. See ya next year!"
"I guess that's a no." muttered Ian
"Danielle your right!" said Nehal angrily. "He does smell!"
"Damn right he does." said Danielle.
"Hey Nehal, isn't that your sister?" asked Heather
"Yes it is. I'll see you guys later." She gave her friends all hugs. "Have a good summer." She walked over to her sister.
Tommy then came over. "Hey Heather your coming home with my family! Isn't that great!"
"That's super!" Heather ran off with Tommy.
Danielle looked sad. "She didn't even say goodbye!"
Jackie shrugged her shoulders. "Whateves we will see her soon."
"Yeah and look it's my mother!"
Jackie laughed. "Aww I love your mom! She's so cute."
"I know eh?" Danielle turned to Ian. "Ian baby, I want you to meet her! Bye Jackie have an awesome summer!"
"Yeah you too!" Jackie waved to Danielle. She looked around for Draco but didn't seem to spot his blonde hair in any crowd. However, instead of spotting Draco she spotted Rocky and Colt so she decided to say goodbye to them. "Hey guys!"
"Yo!" replied Rocky
Jackie smiled not really knowing what to say. She now felt stupid for coming over here. "Anyways…I just came to say goodbye and um…have a good summer." She walked away uncomfortably knowing that Colt was watching her. She bumped into someone and fell down.
"Hey sweetie!" said a voice.
"Draco!" exclaimed Jackie. "Where have you been?"
Draco helped Jackie up. "With my mom. She was just telling me how we have to go to fucking therapy together!"
"Oh I'm sorry Draco. That sucks. What are you gonna do?"
"I don't know. At least I'll have some time to figure it out though. Besides, I'm sure I could find a lot better things to do with my time right?" Draco winked at Jackie.
"You think?" She smiled at him. "I think you're really brave. To consider rebuilding who you are. I don't know if I could do that."
"You could. Well, I gotta go Er…so…have a good and safe summer. Maybe I'll come and visit you." He started to walk away.
"Yeah visit. Sure!" mumbled Jackie
Draco turned around. "Sorry but I forgot something."
Jackie looked around for luggage, but seeing nothing. She felt Draco's arms around her waits as he gently pulled her closer and kissed her passionately on the lips.
They lasted a good few minutes like that.
THE END!
A/N: Omg it's over. So sad. Thank you all for all the reviews you've given me through out this story. I really love each and every one of you for taking time out of your day to read and review this little story. I had a lot of fun writing this story. I never thought that I would get so much great feed back, but I did and it was great. Those of you who write know exactly how important each review is short or long. Please let me know what you think of the story now that it has ended. Was it a good ending? Could it have done better? This wasn't supposed to be the last chapter. I was going to cut this one in half and give you two, but I figured you'd rather have one long chapter and I didn't want my loyal readers to have to wait anymore for the ending. Again thanks for all the reviews I hope you have enjoyed reading this story as much as I have enjoyed writing it. So why don't you review one last time. Oh and there will be a continuation…coming soon!