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"Draco, what is this I hear about you conversating with a Weasley? I've told you once and I've told you again, Weasley's are trash. You will ruin the family name by coming in friendly contact with them."

"Yes father."

The Senior Malfoy was at Hogwarts making his weekly check-up. Draco didn't know how his father got this kind of information, but what he knew was that someone was going to pay. Next thing you know, Draco thought, he's going to be beating me for masterbating. It's not a crime you know.

"Have you got a girlfriend Draco?"

"No sir. Most of the girls here are sluts who've slept with everyone except the professors. I don't want that kind of girl," Draco explained.

"Draco, those girls you are referring to are the daughters of some of the most respected wizards in the wizarding world," Father Malfoy said.

"Sorry sir, I meant no disrespect. I promise I'll have a decent girlfriend by the time you come back."

"Good. Now, your punishment for associating yourself with a Mudblood lover."

Before Draco even had a chance to reply, he felt a searing pain. A few seconds, he was withering on the ground. He wasn't sure what kind of spell his father used on him, he didn't even say anything. Some kind of very dark magic. Draco couldn't think straight, his thoughts were all scrambled. All he knew was that his father or Snape were nowhere to be seen.

"Holy cripes," Draco mumbled as he tried to get up.

"Oh my God Draco! What happened to you?" a female voice shrieked.

"Get the hell out of here!" Draco yelled without looking up.

"Oh my," the girl said running over and kneeling next to him.

"Look stupid wench-," Draco started. As soon as he looked up and saw who it was he stopped.

"Ginny! What are you doing here?"

"I have detention with Snape all this week, starting tonight. I guess I'm a little early. Buy anyway Draco what happened to you?"

"Nothing happened. Look, just go ok? I'll let Professor Snape know you came by. I'll tell him I told you to leave, he'll understand," Draco said with a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"What do you want me to do? You can't expect me to keep this to myself and let him or her, whoever they are, continue hurting you," Ginny said.

"I want you to mind your own business. This doesn't concern you, so just go away," snarled Draco.

"Fine. I'll go, but if I catch you hurt like this again I'll tell someone," Ginny threatened.

Draco lay on the floor a few more minutes after Ginny left him. Who does she think she is, Draco asked himself. She can't come in here and pry into my life. She's nothing but a measly Weasley! Draco thought he had been on the ground long enough. As he struggled to get up, Professor Snape walked in.

"Draco, dear boy. Why must you continue making your father angry? I'm starting to think you like these little punishments," Snape said in a cold voice.

"Professor Snape, dear old greaseball, why must you continue to be a kiss ass? I'm starting to think you like the evil side," Draco said, finally getting up.

"You know it's just a cover up boy. Now, do you know what he used on you? What spell I mean?"

"I didn't hear him say anything. I was looking straight at him and I didn't even see his lips move. Before I forget sir, Weasley came by. The girl. She said something about having a detention. I didn't want her to ask many questions about me so I told her to leave. I said I would take care of you. I hope that was okay, said Draco.

"It's fine. I'll owl her tomorrow. Now, are you okay? Can you make it to the dormitory by yourself?" Snape asked.

"Yeah, I think I can."

"Alright. Get back then. Listen, stay in bed tomorrow. I can see your mind in a little frazzled. I'll talk to the rest of your professors. Take it easy, okay?"

"Ok. And thanks."

A/N: Sorry so short and sorry it took so long. It's just that I've been really busy. Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter. 33