Nobody ever said it would be easy

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A.N Please don't be mad at me! I didn't mean to keep you all waiting this long I swear! Its just been so hectic! I'm doing my AS levels or was doing them... for all of you that actually know what they are. So I was extremely busy with revision notes, revision lessons and my exams. Not that that should be an excuse... I'm sorry!

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A.N Before you read I just want to say again, this isn't brilliant and I know it. Its just a go-between chapter until the next one which is almost finished. Im sure you'll love the next one.

Chapter fourteen: Reprimand.

The five Gryffindors, one Ravenclaw and five Slytherins all waited in silence in the hospital wing for their headmaster. Never in their six years at Hogwarts had any of them seen him get this angry over anything. Usually Albus Dumbledore was a kind, gently man who always had a kind word, and when somebody did get into trouble was firm but never harsh in his words. Until now.

Each of the six year students kept a watchful eye on the double doors, their ears extra sensitive to the sounds around them, trying to catch the sounds of footsteps that may be approaching.

Nothing.

Sirius stole a glance at his two best friends. They looked as bad as he felt.

Remus was sitting up in bed, holding Nicole's hand with a cut lip and a bruise forming on his chin. He had some bandages around his middle which must have been from his rib injuries.

James was much the same. Lily was watching the doors with more fear in her eyes than anyone else. Lily looked up to the headmaster and was suspected to be head girl next year. Would she still get it now?

She took no notice of James stroking her hair, her attention was solely on the doors.

Sirius didn't bother looking at the Slytherins. He knew if he did then he would loose his temper again. Instead he looked over to the bed next to him, where his girlfriend lay, looking up at the ceiling.

'Hey.'

'Hey yourself.'

She turned over onto her side and faced Sirius. She felt fine, and little light headed but Madam Pomphrey had told her not to move while she got her potions.

'How are you feeling?'

'I'm the one that should be asking you that. You've got some nasty bruises.'

Sirius, even though he had taken quite a beating, couldn't shake off his arrogance.

'Ah its nothing! Old Luscious couldn't hurt me even if he had his wand. He's more a pansy that Parkinson.'

Hermione smiled at him and got out of her bed.

'What are you doing?'

'I can't sit in a bed and do nothing. I'm coming in with you.'

'See that I don't mind.'

Sirius smiled at her and lifted his covers so she could get in next to him. Once she was in, Sirius settled his arms around her, loving the feeling of warmth and comfort from her.

BANG

The hospital wing doors flew open and in strode a very furious looking Dumbledore, followed by an equally looking furious McGonagal.

Hermione and Sirius shot up in the bed and looked at their professors. Lily jumped at the bang and found herself sitting on James' bed, he wrapped his arms around her. Remus tightened his grip on Nicole's hand and waited for their headmaster to speak.

'It seems -'

Dumbledore's voice was terrifyingly calm.

' - that 2 forth year students witnessed you horrific display of fighting and have given me their account of what has happened. I was shocked to discover thatANY of my students could resort to such measures of violence and WILL be imposing harsh measures to teach you that I DO NOT tolerate students fighting. It is a disgusting way to solve problems and I actually hoped that 11 6th year students had more maturity than that. Obviously I was wrong.'

The disappointment in the headmasters voice was suffocating. It physically hurt to hear the sadness and dissatisfaction in his tone of voice.

Hermione, Lily, Nicole, Narcissa and Bellatrix had never had to be sent to the headmaster for anything and were thoroughly ashamed of themselves. Some, however, more than others.

The boys, even though they were trouble makers, couldn't help but feel shame when the headmasters gaze passed over them.

The headmaster turned to the Slytherin's who were on the opposite side of the room to the Gryffindors.

'Bellatrix, you were the first to cause harm. I expected more from a prefect. You should have been able to withstand more provocation than that Miss Black. I have listened to what was said to you and I understand that what Miss Williams had said to you was out of line -'

Hermione flushed.

' - However that DOES NOT excuse your actions. Using magic against another human being to cause harm is UNACCEPTABLE. For that miss Black I am deducting 30 points from Slytherin, 1 weeks detention with Professor McGonagal and you are on academic suspension. This measure means that you ONLY leave you common room for meals and lessons. NO Hogsmead trips for 2 months, NO Quidditch games or practice and a letter will be sent to you parents.'

Hermione looked at her, and it seemed that the headmasters words had absolutely no effect on her whatsoever. How could she not feel ashamed after what she started?

The headmaster then addressed the boys.

'The six of you will have 40 points taken away from you house EACH. 2 weeks detentions and academic suspension for 2 months as well as letters.'

James, Remus and Sirius paled considerably. Usually all they got was detention. Now that 120 points had been taken away from Gryffindor, people were going to want their blood.

'Mr Potter, I am aware that you are Quidditch captain, but you badge has been revoked for two months and Mr Longbottom will take you place.'

'Please Professor! Not Frank!'

Professor McGonagal who had stayed quite throughout the headmasters reprimands, turned to James and her eyes flashed dangerously.

'MR POTTER. AS YOU HEAD OF HOUSE I ADVICE YOU TO HOLD YOU TONGUE! IT IS YOU OWN FAULT THAT SUCH MEASURES HAVE BEEN PLACED, SO YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN! I FOR ONE THINK THE HEADMASTER IS BEING EXTREMELY LENIENT WITH YOU ALL. ONCE HE IS THROUGH WITH YOU, YOU HAVE ME TO DEAL WITH. THAT GOES FOR YOU FIVE AS WELL. ONCE THE HEADMASTER IS THROUGH, YOU WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH PROFESSOR HOPKINS. HE IS NOT HERE NOW BECAUSE HE IS AWAY ON BUSINESS, BUT REST ASSURED HE WILL BE INFORMED OF THIS DISGRACE.'

Her usual tight bun had hair falling out of it. Her face was red and she looked like she would literally explode any second.

Any colour that was left in James's face had now disappeared completely.

'Mr Black. It was you that struck the first stone, with the idiotic comment towards the Slytherin's, therefore I impose a further two week ban on quidditch, a further 20 points from Gryffindor and an extra week of detention.'

Sirius didn't even disagree with it. He had a little more sense than that.

'Miss Williams, Miss Black, Miss Evans and Miss O'Connor, although you were not directly involved in the fighting, I still feel it necessary to punish you. You four will be on academic suspension for 1 month, detention for 2 weeks and 5 points each taken from you house. I did expect better from the four of you.'

'And as the last form of punishment I am taking a further 10 points off Slytherin for the foul derogatory term used directed towards Miss Williams. Blood discrimination is as bad as Racial discrimination, andI will not have it here at Hogwarts.'

'I will leave you in the capable hands of Madam Pomphrey. And I want to impress the seriousness of your actions today. I am very disappointed in all of you, you have shown appalling levels of maturity, and I sincerely hope that other students do not follow you horrendous example.'

He caught everyone's eye before he left, only one person could hold his gaze - Malfoy. Everybody else looked away, the twinkle had gone, the kindness had gone, the warmth had gone.

Gone.

I just wanna say that a calm dissappointed headmaster with a murderous glint in his eyes is VERY scary. It may not be to some of you, maybe you wanted him screaming and shouting, but I nearly cried when my old headmaster went like that on me.

Well, I am extremely sorry for the delay people! I know it wasn't my usual length but I hoped that you liked it!

I did tell you it wasn't great and I do apologise!

Dark Raven

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