"Mallory guess what!" Haley ran up to her in the hallway. Fred and George trailing close behind.
"Your leaving," Mallory said hopefully.
"No," Haley laughed. "I'm Head Girl! Isn't that great?"
"I'm happy for you...no really...I am..." Mallory said sarcastically.
"Thanks Mal! That means a lot to me," Haley said cheerfully, obviously not catching the sarcasm in her voice.
"Oh well, look at the time. Got dinner and I'm starving," Mallory said quickly, not waiting for Haley's reply.
"Wait! I'll come with you," Haley called from behind her. Mallory sighed and stopped walking, waiting for Haley to catch up with her. Soon Haley was next to her and they were walking to the Great Hall. Every now and then Haley would look over to her like she wanted to say something but Mallory would just look away. When they reached the Hall Fred and George ran forward to hold the door open for Haley. She smiled at them and walked in. Mallory started to walk in but Fred and George rushed in after Haley, slamming the door in her face.
"Well, thanks for holding the door for me guys," Mallory said to no one.
"Talking to yourself Wolfe," Malfoy smirked, walking up behind her. "But I guess you have no choice, having no friends and all." Mallory curled up her fist and punched Malfoy hard in the face.
"Oops! Slipped," she said as he clutched his bleeding nose. She slung the door open and stalked through. As soon as she had sat down Dumbledore stood up and cleared his throat, getting everyone's attention.
"Would Haley and Mallory Wolfe please proceed to the front of the room and go through that doorway to the left," he said, pointing to a small door. Mallory looked around to Haley, who was looking as confused as she felt. They both stood up and slowly walked to the door. When they entered they could see a couple of chairs scattered around a small fireplace.
"Why are we here," Mallory asked.
"Maybe they're giving me an award for being Head Girl," Haley said.
"It mujst be because, you know, the world just revolves around you," Mallory retorted.
"Do you two always fight," a man said, standing up from one of the chairs facing the fireplace.
"Sirius? What are you doing here," Mallory asked.
"Wait a minute! How do you know someone I don't," Haley said.
"He's Harry's godfather," Mallory explained. The door opened behind them and Dumbledore swept into the room.
"Please sit," he told them, extending his arms toward teh chairs. Mallory and Haley strolled over to the chairs and sat down. Sirius had returned to his old seat and Dumbledore sat in the largest chair in the middle. "You are probably wondering what I called you here for. Well I won't keep you waiting any longer. As a result of last year, Voldemort has become extremely active over the past few months. Information we have obtained at a high price leads us to believe that he might wish to harm you two girls."
Mallory and Haley looked panic stricken at this news. Dumbledore continued, "Mr Black has volunteered to act as a protection for you."
"But sir," Mallory interrupted, "I thought he was a convict. Won't it look suspicious if he follows us around everywhere?"
"He will be in his dog form when he is protecting you. I have already explained this to the rest of the school," Dumbledore told them.
"Wait! A convict is supposed to be protecting us," Haley said in shock.
"He's innocent," Mallory told her. "But why is Voldemort trying to kill us?"
"Unfortunately we haven't found this out yet. All we can guess is that he didn't finish the job when he killed your parents," Dumbledore said. He gave a quick look over to Sirius who was looking down at his feet, not saying a word. "You girls need to get some food and rest. Sirius, would you please escort these young ladies to their table and when they have finished eating you can take them back to their dormitory. You may sleep in the Gryffindor common room," Dumbledore said, getting up from his chair. They followed in suit. Sirius turned into his dog form and they walked out of the room and back to the Great Hall.
A few people had left, but most were still eating and talking. Every head tunred to watch them walk to their table. Sirius followed closely behind. Mallory sat next to Hermione and Haley sat next to her.
"What was that about," Hermione asked her in a low whisper, petting Sirius on the head.
"I'll tell you later," Mallory said, grabbing a piece of chicken from one of the plates and putting it down in from of Sirius. She got some food for herself and ate it quickly. Once she was done she looked to her sister whose plate was also clean and said, "You ready?"
"Yea," Haley replied, getting up as Mallory did the same. Harry, Ron, and Hermione stood up also. They all headed out of the hall with Sirius, once again, trailing behind.
"Hey Wolfe," Haley and Mallory both turned to see Malfoy strutting towards them.
Mallory put her hands on her hips, "What now Malfoy?"
"I was just telling Goyle how ironic it was," he smiled.
"Malfoy, don't use big words like that, it might make your tiny brain explode," Mallory said.
"What's ironic," Haley asked him.
"How only last week you were telling me that Mallory didn't need a bodyguard, but it looks like she does to me! But, you know, I see how it works. A big, ugly dog to protect a big, ugly girl!" At this Sirius came forward. He was growling viciously up at Malfoy. "That looks like one stupid dog," Malfoy said to Crabbe before he yelped in pain. Sirius had sunken his teeth into Malfoy's leg and wasn't letting go. "Get him off," he yelled at Mallory and Haley.
"Oooo, I don't know if I should," Mallory said as Harry, Ron, and Hermione laughed loudly.
"Get him off now," Malfoy screamed.
"Oh fine. Your no fun," Mallory said. "Come here Snuffles." Sirius finally let go and trotted back over to her. "Good boy," she smiled, scratching behind his ear.
"You just wait! I'm getting my father up here and then you'll be sorry," Malfoy said, clutching his leg in pain. Mallory and Haley glanced at each other quickly.
"Oh...I...I'm so scared," Mallory said sarcastically, a hint of true fright in her voice. "Let's go," she said and walked off towards the common room.