Victor smiled at Hermione as she appeared in her new robes for school in Madame Malkins.
" Butyful " he clapped as Hermione blushed and looked around. " You look very good Herminee."
" Dont you mean ugly " came a cruel voice. Hermione whipped around and faced Draco Malfoy.
Victor stepped forward. " Let me Herminee. Vhat did you just say Draco?"
" I said , dont you mean ugly " repeated Draco. " Or has the Mudbloods nasty fumes got to you're thick skull Krum?"
" Victor dont " cried Hermione. " Please."
Krum stepped back and faced Malfoy. " You watch yourself Malfoy. I am to come to Ogwarts this year again , you dont vant an enemy."
Malfoy laughed. " Dont go making empty threats Krum , or you may end up like your dear pal Cedric."
" Draco " called a voice. Narissa Malfoy appeared at her sons side.
" Victor Krum is it? I'm Narsissa Malfoy. We met last year after the World Cup match. Do you recall." She held her hand out as if she expected Krum to kiss it.
" No Madame I dont " said Krum hotly. " Now if you will excuse me. My friend and I have to leave now."
Narissa turned widly to Hermione. " A Muggleborn I believe " she said to Malfoy who nodded.
" You're time is running out dear " she said curling her lip. " Soon it will be too late for your kind."
Hermione stiffened and took Victors hand as he offered it. " I'm not afraid Mrs Malfoy. It is you who should be fearful acting under a dangerous and cruel master who cares nothing about you or anyone else. It is you and you only who will suffer in the end."
" What a mouth you have for such an inferior creature " snarled Narissa. " Too bad it wont save you. Come Draco , we dont look good associating ourselves with this kind."
" Are you alright Herminee? asked Victor.
" Yes of course " she replied. " It's nothing to worry about Victor." You get used to it , she told herself under her breath.