Voldemorte's Downfall

Chapter Two: Multiple Relationships

After Hogsmeade, the newly formed gang of friends waited in the library, anxious to hear of Goyle's fate. Loki, her head on Malfoy's shoulder, was asleep, utterly exhausted by the day's excitement and activities. Harry paced back and forth, now and then stopped and grasping Rice's hand. Ron sat in an armchair, Zofka in his lap. And Hermione was perched on the table, Erick Chica's hands wrapped around hers. After having been found, only a short distance from the Shrieking Shack, Ron and Zofka had been filled in, in about five minutes. After a couple of hours, Snape entered the library, looking harassed. "Malfoy! A word?" he called. Malfoy nodded, and after shifting Loki to the side with a little help from Harry, stood up and walked out after Snape. They heard raised voices, followed by silence, and then Malfoy's shout of "NO WAY!! YOU'RE KIDDING!" and Snape saying something. Then Malfoy re-entered the library. Everyone stared at him, and Zofka reached over and tapped Loki on the shoulder. Malfoy, dropping each word like a bomb, announced, "Goyle has been..." he paused, adding a dramatic effect. "Goyle has been expelled." Loki realeased a relieved sigh. Malfoy sighed as well. " Well I can't say I'm happpy." he said. "I mean, he was my friend. Even if he did hurt my girlfriend, he was still my friend." Harry thought for a moment. "Well, he can't hurt her-or us-anymore. That's a plus," he said. Ron nodded. "Well, if that's all you needed, then Zofka and I are gonna leave. Good Night!"

Later on, in the boys dormitory, Ron and Zofka sat on Ron's bed, disscussing the days events. "You know, I never saw Goyle as being the one who'd hurt someone. He never seemed smart enough." Ron said. "Just goes to show," Zofka said, smiling. "Never judge a slytherin by their brains." Ron frowned. "That didn't even make sense." "It wasn't supposed to!" Zofka cried. Ron shook his head. "Remind me again why I'm dating you," he said playfully. "Because it's obviuosly not for your mind." Zofka giggled. "Because I'm pretty and I make you look good," she answered. Ron pulled her to him and they started kissing.

Later that evening, Zofka emerged from the boys dorms. She heard a giggle and someone say, "SHH!" She walked past the couch and saw Hermione and Chica lying there under a blanket. She knew Harry and Rice had remained in the library, and she assumed that Loki must have been off with Malfoy. She didn't dwell on it. She was tired and wanted to go to bed. So she did. Before she knew it, it was morning.