Dudley snarled as he pushed his bulk forward blocking the door. Harry who had grown from once being a small boy into a tall thin teenager looked downwards at his slighter shorter cousin and grinned.
" It wont work anymore Dud." He pulled out his wand.
Dudley chortled with delight. " Do remember the last time you did magic outside school Potter. Even if you are seventeen , you have some record dont you?"
" True" said Harry as he let go of his wand. " Good thing Ron's Father is here then isn't it. Oh Mr..."
" Okay , Okay Potter. I'll let you and your...people in , just put that thing away will you."
" The wand " said Harry. " No way Dudley , now get inside I'm in control here."
Dudley wandered inside and sat down wearily on the couch. Harry breathed in deeply, this was going well. Mr Weasley , Ron and Hermione followed him inside. Dudley stood up as they entered the living room.
" Dudley this is..."
" Dudley let out a squeek as he saw Mr Weasley and Ron. His mouth twitched and Ron supressed a grin.
" Whats up " said Ron. " Cat got your tongue." Hermione rolled her eyes and stepped forward. Dudley surveyed her and a smile crept over his fat lips.
" This is Hermione" said Harry. " She's one of my best friends at school. Her parents are muggles."
Harry noticed the confused expression on Dudleys face. " Her parents aren't wizards or witches Dudley. They are...he searched for an appropiate word , because saying they are just like Aunt Pentunia and Vernon would not be a fair statement at all.
Hermione stepped in. " They dont have any magical powers."
" Oh " murmered Dudley. " So they arent weirdo's then."
" Excuse me " said Hermione. " Thats rude."
Dudley shrugged."Depends on how you see it."
Ron clenched his fingers and held his temper. Mr Weasley had left the room , most likely checking out the kitchen utensils. Ron followed him once he saw the electrical whisk. " Hey Harry" he called. " What is this , its crazy."
Harry looked over , he didn't really want to leave Dudley alone with Hermione , but a minute wouldn't hurt. He hoped. He walked into the kitchen.
" So " said Dudley. " You're normal are you?
Hermione frowned. " I'm a witch."
Dudley smiled nastily. " I bet you are."
Hermione sighed and didnt face him.
" Still " he said. " I bet you're pretty good. I bet all the weirdo's in your school would like a piece of you."
Hermione turned sharply. " You are disgusting."
Dudley edged closer and pulled Hermione sharply. " Come on Hermione. It could be our little secret. I bet Potter would love that , his older cousin snogging his best friend. Still Potter was always the weirdo in this area , getting one over on him by snogging another weirdo would be priceless."
" Get off me " shrieked Hermione and she pulled out her wand. But Dudley kicked it out of her hand.
" Oh I dont like magic tricks Hermione."
Hermione tossled and kicked but his bulk was so big and heavy that he was crushing her wrists. She screamed loudly before he could block her mouth.
" Get off her " yelled Ron and Harry.
Harry and Ron rushed in and kicked Dudley. Ron thumped him hard on the head and Harry pinned him to the table holding his elbows tightly.
" Enough " cried Harry to Ron. " Dont kill him for christs sake."
" Dirty little..." yelled Ron. Mr Weasley came behind them and waved his wand. Dudley was binded with ropes and pinned to the couch. Harry let go of his elbows. He ran over to Hermione who was still trying to catch her breath.
He led her and Ron out of the living room.
" I'm sorry Hermione. I am really sorry. I didn't think ...Id never let him..."
" Its...alright...Harry. Im...fine."
She looked anything but fine. Her face was bright red and she looked very shaken up. " I dont know what happened , one minute I was standing there and he grabbed me."
" That ...low...little..." cried Harry. " I wish we hadn't come , I hate this place so much."
" Hermione" said Ron. " I can go in and kick him if you like , just once. If thats okay Harry."
" Hey I dont own him" replied Harry. " You can do anything you like just make sure you dont leave a mess after you."
" No its fine Ron " said Hermione smiling. " You're dad seems to have everything under control. Dudley kicked my wand away before I could use it. Oh why didn't I hold onto it tighter , I could have blown his...well I could have defended myself better."
