Title: Make A Man Out Of You
Disclaimer: I do not own any of this. Thanks for rubbing that in. The song is I'll Make A Man Out Of You from Mulan.
Summary: Dennis joins the army.
The sunlight was shining through the windows on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The students were enjoying their day off from school, relaxing outside or in the dorms. Except for the Slytherins, who were having a meeting in the empty library.
"I think it's time that we started a war against Gryffindor." Draco announced happily. Blaise smirked and nodded. The others made various noises of agreement. But a small gasp was heard from behind one of the bookshelves. Draco turned, surprised by the noise, and went to investigate. What he found was a Creevey. Dennis looked at Draco with a look of awe and complete fear.
"Hmm. You're Creevey's brother right?" The younger Creevey nodded quickly.
"What's your name? Dominic? Donald? Dexter?" Malfoy guessed, while observing the shivering Gryffindor.
"D-Dennis." Was the stuttered reply that Draco received. The Slytherin grinned and motioned for Dennis to follow him to the table. When both boys were seated Draco spoke again.
"Dennis here, is going to help us in our war."
"I am?" Dennis asked, perplexed.
"Of course you are. You are the Creevey that wants to be like me right?" Dennis nodded and Draco continued to speak. "Then you can help us. Don't worry it's not a real war, just a prank war." Creevey looked relieved and then excited when he realized he was going to help his idol.
"Will he be of any use? He's only a fourth year Gryffindor." Blaise questioned, expressing his disdain.
"Sure. We can train him. Make a man out of him." Theodore said. Music started and played in the library.
"Let's get down to business - to defeat the Gryffs. Did they send me first years when I asked for fifths?" Blaise sang, circling Dennis and studying the young boy.
"You're the saddest Gryff I've ever met, but you can bet before we're through. Mister, I'll make a man out of you." Theodore began to sing.
"Tranquil as a forest, buta fire within. Once you find your center, you are sure to win." Draco praised the young boy as Pansy guided him through different hexes.
"You're a spineless, pale pathetic boy and you haven't got a clue. Somehow I'll make a man out of you." Blaise took on the role of the hardcore army general.
"I'm never gonna catch my breath, say goodbye to those who knew me." Dennis sang, as he ran around the library with the younger Slytherins. They were training on how to make a quick escape.
"Boy, was I a fool in school for cutting gym." Crabbe said and ran tiredly behind the rest.
"Blaise's got 'em scared to death." Pansy shook her head.
"Hope he doesn't see right through me." Dennis sighed and continued his training.
"Now I really wish that I knew how to read." Goyle whined and tries to study the curses from a book.
"We must be swift as the coursing river." Blaise slammed his hand on the desk and shouted.
"With all the force of a great typhoon." Draco advised.
"With all the strength of a raging fire." Millicent added.
"Mysterious as the dark side of the moon." Everyone turned to look at Luna Lovegood as she sang from the doorway. The music stopped and Pansy pushed her out of the library.
"We're trying to sing, so get out of here!" Parkinson locked the door and the music resumed.
"Time is racing toward us till the Gryffs arrive, heed my every order and you might survive." Theodore sang dramatically.
"You're unsuited for the rage of war, so pack up, go home you're through. How could I make a man out of you?" Blaise sang in disgust as Dennis messed up a blocking spell. Dennis looked ready to cry, but he looked at Draco and he couldn't let his hero down. He jumped up and performed each curse perfectly, each hex flawlessly. Blaise looked on in wonder.
"We must be swift as the coursing river." Theodore sang proudly.
"With all the force of a great typhoon." Draco sang.
"With all the strength of a raging fire." Pansy and Millicent both sang.
"Mysterious as the dark side of the moon." The song trailed off again as everyone turned to look at a singing Luna.
"Seriously, get out of here." Pansy yelled and chased Luna from the room. Draco grinned and patted Dennis on the back.
"I knew you could do it." Creevey smiled shyly at the comment and blushed.
"I'm just really glad to be helping you out. You are so much cooler than Harry, no matter what Colin says." Draco preened under the attention.
"Sure, go ahead and stroke his ego." Blaise groaned.
"Harry hasn't said it, but he thinks so too. I heard him tell Ron you have great assets. Whatever that means." The young Creevey rambled on, oblivious to the look on his mentor's face.
"Potter's been looking at my assets!" Malfoy's shout was heard throughout the castle.
Ron jumped. Harry and Hermione gave him a questioning look.
"What's wrong, Ron?" Harry asked, concerned. Ron shook his head.
"Nothing. I just thought I heard Malfoy say something about you looking at his assets." Harry gave his friend another look, but said nothing.
"Harry, you've been looking at Draco's assets?" Hermione asked looking confused. Ron groaned and Harry grinned as he explained.
I know, I know. I have no excuse except that I've been suffering from writer's block. I promise another chapter will be coming soon. Please review, I need reviews.