***- Flashback

When Jade entered the common room, she was absolutely furious and wanted to be left alone. However she found Ron and Harry sitting there, talking to Dean and Seamus about what happened earlier.

"Jade! Blimey, what did he-"

"You stupid oaf! What are you an animal?! Do you never think through things before you act on them? I don't suppose so. Thanks to you, Malfoy is going to squeal to Dumbledore because of your thick wit." Jade said venomously. Ron looked entirely offended, not expecting this from her.

"You completely deserve it Ron. If you could have just reasoned with him we wouldn't be in this situation. I'm guessing that McGonagall will be coming through those doors to fetch you because Malfoy's a good for nothing-"

"But the reason why he didn't give me away to Pomferey was because he wanted to take you out. Jade, why don't you give him his date and save me from this?" Ron asked. He instantly regretted his words because he saw the outrage on Jade's face.

"What are you people punishing me for?! Why should I have to go out with Malfoy? Why should I bow down to him-"

"Jade, Ron's facing expulsion and Malfoy is the only person to save him on this. If you just give him his date and never see him again, he'll-" Harry was cut off by Jade.

"He'll keep asking for more dates and then what? He's free to tell the Headmaster. It might sound so easy to you but you wouldn't understand." Jade said. At that point, the common room door opened and Hermione walked in. She saw Ron and Jade looking both red faced and angry.

"Hermione, thank Merlin you came. I was explaining to these two that I can't possibly date Malfoy because…why are you looking at me like that Mione?" Jade asked seeing the apologetic look on Hermione's face.

"Jade…I think they make sense. Please Jade. There's absolutely nothing else anyone can do to save Ron. You saw Madame Pince didn't you? She'll quickly jump to Malfoy's defense because it's not the first time Ron beat up someone." Hermione said shooting a glare towards Ron.

Jade almost cried in fury. This was so unfair to her. This was the greatest injustice she could ever live through. Without saying a word, Jade turned around and fled upstairs to bury herself in the covers.

In the morning, Jade got ready for breakfast. She saw Hermione looking incredibly blue as she combed her hair and pinned it down. Ginny who sided Jade on this one, patted Hermione's shoulder as they started to leave.

Jade felt a twinge of regret. She knew she was being selfish in a way but it was Draco Malfoy out of all people! She knew that Hermione loved her brother and cared that he needed to stay in Hogwarts. So did Jade, but Ron had to learn how to save himself sometimes. Jade couldn't baby him the way Hermione always did.

As they walked towards the Great Hall, Jade saw that Ron completely ignored her. He took Hermione away and the two whispered to each other as if they were having a silent argument. Harry greeted Jade and Ginny and he threw an arm around Ginny and told Jade what Ron told him last night. They were unpleasant things for sure and Jade expected them all.

"Are you all right Jade? You look like you were crying." Harry said. Jade scowled and entered the Great Hall feeling a fresh wave of annoyance. Not only did she feel betrayed, cornered and wronged, she also looked like an idiot. She was stopped by the sight of McGonagall who stopped Ron and Hermione.

"Good morning Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger." McGonagall said nodding at them. Ron sighed heavily and released Hermione's hands.

"I'm ready to go." He said seeing McGonagall give him a curious look.

"Listen Professor this was a big mistake. I can explain everything." Jade said appearing by Ron's side. Ron turned to her and pointed an accusing finger at Jade.

"Thank you for showing your concern Jade, but it's too late now. You've done more than enough for me and you can definitely leave me alone now." He said through his clenched teeth.

"I was going to congratulate you Mr. Weasley for saving Mr. Malfoy from what could have been a horrible accident in the library yesterday. He has shown his gratitude and urged the Headmaster to award you generously." McGonagall told him, looking at the Weasley twins puzzlingly.

Ron turned to Hermione and Jade instantly fell into a worried curiosity. She called Malfoy the dirtiest scum alive and he in turn saved her brother from expulsion? That was strange and definitely suspicious of him.

"Now the Headmaster will make the announcement…that's if you wish for him to announce it of course." McGonagall told him.

"That wouldn't be necessary-" Jade went to say but Ron quickly jumped in to stop her.

"No! I'm fine with him announcing it." Ron said looking quite pleased.

Jade narrowed her eyes at him knowing that it was very low of him to do. She turned to everyone else who had been silent and looked at everyone in disbelief. How come no one spoke up? She turned to say something to the Professor who went to turn around to leave but Ron stopped her.

"You definitely do not deserve it Ronald. Stop her right now." Jade hissed.

Ron glared at Jade and towered over her but Jade didn't allow herself to be intimidated. It was her idiot twin brother she was matched up against. She wasn't any more afraid of him than the lawn gnomes in her garden.

"Shut up before I hit you and throw you off a Tower." He said glaring fiercely at her.

"Do it you bloody dolt. Hit me and throw me off a Tower because we all know that you don't deserve any sort of recognition or award. Shameless prick." Jade said shoving him as hard as he could. He stumbled back and went to advance towards her but stopped as Harry stepped in between them and pushed Jade away from Ron.

"Calm down Jade. Look at me." Harry said when Jade didn't move her eyes from Ron who sat down flushing heavily.

"Did you see him? He went to hit me!" Jade told Harry who shook his head and wrapped his arms around Jade, smoothing her ponytail.

"He'd never hit you Jade. Calm down." He murmured. They sat down and Dumbledore stood up to make his announcements.

While Dumbledore spoke of the false incident that occurred yesterday, Jade seethed in anger as everyone clapped and cheered Ron who looked like he was enjoying it half-heartedly. Her eyes quickly moved to Malfoy who sat across the Great Hall, clapping his hands, looking grim. He moved his eyes to Jade and their eyes locked. Jade knew what was going on in his mind and she for a split second felt incredibly sorry for saying those hurtful things to him. He looked like he was reminded of those words she had said to him in the Hospital Wing and looked away from her eyes and never looked at her again after that.