The Werewolf's Daughter

AN: Obviously this isn't canon, so you may start to notice some bigger differences between this story and the books…

5: The Hippogriff

Maya's first week at Hogwarts was going well so far; she was surprised to learn that the classes were like Ilvermorny's, so she wasn't behind the other students. DADA had been her favourite class so far; Professor Lupin, although a bit shabby, was a fantastic teacher that made their classes so interesting. Maya was unsure up until this time what she feared the most in the world – the boggart he had them face soon told her though. Clowns! If that was her greatest fear in the world, Maya could accept that.

The next class was Care of Magical Creatures and Maya couldn't wait as Hagrid was so passionate about creatures that the lesson was bound to be interesting. Maya made her way down to the edge of the Forbidden Forest with Hermione, Ron and Harry were following not far behind. Maya had spent most pf her first week with the three of them, her and Hermione had grown especially close.

'What do you think the class will be about today?' Maya asked Hermione.

'I don't know' Hermione answered, she sounded a bit wary. 'I just hope it's nothing dangerous. We've known Hagrid a few years now, and he doesn't seem to think anything is dangerous!' she added.

Ron had come up behind them 'Aww come on Hermione, raising a dragon in your small hut isn't that dangerous!' he said, and Harry laughed.

'What?!' Maya shouted 'A dragon?'

'SHHH!' Hermione whispered at her, holding her finger to her lips. 'Not many people know about that!'

'Oops, sorry!'

'Yes, Hagrid was given an egg by a stranger and decided to try and raise the dragon in his hut. We convinced him to give the dragon to Ron's brother Charlie, who works with them in Romania.'

Maya was in awe – she knew nothing about this, although it did not surprise her with Hagrid.

They had now arrived at the edge of the forbidden forest and Hagrid told them to follow him – they would be working in the forest today.

'Now' Hagrid said as they got to a clearing, with a large paddock, 'can anyone tell me what this creature is?' Hagrid asked, pointing towards the far end of the paddock.

Maya gasped and raised her hand 'Maya?'

'it's a Hippogriff!'

'Correct – 10 points to Gryffindor!'

Maya heard whispering behind her 'A what? It looks like a giant bloody chicken.' Malfoy was whispering to his two friends, Grabbe and Coyle, or something like that. Maya rolled her eyes and moved forwards to get a better look.

'Now hippogriffs are not dangerous animals, unless you offend them. But, if you treat them with respect, it should be alright.' Hagrid said. 'When you approach a Hippogriff, you have to make eye contact as you approach them. Don't blink too much or they'll not trust you and then bow to them. If they bow back, good you can stroke them, if not back away.' Hagrid said, as he did each of the tasks.

'Who would like to try with Buckbeak?' he asked the class. Most backed off, apart from Maya and Harry. 'Harry, great you can try first – Maya, you're next!'

Harry walked nervously towards Buckbeak, keeping eye contact and slowly bowed to him. After what seemed an age, the hippogriff slowly sank to his knees. 'Well done Harry!' Hagrid said, clapping 'I think he will let you ride him now!'

'What?! No, Hagrid, it's ok –'

'Up you go' Hagrid said, lifting Harry on to the bird. 'now, don't pull out any of his feathers, he won't like that!'

The bird suddenly flew out in to the sky and did a loop around the castle before it came back down. Hagrid turned to Maya 'Your turn Maya, just the same as Harry di-'

'I'll go next' came a snobby voice 'You're not dangerous are you, you great big chicken!' Suddenly there was a scream and Hagrid shouted 'No Buckbeak, down – everybody stand back!'

'AAH, it's killed me, it's bloody killed me! Wait until I tell my father about this – it will be the end of you; you and your bloody chicken!' Malfoy screamed.

'No, it's just a cut – you'll be fine.'

'Hagrid, he needs to go to the hospital wing!' Hermione shouted.

'Right ya are.' he scooped Malfoy up and shouted back 'Class dismissed!'

Pansy Parkinson, a pug-nosed girl in Slytherin, was crying 'I hope he's ok' she sniffed. 'Just wait until his father hears about this. What was that stupid half-breed doing, showing us those ugly birds?'

Maya and Hermione rounded on Pansy. 'Maybe if Malfoy actually listened he wouldn't have got hurt!' Hermione shouted, just as Maya shouted, 'It's his own fault and there are plenty of witnesses here to show that!'

Both girls turned back around and stormed up to the castle. It was almost dinner time, so they made their way straight to the Great Hall. Hermione sat down and crossed her arms.

'I'm too upset to eat – what if Hagrid gets sacked?' Hermione said, teary eyed.

'Don't worry 'Mione – we'll make sure that doesn't happen!' Maya said, determined.

Hermione calmed down enough to eat but soon after left to go and study. Maya decided to pay the Malfoy git a quick visit. As she approached the hospital wing, Maya heard a voice say 'Night Draco, I will come and visit you tomorrow. Make sure you get enough rest – and don't worry, we'll make that oaf pay for this!' Maya had enough time to hide behind a pillar before Pansy flounced out of the room.

Maya made her way in to the wing and over to the bed in the farthest corner where Malfoy was lying down.

'Malfoy?' Maya said, quietly.

Draco looked up and then scowled. 'What do you want new girl?'

'I came to see if you were ok?' Maya asked.

'No, that bloody chicken really hurt me!'

'Hurt you physically or your pride?' Maya asked.

'Excuse me? Who do you think you're talking to?'

'I thought I was talking to Draco Malfoy, the spoilt brat too stupid to listen to simple instructions. Sorry, are you not Draco Malfoy?'

Draco stared at her. 'Get out'.

'No. I want to know what you are going to do about this?'

'I will send an owl to my father tomorrow and let him deal with it.'

'Really? You'll go running to daddy? You know, I never understood people like you. Why don't you try dealing with something by yourself for a change?'

'I said get out!' Malfoy shouted.

'I'm going…but please know, if you do anything to Hagrid or that Hippogriff, I will find a way to make your life hell.' Maya said, smiling at Malfoy.

Little did Maya know, Malfoy was already going through hell…he couldn't get her beautiful face out of his head.