Danny ensured to increase his own pranks, advised by Peeves. But that prank to put the niffler in Umbridge's office intangibly might have gone too far. He had no idea how Peeves got a hold of one. Peeves, deciding to take the twins' parting words to heart, caused chaos wherever he went. Danny didn't interfere as long as no students were endangered by the poltergeist's tricks. A stipulation Peeves didn't argue against and followed as much as possible.

Danny watched over Harry but lessons were obviously getting harder and more revision orientated. Danny's own lessons with Miss Fisher were continuing, Danny asking when she wanted to have the next lesson before he left each evening, lying that his grandfather was too busy at the moment to organise them himself. The most interesting things were the Quidditch matches. During the final match of the year, Danny noticed Harry and Hermione slipping off with Hagrid to the forbidden forest. Curious and slightly concerned, Danny abandoned the match, leaving his invisible perch above the stands, and followed the trio.

Danny followed nervously, invisibly, listening to Hagrid explain how Firenze was attacked and it was Hagrid that saved him. After a long trek, Hagrid revealed that Umbridge thought it was Hagrid that put the niffler in her office. Danny's heart skipped a beat, despite beating at almost a complete stop in his ghost form. He was the one responsible. Not Hagrid! Hagrid then lead them further still to a large sleeping mound named Grawp. A giant that Hagrid brought with him from his mission for the order. Hagrid's half-brother.

Hagrid requested that the trio visit Grawp after Hagrid was fired which the half-giant was certain would be soon. Harry and Hermione reluctantly agreed and then Hagrid decided to wake Grawp up to introduce them. Harry and Hermy, on account that Hermione was too long. Grawp went to grab Hermione and Hagrid intervened while Harry pulled the witch out of danger. Danny frowned at the giant. Having dealt with ghosts, Danny had gotten a lot better at reading intentions. Grawp hadn't looked malicious. More intrigued and curious. The giant wasn't intelligent. Danny saw that. He didn't understand that what he was doing could hurt Hermione.

Danny looked down to see Hagrid guiding Harry and Hermione back to the castle. Danny bit his lip and watched the giant settle back down on the ground and grabbed a sapling that he'd uprooted and began to half-heartedly play with it. Danny smiled at the giant, coming to his decision. He flew out of the forest and located Hagrid as he exited the forest, Harry and Hermione rushed up to the castle. Danny appeared and floated down to Hagrid.

"Hey Hagrid. I'm so sorry about the niffler thing. That was me," Danny apologised. Hagrid blinked before shaking his head.

"She deserved it. 'Sides she's been looking for a reason for months. Who won?" Hagrid inquired, nodding to the empting stadium.

"No idea. I was following Harry," Danny admitted. Hagrid froze.

"Yer-er- yer know about Grawp then," Hagrid whispered.

"I'd love to meet him," Danny replied calmly. Hagrid blinked and turned to Danny.

"Yer sure? Yer-um- saw what happened with Hermione?" Hagrid muttered. Danny nodded.

"I think I can handle him," Danny retorted confidently.

Hagrid blinked in surprise before spinning on his heel with a grin and led the way back to his half-brother, luckily not bumping into any centaurs who seemed to be quite aggressive at the moment. It didn't take long for them to reach Grawp, still playing with his sapling with a bored expression.

"Grawpy! I have someone who wants to meet yer!" Hagrid called. Hagrid suddenly turned to Danny.

"Phantom might be a little long," he realised.

"What about Danny?" Danny suggested with a smirk.

"Danny?" Hagrid repeated with confusion.

"It's my first name," Danny confirmed. Hagrid grinned.

"Grawpy! This is Danny! He's a friend!" Hagrid called to the giant.

Danny floated closer.

"Hagrid, I'll be fine. If he wants to take a swing, let him," Danny muttered. Hagrid blinked in surprise. As Danny predicted, Grawp reached out and grabbed Danny.

"Hey Grawp! Nice to meet ya," Danny shouted kindly to the giant, not in the least angry or upset at him. The giant blinked at the halfa. Danny smiled and wriggled a hand free.

"Do you like snow?" Danny asked calmly. His eyes flashed blue and he made a small snow flurry over the giant. Grawp gaped like a three year old in awe and released Danny to try and grab the snow. Danny smirked and floated down to Hagrid before making another snow flurry.

"How?" Hagrid whispered.

"Ah, Grawp's not mean. He just doesn't know his strength. Or something called personal space. That, and he looks bored to me," Danny retorted, chuckling as the giant grinned happily and tried to grab the snow again. Hagrid beamed at the halfa.

"So, yer not scared?" Hagrid ventured. Danny shook his head.

"Not in the slightest. Still cautious though. I saw how fast Grawp was earlier. And he's strong. But I know he's not gonna attack without a reason. So, this is who beat you up huh?" Danny replied. Hagrid flinched.

"He didn't beat-" Hagrid began. Danny laughed softly.

"Hagrid no need. I get it. I have a few ghost friends. One's like Grawp. Strong and difficult to control. He's a dog called Cujo. But he's really a big softie, once you get past all the growling and snarling," Danny assured the large man. Hagrid grinned.

Danny made another snow flurry above the giant.

"But, I don't know about asking Harry and Hermione to care for him Hagrid. He's strong and potentially dangerous if you're not careful. Besides, they're busy with their exams. But I have some free time. I could come visit," Danny remarked. Hagrid blinked.

"Yer'd do that? Thanks er… do yer prefer Phantom or Danny?" Hagrid replied. Danny shrugged.

"Whatever you prefer Hagrid. I answer to both and been called them both frequently. So whichever," Danny answered. Hagrid smiled.

"I'll call yer Danny. Less confusing for Grawp," Hagrid decided. Danny smiled at Hagrid.

"Well, I need to get back to work. And I really am sorry about the niffler. I thought it was too far but Peeves convinced me," Danny concluded. Hagrid laughed.

"No hard feelings Danny. Like I said, she's been looking for a reason for months," Hagrid retorted.

It turned out that Gryffindor won the Quidditch match, much to Ron's joy and pride. He constantly recounted the match for anyone that would listen. It took a few days for Harry and Hermione to tell Ron that they missed the match and why. Ron seemed absolutely shocked at the news and then horrified at the thought of visiting the giant.

Things were getting stressful for Harry and the other fifth years though. Exams were just around the corner and every spare moment was spent revising. A number of students began a black market in magical study aids. Then the exams began. If watching lessons was boring, then watching someone taking a test was a hundred times worse. Danny found that he could only stand ten minutes before flying off to find Peeves or visit Grawp. Despite Hagrid still being employed, Danny wanted to be friends with the giant. Although the practical exams were more interesting.

However the next thing Danny knew, someone had put a second niffler in Umbridge's office. This time it wasn't the halfa and Peeves swore it wasn't him. It seemed that Danny had inspired a student to repeat the prank.

One evening the next week, Danny was watching over Harry's astronomy test, enjoying the stargazing himself. But suddenly there were flashing lights from the direction of Hagrid's cabin and shouting. Danny watched in shock as six wizards attacked Hagrid, and his dog, Fang, attempted to protect the man. The students were no longer paying attention to their test and watched as McGonagall raced out of the castle to intervene. Danny gasped as four spells hit McGonagall and threw her back. Hagrid was outraged. Knowing he had to get involved, Danny dropped his invisibility and teleported down to Hagrid. No one noticed him until he appeared in a puff of green smoke beside the cabin.

Danny flew over to help as Hagrid knocked out two wizards and scooped up Fang, hurt from a spell.

"Get him, get him!" Umbridge screeched and Danny spotted the squat woman standing in Hagrid's doorway. Hagrid fled towards the gates. Danny quickly cut off the wizards and charged his hand with a ghost ray.

"That's enough!" Danny commanded.

"Phantom! Move!" Umbridge ordered.

"No. I don't think I will. You could have just fired him you know. Attacking him this late at night is wrong. Also, you've disturbed an OWL exam," Danny scolded. Umbridge pursed her lips furiously and withdrew her wand. She cast a stunning spell and Danny scowled at her. He dodged the spell.

"I'll be back," Danny promised her before teleporting to the school gates.

He heard Hagrid running down the street towards Hogsmede.

"Hagrid! Wait a sec!" Danny shouted after him. Hagrid paused and turned to Danny.

"Danny! What are yer doing?" Hagrid exclaimed fearfully.

"Helping you. I know where Dumbledore is," Danny revealed.

"But no one knows that. He never told us. He usually contacts us," Hagrid muttered disbelievingly.

"Well, he never confirmed it. But I think I know where he went when he left here. I'll take you," Danny offered and held out a hand. Hagrid glanced at his unconscious dog before nodding.

Danny took Hagrid's hand and teleported to where he thought Dumbledore was staying, Fenton Works. It was evening when they appeared in the lab. Hagrid blinked in shock while Danny took a few deep breaths to abate his dizziness.

"Where are we?" Hagrid whispered nervously.

"America. Amity Park to be exact. Hang on, I'll check if Professor Dumbledore is here," Danny answered before phasing up through the ceiling and found Dumbledore sitting beside Jack Fenton listening to the large man blather on about ghosts. Danny smirked and cleared his throat. Dumbledore gently put down his teacup and looked to Danny. He blinked in surprise.

"Danny?" the wizard called.

"Hey Professor. I brought Hagrid with me. Umbridge tried to arrest him. Minerva tried to help but she got hurt," Danny explained.

Dumbledore's been hiding with the Fentons.

Hagrid has been fired and is now in hiding.

Let me know what you guys think so far.

Until the next chapter.