The Odd First Year.

Chapter 7: A friend comes to call.

I don't own Harry Potter.


Rakel pov

I woke to the feeling of being shaken awake. I opened my bleary eyes to find the now calm Professor Mcgonagal. "Come along, dear. You'll be staying in my house's tower for a while. I sat up and rubbed my eyes childishly before standing sleepily. But, all thought of sleep left my mind when I saw who was at the door.

Draco looked a bit surprised to see Professor Mcgonagal. "Professor? What brings you here?" he asked in his once comforting drawl. I got angry as that thought came to my head. "It's been brought to the attention of the head master that Miss. Shade is no longer safe in you house's dorms. She will be staying in Gryffindor tower until farther notice." and with that the teacher steered me past the shocked boy and up the stairs.

Draco pov

I felt too shocked to respond to the teacher when she told me they were moving Rakel. When they were gone, my bag slipped from numb to the floor. Not long after, the other first years in my house came out looking pale, sick, and horrified all in one. Professor Snape came out and saw me. Never before had I seen such a look of disappointment when he looked at me. He shook his head and left the room. I heard him mutter "Their own house member. I never."

I looked to the first years. "What's all this about Shade not being safe here?" I demanded. They all looked sheepish, especially the girls. "Answer the question." I said coldly. One girl sighed "Well, w,we thought th,that you didn't like her. S,so we taught her lessons when she acted out of house." I felt my face pale at this. I knew the Slytherin way of teaching lessons. I pinched the bridge of my nose in frustration. This was going to be a long year.

Jake pov

I ran down the halls in a panic. My brother was in danger for Merlin's sake! And here I was trying to find Dumbledore's office. I was so rushed I didn't notice Rakel come around the same corner as me and we collided. I fell to the ground and Rakel was caught by Professor Mcgonagal. "Young man, running in the halls is..." I interrupted "No time, Professor, please, where is Professor Dumbledore's office." I just about cried when I saw that Rakel saw my panic and picked up what was going on.

Rakel pov

I looked at Jake with concern. He was really scared. I wonder why, then saw it in my own eyes. Jake's father. He was here. I saw it all. The pain my friend had to endure, was enduring. I was suddenly very angry. I could take it when someone hurt me, but you so much as lay a hand on my friends, you dig your own grave.