Of course, by the end of the day, everybody knew that Matt had nearly taken Malfoy's arm off at the elbow. Also, of course, Professor McGonogal confronted him about it. All Matt had to do was have Pansy come forward to show the marks Malfoy left on her. After that, Matt was in no danger of getting suspended or expelled. When he saw Malfoy after the incident, he jokingly pulled his index finger across his throat, as if to mimic a diffindo charm cutting his head off. Malfoy quickly changed direction, and got as far away from Matt and Pansy as possible. After what happened, Pansy felt closer than ever to Matt, and Matt felt closer to her, though he felt somewhat responsible for what happened. He did leave her alone in the dungeon hallway while he went to see what the people needed from him. He decided to never let her out of his sight ever again.
The next day, they went to the Headmaster to ask that Pansy be given a separate place to sleep, so Draco couldn't get the chance to hurt her again. Albus Dumbledore agreed to the request, but on one condition. She had to arrange for someone to stay with her. Matt said ;"Are you sure, Professor Dumbledore? She needs to pick someone to stay with her?" Pansy picked up on it, and smiled, but not to widely. "Of course, I'm sure. She can't just stay by herself, now, can she?" asked Dumbledore. "Okay, I know who I choose." said Pansy. "I choose Matthew." Dumbledore knew he couldn't say no, now. He did just say someone. He didn't say who it had to be. "Request granted, young miss Parkinson." replied Dumbledore. Matt turned to his side, and looked at Pansy, and Pansy looked at him. And all they could do was get a stupid grin on their faces. Then, Pansy jumped up into Matt's arms, and he didn't even put her down, as he carried her to their new dormitory. Once inside, they were given any choice of color schemes they wanted. They chose Red and Silver. Red for Gryffindor, and silver for Slytherin. They eagerly changed clothes, and spent their first night in the same bed together. There was no need for sex yet. They just wanted the intimacy.
When they awoke the next day, they awoke looking into each others eyes. "I wish I never had to get up, Pansy." said Matt. "Me, neither." agreed Pansy. They kissed, and got up, and got ready for class. When they entered the hallway, there was something wrong. "Am I the only one who notices something weird here?" asked Pansy. "It's quiet. Too quiet." replied Matt. Then, Matt felt something odd. Like he was being watched. Just as he turned around to look down the hall, a green bolt flew right by him. He looked to see who it was. It was a Death Eater. He recognized the green bolt as being an Avada Kadavra curse. Quickly, Matt cast the fumes spell, which surrounded he and Pansy in a thick veil of fog. As soon as the Death Eater cleared the fog, both Matt and Pansy were nowhere to be found. In fact Pansy was back in the hidden room, and Matt, was outside the room. In fact, he was only 10 feet from the Death Eater. Sure, the Death Eater couldn't see him, but all is fair in love and war. As the Death Eater turned his back to him, Matt saw an opening. As Pansy listened to any signs of a struggle outside the door, she heard only 2 words. AVADA KADAVRA!!! Then, it was quiet. Then, the door started to open. In stepped Matt. The Death Eater lay dead outside the door. Matt decided that it was up to him to clear Hogwarts, and he knew just how to do it. He told Pansy to stay in the room, and stay hidden. Then, he headed up to the Gryffindor Tower. Once inside, he ripped through Harry's stuff until he found the invisibility cloak. He threw it over himself, then he looked out the widow. He saw what looked like Death Eaters holding all of the students hostage. He headed down the stairs, and out the doors. He then headed toward the Forbidden Forest. Once there, he called for a pet Hagrid once had. "Here, Fluffy, Fluffy, Fluffy." he yelled. He heard a soft rumble, then a monstrous bark. Here came fluffy. Just before Fluffy got there, Matt pulled out a flute, and began to play. When Fluffy was calm, he cast a spell that let him communicate fluently with Fluffy. Then, Matt called for the Centaurs. The first to arrive was Firenze, followed by 2 others. Matt talked to them about the situation, and asked if they would help. They agreed to gather their forces, and follow him. Next, he called upon the most dangerous of Hagrid's friends. "Aragog, please come. Hagrid needs you!" he cried. After a few minutes, he heard a voice from the trees above him. "Who are you, and why does Hagrid need my help?" asked a whispery, yet booming voice. "Hagrid is being held prisoner by the men in black cloaks wearing skull shaped masks." replied Matthew. ""We will help you save Hagrid." answered the voice above him. Then, from the trees, descended a great Spider, and it's children. Matt got them organized, and then, he clumb onto Fluffy's back. He called for them to begin advancing.
Hermione and Harry, and Ron sat together on the grass. They knew that Hogwarts had fallen, and there was nothing they could do. Then, as quickly as defeat had showed its ugly face in their heads, victory, like a sunrise rose on the ridge before them. "What in the…" asked all 3 of them in unison, as, indeed did everyone else gathered there. The Death Eaters formed a defensive line, and readied themselves.
Pansy looked out the window, and saw an army emerge from the forest. "If only Matt could.. see.. this? She trailed off. "Is that…? It is!!!!" She almost screamed. She could see Matt riding Fluffy into battle, wand drawn. Behind him, were 300 centaurs, armed with bows, and spears, then, emerging from the forest for the first time in nearly 50 years, came Aragog, and his children. "Oh, Aragog, Fluffy. They are good friends!" cried Hagrid.
Then, Matt knew it was time. "CHARGE!!!" he cried. At that, his make-shift army surged into battle against evil. After about an hour, the battle was over. Of course, Matt's army won. Every Death Eater was dead. Aragog was given all of the dead Death Eaters except one. Mr. Malfoy was slightly alive, begging for mercy from Matt. "Mr. Malfoy, I feel compelled to grant you mercy. So, I'll take a vote. Who thinks Mr. Malfoy should live?" asked Matt. No one raised their hand, except Draco. Draco was brought forward, and he hugged his father. Then, Matt said something that made Draco and his father's blood run cold. "Oh, Fluffy! Dinner time!" Matt said calmly. Immediately, Fluffy walked up, and sniffed Mr. Malfoy first. Matt cast a full body bind on Draco, and said "watch." As he said it, Draco was horrified to see Fluffy throw his father into the air, and catch him in his mouth. One chomp, and he swallowed. "Now, Draco, it's your turn." said Matt triumphantly. Then, Fluffy gladly ate a screaming, crying Draco. Immediately, Matt ran up to Pansy, and embraced her. "Pansy, it's almost time for winter holidays. Will you marry me?" he asked. "Yes, I will." she replied. As they walked out to the crowd gathered out in front, they announced their decision to marry. They were cheered, and they kissed.
More to come.