Draco on Defense
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A/N: I'm sorry about the late update but I've had some difficulty getting to a computer. So here's the next chapter, and enjoy!
"Students!" Professor Sprout yelled, "Quiet now!"
The noise died down and Professor Sprout cleared her throat. "Today we will be handling mature mandrakes. Now their cry is stronger than that of the mandrakes we handled earlier, so I have saved you all the trouble and put a strong silencing charm on each of them. To harvest the healing agent that Mandrakes possess, you must first..." (blah blah blah... a bunch of herbology crap that we can do without! )
After class was over, Hermione walked with Harry and Draco (with Ron sulking behind them of course). They noticed a crowd of Slytherins laughing about something, so they decided to check it out. As they neared the group they picked up some of the conversation.
"Look at him!" one boy shouted, "Pathetic!"
"Not so smart now are you Longbottom?" a girl snickered.
"Oh my Gods!" Hermione gasped, running forward, "Get away from him! Leave him alone, you disgusting balls of slime!" She tried to push her way through them but one of the boys grabbed her wrists.
"What's this?" he smirked, "Your girlfriend, Longbottom? She's a bit too pretty to waste on you, even if she is a mud-" the boy was cut off when Draco's fist connected with the side of his face.
"Actually, she's my girlfriend," Draco snarled, "And unless I'm mistaken that is Neville Longbottom you're harassing?"
"Yeah. Want us to save you a piece?" one girl laughed.
"He happens to be a good friend of mine. So, unless you have a death wish or something, leave him alone and get lost," he growled.
Harry strolled casually toward them. "I'd offer my help, but it seems like you've got everything under control here, Draco."
Draco grinned and turned to the group of Slytherins that were still standing there, gaping at him. "Didn't I tell you to get gone! NOW!"
The group dispersed and Draco helped Neville up.
"Thanks you guys," Neville said.
"Are you okay?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, fine," he lied.
"We're taking you to Madam Pomfrey whether you like it or not," Harry stated.
They walked him up to the infirmary, where Madam Pomfrey fixed him up and then walked to the Gryffindor common room. Hermione gave Draco a quick kiss on the cheek before retiring to bed. The rest of the school year went without incidence and before they knew it they were boarding the train to go home for the summer.
Happy now? I updated.... Jeez. Next chapter soon I hope... See ya next time!