In Which Malfoy Meet Hodges

David Hodges had organized the lab to his liking.
With Sanders off gallavanting with some psychic and Snape getting his clock cleaned by Catherine, David was able to take a much needed break.
He left the lab.

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"My father told me that the only reason you are here is because Dumbledore wants you here..."

David heard the malice in the tone as he strolled down the hallway.

"Perhaps this is true." a gentle voice answered mildly.

"What makes you think that you are going to stay?"the voice replied viciously.

David rounded the corner and came upon Remus Lupin and 3 young students. If David could remember correctly, the crests on the black robes identified the students as "Slytherins".

The thin blond one spotted David as he approached the group.

"First they let worthless wizards into Hogwarts, and then they let in Muggles?"the boy sneered in disgust.

"Why not? They let in brainless snots such as yourself...anything is better than that."David shot back dryly. He had no idea what the word muggle meant, but from the tone the boy had used, he was pretty sure it didn't mean wickedly intelligent.

The two goons that flanked the little snit cracked their nuckles menacingly. David was pretty sure that Albus Dumbledore said that they would be safe inside the castle, but these, uh, gentlemen didn't exactly look like they were up to following simple instructions.

Oh well, he had had a good life.

"I think you boys should head back to your dormitories now."Remus advised.

The students shothim nasty looks.

"And 2 points from Slytherin for not showing our guest much respect."he continued, unfazed.

David stared the goons down with a smug expression.

The blond student turned on his heel and stalked down the hallway, his enormous bodyguards following close behind him.

Remus turned to David and gave a small smile."Forgive them, Draco grew up in a very intolerant home."

David shot Remus an incredulous look.

"He's the sort of student who needs a second chance."Remus continued.

I can think of a few things he needs. One of them being a good swift kick in the--,"And you don't mind that he treats you like that?"Hodges demanded.

Remus shrugged,"I've endured worse."

"Right well, I suppose that makes it ok then."Hodges said sarcastically.

Remus shook his head,"You aren't at all like they say you are."

"I highly doubt that."David muttered under his breath.