Jyoti and Julianna found their way around Slytherin house quite easily. Surprisingly enough, it was something like the dormitory at Durmstrang. The two stayed up later than anyone else in the entire school, and still came to class on time, and wide awake, which surprised a lot of people.
"How late do people at Durmstrang stay awake," Draco asked.
"As long as they can last," Jyoti said.
They went into their Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom and claimed seats at the back of the room. There, Julianna and Jyoti met Pansy Parkinson and a few other Slytherins. As they conversed with each other, Harry Potter walked in with his two friends. Julianna and Jyoti later found out their names to be Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, one known to the Slytherins as the 'mudblood' and the other the poorest pureblood wizard on the earth.
"I think," said Malfoy loudly," that Granger and Weasley should date each other. They can be poor and have more mudblood children together."
The Slytherins laughed loudly. Becuase Jyoti and Julianna had the wrong impression on Harry, they laughed too.
"Shove off Malfoy," Ron said.
"Is that all you can ever say to him?" Jyoti asked.
"Yeah, I mean every time he says something to you all you say is shove off," Julianna said. "Are you trying to put him down or did he corner you?"
The Slytherins laughed even harder at that. Harry grabbed Ron and Hermione by the arms and pulled them to the front of the classroom.
"Good morning class," said a sugary voice. Professor Umbridge entered the room through a side door.
"Good morning Professor," the class said in unison.
"Welcome to Defense against the dark arts," Umbridge said.
She began another speech on how the class was going to be taught a different and 'appropriate' way.
"Now there has been word going around that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has returned to power," Umbridge said.
The room was dead silent. Umbridge continued, "Well I am here to let you know that it is not true. Anyone who says otherwise will answer to me."
"That's a lie," said Harry.
Jyoti and Julianna looked at each other with a look that said plainly, "Here we go."
" I beg your pardon," Umbridge said," but did you have something you wanted to say?"
"Yes," Harry said, "I know Voldemort is back."
There was a wave of shivers around the class.
"I saw him come back, and I think the ministry is trying to hide it," Harry said, "or just refuse to believe it."
"Oh please," Jyoti said. Every head in the room turned in her direction.
"Ah, I see one of our new students has something to add," Umbridge said sweetly.
"Yes I do," Jyoti said.
Draco and his gang braced themselves for a good laugh.
"I heard this speech last night at that welcoming feast," Jyoti said, "No one seems to believe me. I want everyone to know that Voldemort is back so they will be prepared for the worst."
The class flinched at hearing the name.
"I would appreciate it if you would not use his name so openly, dear," Umbridge said.
"Fear of the name only increases fear of the person," said Hermione.
"And constantly talking about him makes me hate you more and more," Julianna said.
The classroom rang with the Slytherins laughter.
"It's true," Harry said, "I saw him. He took some of my blood. He killed Cedric. He-"
"He gave me a spanking. He tripped me while I was walking down the hall." Jyoti said. "My goodness boy, you must have a lot of spare time in your day."
This time the whole class laughed. Professor Umbridge was making no move to stop the girls in their snapping at Harry.
"What is the deal with you two," Hermione finally piped up," You don't even know Harry. You don't know what he's been through."
"Yeah we do," Julianna said. "He babbles about it every day. In fact I think he's desperate for people to hear him talking about that guy. He just can't get enough of the attention."
"I don't want attention," Harry shouted, "I get enough that because of my name."
Jyoti slammed her fists on the table, causing some of the Slytherins to jump.
"If you don't want the attention, quit talking so openly about it."
"True, You-Know-Who could be back," Julianna said, "But whether he is or isn't, there is no reason to be complaining about it day after day. If I was attacked by a guy like that, I wouldn't want to talk about it."
"Yeah I'd rather keep it to myself and deal with it as to where no one else has to know about," Jyoti added.
"But no not Harry Potter," Julianna said, "If someone attacks him the whole damn world has to know."
There was a moment's silence where Harry, Julianna, and Jyoti had a stare down.
"I know he's back," Harry said in a last attempt to defend himself.
"Believe what you want Potter," Jyoti said.
"But please, shut up," Jyoti and Julianna said together. They sat down to applause from the Slytherins.
Harry slammed his book shut, gathered his things, and left the room.
"You two are just like my mother was when she was in school," Draco said.
''What's your mom's name," Julianna asked.
''Narcissa," Draco said.
"Narcissa Malfoy," Jyoti asked. Draco nodded.
"That's our Aunt," Julianna said.
The gang looked at Draco in surprise, "Are these your cousins?"
"I think so," Draco said," Are one of you adopted?"
Jyoti raised her hand.
"Oh man you are my cousins," Draco said," That is so cool. I can't wait to write to my father. He's been wanting to see you guys for a while."
Jyoti and Julianna looked at each other.
"Speak of the devil," Jyoti muttered. Julianna snickered.