Summary: Harry's twin sister, Holly, is a spitting image of her father with her mother's temper. But why is she so insistent to deny how much she's like their parents? Why is she so interested in the Weasley Twins?
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Chapter Four – Dealing with Malfoy and extra points
"Holly!" Holly didn't register who had called her name until two sets of strong arms wrapped around her and lifted her up from the station floor. All she had was a glimpse of red hair.
"Put me down!" She squealed and they did as she asked. Coming face to face with Fred and George. Both wearing royal blue jumpers with a yellow 'F' or 'G' on them. She grinned; obviously Molly did this to tell them part. She'd pulled on her own jumper that morning too. Fred and George looked it over, looking her up and down.
"You got one too then?" George said smiling; Holly nodded.
"Yeah. It's the only piece of clothing I got. Thank-you so much for the charm bracelet boys. It's lovely." Fred leaned forward and put his mouth near her ear.
"One charm for every prank you've pulled with us." He whispered. She grinned while blushing madly.
"Hey! Lupin!" Holly stopped and turned. Her eyes fell on Malfoy and his two gorillas. Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle. She rolled her eyes and faced them.
"What do you want Malfoy?" She said as he made his way towards her. He stopped in front of her, inches from her face. He reached up and took hold of her jaw in his hand. He gripped hard, not about to let go. His eyes held a hard sort of lust. Holy felt fear take hold.
"You know…I always liked you Lupin. But then…father says I shouldn't concern myself with half-breeds. However, I find myself unable to get you out of my head. It seems I'm plagued by images of you. So…I've tracked you down to find out just what it is that makes you plague me so." In an instant Malfoy's mouth was on hers. Holly could feel her fear mounting, until strong hands gripped her shoulders and pulled her away. Holly's eyes snapped open. Seamus Finnagan and Dean Thomas held Malfoy back; Harry and Ron had grabbed Holly. Ron was muttering about hexes he could use. Holly told them she was fine.
"He bites though." She said wiping at her mouth. She looked utterly disgusted.
"Let's get you to the common room." Harry and Ron helped her up and they half carried her to Gryffindor tower.
Fred, George, Hermione, Neville Longbottom, Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown all looked up as they came in. The twins looked at each other Holly looked like she was ready to throw up.
"Holly!" Fred and George were on their feet and they took Holly from Harry and Ron immediately. They sat her down on an armchair both kneeling in front of her. For once in their lives the twins looked thoroughly worried and frightened. George put his hand on Holly's shoulder.
"What happened?" Fred asked putting a hand on her leg, she looked at him and smiled bitterly.
"Malfoy kissed me." She said dryly and wiped at her mouth again.
"Malfoy? Kissed you?" George sounded plainly repulsed. Holly nodded.
"Yeah. On the mouth. Gross! He bites too!" Holly said, she was wiped at her mouth the best she could, "I'm gonna need to drink sterilization stuff that muggles use, that was the most repulsive thing I've ever experienced." Holly said; Fred had turned away to make fake wrenching noises. Holly got up and said she was going to go up to bed.
Three Days Later
Holly caught Malfoy staring at her the next day at breakfast. She groaned and rolled her eyes. She hated him so much – ever since he kissed her.
"What is it? Malfoy staring?" Fred's voice made her jump – considering that Hogwarts had benches for their students to sit on Holly fell backwards off it. Landing painfully on her back. Fred leaned back ready to grasp her arm but Holly used her free arm to slap his hand away.
"No! I think my arm's broken." She hissed as she tried to move it. She slowly sat up and sighed shaking her slightly dizzy head.
"Uh, Holly…I think your arm is broken." Holly looked down at her arm to see a bit of her bone sticking out of her arm. Holly used her good arm to pull herself up and Fred started to take her to the hospital wing. Halfway there, Holly started to feel lightheaded from loss of blood.
"Fred…I don't feel so good." She said grabbing his arm.
"You're losing blood sweetheart. Come on you can make it's just a little further." He said, she shook her head and instantly regretted it. She closed her eyes and she went limp in his arms. Cursing slightly Fred picked her up the only way he knew how. Fred Weasley – successful prankster bride-carried first-year prankster, Holly Lupin, to the hospital wing, but the time he got there he was being tailed by George, Hermione, Harry and Ron. All of which swore to make Malfoy pay for what he did to her.
The Next Day
"Holly!" Holly opened one hazel eye to see her father (Remus) coming towards her from the door of the hospital wing. She smiled softly.
"Hey Dad." She said. His eyes were on Fred and George both of which were asleep on the other side of the bed. He inclined his head to them and Holly smiled "they're my best friends Daddy." She said.
"Yeah I'll bet." Remus said. Madam Pomfrey came through and woke the two Weasleys. They woke slowly and looked from Holly to Remus and back again.
"Sorry Holly. We'll go. Nice meeting you Mr. Lupin." George said as they left. Remus watched the boys walk out. He then turned back to Holly and spoke.
"How'd you end up here? You weren't pulling pranks were you?" Holly shook her head, sharply and regretted it instantly.
"No sir. I got my first kiss yesterday though." She said.
"Oh from who? One of those fiery red-heads?" Remus said jerking his head backwards towards the door the boys had been at moments ago.
"No. Draco Malfoy, in Slytherin. He bit my lip!" Holly clearly hadn't wanted this first kiss.
"He bit you?" Remus confirmed.
"Yes! Daddy I didn't want to be singled out by him! I didn't ask him to kiss me! He just did! It seems even though I'm a – and I quote – 'filthy half-breed' he thinks his father hates me but he can't get me out of his head! Dad, I'm worried." Holly sighed.
"From now on – you got to your classes with friends and do not let them leave you alone. If you're with Harry and Ron and Hermione keep with them. Ok?" Remus warned, Holly nodded slowly.
"You make it sound like Muggle Bullying Dad." She said smirking.
"Well it sort of is isn't it? Bullying wizard style." Remus said lightly punching her arm, "if Madam Pomfrey can mend bones in a heartbeat – why are you still here?"
"I lost a lot of blood apparently." Holly said, "but I'm glad you're here now Dad. I promised you I wouldn't pull pranks. And I haven't. Not one!"
"Why don't I believe you?" Remus said smirking.
"Because I look too innocent and gorgeous?" Holly said smiling.
"No…because," he dropped his voice, "you're James Potter's daughter!" He said.
Four Days Later
"Holly! Oh Gosh Holly! Are you ok?" Hermione grabbed Holly's arm and helped her to her feet. She'd only slipped on the moss-covered floor of the corridor leading to the dungeons. Not like she was likely to break a bone here. But ever since she'd broken her arm and lost all that blood Hermione, Harry and Ron were all over helping her up when she fell or making sure she didn't hurt herself too badly.
"Guys, I'm fine really." She said hauling her bag back up onto her shoulder. At that moment someone pushed her back down again.
"Your head shouldn't be higher than royalty Half-breed." Malfoy's cold voice made Holly shiver.
"You think you're so high and mighty Malfoy – why don't you pick on someone you can get out of your head!" Holly challenged standing up to her full height. Malfoy stared at her and said something no one should ever say to anyone. No matter what their bloodline.
"How dare you even look at me – you're just a bad as your Mudblood friend, Granger!" Holly's jaw dropped, Hermione's eyes filled with tears, Harry and Ron drew their wands.
"Draco Malfoy – you are the worst most evil and conniving creature ever to walk this earth. Eat Slugs!" Holly had said the curse before she even realized how hard it was. But luckily for her, the magic that resided in her blood was so powerful that the spell worked. Malfoy was shot backwards. Crabbe and Goyle grabbed her and tackled her til she was standing in front of Malfoy who suddenly spurted slugs from his mouth. The two gorillas dropped Holly and grabbed Malfoy helping him to the hospital wing. Holly stood up and brushed herself off. She looked towards Harry, Hermione and Ron and smiled.
"Mission accomplished." She said. Hermione clapped her hands delighted.
"That was wicked!" Ron said awestruck. Harry just patted her shoulder.
"Hard spell at the best of times. But you must have some pretty powerful magical blood in you." He said; Holly smiled.
"Yeah I guess it comes from my Dad." She said. Harry nodded slowly, he knew Holly wasn't telling him the whole truth, he'd felt that since Christmas – but somehow he thought maybe…just maybe he'd be able to uncover it soon.
End of Year Feast (House Cup to be awarded)
"Another year gone!" Dumbledore said cheerfully. "And I must trouble you with an old man's wheezing waffle before we sink our teeth into our delicious feast. What a year it has been! Hopefully your heads are all a little fuller than they were…you have the whole summer ahead to get them nice and empty before next year starts…" A few groans sounded around the Great Hall, Dumbledore chuckled a little, "now, as I understand it, the house cup needs awarding and the points stand thus: in fourth place, Gryffindor, with three hundred and twelve points; in third, Hufflepuff, with three hundred and fifty two; Ravenclaw have four hundred and twenty-six and Slytherin, four hundred and seventy two." A storm of cheering and stamping broke out from the Slytherin table. Harry could see Draco Malfoy banging his goblet on the table. It was a sickening sight.
"Yes, yes, well done Slytherin," said Dumbledore. "However, recent events must be taken into account." The room fell silent and stilled, Holly eyes went from Harry, to Hermione and finally to Ron who was beside her, whose expression said what everyone else was feeling what's going on?
"Ahem," said Dumbledore, "I have a few last minute points to dish out. Let me see. Yes…first to Mr. Ronald Weasley," The Gryffindor table turned to Ron, who had gone purple in the face, "for the best played game of Chess Hogwarts has seen these many years. I award Gryffindor house fifty points." Holly hugged Ron tightly and spontaneously planted a kiss on his cheek making his face go redder if possible.
"Second to Miss Hermione Granger, for the cool use of intellect in the face of fire, Fifty points." Hermione buried her face in her arms, and Harry strongly suspected that she had begun to cry. Gryffindors up and down the table to be beside themselves – they had suddenly gained one hundred points. Now on 412 points they had to be getting closer to coming third right?
"Third – to Mr. Harry Potter," the room went silent again – as whispers had broken out, "for pure nerve and outstanding courage, I award Gryffindor house sixty points." Holly and Hermione looked at each other both were thinking the exact same thing, but Holly voiced it.
"We're tied with Slytherin!" Everyone who heard looked at her happily but then faces turned back to Dumbledore they could award two house cups could they? If only Harry had gotten one more point. Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff had started yelling – because like Gryffindor – they didn't want Slytherin to win the house cup again! Dumbledore raised his hands, the room fell silent again.
"There are many kids of courage," Holly cocked an eyebrow at Fred who sat beside her, he shrugged, "it takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends. I therefore award ten points…to Neville Longbottom." Immediately the boy in question disappeared beneath a pile of girls and boys hugging him. Ten points brought Gryffindor to 486 points. They had won the house cup!
"Assuming that my calculations are correct I believe a change of decoration is on order," Dumbledore clapped his hands once and the decorations changed – silver changed to gold and green melted into scarlet the serpent that had been on the banners changed into a lion. Gryffindor had won! Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs stood up in unison with Gryffindors and all three houses took off their pointed hates throwing them up in the air. Harry received a hug from Holly who had joined everyone on the table. Holly was lifted down by George but was soon hoisted onto Fred and his shoulders. She squealed almost falling backwards but Ron grabbed her hands to steady her.
"Remember your parents and Guardians should see these notes, no magic at home!" Professor McGonagall said while also giving out exam results. Holly and Hermione were surprised at how Harry and Ron scrapped through with relatively good results. Even Gregory Goyle got through.
"Pity…I really hoped he'd be kicked out." Holly sighed.
"You can't have everything in life Holly." Ron said.
"Sparks!" Holly turned and ran over to Fred and George.
"How'd you guys go on your exams?" She asked.
"Ok I guess going up to fourth year. Just think when we're in fifth year you and us can go together to Hogsmeade, that is if your Dad allows it I guess. He seems a bit protective of you." George said.
"Of course he is He's my Dad. I'm an only child." Holly said. She looked down at the note in her hands.
"We always hope they'll forget to give them out but alas – we still have to wait until seventh year." Fred said, Holly laughed.
"Oh well. It keeps you in line doesn't it?" Holly said, Fred and George looked at each other and shrugged.
"No more than our mother does." They said.
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