Chapter 12: Year Six Begins

"Mrs. Malfoy, you wanted to see me?" Kassidy asked.

"Where's Draco?"

"Asleep."

"Good. He can't know about this. Kassidy, this is Bellatrix Lestrange," Mrs. Malfoy said.

"Nice to meet you," Kassidy said.

"The pleasure is all mine," Bellatrix said.

"I'm sure you know exactly why I've asked to see you," Mrs. Malfoy said.

"Yes, of course," Kassidy said. "I was there when The Dark Lord gave Draco the task."

"You care for Draco just as much as I do. Protect him at Hogwarts this year if you can."

"Swear to it. Make the Unbreakable Vow," Bellatrix said.

"Alright," Kassidy said, a light of mild insanity in her eyes.

"I like the fire in this one's eyes," Bellatrix said as she pulled out her wand. Mrs. Malfoy instructed Kassidy on exactly what to do for it to work. Kassidy and Mrs. Malfoy grabbed the wrist of the other's right hand, and Bellatrix flicked her wand, a shimmering rope seeming to bind the two hands together.

"Will you, Kassidy Williams, protect Draco Malfoy from harm to the best of your ability at Hogwarts this year?" Bellatrix said.

"I will."

"Will you assist Draco to the best of your ability?"

"I will."

"And, should he fail, will you perform the deed the Dark Lord has demanded Draco to perform?" Bellatrix said. Kassidy hesitated a small amount before speaking.

"I will." The shimmering rope dissolved and Mrs. Malfoy took her hand away.

"You are a brave girl, Kassidy. Not many sixth years would do something as brave as this," Mrs. Malfoy said. "Protect my son."

"Of course, Mrs. Malfoy, I wouldn't let harm come to Draco for the world," Kassidy said, walking back to her bed.

"She would make a lovely bride for Draco, don't you think, Sissy?" Bellatrix asked.

"I can't wait for the day when that happens, because we both know it's inevitable," Mrs. Malfoy said. "All he ever talks about is her."

On the train to Hogwarts, Kassidy and Draco were in the same compartment as usual, and Draco seemed to notice something unusual. When the train stopped at the school, Draco waited for everyone else to leave that car. He waved Kassidy on but she refused to go. He shrugged and shut the door to the car and pulled down all the blinds.

"Didn't your Mummy ever teach you it was rude to eavesdrop, Potter?" Draco said before pointing his wand at a seemingly open spot. "Petrificus Totalus!" he said, and a bang was heard as a table was knocked down.

"Kassie, right by that table, is Harry Potter underneath an invisibility cloak. Pull it off of him," Draco said, and Kassidy did just as he said, revealing a stunned Potter.

"Oh that's right, your Mummy was dead before you could wipe the drool off your chin," Draco said. "Kassie, cover him back up."

"Enjoy your ride back to London, Potter," Kassidy said before covering Harry back up with his cloak. The pair left the train and went to the carriages.

"Draco, stop being so… what's the word… distant!" Kassidy said. "Look at me when I'm talking to you!"

"Kassie, you've gone off the deep end, you think I'm going to listen to you right now?" Draco asked.

"Fine."

It was the Slytherin Quidditch Team Tryouts. Previous members, as well as new people who wanted to try out, were gathered on the pitch. Kassidy had been promoted to Captain.

"Okay, everyone, for those who don't know me, I'm Kassidy Williams, I'm a Slytherin Beater, and Captain this year. Now, the first thing I'm going to say, is just because you were on the team last year does not guarantee you a spot this year, is that clear?" Kassidy said. "And I don't play favorites, so just because you may know me somehow also does not guarantee you a spot this year. Okay, I need those trying out for Seeker to get their brooms and get ready to catch a snitch. We can't ruin the snitch this time so have your gloves on! If you touch it with your bare hands, we can't use it in a game! Malfoy, you're up first!" Kassidy said. She opened the box, put her gloves on, and picked up the golden snitch before letting go of it.

"Go on my signal," Kassidy said.

Kassidy then tried out the rest of the group.

"Results will be posted in the Slytherin common room tomorrow morning. Good luck to the lot of you," Kassidy said.

"Why did you call me Malfoy?"

"Isn't that your name? Besides, you're only getting in if I think you would be the best Seeker out of all of the Seekers that tried today."

Slytherin Quidditch Team 1996-1997

Keeper:

Aurora Mitchell – 3rd Year

Beaters:

Geoffrey Harland - 5th Year
Kassidy Williams – 6th Year - Captain

Chasers:

Vincent Crabbe – 6th Year
Gregory Goyle – 6th Year
Juniper Harlow – 2nd Year

Seeker:

Draco Malfoy – 6th Year

Thank you, every single one of you, for trying out, you all definitely gave me a challenge in deciding the final cut. All decisions are final, and made based on skill and skill alone.

Regards,

Kassidy Williams
Slytherin Quidditch Captain 1996-1997

It came time for the first Quidditch match of the year, Slytherin vs. Gryffindor. The two teams went onto the pitch and took off, the Captains, Harry Potter and Kassidy Williams, meeting in the center.

"I see. Potter is Quidditch captain this year," Kassidy said.

"I wonder how they chose between you and Malfoy for Captain," Harry said.

"Let's make it a fair game, you two," the referee said, releasing the balls.

"Let the match begin!" she said.

Kassidy hit the ball away from the Keeper, and caught the Quaffle by accident. She passed it to Goyle, who passed it to Harlow, who flew towards the goal posts, then made a goal for Slytherin!

"You picked Weasley as your Keeper?" Kassidy said as she hit a ball away from her own Keeper.

"Shut up, Williams!" Ron Weasley said.

"Weasley cannot save a thing, He cannot block a single ring, that's why Slytherins all sing Weasley is our king!" the Slytherins in the stands sang. Kassidy hit a Bludger towards Harry, who dodged.

"See? Weasley sucks, which is why you let him into your team, isn't it, Potter?" Kassidy said, her voice getting mildly high-pitched, showing her continued descent into insanity.

"You okay? You seem to have gone off the deep end, Williams!" Potter said before speeding off to look for the snitch.

"I'm perfectly fine!" Kassidy shouted before hitting a Bludger away from Crabbe and Goyle.

"Slytherin pulls into the lead, 60 to 50! Will Malfoy catch the Snitch? We'll see!" the announcer said.

"Catch the damn Snitch, Malfoy!" one kid in the stands shouted.

"Oh, shut up, what do you think I'm trying to do?" Draco shouted at the kid. Harry and Draco seemed to spot the Snitch at the same time, so both zoomed after it. Shouts of "Go Potter!" and "Go Malfoy!" rang throughout the stands.

"Both Seekers spot the Snitch! And Slytherin makes a goal! That's 70 to 50! Gryffindor better step it up if they want to win!" the announcer said.

"Shove off, Malfoy," Harry said.

"You kidding? I want Slytherin to finally win a game against you lot!" Draco said, pulling just ahead of Harry and catching the Snitch. Draco flew onto the pitch and landed, holding the Snitch up.

"Draco Malfoy catches the Snitch! Slytherin wins!" the announcer said. The Slytherin team landed and cheered. Half the Slytherins began chanting Draco's name, the other half singing Weasley is Our King.

"I can't believe we finally won a match against Gryffindor!" Jeannie said with a smile that twitched a little.

"I know you're mad because I chose a second year over you for Chaser but I have my reasons, Jeannie," Kassidy said.

"But we finally won a match! I'm proud of this year's team," Jeannie said with a smile. "Good job, seriously," she added.

"Thanks," Kassidy said with a smile.

"How could you do such a horrible thing?!" Kassidy shouted at Harry in a clear hallway.

"What did I do?"

"You severely hurt Draco! Draco and Professor Snape both told me!" she shouted, pulling her wand out and pointing it at him.

"I didn't know what that spell did until I cast it!" Harry said.

"Yeah, right, you knew exactly what that spell did! Crucio!" Kassidy said, causing Harry to fall to the floor in spasms of pain. She held the spell, unyielding, for a few seconds before letting up.

"How…?"

"If you harm Draco again, I'll make it worse," Kassidy said before leaving.

It came time for the Quidditch Championship. Slytherin was barely in, barely scraping a win from Hufflepuff, and Gryffindor was in this time as usual. But Harry was not in attendance. However, Ginny Weasley had stepped in. The two spoke by the wall of the pitch while the spectators filed in.

"What happened to Potter?" Kassidy asked.

"He's in detention for harming Draco," Ginny replied.

"I heard he used Sectumsempra on Draco, and I definitely got my revenge," Kassidy said.

"So you're the one who used the Cruciatus Curse on Harry!" Ginny said.

"Where did you hear that?" Kassidy asked.

"Harry himself. You think he doesn't tell anyone anything?"

"So he came whining to his girlfriend after that episode? What a whiney little bitch!"

"Don't you call Harry names like that!" Ginny said, pulling her wand out as Kassidy pulled out her own.

"What are you gonna do? Cruciatus Curse? You lack the nerve. You see, I have a somewhat distant cousin named Bellatrix Lestrange. She taught me how to properly use the 'Unforgiveable Curses' last summer. Draco, too. So don't think that I can't Cruciate you right here, right now," Kassidy said.

"You wouldn't dare," Ginny said with an intense glare before a horn blew, calling the players onto the field.

"Have fun losing," Ginny said.

"You too!" Kassidy said. "Bitch."

The game began, and Kassidy managed to keep a Bludger from harming Juniper, who then caught the Quaffle and sped towards the other goal. Draco managed to tip his broom forward, faceplanting onto the pitch. He got back onto his broom and searched for the Snitch. Kassidy hit the Bludgers towards Ginny, who was hit by one, and fell off of her broom. She recovered quickly, as she wasn't hurt badly, and continued to search for the Snitch. Draco and Ginny saw the Snitch at the same time and sped towards it. The Slytherin Chasers did their best to get as many points in as they could, but Weasley was getting better at the game!

"And Ginny Weasley has caught the Snitch! Gryffindor wins the Quidditch Cup!" the announcer said.

"Great. Freaking great," Kassidy said. "The first year I'm Captain and we don't even win the fucking cup," Kassidy said.

"We still have a great team," Geoffrey Harland, Kassidy's fellow Beater, said.

"We do. I'm still captain next year, but once I'm gone, you'll be Captain so look forward to that," Kassidy said.

It was late May. Draco and Kassidy, together, went to the Headmaster's office, both with their wands out. They got in and immediately went up to Dumbledore and pointed their wands at him.

"I know what this is about."