Panic at the Roller Derby

by Frenchhornbook

In an alternate universe, quidditch is really roller skating and the Malfoys own the largest roller rink in all of England. With their team called the Death Eaters, they race against Dumbledore's Army for glory among the wizarding community. Draco and Harry get mixed up in the drama and have to sort out their feelings for each other while speeding to the finish. Drarry

9. Harry Potter and the (Truth)

AN: Sorry this chapter is short, but I did not feel as if it fit with the previous one, and I am posting them on the same day, so you will have another in a week, don't worry.

Chapter Nine: Harry Potter and the (Truth)

"Harry! Harry! He's awake! He's awake!"

"Mr. Malfoy, if you would, please settle down, I would like a word with Harry," Dumbledore intoned with lazy calmness as he pawed through Harry's gifts.

"Draco? Professor?" Harry rubbed at his eyes as everything slid into focus. Draco leaned towards him from the edge of the bed with tear-stained eyes, gripping the scratchy blanket. "What is going on?"

"Harry, what was it like? Are you okay? Can you still skate?"

Dumbledore sighed and let Madam Pomfrey escort Draco out of the Hospital ward much to his chagrin.

"Did I defeat him, sir?"

Dumbledore held up a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans with an inquisitive look, and Harry nodded.

"For now, yes, you defeated him."

"Who is he, exactly?"

"Voldemort?"

"Is that his name?"

Dumbledore popped a rainbow of candies into his mouth with a nod. "He is the man who was driving the car that killed your parents. He is a very dark wizard and roller derby champion. He wants you dead, Harry. Voldemort meant to kill you the night that your parents died, but you somehow survived."

Harry took a deep breath in that hurt his chest cavity that felt incredibly bruised.

"But do not worry, Harry. He is defeated right now. You will be safe now."

"Why did he want to kill my family?"

"I cannot tell you, Harry, but you will find out in due time. All in due time." He patted the least-injured part of the boy, his foot and left without another word.

When Harry was released from the Hospital Wing, he was greeted at the door by Ron and Hermione who had been barred from entry because of their too-frequent visits. They helped him carry his get well gifts back to the Common Room and talked with him until dinner about what all that had happened.

Even though it was nice to be together as a trio, Harry missed Draco, but he knew that he would see him again that summer.