Chapter 19.

Oh my life! That party was good. Its seems that we are getting a bit of a rep for how good our… gatherings seems to be playing out. The winter festival was amazing. Well, maybe not the properly organised party was meant to be but the afters was magnificent. Its something that will go down in history.

The party we organised was a bit of a flop. The incense didn't work like we intended. The hall was just to big. I had the idea thinking about filling the room but I think the professors kinda new what we might have been up to and started dispelling it the moment they smelt it. God loves a tryer though so you cant blame me for not thinking about that sort of thing. In all fairness I though that we could have gotten them a bit far gone too, before they had in inclination to do anything about it but unfortunately that was not the case. They were on the ball and honestly I cant blame them.

It was about half way through the night when me and the twins realised that we weren't getting high or drunk or in any other way completely plastered so we made the executive decision that we should have an afters. Nothing else could be don't about it and the way we executed it you would have thought that it was the plan all along. Even Hermione got involved and got plastered. This is even after telling me how well we did that we didn't resort to spiking the living hell out of everyone. Yeah… I'm not going to tell her that we actually planned for that to happen. Either way I wont look a gift horse in the mouth. Whatever the fuck that means.

I have no idea what the teachers thought the next day when more than likely the entire school didn't come down for breakfast. The people we left in the room we used to organise shit for the party we had to leave on the account no one thought to check the room. Ha, just imagining the looks on their faces when they woke up, just tickles me.

When the party broke up we just went back to the PPP room. We all started calling it that a long time ago but we just made up names for what it actually meant. Either way we all got fucked up. And when I say we I mean the whole school. Even the people that didn't turn up for the Halloween bash came and had a blast. I enjoyed it and even though I wasn't that bad I managed to have a great conversation with Cedric. That handsome stack of a man. Don't think he realised I liked it cause he seems a little naive but still very sweet. I could see something with him if I didn't get the impression I don't think he bats for my team. Since I am not the one for forcing things I will leave it be. Maybe when he is older and not so interested in sports then I might try but for now lets leave him be. Don't stop me from have a little flirt with him, even if he doesn't realise that's what I'm doing.

Any way. As I walk down the hall to send a letter off to Tash before I head of home for the winter I am in good spirits. Hermione is going to pop to mine and so is Alice. Apparently Alice hasn't told her parents I live on my own now. I cant imagine what they would say if they knew that a twelve year old had his own place. Meh that's a her problem. Honestly don't know what Hermione's case is but I think I am just a bad influence on people. It might be my lack of giving a shit but I don't really know. On the plus side I get to see my friends after Christmas which will be nice as this is the first Christmas I will spend on my tod. Which is going to be weird but hey Ive dealt with so much worse. And I have the girls coming to look forward to so I guess I could just hold out a little till they get here and have my festivities then. I do have the joy of going back on the Hogwarts express. I haven't really don't that since the beginning of the year. I tend to just Apperate home and back.

The trip on the train was fun I think I might do this again. You get to watch the drama unfold. Lavender turned into a banshee at some Irish guy and it was honestly mental. I don't think Ive seen anything like that and I lived with a moody Tash. I feel so sorry for the guy she ends up with. I hope for his own sake that he has issues with hearing.

Christmas was quiet. Had the twins over later in the day and a phone call from Hermione and Alice. It was nice. I just watched a bit of TV and got stoned. Nice and simple though I did wake up with a few owls from people. Seems like I made some friends at least. I spent the rest of the holidays getting into more potions and runes theory. I know I'm sounding like Hermione here but I just want to understand it as much as humanly possible. Especially now.

I went over to Knockturn ally just after the new year and found a book on rituals from this right shady looking book shop. It was like looking at what I guess most people would think a steriotypical witch's potion store would look like, with eyes in jars and everything in the windows. What I don't understand is why they were even there? They are a book store. Honestly if I didn't know it wasn't intentional I would say its intentional.

Either way, I found an awesome little tomb on some rituals and not just the stuff that they have in the Hogwarts library. The ones that talk about them, this one tells you how to do them. Its bound in this really tatty leather that, the more I look at it, the more I think it might be human skin. Yeah… lets not think on that one any more, I digress. The book may be useful to help understand how each ruin reacts with one another. Rituals are dangerously complex and if I can understand them maybe I will be able to arrange runes in sequences that people might not have seen before. Which works great for house defence and warding. I could see myself as a warder after so many years as a thief. I would have a good understanding into the thought process of the people that would try to get in. but then again I could get bored and find something else to obsess over but for the mean time lets go with runes. They can do some awesome stuff and its hard too. Its like learning a new language. Makes me wanna learn French. When you know another language doesn't it make it easier to learn another. Or something like that.

Winter Holidays over and we are back to the usual routine. Fridays are spent with Nev and we delve into more complex magic but he kinda has it down now he just needs some tips about imagination and what he can actually do with magic. Luna got involved with our little get together. Nev is so cute when she first started coming with me. I don't even remember the reason for her wanting to come but it was so worth it. Nev might be getting more confident with his spells but, damn, he is so awkward. Its hilarious and I enjoyed his awkwardness more than I probably should but what can I say? I'm a twat.

I'm really started getting the swing on runes and their influence on rituals. Hermione has been helping me. Though at first she didn't know. I wasn't sure if she would be into the whole ritual thing. It has a bit of a bad rep with most of the wizarding world. To be fair, she wasn't too happy when she finally found me reading that ritual tomb I found. Then I showed her what they are capable of and well, her curiosity got the better of her. She ended up 'borrowing' the book. So for a while I researched potions. I found this one that really interested me. Its called Polyjuice. It takes a month to brew and its ingredients are hard to come by. But its got me interested in trying it out. It can turn you into someone else. At least for a while. And my thoughts, upon realising what I could do with that ability, may have done down darker paths. I soon got a bit scared at my own depravity and some of my darker thoughts. Then I moved on to something else.

Luna has become a regular fixture of our little rag tag group of friends. The twins think she great. They are starting to put bets on when she will come out with her comments at the most inappropriate time possible. I have to admit though I'm tempted to join in. Fred is winning far too much and that makes me want to beat him. You know, just for fun.

Its been fun and its nice to look around myself at lunch and dinner and see all these people from different lifestyles all getting along. Makes me feel all proud. Its a far cry from the beginning of first year when people were scared to even socialise outside of their own house. I mean seriously do they not think that when they are older that they are going to have to work with/for/over them. The wizarding world is small when compared to the muggle world. Damn it! I'm starting to use that word too. Ive been trying so hard not to. It sounds… almost dirty. But everyone uses it so its hard not to fall into the same trap.

Time passes and passes and the days blend into one giant mass of time where I have no understanding. And that's pretty much how the rest of the year goes. Though I did finally take the twins up on their offer to a fly. I wasn't really to interested in flying. I primarily like to keep my feet on solid ground. Now that Ive had a good go at it and had some fun with them while I was at, I found it a good giggle. Hermione wasn't a fan but like me she wasn't a fan when we did lessons. Difference is I can be a bit of a adrenalin junkie. I like doing things that get the heart pumping. I guess that goes back to my thieving days. You know like the other week. Ha ha.

I'm walking into the room of anarchy, you know the room we use to organised the winter festival. Professor Mcgonagal has just left us to it. She doesn't seem to interested in coming back and checking on us. I think she's just happy we have taken our mischief to a more secluded part of the castle.

Going through the door I'm blasted in the face by shouting. I can hear the twins and Hermione arguing and Luna is sitting on the sofa with Alice. I just give Nev a questioning look. I don't think he noticed it though. He is looking straight at Luna. So I follow his gaze and I see her crying and I suddenly notice that she's just covered in someone's school robe. My brows are tightening and my protected streak is coming though and I have the sudden urge to kick some arse. Another quick look at Nev and I think he is having a similar thought. Little Luna is officially apart of the rag tags and seeing this makes me think that someone has fucked with her again and it gets my blood boiling.

"FOR FUCKS SAKE! What the fucks going on?" I look at everyone as they all quiet. I'm pissed. If what I believe to be true is true and these guys are arguing over it then I'm even more pissed.

"Harry, harry. They want to go kill Malfoy." my eyebrows raise. What's he got to do with it? I thought we came to an agreement? He stays away I stay away and everyone is happy. If he has something to do with this then all bets are off and I will not hold back. I have some really bad pranks that I have come up with over the years but I have feared ever using them on the account that, well its a bit fucked up and less like pranks and more like. I don't know. Bullying. Is it bullying if its done to a bully. A debate for another time I'm guessing.

I look at the twins and they nod in acknowledgment. "Why Malfoy? Does he have something to do with this?" I say pointing at Luna. She has stopped crying but the streaks are still fresh and her eyes are still very puffy. I don't want to look cause I know if I do, I will want to kill someone too. We have all became quite protective of our little Luna.

"The Blond Bimbo arse hole tried it on with her. Egged on by some of the other Slytherin's. Then when he didn't get want he wanted he wanted." Fred interrupts.

"He vanished her clothes and her bag."

Hermione overtakes them "I was there and I helped her away and covered her with my robe. Then we came here. Alice saw the whole thing too."

"Yeah, I was on my way to the Library."

"I sent her to get you but someone must have told the twins and they turned up and lead her here." I nod taking it all in.

"Can someone at least conjure her some fucking clothes to put on? You cant just leave her in this state." taking the initiative I conjure a little summer dress. I know its the middle of winter but honestly I'm not really up to date on the ins and outs of woman's fashion. I conjure a privacy screen and I give the dress to Alice then I squat down in front of Luna.

"Go with Alice behind the screen. Okay. We will talk more when you come back. Its going to be fine. We will sort this." She looks at me and nods. I guess I must give her strength or something cause she has a look of resolve on her face or it could be the face that she knows pain is coming to my little blond bitch Draco.

I'm struggling to think why he thought this was a good idea. I know the wizarding world is a little behind the times but from what I can gather the pure bloods hold old those stupid Victorian values to heart. They are all gallantry and chivalry when it comes to the fairer sex. I know they even do this whole courting season thing in the last couple of years of school. Stupid I know. I'm glad that that isn't something I will have the displeasure of having to deal with.

Turning to the guys as Luna and Alice walk to the other side of the room, away from us and behind the screen. "You sure it was Draco?"

"Oh so Draco is it now?"

"Shut the fuck up Fred!" turning away from Fred and looking between George and Hermione to his right "I thought me and him had come to an understanding. I'm surprised at this. I did not go easy on him last time. He literally pissed himself. So why now?" They both just shrug. Fred looks even more pissed off but this time its at me. I think he is jealous but that's something for another day. We have bigger fish to fry.

Both George and Mione look at me for directions. I'm guessing I'm leading the charge. I summon a piece of paper and a pen and I pull up a seat. I write done a few things we are going to need. If he wants to do this to one of our friends then lets see what we can do to his, then him, obviously. I finish the list and hand it to Fred. He looks like he wants to slap my hand away but accepts it anyway. "Get everything on that list. You will understand why soon. I have some prep work I need to do before hand but Ive got what I need to do it. Get that and we will be golden." he looks over the ingredients. He instantly knows what its for and his eyes bulge.

"You sure your going to be able to do this. This isn't and easy one. Me and George have tried it and we failed. Ended up in the Hospital wing for a week."

"Yeah I should be fine but this is only a small part. We have more prep do but we can discuss it later. This is going to take time to perfect." a small smile appears on Fred's face and I think he has a rough idea about the whole thing. Its changed his mood nicely and I'm all for that. He has been getting a bit snappy at me but he has been trying to get me on my own to 'talk' but I have been avoiding it.
"In the mean time we keep up appearances. Prank the shit out of him. Make them small and annoying. Let him win a few so he thinks he has the upper hand. It will make watching him fall to the ground that much sweeter." the door opens and Ginny walks in. Then an idea strikes me. It must have shown because George was immediately on the defensive.

"Oooohhhh no you don't. Leave her out of this."

"Why George I had no idea you cared." since she has gotten over this whole fancying me thing she's became a right hoot. She gives the twins some of the best come backs. I suppose being around them her entire life would have helped her in that respect.

"Its nothing major George. Ive just got a favour to ask of her," I look directly at Ginny, "If she's up for a little bit of revenge?" oh my that evil grin is delectable. I think I'm a bad influence on the people around me. She gives a little nod as Alice and Luna come around the side of the screen. Luna comes up and gives me a hug, thanking me. She thinks its silk but I cant remember what I asked for. To be frank I didn't think of the material. Guessing that just my subconscious. I tell her and Alice to go back to their dorms and get some rest. Its getting late and she has had enough excitement for one day. Anything that make Luna get to the point of tears must have been pretty bad she is normally quite resilient.

I spark up a joint and offer it to Hermione, who surprises me by actually taking it. I give her a raised eye brow but said no more. I give them a little run down to the start of my plan. The grins just seem to spread around the room and its got nothing to do with what we are smoking. My plan will take a bit of time to prepare and its going to be a big risk. Like getting expelled type of risk so I will be the one putting myself on the line but if everything goes well. Malfoy will be wishing he kept his promise to me and the chances of him ever regaining a shred of respect from his peers with be gone in a flash.

I tell Hermione she has some extra work to do and she is delighted. Granted this isn't exactly your usual extra credit work she likes to do but this is going to be a challenge so I think she will have some fun. The twins know they have to find a way to get the stuff on the list and me and Ginny are working on some of the more erm… less savoury part of this reveng… prank, I mean prank. This isn't going to be soul destroying or anything.

We plan late into the evening and with the basics covered we leave for the night. The twins think they can get a leg up and get some of the things Ive asked for tonight, which would help in the long run. From what I can tell getting things in a little at a time will bring in less suspicion. What we need are blatantly obvious to anyone with a little bit of knowledge. Like say a teacher. So we have to make this quiet. Nev throughout this has been a bit quiet and I'm sorry he doesn't really have any skills I can use for what I'm planing but we give him the run down and says he thinks he can help a bit. He works in the green houses a lot so he is able to get a few things we are going to need. Hermione is on the r and d side of things, the twins on collection and me and Ginny are going to be the ones in the thick of it. Granted me more so but I don't have plans on getting caught so we should all be good.

There is only one message we need to get across here. Don't fuck with the Rag Tags. I'm starting to like this new nick name of ours.

"Ive been talking to Tracy. She was telling me that the little blond twat is getting a lot of shit of some of the older Slytherin's. He's trying to claw some respect back. That's why he went for Luna." I nod my head at Alice as she walks into the room of anarchy. Hermione is giving me the low down on everything that we have found out so far. We need to know as much as we can. That way we can make the hurt even worse. Me and her have been working on getting a video camera working. We are having a few issues but nothing we cant overcome. I had to ask Collin to see how cameras work but unfortunately he only uses the magical kind and that's not what we are after. Turns out that video cameras are a little different than the likes of Walkmans or TV's so we are having to work out the kinks. And its kind of imperative that we get at least one working before we go forward with our plan to ruin Malfoy. We could just use a normal camera but that just wouldn't be the same. When I get a plan in my head then I want to make it work.

Alice sits down and has a little look at some of our calculations as Hermione continues. "She also told me that people are thinking he's gay." that perks my ears up a little. Having that little shit be a fellow homo kind of makes me shiver a little. I mean I got the vibe but its something else entirely having other people notice it. She obviously sees my expression. "Yeah, that was my reaction but he had one of the 'hot' Slytherin girls come up and talk to him at breakfast one day and he just fobbed her off to hang out with his big ogre friends." she pauses as she checks something in one of the reference books we are using. "She got really huffy from what I was told and went around telling people he must be, and I quote 'fag'."

"They really that bad?"

"Yeah from what Tracy was saying the whole blood purity thing means passing on your magical blood. Gay people wont be able to do that and in turn they are hated and seen as beneath them."

"Is that why they hate me so much?"

"Not really. I don't think they actually know. Your the golden boy of the light. They hate you for that. I don't think any of them have look beyond that enough to actually make the connection." I cant help but laugh at this. They are so locked in their hatred for what I I seem to stand for that they haven't even bothered to look at me as a person. Not surprising really most people stuck up their own arse tend to have that mentality.

Alice chimes in with "You laughing but thanks to you protecting Luna most Ravenclaw's seem to think you have a thing for her. There are even a few that seem a bit jealous that you give her so much attention." this has me a little stumped. There was me thinking that people hated me so being gay and it turns out most people in the school don't even know when for the nearly two years I though that was the case.

"Yeah, Harry I know there are a few in our year in Gryffindor that know but they haven't said anything as far as I can tell. You are well liked so people just keep it to themselves. Did you not know you have a pack of harems that seem to all have a thing for you?"

"Oh my God Hermione you cant be serious?"

"Yeah I am." she seemed to got a kick out of telling me this if the snide smile was anything to go by. "You cant be that oblivious to the people around you, can you?" I just blink at her. "Honestly, you can be so gormless at times. You know that right?"

"I suppose I can but that because I long ago stopped caring about what others thought about me. You know what they say. A lion doesn't care about the opinions of sheep." this gets a laugh out of them. It is common knowledge that the whole school has trends that they like to follow and if you ain't a part of it then your a outcast. Me always being an outcast seems to have turned me into a trend setter for the most part so I have stayed out of situations like that. Which I consider a godsend.

"So anyway, how is the plan going?" we fill Alice in on the plan so far and we aren't really that far along. We are in the preliminary stages so far but the Twins having been doing a splendid job of keeping Malfoy busy. I'm done on my end as far along as I can really it wasn't to hard and Ive made sure no one is going to get hurt in any of this. Honestly I'm thinking this is a little evil but then I remember what he did to Luna and I hold my resolve. He's not someone we can really have around if that's the type of shit he wants to pull and if his father can save him after this then I guess we will have do get even more radical again next year. Either way the boy is fucked.

The twins also managed to start the ball rolling and hopefully Hagrid will be working his way to Dumbledick at some point in the next few days to pass along the intel. We got a free meal out of it so its even better. Turns out the boys can cook. They are going to make some girl very happy someday. Well I say girl in reference to George. I truly think that Fred is gay. At least that the vibe I get when he continually make innuendos at me. I forgot why I was avoiding him and have come to remember as we continue with the plan.

Its been two weeks since we started planning the demise of Malfoy and we have most things in place. Now its time to make the first move. As I said if we get caught we are going to get expelled or worse so we have to make sure this all goes to plan.

So I sneak out well after curfew and make a beeline for the fifth floor corridor. I don't see anyone as I'm outside making my way along the roof and climb the walls. We left one of the windows open the other day and noticed nobody has closed it. So that's where I enter. After talking to that bastard of a diary at the beginning of the year I knew what to do. Hell its already been done before the only difference is we ain't actually going to do it. We are just going to make it look like its being done. Taking the 'ingredient' that the Twins got for us before making us all a fine chicken dinner I get to work. It doesn't take me long and I'm back out the window and in my bed before anyone can say otherwise. We will have to wait till tomorrow to see the fireworks.

Authors Note.

Anyone want to Hazard a guess as to what the prank is.