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Lord Voldemort has returned. Even if ministry was too stupid and prideful to admit it was true. Many people are going to die and many more will suffer. Another fact that many, including his stupid classmates, refused to accept was that it would have been better for everyone if he stayed dead.
Blaise Zabini was a fifth year student at Hogwarts in Slytherin house. It pained him to admit it but people were right when they claimed his school house was filled with racist and classist bigots. He just had to listen to Draco’s tenth rant about blood purity, Chosen one and his friend while Crabbe, Goyle and Pansy made affirmative sounds. Most of his housemates agreed that blood purity mattered that’s because most of them were inbreed idiots.
His mother made sure he held no such outdated belief. She taught him about advantages of both wizards and muggles and that the most important thing in both worlds was profit. While his father was a pureblood husband number six his mother made sure that their family lines where not connected and that he came from newer line. Two of her seven husbands were muggleborns, one half blood, one muggle that she had his sister with and three were purebloods. Others parents taught their children that marrying their cousins was normal and good but his mother taught hers correctly. She married her second husband Beowulf Carrow while having an affair with rich muggle Leon Peterson her third husband. Sadly, they both passed away (so sad) leaving their fortune to her. She convinced everyone in wizard world that his sister Harlow Zabini was a purebloods child and told muggles the truth. It made her more powerful in both places. His sister was currently married to her second husband, rich Uruguay’s half-blood. He was nice. They had three children and it seemed they would last together.
When he told his mother Harry Potters claims about Dark Lords return she began preparing immediately paying no mind to Prophets lies. They didn’t have to worry about Harlow since she lived far but his mother was worried about him. She wanted him to be safe but on the winning side and winning side wasn’t one people like Malfoys had place on. Because he was sorted in Slytherin house and his housemate was Draco Malfoy no Potters friend paid any attention to him. Securing his place among them while not becoming outcast was practically impossible. Thankfully his mother found solution, they only needed one of Golden trio to fall in love with him. She left Britain and went to visit the Republic of South Africa. When people asked why she claimed weather there was good for her headaches. No one suspected Dark Lords return made her flee.
He was confident in his looks and charm but mom gave him gift that would shorten the process. Honey trap, small green device shaped like star. It worked in special way that made it escape Arthur Weasleys law that banned all devices capable of making people perform non-consensual, sexual acts. Unlike love potions it was much subtler. It would just send certain messages in person’s mind. For example, if he sent message Snape has clean hair person receiving that message would ignore it since that was a lie. It couldn’t force person to think differently. One message was accepted as true person wouldn’t stop thinking it at least next two weeks.
Now it was time to choose. Harry Potter certainly had his charm. He was tall, dark and messy. Being together with boy saviour would open him many doors. But his large number of fans would never leave them alone not to mention being Voldemort’s new favourite target. Nope, too much, it’s better to have Potter as friend then as lover. Hermione Granger was smart, ambitious and ruthless. Her hair was wild and her eyes were bright brown. She will find her own way in society that treats her like a lesser human. His mother would like her drive. In near future when blood stops mattering her name will be known. However, when observing her he noticed she wasn’t visual person, seducing her even with honey trap would be hard. Being in relationship with her she would expect him to show as much care as her about world issues. Commendable but tiresome. That left him with youngest male Weasley.
Ron Weasley was perfect investment. Despite Draco claiming Malfoys are real successful pureblood family. Lucius Malfoy was nothing more than a rich boy throwing his money around with no talent or even a real job. Arthur was a head of his own magic department. Molly capable housekeeper. Oldest brother was curse breaker, one beloved even by goblins. Charlie was dragon keeper. Job dangerous but noble. Percy worked in ministry and no one doubted twins plans to make joke shop. He was sure that Ron’s and Ginny’s apple didn’t fall far from tree. If he found place in family, he would have connections everywhere. Ron was tall blue eyed ginger with freckles all over his face. His personality was loud but kind. Most approachable one from trio.
He started slowly. Sending just few subtle messages. How green tie matched with colour of his eyes. How his teeth were perfectly white, his lashes long. When he noticed Weasley’s passing glances that’s when real game began. He bombarded him constantly with troughs about his dark body, moth sly mouth and even about parts that no heterosexual boy should think about. He wore silver earrings and shirt just a bit too open. Redheads face started matching his hair every time their eyes met. Once he winked at him in hallway and other boy almost ran in the wall.
Looks weren’t only thing he wanted other boy to dream about. He started helping first years with homework always making sure that Golden trio somehow heard about it but not bringing it up himself. When that awful women Umbridge forced Potter in another detention he so happened to see him when he was done and asked him if he was all right. Potter looked at him with suspicion but politely answered that he was fine. In shared professor Binns class they talked about house elves. He asked if ministry ever tried anything to help them get rights. Some students laughed but Hermione’s proud stare was on him. Ron dropped his quill in potions class and he picked it up for him taking away Snape’s excuse to take house points. He made sure Ron received few messages about his slender hands and kind behaviour.
He received the fruits of his labour in small note that someone put in his notebook. It said that they would be organising their own defence against dark arts. First meeting was tomorrow in the Hog’s Head at six. Bring only reliable people note warned. He was only slytherin directly invited. It made sense to be careful with house filled with death eater’s spawns. This was perfect opportunity to form his own alliances. He carefully selected who to invite. Tracey Davis and Cassius Warrington.
Tracey Davis was his age. Short, thin with black bob. Pansy’s favourite target. Her father was a pureblood death eater that raped her muggleborn mother. His family took her from her mother when she received Hogwarts letter. They treated her horribly. Even elves had more rights in Davis house. She had her talents but was too convinced in her worthlessness to shine. She once cursed Draco for calling her mother whorish cow. Noble act. Cassius Warrington was pureblood. Tall and muscular with nice waist. His parents chose Voldemort over their child. Lucius Malfoy scammed his grandmother. He stole their family mansion forcing them to live in shed. Cassius spent most of his childhood with muggles even attending muggle school. His grandmother was blood purist but it was hard to drill her beliefs in her grandson when pureblood elite stole everything from them. He wasn’t exactly unpopular thanks to his quidditch talents but due to his connection with muggles he was seen as almost blood traitor.
They arrived and sat down under watchful eyes of other students. Ron smiled at him but twins noticed their brother’s reaction and sent him foul looks. Meeting took off with Hermione’s leading words It didn’t all go well. Some students like pretty and petty Zacharias Smith were only there for gossip but some like cute Susan Bones showed interested in getting more power. They agreed to make timetable compatible with school and practice. They didn’t have place but they had time until the meeting. Hermione gave them parchment. He singed it with ease earning him her smile of approval. Tracey and Cass followed his example.
When they all signed Tracey went to talk with Lavender and Patil twins about professor Trelawney. Old woman wasn’t teacher of the year but many students found comfort in her easy classes and low expectations. In front of him golden trio was bickering about something stopping when they noticed his approach.
It’s nice to have some people from forth house here. Said Hermione while Harry nodded. I’m sad that I couldn’t bring more people but I believed secrecy was most important. He replied readily. I never heard anything bad about Tracey. Cassius fellow is another story. Is he reliable. Ron asked. Worry not Cass has many muggle friends. He hopes Dark Lords defeat will be soon and quick. He answered looking straight at his baby blue eyes. Ron blushed. They bid him goodbye and left. Tracey joined him and he searched with his eyes for Cassius before noticing him. He was talking with one of Weasley twins with small smile on his face slightly red. Interesting maybe he could turn Honey traps attention on another couple. If only he could tell witch twin was that.
They returned to dungeon acting like nothing happened. When they entered they were greeted by their classmates singing voices. Weasley cannot save a thing, He cannot block a single ring. That's why Slytherins all sing: Weasley is our King. They sang while Parkinson led the chart. Draco must have written words. It was pathetic. Making whole song aboout a guy for a school game. Snape must have also heard their song. Hogwarts really had trash bullying politics. Well Snape himself should have been fired instead he was a head of house. Sad thing was nobody was going to stop them from singing this during match. Such a sad school.
Blaise I was wondering where you were. Draco said while ignoring other two students. What do you think about my song? We are going to show all other houses why they shouldn’t mess with us! No we are going to show them that we are complete losers with too much free time. I’m having a meeting tonight with other respectable peers. Come and join us. You can’t refuse Malfoy without raising flags and causing scene. Blaise was going to play along maybe even be a double agent if he managed to talk with other group. He nodded and sat with Tracey helping her with charms homework. Cassius went in his room with suspicious package beneath his sleeve.
They meet in perfects room. Excluding him and Draco there were: Pansy Parkinson, Theodore Nott, Crabbe, Goyle, Adrian Pucey, Felix Slughorn, Graham Montague and Daphne Greengrass. They sat around round table and Draco began with his little speech
My dear friend. We are all aware that current society is filled with filth. Mudbloods, halfbreeds, and beasts roaming freely in our school. Thankfully one man will soon return our world in its rightful place. My friends we must help him. We cannot allow trash to grew confident we must keep them where they belong. At bottom serving their betters. Dumbledore is current headmaster but his dictatorship is coming to an end. Our wonderful teacher decided to help us. We will soon be granted special powers that I can’t discus with you right know. Before we get that power we must find our own methods of keeping right order. My friend Pansy will suggest few ways.
Pansy stood up looking like she was going to receive Marlins badge of honour. Her pug like face beamed under rooms light. She took scroll and started reading it.
To show others our superiority and united front. To keep lesser beings down in our school we should do following.
- Always take points from those that are un pure
- Make sure that they struggle in classes
- Call them by their true status (Halfbreed, mudblood, blood traitor etc.)
- Talk down on their looks (race, skin, body parts etc.)
- Every time they open their mouths laugh
- Throw trash at them
- Snitch even when they aren’t actually doing it
- Compare them to animals and beasts
- Laugh when you read about lesser beings death
- Hurt them during matches
- Insult their family
- Talk loudly about Dark Lord action
- Praise loudly Dark Lord
- Always comment your family superiority
- Trip them in halls
- Send their family death threats and dead animals
- Poison their pets
- Steel food from first year’s filth
Blaise couldn’t believe what he just heard. This list not only made them even worse bullies than before but it was also really random. How can you write stealing candy from babies and murdering animals one after another? This was bad. They were going to drag gullible first years onto it. No one was going to help his house if anything happened. Hell if he wasn’t sorted in it he wouldn’t either. Unlike him his table companion seemed happy with list. Adrian Pucey stated arguing that it was too cruel. It didn’t surprise him. Adrian praised honesty. He never played dirty unlike rest of team even Cassius liked cheating. Angelina Johnson called him her favourite Quidditch competition. He was honestly surprised why they even called him. He got his answer when Graham Montague hit Adrian with some dark curse. His face went unnaturally red before he threw up and started unnaturally shaking.
Graham Montague was cruel and ambitious. He already kicked Pucey out of team for not obeying him blindly and not wanting to cheat. He regularly bullied weaker students taking extra pleasure in bigot remarks. Cass was also walking on the thin line because of his family situation. He spoke loudly. Muggle lovers have no place here. Anyone that follows his example will be dealt with. We are going to get this school under our control. He spat on the floor.
Smart strategy. He had to give Draco that. To show his power and cruelty while still remaining good guy. Present people will surely gossip about it future isolating Slytherins and making Draco more powerful. Pansy snickered adding another thing on scroll. It said deal with traitors the moment they reveal themselves. Others started talking but nothing important was brought up. He made sure to nod couple of times. When meeting was about to end he asked to take Adrian to hospital wing. Saying it was only in order to not raise suspicion. When asked what he will say to Pomfrey he answered N.E.W.T. s practice gone wrong.
When carrying poor Adrian trough Hogwarts halls, he was spotted by Angelina. She didn’t comment shaking, suffering body instead she helped him carry him. He should have protested. It was dangerous to be seen with enemy. He was too tired to do it. Madam Pomfey saw trough his lie immediately but he refused to answer. He didn’t know which curse was used anyway. Before he could return Angelina pulled him in empty closet. She asked him what happened. Her tone said no bullshit answers allowed, her eyes showed worry and fear. For the first time he actually looked at her. They were same race. He remembered when Pansy made fun of her braids. He just stood there quietly like her hair wasn’t same as his. He was a weak coward hiding behind his mother. He wanted to cry instead he told her the basics of meeting. She hugged him. Told him she will take care of Adrian and warn others to be careful with secret meetings. She really was amazing. He went in his room and slept like a child scared of thunder during stormy night.
Next morning his heart sank. Umbridge must have found out about their meetings. Notice about teams was on board. All groups needed to be approved by her. Cassius made his own situation worse when he visited Adrian and started crying. Ron was too busy to pay attention to his messages and he was also too busy to pay attention to messages he was sending. Only saving grace was Tracey. She was calm and collected. Angel of women. He was going to invite her to spent holiday with him. He would like to invite Cass to but it would have been suspicious.
First class started. Room of requirement. Nice safe place at least. Harry Potter was the leader, logical choice. Then they tried to find name for group. Ginny’s name for group was best. Dumbledore’s Army, DA had its ring. He couldn’t help but notice that Cass’s laugh was just a bit too loud for suggestion Fred made. Harry made them practice expelliarmus in pairs. He was with Tracey and Cass was with Fred and George.
Tracey was capable. They were even. He took her wand 4 times and so did she his. When he looked around room everyone was practicing. Ron must have been more magically talented than Hermione because he was wining. Hermione was red in face. He wanted to tell her that she was more theoretical than standard magic user. There was chance that bushy witch might have cursed him if he tried so instead he kept quiet. Cass was laughing. Twins were currently pranking Smith. It was a bit funny. Others were mess. If they couldn’t perfect such easy spell it was over. When class ended they got fake coins for communication. Smart method. Before he left he went to talk with Angelina.
Adrian’s condition hasn’t improved. He was still shaking and red. Pomifrey was threatening Snape to find what spell was used. Angelina was worried about three Slytherin students taking to big risks by coming. He said risk is already too big for some people simply because the exist. He told her to talk with Ron. Telling he that his house made rather rude song about him and that he should be mentally ready for it. She wished him good luck.
Life continued. In common room blood purity was most popular topic. Millicent Bulstrode was explaining how halfbloods were also dirty. Her mother was muggle. Tracey was with him. She was quite, her eyes filled with hate. It must be hard being in house that hates your very existence. Cass was in hospital room. Montague cursed him for daring to breath near him. Regular classes were hell. He watched Draco spit on first year student. Mudblood seemed like most popular word. Everything was terrible except DA classes.
DA was wonderful. They practiced many spells. Confringo, aguamenti, episkey… Learning was fun. Their social life also flourished. Tracey started chatting on daily basis with Lavender, Hannah, Parvati, Padme and Katie. He got to know Dean and Terry. He talked with Angelina about Adrian and their struggles. Golden trio would sometime have quick chat with him. Others told him that for them it was much communication. He stopped using Honey trap it was too dangerous. Cass started hanging out with Weasley twins and Lee. It would have been dangerous if rest of house didn’t already decide he was blood traitor.
Next week was Slytherin vs Gryffindor students. Atmosphere was unbearable. His housemates were even cruller than before. It was like warzone. Snape didn’t mind if someone got hurt so they had free regain. Draco was constantly talking how they are going to how their superiority seemingly unaware that Harry was better seeker even when playing with closed eyes. They practiced song regularly. There was talk about replacing Cass but no one else was capable enough with Adrian already kicked out. Cass told him he would love to be replaced. They were probably bullying him but his pride kept him from speaking up.
Before game everyone wore Weasley is our king badge. They sat waiting for the right moment to start singing. Maybe song was right move for his house. Everyone focused on Ron not paying mind to opposite opponents. His house also played terribly. Adrian’s replacement was meh at best. Cassius was playing like someone put wand behind his back. Draco was too busy singing to search for snitch. If foul play had name it would have been Slytherin. They lost. Harry caught the snitch. He almost started cheering. Tracey laughed. Than it all went down.
Madame Hooch wasn’t present of course she was Hogwarts teacher after all when Draco opened his mouth. He insulted Molly Weasley and Harrys dead mum. Little bitch. He wasn’t laughing when he got a punch to the head and stomach. One from George and other from Harry followed by few more hits. Of course that’s when Hooch made her presence known. Not when they sang song about students’ home life in front of everyone. Not when another student started directly insulting other students’ parents. NO, it was when rich prat got what he deserved.
He took long walk around Hogwarts not wanting to hear his houses comments. He noticed Ron sitting alone and shaking. He was crying. He sat next to him. Other boy jumped looking at him embarrassed. You must think I’m such a loser. Blaise didn’t think it was shameful to not want whole school to sing about your family financial issues. No I think it is a loser behaviour to make a whole song just to loose. Ron didn’t look at him instead he said Harry got kicked out because of me. I’m worst friend ever. He must hate me. Everyone must hate me. If there was one thing Blaise was sure in it was that Harry Potter could never hate Ron. It’s not your fault that teacher always take Malfoys side. I’m sure no one blames you for being upset. I would also kick somebody if they insulted my mother. Ron looked at him and hugged him. His mother would turn this into relationship starter but he felt like it would have been betrayal of trust. Hermione and Harry came looking for Ron and he left them to talk it all out casting Ron assuring glance.
In front of his dorm he met Cass who complained that Fred also got kicked out of team even though he didn’t punch anyone. In dorm atmosphere was mixed. Some were happy Harry and twins were kicked others sad because they lost. Draco was acting like he got tortured by Dark Lord. He was going to sleep when first year student told him that Draco was organizing another meeting. Wonderful way to make this night even worse.
They met in same place as before. Draco walked in with fake limp and began spewing his shit.
My dear friends I am a living proof of lesser beings’ cruelty. They attacked me for no reason. If it wasn’t for our protector Dolores they would have been unpunished. We cannot allow them to treat as like this. I suggest we try writing to our parents to ask ministry to give this woman more power. We will be protected from unfair actions of other houses. I hope my bravery wasn’t in vain.
Why was Greengrass blushing. This guy was responsible for everything that happened to him. Unfair? Only unfair thing was that he had to listen to this. Dolores as an angel. Right. It was clear letters were part of test. Somebody was reading posts. It wasn’t problem. His mother would understand he had to write it. He hoped they were done when Pansy opened her mouth.
We should all start patrolling Hogwarts making sure to note all students’ behaviour. There is talk about secret group. This was his moment to act. You want me Zabini to act like Hogwarts keeper. Am I some mudblood to be ordered around? If you think so our business is over. It might have seen bratty but it was right move. They would see he had their beliefs but his pride to. Of course not Pansy just spoke incorrectly. This is going to be halfbloods job. If they want to continue sleeping in beds. Poor Tracey.
Classes continued normally. Hagrid returned and was already on black list. He nodded when Ron talked how he was a great teacher. Little delusion never hurt anybody. Adrian was still in hospital wing but he was no longer shaking and was able to communicate. Angelina and Cass regularly visited him. He didn’t remember what happened and was still pretty weak. Some rumours said Dumbledore himself helped remove curse. Tracey didn’t mind patrols. She talked with her DA friend during them. Twins started talking to all three of them talking about possible pranks. He was pretty sure Fred and Cass already made out but both of them kept quit only occasionally flirting.
Last DA class was great. They practiced already covered charms. Everyone improved greatly. He practiced with Ron this time. Ron was more talented than him. However, if he smiled or winked he would lose his composure allowing him to win. Pretty privilege was real. Before he could walk out Ron called him. Happy Christmas! I got you a gift. He gave him a bag inside was box of Bertie Bott’s every flavour beans and two chocolate frogs. Than you. I planned to give you gift on Christmas but I can give you something now. Ron looked at him and Blaise kissed him on cheek before leaving stunned redhead behind him. He slept well that night.
In morning he learned from Draco that Arthur was in hospital. He was found in department where he shouldn’t have been. Before leaving on train with Tracey he wrote Ron and his family message whining his father heals quickly and asking him how he was holding up. Ride on train was awkward. He sat with Tracey, Daphne and Draco. They all ignored Tracey and talked only to him. She was used to it. He already missed his DA friends. Car was waiting for them and took them to his manor. Tracey claimed that his house was much better than her family’s. He told her that secret was to have muggle architect designee it.
Time spent with her was great. They decorated house. Talked trash about pureblood society and their classmates. They regularly talked about DA. Having friend outside your class was wonderful. Others were too stupid to see they were only isolating themselves making them easier target. Tracey talked about her family. She wasn’t allowed to contact her mother. If she did they would hurt her. They had spies she said. He decided to help her see her. Her mother lived 20 kilometres east from them so he told his butler to take them there to shop. They also disguised themselves. He wore thick pink scarf covering most of his face and winter hat. She died her hair blonde and changed her eyes colour to blue.
They found her mother sleeping on the bench. She was covered by newspapers. Her hair was messy and her coat was thin and dirty. She smelled drunk. She must be homeless. He wanted to take Tracey away but she just kneeled by her mother’s side. Drunk woman looked at her and muttered. You remind me of my daughter. Yes, I had her I’m not crazy. They forced her in me and they didn’t even let me keep her. They took her. My daughter. My daughter. My daughter she kept repeating it before bursting into tears. Tracey just stood there like doll already used to children playing rough with her. When they left she cried in car. Blaise was disgusted by himself. He never bothered to look at system that benefited him. Tracey was taken from her mother and abused by her family. Nobody was going to help her. It wasn’t even illegal. He took her hand and promised her. Her mother will get justice. She smiled at him still crying.
Next day he tried his best to make her feel better. They went to walk in garden. She told him how her family would starve her, use her as shooting target and regularly told her if she screwed up her mother’s head will be placed in middle of her room. He told her about his mother. She loved him and his sister. She was like a fire only capable of burning. She taught him early about his body and way people will look at him. She raised him to be poisonous candy. He had to learn to put up with touchy strangers and lose his innocence to gain experience. Families are complicated. They sat together watching sunset.
Christmas arrived. He sent the night before presents to his friends and people he was socially obliged to. For Draco Malfoy and people similar to him he sent generic gifts. He sent his mother pictures of him and his friends. She always liked seeing her children happy. Her sister and her family got nice new golden watch that showed different location every hour. For DA members he brought Angelina special shampoo for her hair, he got Dean book about magical fairy tales. Terry got homework reminder. He brought Cass book signed by Victor Krum (Cass almost came in his pants when he saw him in fourth year) and notebook. He brought Harry book written by another defence against dark arts professor. Hermione got book about house elves and he got Ron special little box, when you opened it, it would show you different Cannons player. He gave Tracey her gift. It was dark purple dress and golden earrings. She also got two pink cups with cat from Lavender little moving figures from Patil twins, hairbrush signed by Gideon Locker from Hannah and golden ball from Katie. Cass brought her book Magical beast and their health. He had no idea she liked that class.
His mother gave him new robes. His sister’s family gave him silver earrings and silver neckless. He got boring gifts about purebloods superiority from Draco and the rest. Dean got him book about football. He got magazine with famous withes in it from Angelina his mother was featured on five of them his sister on one. Terry gave him potion that made person think about school. Why would anyone make that? He got scarf from Hermione and note saying to hide it in Slytherin room for elves. Harry sent him green tie that can turn red when wet and bag of candy. Cass sent him plant for his garden that had flowers only if it was full moon and raining. What weird conditions to bloom this flower had. Tracey gave him his favourite perfume. He felt bad. It must have been so expensive. They spent rest of holidays having fun and sending letters to their friends. They both avoided subject of mothers.
Returning to Hogwarts was hard. He was again surrendered by blood purist, Umbridge and his fears. Death Eaters escaped from Azkaban including Cass’s parents. He was moody and angry when he heard about it. His teammates constantly asked him when was he joining them and is he happy his family is going to live together in the shed. Umbridge power was growing. She constantly made new rules. Hagrid and Trelawney were both on probationary period. Tracey was depressed, both of her favourite professors. Pansy started bullying her even harder. Draco talked to him almost every day about new cruel methods he wanted to use. Only saving grace was DA
They all worked hard but it was also relaxing. He talked with members about Draco’s plans and how to avoid them without being suspicious. Neville showed most improvement. It seemed like boy was preparing to hunt someone. Tracey attitude would improve when hanging out with girls. Lavender and Padme helped her find ways to deal with bullying. Ginny offered to curse people for her. Cass talked with Lee telling him dirt about Slytherin players. He was pretty sure him and Fred were official. Angelina told him Adrian was returning next week. They started regularly exchanging messages. He enjoyed talking with non-pure bloods about muggle world. Ron asked him to hang out on Valentine day and ran away before he could answer. He was going to return to his dorm before he was dragged in empty classroom.
Inside were Ginny, Fred, George, Harry and Hermione. They looked terrifying. Ginny started confrontation. My older brother seems interested in you. I hope you know how to treat your partner right. Because if you hurt him continued one of twins you will regret it. Harry Potter added I fought Voldemort think about what I can do to you if you ever make Ron unhappy. Hermione just told him his house address. He couldn’t help but ask if Cass got same speech. Ginny laughed Fred can take care of himself. Than they all wished him happy date and left. What a weird bunch.
He found Cass in hall. Someone cursed him. His eyes were purple. When he asked him what happened he just said he fell. That had nothing to do with eye colour. He was getting tired of both his and Tracey’s behaviours so he asked him instead How did you and Fred became pair?
Shortly after first DA class he asked me if I wanted to see their prank collection. I said yes and after he showed me we made out. That was really disappointing. He hoped for something juicer. Does Fred know about your troubles with classmates? He couldn’t imagine someone as protective as Fred just allowing his boyfriend to be treated like trash. No. He got enough of his own problems he doesn’t need to deal with mine. Would he be bad friend if he told Fred just to see his reaction?
In common room there was sign now. It said Purebloods as rulers and Only good mudblood is dead one. Montague was proudly staring at it. He had no reason to be proud they lost against Ravenclaws. Draco Malfoy stopped him and told him that he heard his mother sent letter to ministry. They will have meeting at midnight same day as Valentine. Cute date than ugly Draco. Perfect way to end night.
He met with Ron at six near Hogwarts lake. They had to be sure no one would see them. He couldn’t have Draco as his enemy. Ron was wearing his everyday robe so he didn’t feel bad because he also came dressed casually with silver earrings from his sister and shirt just bit too open. Ron looked like he was going to faint. It was cute. They sat on bench and played few rounds of chess. He lost every single one round in just few minutes. They continued playing until Ron collected his nerves. He then clumsily complimented his outfit and blushed like mad when Blaise asked if he would like it more if he fully opened his shirt. They continued talking. Ron saying basic sentences and blushing when Blaise flirted back. He said You know I was pretty close minded when it came to Slytherins I acted like being in that house was a sin. I’m glad I meet Tracey and Cass but especially you. You seem close hearted but you are kind and soft. You helped Adrian and told Angelina about song. Many people from my own house wouldn’t react so bravery. I hope you know I’m here for you whenever you need me. Then he kissed him. It was inexperienced, messy and hot. He never thought someone else would kiss him first. His mother always stressed importance of being one in control. It felt great.
He wanted to continue kissing but Tracey came yelling that Draco moved meeting time and he needed to leave. Great cockblocked by Draco Malfoy. He hugged Ron apologising for having to leave so early and followed Tracey. He sat down angrily when he arrived. Draco looked at everyone and began his third stupid speech
My dear friends (can he start with something else) I’m happy to see you and I just wanted to thank you all for cooperating. We are having some problems of course. We still didn’t show everyone where they truly belong. We must double our efforts. My dear friend Montague think we should start by making sure our house is under control. We have name of students that might make problems for us.
Montauge read fifty names that included Tracey, Cass and Adrian. This was another test. To see how they reacted. He had no doubts some people in this room had friends on this list. He spoke first. Adrian Pucey was already cursed. If we curse him again it will raise suspicion. We cannot be repetitive. This was logical argument. I can vouch for Tracey Davis. Her mother is filth but she knows her place as halfblood. We need to be careful. Removing to much links causes structure to fall. He did what he had to do. Tracey’s mum was still fresh in his memory. He couldn’t defend Cass it would have been to suspicious. Daphne and Felix defended few more student and meeting ended with satisfied Draco.
Gryffindor played against Hufflepuffs. It was disaster. Ron was terrible. Beaters were worse than Crabbe and Goyle. Thankfully Ginny caught snitch in 22 minutes. It was short at least. He stayed with Ron trying to cheer him up but he had to leave in order to not raise suspicion. Draco spent two hours talking about Ron. He never realised he was pathetic one. Tracey and Cass were in hospital room. Pansy and Miles Bletchley hexed them.
Gossip spreads fast in Hogwarts. Harrys interview was in Quibller. He told everyone what happened. He said all names. Umbridge made big mistake by banning reading it. All students from first to seventh year read it in next few hours. It was sensational. Cassius gave copy to him and Tracey. He got it from Fred. Everyone talked only about it. Even professors acted unusual. Draco called another meeting. He couldn’t talk with DA members directly but they all made sure to lock eyes with him. This was victory.
Listening to Draco’s voice for two hours wasn’t victory. He talked about blood purity, Dark Lord and families. Many people parents were called out. Theodore Nott was pale in face. His father was one of those Death Eaters. He loved his father even though he beat him and his mother. Theodore Nott Sr. cruelty was well known. He would feel bad for Theo if he himself didn’t mind hurting others. They didn’t say anything important. Meeting was even bigger waste of time than before.
Trelawney was fired. It caused scene. Dumbledore managed to keep her in Hogwarts and even founded her replacement. Centaur Firenze. Umbridge was mad. She hated non-human beings. Tracey cried. Hagrid was soon to be fired too everyone was aware of it. Tracey cried again.
O.W.L. s were near and he was slowly but surely losing his mind. Hannah was first one to snap. She cried in herbology how she was stupid and wanted to go home. Just like her he was also stupid and wanted to go home. Everyone was stressed. Draco Malfoy had no time to organise pointless meetings. Hermione was not helping anyone with her reminding. DA classes were still best part of school.
They were learning how to cast patronus. It was hard. He managed to cast it. It showed him little bird, finch. He doubted it could scare anyone. Ron commented on how cute it was. Tracey’s was Orang-utan. Interesting. Cass was beaver. It was funny and peaceful. Elf Dobby came telling them Umbridge was coming. Him and Tracey managed to escape thanks to Cass. He saved them. He felt terrible. His friend was going to suffer and it was his fault. He went to sleep. Somebody woke him up telling him Draco Malfoy was calling for him. He wanted to tell him to fuck off instead he went obediently.
My dear friends (Of course he began like that) this night a lot happened. Marietta bravely told Dolores Umbridge about evil group of radical terrorist. Evil mudblood made boils appear on her face. Dumbledore is no longer a headmaster. Sadly, he managed to run away but new time has come. Dolores is new headmistress. She will grant us new power. Inquisitorial Squad. We will be above perfects. I was given task to pick members. Our own traitor was with Da class too. Montague is dealing with him.
Marietta! Pity Hermione didn’t make her face fall of. She is going to regret snitching. How did Draco even know who are terrorists. Poor Cass. Inquisitorial order what a joke. He was not going to be part of it. Draco didn’t like having people that he can’t boss around him. This was terrible. He missed DA.
Cass was in hospital wing there was chance he would be transported in hospital. He didn’t dare to visit him. Filch was Umbridge’s lap dog. Twins released rockets. It was glorious. Montague disappeared. He was lastly seen with one Weasley twin he had feeling it was Fred. All professors were unhelpful with rockets. Someone cursed Marinette. Her boil filled face was purple and bones in her left hand were missing. It would do for now.
It was time to talk with head of house about future education. He didn’t think it was smart to say sugar baby to Snape. Instead he said he wanted to be unspeakable. No one knew what they did so it was hard to know which subjects to keep. He didn’t care he just wanted Snape to suffer. Tracey wanted to be auror. Snape laughed at her. He really was horrible. It was a shame someone realised puff in his office.
Fred and George left Hogwarts. It was coolest scene ever. They also left plenty of their products behind. Everyone made sure Umbridge and her lackeys suffered as much as possible. He and Tracey helped them track certain Slytherin students. There was giant swamp. Umbridge classes never went normally. Classes were magically falling sick. Professors and students worked together against common enemy. Umbridge was in hell and this time she wasn’t devil.
Montague returned. No body know where he went or what happened to him. He would start uncontrollably shaking every time ginger was near. Adrian dyed his hair red. Cass also left hospital wing but he was granted permission to sleep in other houses dorm. He said he was sad he didn’t see twins go. Tracey told him what happened.
It was time for last match, Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw. He was scared for Ron. His house went to continue singing their stupid song. Davies scored first score. Everyone felt like it was over than Ron woke up. He was magnificent. He saved each goal. Draco turned white. They couldn’t sing no more. Ginny caught snitch Gryffindor’s scoredž fifteen goals and Ravenclaws only one. Ron was in trans. He kissed him in front of everyone. It would have been romantic if it didn’t mean rest of house would kill him. He quickly realised his mistake and kissed Draco before other boy could react. Another nice save. Malfoy had rage fit and Blaise had to act like he felt same way.
O.W.L.s came and he no longer had time for feelings. He studied everyday at least seven hours. Two with Tracey and Theo. Malfoy bragged about having connections but he knew those people didn’t care. Charms were first. Theory was manageable but having last name that started with Z was torture. Practical part went well with small screw ups. Transfiguration and herbology went well and on Thursday it was time to show his knowledge in defence against dark arts. Time to make DA proud. He did great he was sure he would be graded E. Much better than his usual A. Friday and weekend he spent studying preparing for potions. It went well.
Tracey was wonderful in care of magical creatures and divination. He didn’t even try. Astronomy was disaster. At first it went smoothly until Umbridge decided it was best time to arrest Hagrid. Why was she allowed to arrest him he didn’t know? Hagrid ran away and McGonagall got stunned. He couldn’t concentrate on the exam anymore. Draco celebrated. Tracey didn’t cry she said Dumbledore will return him anyway. It was going well until Harry Potter fainted when writing History of magic exam. He wanted to follow him but he needed to finish it first.
Him and Tracey caught up with Ginny and Luna. They agreed to help them with plan to make Harry talk with Sirius Black who somehow wasn’t Death Eater. Suddenly Ginny looked at him and said. One of you hurry and ask Snape if Sirius is safe at home. Do it quickly. It is question of life or death. Something in her eyes told him she was more than right. He sprinted to find Snape. He was alone in his classroom.
Professor. You must find quickly if Sirius Black is alive and well. It is question of life or death! Snape was about to start protesting when he yelled. Now professor we don’t have much time! Snape left and returned in five minutes saying. Mutt is alive and well. What is this ab… Draco Malfoy came saying Dolores Umbridge needed his help. He walked with them to Umbridges cabinet, Draco told him they managed to capture few Harrys friends including Tracey. When they arrived he smiled in Ginny’s direction she understood and stooped struggling. Snape told Umbridge he no longer had any Veritaserum and said this while directly looking at Harry. Dog is in his bed. If you studied, you would have not endanger anyone. When Umbridge asked him what was that he simply said old saying.
She started threatening Harry who now looked like it was Christmas morning. Ron and Hermione also relaxed until Umbridge didn’t hit Harry. All hell broke loose. He punched Crabbe and freed Neville who took away Draco’s wand. Tracey bit Pansy and stunned six years’ student Martha who was holding Ginny. Ginny gave Malfoy her special Bogie-bat hex. Rest of them run awy. Ron and Hermione hexed Umbridge with two curses. Her body became liquid like and her hair disappeared. Professors came and told them to go to professor’s room.
They sat there. Harry kept apologising to everyone. Nobody was angry at him. He would also lose his mind if somebody pretended to kidnap his mum. Ron sat next to him resting his head on his shoulder. Hermione was happily crying while Neville tried to comfort her. Tracey and Ginny talked about Malfoys face. Luna was in her own world. Dumbledore appeared few hours later. He told them they fought Voldemort and made his presence known. They captured couple Death Eaters including Lucius Malfoy. Sirius Black was alive. He asked to speak with Harry and rest of them left.
He saw Cass, Adrian, Angelina and Katie when Tracey asked them if they noticed anything they said they was too busy with N.E.W.T s. In common room Draco was throwing fit threatening him but he paid him no mind. He had feeling like he changed something important. Theo looked like he was fighting with himself to say something instead he just wished him good night. What strange boy.
It was last day of Hogwarts. Everyone sat on their table. Professors tried to reverse all points Slytherin took for no reason. Result now was Rawenclaws had 400 points, Hufflepuff and Gryffindor 600 and Slytherin 1000. Everybody knew Gryffindor’s are going to win. Dumbledore came and was greeted by big applause. He began his speech
I’m happy to be here again. Our ex headmistress is doing better. Time of Dark Lord has begun. We must brace ourselves. We must stand united against dark forces. Now house points. I feel like we should reward students that fought bravely for equality. 200 points for Luna Lovegood Rawenclaws now shere third place with Hufflepuffs. 200 foints for Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Neville Longbottom. Gryffindor’s first again he couldn’t except differently. And lastly 200 points for Blaise Zabini and Tracey Davis. Was he dreaming. Dumbledore just made both them and Gryffindor’s share first place. His housemates where no longer mad at him and Tracey.
In train Draco tried something he shouldn’t have in front of DA. They made him regret it. He sat next to Ron who said You know when I started talking with you Hermione and Harry were worried.
Really?
Hermione had read your family owns Honey trap but I explained to them us Weasleys are immune to it. Beside I’m sure you would never use it. Blaise felt really stupid right now so he just nodded and took Ron’s hand. He was going to spend summer holidays in his house with Tracey. They were planning on visiting Burrow. Cass was going to work as floor network regulator and was planning to spent his time with them and Fred. Angelina planned to became Quidditch player and Adrian wanted to be teacher. There was rumour they were together but nobody was sure.
He left train still holding Ron’s hand. They were greeted by barking black dog. Harry smiled and hugged it. He got feeling this was that dog Snape referenced. He waved at everybody and went home with Tracey. It was time to enjoy summer.