The Lost Zabini Twin [Pansmione]

Chapter 8

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN THE WIZARDING WORLD AND SOME OF THE CHARACTERS, THAT RIGHT GOES TO J.K. ROWLING!

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∞ Hermione's POV ∞

"Merlin! I didn't know that a kid's glare could be scarier than Snape but here is the proof!" I heard a pale Neville whispering.

I exchanged looks of amusement with the Slytherin trio which sadly didn't go unnoticed by the others.

"Already at ease with the slimy snakes, eh, Granger ?" spat Kellah, a disgusted look on her face.

"Yeah, and already making fun of Neville!" added Seamus Finnegan, accusatory.

"Didn't took you long to betray us, makes us wonder if you ever where a true Gryffindor or if you always had been a filthy Slytherin!" hissed Dean Thomas in distrust, loathing rolling of him in waves.

I reeled back in shock at the hatred that shone in their eyes and the hurtful words thrown upon me. All because of me being a Slytherin now. Years of friendship and camaraderie destroyed because of a strong prejudice that I hadn't even realized was so present in their minds.

"Wow. And I who thought that Gryffindor friendship lasted forever and that they stood by each other no matter what. But apparently I was wrong. You're just a bunch of backstabbers." commented Parkinson in mock disbelief.

I looked at her surprised. Why would she even come to my defense? We've always hated each other! One conversation couldn't change everything, could it?

"You Gryffindors always say that we're the evil ones but really, aren't you? One of your own gets thrown in the Snake Pit and all you do is shun her instead of assisting her!" exclaimed Zabini with distaste.

"You should help her get through this rough period in her life because she'll need her friends, not even more enemies!" noted Malfoy, faking disinterest.

At this point, Seamus and Kellah were ready to explose while Dean seemed unsure and Neville looked like he wanted to disappear.to

The virulent defence of my new Housemates gave me strength so I took a step forwards.

"If you really need to know, we weren't laughing at Neville, we were amused because we were also just discussing the portrait's temper. And I'm appalled by your behaviour. Kellah, we roomed together for all our Hogwarts years! Dean, Seamus, you saw me enough with you rooming with Ron and Harry! We were classmates! And now, your going to pretend that we never met and that all I am is a Slytherin?! That that is what defines my character? Our characters?! And can you believe it? Three Slytherins just defended me, a Mudblood, against my previous Housemates! You disgust me!" I exclaimed, my voice getting louder and louder the longer I spoke.

Apparently Kellah and Seamus reached their limit because they drew their wands and, despite a slight hesitation, Dean drew his too, standing by his boyfriend.

to"Rictumsempra!" shouted Kellah but before she even finished I had cast Protego around us, surviving a war would do that to your reflexes.

"What the hell!" exclaimed Malfoy. "You're not serious, are you? Why do you just attack her like that?! What has she done to you?!"

"Nothing that I know of." declared Neville, coming to stand by my side.

I gave him a quick hug, relief washing over me. At least not all my friends turned against me.