It was one of the first games of the year. Slytherins v Ravenclaws. Everyone had been talking about this since both teams where both known to hate one another.
The other gossip was that Regulus would have to go against Rory. Many people were annoyed.
"He's going to go easy on her" Rory heard a Slytherins walk past her "I mean she's his girlfriend come on, she's going to trick him!"
She just shook her head whenever someone would mention anything.
Finally the game day and Richard was the most excited. He was jumping up and down with excitement. Rory was so caught up with everything she didn't even have time to think about this game, but it was right at her feet.
She walked out into the crowd and saw her two sisters cheering her on. Followed by the mauraders which also made her smile.
She raised her broom and kicked off into the air, she looked at Regulus who was already in the moment.
The second the whistle blew she was off. She caught a glimpse of the snitch. She started farting straight towards it. She was already in grasps reach when she felt someone's hands push her shoulders.
She fell off her broom and hit the floor, Richard Finnigan got to the floor "you alright McKinnon ?" He grabbed her hand
She looked up to see Lucius Malfoy high fiving his mate before reaching the floor "he pushed me off my broom" she grabbed her head in pain
"Just a slight shove McKinnon don't take it to heart" Lucius snarled
She stood up as Richard yelled "that's an illegal kick him off ref"
Rory grabbed his hand "this isn't football mate"
Lucius and his big gob had to carry on "whats she going to do really ? Use her dead sister as an excuse" he giggled
That was it. Both Richard and Rory's eyes turned to him. They started walking towards him before someone grabbed hold of Richard.
No one was stopping Rory, not at this moment. Lucius's face turned to laughter to fear in a matter of two seconds.
She jumped on top of him punching him in the face. She got another two swings at him before she was pulled off.
"Say that again I dare you!" She yelled as Lucius grabbed his nose. Blood was pouring out. Her knuckles were bruised.
***
Rory sat outside of Dumbledore's office with a wet towel over her knuckles. She sat there in silence waiting to be told to go in.
When it was time she walked in to see Professor Montgomery standing at Dumbledore's side "sit down Miss McKinnon"
She sat opposite the two. They both stated "now I have been informed that you punched Mr Malfoy in the face earlier today in the match. Now I must say I didn't see anything" he smirked "funny eyes you see Rory"
Montgomery nodded along with Dumbledore. Albus carried on "now I have unfortunately been told by many witnesses what has gone on. I will not expel you don't worry" it was like he was reading her thoughts "but I will have to punish you"
"But he"
Dumbledore raised his hand lightly "I know. Professor Montgomery has informed me about Mr Malfoy sayings and don't worry he will be punished severely" Montgomery winked at her "but I'm giving you a weeks worth of detention with Professor Montgomery here"
Natasha was staying behind after potions to have a quick catch up with Slughorn "so how comes she punched him ?"
Nat sat down "apparently he mentioned Beth" she said playing with her fingers "I would punch him if he said that"
Slughorn chuckled "oh you do make me laugh. But if he did say that I will have a serious talk with him. No student of mine will have such an attitude" he crossed his arms "how are you after all of this ?"
"Better" she smiled "I think I'm doing the best I can. Everything's changing"
"For the good or the worse do you believe ?"
"I don't know. We'll have to see sir" she said putting her books in her bag
Slughorn smiled "we'll tell me when we both come out the other side my darl" he put his things away "I'll see you tomorrow"
"See you sir".
She walked down the corridor and spotted James. She was about to walk up to him when she was interrupted.
"Hi" Ray Brown. It shocked Natasha to her core
"Hi" she said back awkwardly
Ray looked rather upset "can we talk ?" She didn't seem like her usual self.
Natasha looked at James before walking away with Ray. They walked to the hallway where Ray paused
"I've been wanting to tell you how sorry I am" the words looked unnatural coming out of Ray's mouth "this isn't just about your sister which I am so sorry about by the way but I've never felt this" she put her hand on her heart "this"
"Guilt ?"
Ray snapped her fingers "exactly! Listen, I've always held this grudge against you because you became friends with Sophie instead of me. I liked you"
"You did ?"
"More then liked. I had a crush on you" Ray looked down
"You had a crush on me?" Natasha couldn't put words together
"Of corse I did. Who wouldn't" Rat said clearing the hair out of her face "and I've realised how nasty I've been and I couldn't keep on doing it to you. So I'm sorry"
"Wow" Natasha thought for a second "thank you for uh... telling me"
"I just hope we can be friends because I'd really like that"
Nat nodded "yeah of corse"
Ray hugged Natasha tightly "thank you so so much! I'm always here alright".
Natasha walked out into the courtyard very very confused "what's the face for ?" Peter pointed as she sat down with the boys
"What did Ray want ?" Remus said shuffling to her "another bitchy comment ?"
"No" she denied "to apologise" she wasn't going to mention the 'crush' part. She wasn't going to out Ray
"Excuse me ?" Remus almost chocked "doesn't sound like her at all"
"No I thought that" Natasha said laughing "she kinda just said she was jealous of me not being friends with her and wants to be friends now"
James laughed putting his arm around Natasha "aw bless her. You're just so irresistible Nat"
Richard Finnagan walked past "ew" he bit into an apple "I hate happy people" everyone burst out laughing.