The Boy Who Protected

Polyjuice and Fancy a Duel

Kaden POV:

I woke up with a groan and a terrible feeling in my midsection, when I looked down I saw that I was out of my quidditch jersey and in pajamas supplied by the hospital wing. I went to sit up but was stopped by the most pain I have ever felt and blonde hair in my face.

"Kaden, you're awake." Naomi said as she hugged my tightly.

"I am, and in incredible pain. Could you loosen up a bit, it's getting hard to breathe." I said as she let me go to look me in the eyes.

Before I could say anything I was being hit repeatedly.

"DON'T. EVER. SCARE. ME. LIKE. THAT. AGAIN." Naomi said as she kept slapping my arm.

"Ow! Can you stop hitting me? I just got up." I said as I was not covering myself from being hit.

"What happened while I was out? How long was I even out?" I asked

"Well, you've been out three days. Hermione and I have been in everyday to check on you. Harry has also stopped in quite a bit. Colin Creevy was attacked. and Aurora has been going a bit mental." She said all at once.

"Wait wait wait, back up. What do you mean Colin was attacked? By like the monster?" I asked confused.

"Yes. He's over there surrounded by curtains." She said pointing to the curtains.

"Well shit. I'm out for three days and all hell breaks loose. What's next, Lockhart is going to teach us to defend ourselves?" I asked laughing.

"About that... there is a dueling club taking place tomorrow and we have no idea who's hosting it." She said.

"I honestly hope it's Flitwick. He used to be a dueling champion." I said with a hint of optimism.

Before she could respond, Madam Pomfrey came over to us.

"Ah Mr. Barnes, you're awake good. I can check you over. Once you've gotten my approval, you are free to go." She said to me.

"Yes ma'am." I said as she started to look me over.

After about an hour I was told I was ready to go but I had to take it easy and not do anything to aggravate my ribs or puncture my lung again.

"It's still early, want to go get some breakfast?" She asked me

"Is that even a question? I'm starving." I responded as we made our way to the great hall.

When we arrived, Harry, Ron, and Hermione spotted us and waved us over. I was a little precautious but Naomi said they wanted to talk to me. Along the way, I saw Aurora and she gave me a small smile and wave. I motioned for her to come join us but she shook her head. So I decided we needed to have a private conversation.

'Everything ok? Naomi said you've been going mental since the quidditch match.' I said to her mentally.

'No, I'm not ok. We need to talk privately.'

'Ok. Give me the time and place and I'll be there.'

'Black lake, twenty minutes.'

'I'll be there, shining star.'

I saw her smile at the name. Merlin I missed seeing that smile.

'Thank you, KK.'

'Always 'Rora.'

Naomi and I reached the others and I was filled in that they had started the polyjuice potion by stealing the ingredients from Snape's personal store.

"That was a ballsy move, 'Mione. Didn't think you had it in you." I said with a smirk.