Opposites Attract

Chapter 2

Dedicated to LightningTheifGirl

Harry 's point of view

"Harry? Harry, are you all right?" A very concerned looking Hermione peered over his bed.

"Was it Snape?" Ron asked in a low voice. "Or Malfoy? I saw him leave here a few minutes ago. That slimy git..."

Harry's head was still spinning as he tried to focus on yesterdays events. Snape in his mind, and Malfoy's scars...

"Malfoy's father beats him." The words were out of his mouth before he could stop them, and already was beginning to regret them. Hermione's eyes widened.

"How do you know?" she whispered.

"I saw it: that's why he was in the hospital wing. He had these great big scars across his back, and Madame Pomfrey was saying something about unhelpable magic."

"Unhealable magic? Are you sure?"

Harry nodded.

"That's bad - really bad. Only really dark wizards can perform that kind of magic, and only if you have years of training. That makes me sick just thinking about it." She shuddered.

Ron, however, was grinning like a maniac. "Malfoy? Beaten? By his daddy?" Ron let out a hearty laugh. "That's hilarious!" he choked.

"It's not a laughing matter, Ronald!" Hermione scolded. Ron sobered up instantly.

"Do you think we ought to see Dumbledore?" Harry asked.

"Nah, it's his decision."

"Are you sure?" Harry persisted. "I mean, those scars looked pretty bad." He said hastily.

"Blimey, mate, for a second it almost sounded like you cared about Malfoy! Harry, seriously, I don't care if he gets beaten up by bloody you-know-who, he's still an obnoxious twat." Ron replied, shaking his head. "Now I need to tell Dean and Seamus!" He turned and ran from the hospital wing.

"RONALD BILIUS WEASLEY! IF YOU DARE EVEN TO-"

"He's already gone." Harry pointed out helpfully.

"Oh never mind," Hermione said airly, shoving her reading book back in her bag. See you in potions!"

"Potions?" Said Harry, struggling to catch up with her. "You mean I missed History of Magic?" 

"Yes," said Hemione, somewhat annoyed. "And if you don't hurry up, we'll miss potions too!"

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Draco's point of veiw

"Ah, Mister Potter and Miss Granger. Now where, may I ask, have you two been?"

Potter and Granger glance at each other.

"Hospital Wing, sir."

"Well next time you are late, it will be three weeks detention. However today, as the kind and charitable person I am, I will give you two and a half. Now, kindly sit down." Draco snickered over his cauldron, and Snape shot a glare at  him."Well Mr Malfoy, seeing as you find it so amusing, you can join them too."

Draco glared furiously at a smirking Potter as he sat down.

"Today we are brewing one of the most dangerous potions on earth. It can take control over your life, make you say words you do not mean, change your thoughts, do things you would not even dream of doing."