Snake Venom

The end of Winter Break

Fred and George looked at Harry with amusement as he frantically paced in front of the fireplace. "Relax brother-" "Draco will be here-" "Soon." Falcon stopped with a sigh and plopped on to an armchair. "I know, but what if he's late? What if his parents won't let him come back? What if-" The twins laughed before each placing a hand over his mouth. "Do be quiet-" "Just relax-" "Draco be here-" "Before you know it."

He nudged his brothers hands away and sighed. "I know, I know..." The wall opened and Falcon sat up, almost knocking off the twins, who were each seated on an armrest. "DRACO!" Draco jumped in surprise and almost screamed as he was barreled over by the bundle of feathers that was his best friend.

Draco grinned and gave his friend's head a pat before gently nudging him off. Falcon smiled and moved back. He looked over Draco and paused when something shiny caught his eye. "You got my gift?" Draco started and smiled fondly down at the small bird peeking out of his pocket, a small coin in it's beak. "For some reason, he's taken a liking to shiny things." Falcon smiled and pet the bird. It cooed before hiding back in Draco's pocket.

(Gryffindor Tower)
Ron tugged Hermione to his side with a grin. "So you got their trust?" Hermione bit her lip. "I don't want to do this." Ron scowled and shoved her away. "Do as you're told stupid mudblood. Don't tell me you actually like those snakes. Or is it my good for nothing traitor of a brother you like." Hermione stiffled a sob and looked away. Ron sneered in disgust. "Remember mudblood, you're just filth we tolerate."

Hermione ran up the stairs to her room and sobbed. She threw herself on to her bed and just let the tears out. About an hour later, she sat up and gave a small sniffle. She couldn't betray her new friends. She just couldn't. Especially not... Hermione's train of thought derailed and she blushed. With a determined nod, she wrote a note and tied it to a small owl. "Send this to Falcon." It gave a short, sweet hoot, then took off. With that done, Hermione could sleep better. She sank back onto her bed and fell asleep with a smile on her face.