Heh everyone appreciate my joke in the title. I'm funny. I swear I am.
Draco's POV
"I heard Harry's wanted by the MOM." someone added from down the table.
"Well I heard he killed Tom Riddle." another person added.
"That's impossible! Tom Riddle went here YEARS ago!" a Ravenclaw countered.
"Apparently hr found a time turner." a Hufflepuff whispered.
I buried my head in my arms, wishing I could drown out the excited chatter in the Great Hall.
Harry's gotten himself in trouble again but no one knows the details yet. I just hope he's okay. Whatever happened, there's been quite a fuss about it.
All of the noise flushes out in a matter of seconds. Curious, I raise my head and notice Harry standing pale-faced at the huge entrance to the Great Hall.
Everyone stares at him, but no one makes a sound. This deafening silence is broken when Goyle shouts from beside me.
"Oi, Potter? Gotten expelled yet?"
Harry turns to hurry away from the Great Hall and the whole room erupts with conversation. I can barely hear Professor Flitwick announce that ten points will be taken from Slytherin for Goyle's comment.
I stand up to follow Harry. Crabbe catches my sleeve as I walk past the Slytherin table.
"Malfoy, where you goin'?"
"Bathroom." I answer bluntly.
* * * * * *
It takes me five minutes to find Harry in the courtyard. I look around to make sure the coast is clear before hurrying up to him.
"Harry, are you okay?" I ask, putting an arm on his shoulder.
He sniffs and looks into my eyes. "I can't tell you what happened... but I'm getting expelled."
It feels like a blow to the chest. I wonder if I heard him right.
"Y-you're what!?" I exclaim. "Expelled?!?"
"Well most likely." he answers sadly.
"What could you possibly have done to get yourself expelled!?"
"I can't tell you... but it's about You-Know-Who." Harry sighs.
"No, they're not expelling you. My father will be hearing about this." I promise. "I'll make sure they don't get rid of you. Hogwarts needs you. I need you."
Harry lets out a sad laugh. "Your father probably wants me expelled. No offense."
I shake my head. "Harry, believe me. I will make sure that you stay in Hogwarts. I won't rest until I know you'll be here for good."
Harry's about to answer when I hear footsteps approaching. I stand up quickly and start walking away from Harry when Harris comes into my sight.
"You deserve whatever punishment you get, Gruffindork. It just shows that wizards raised my muggles are truly barbaric!" I call back.
Hagrid gives my a sour look as I pass him. I could swear I heard him growl. If only he knew what we'd been talking about only seconds before.
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