Harry Potter's sister ~~~ Fanfiction

Demelza's Crush part 75

Harry jogged quickly down to the Great Hall.

"There you are." Said Emma sighting her brother. She and Demelza had just finished the letter to Mrs Creevey and were now looking at the letter to go to her brothers and sister.

"Sorry I got caught up with my Lawrence…"

"ARRY!" came a loud and familiar voice.

Harry turned in time to see Hagrid, just before the running enormous human took him in a truly rib cracking hug. It was quite a miracle that Harry did not suffer any broken bones.

"Uh Hagrid?" Said Harry weakly.

But the giant didn't respond.

"Hagrid?" Emma tried "As much as my Brother and I love both you and your hugs, can we have a little context.

Hagrid didn't release Harry, but his fist waved and the girls noticed a sheet of parchment enclosed in his fingers. Emma took the sheet from him and read it aloud.

Dear Professor Hagrid

After a carefully considered inquiry into the injury of a student in your class we have come to the opinion that neither you nor your creature dependant, the Hippogriff we understand to be known as Buckbeak, can in any legitimate way be held responsible for any grievances expressed over that injury. We have been reliably informed by four other students from the class in question, including one Harry Potter, that you took appropriate safety precautions and while the question of fault can be debated, we do not believe it should be directed at you or your creature dependant. Professor Dumbledore has also personally testified to your character and assured us that you would in no way deliberately endanger a student's life. We therefore find no reliable reason to assume you would be negligent in your duties as a Professor for Care of Magical Creatures.

The family of the student who was injured in question does have the right to file a complaint with the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Should the family choose to do so, we would request that you inform us as this could call into question the integrity of the Board of Governors and the institution of Hogwarts as a whole. As we have rejected the complaint made by one Mr Lucius Malfoy, we are obliged to protest any legal action made to the contrary.

The board of Governors holds no issue with your continued duties and practices and would like to offer our complete support for your continued service to our school.

Yours in Fellowship.

There followed a list of the Board of Governors, starting with Clara Dorr.

"That's great." Said Emma. "That'll show that Malfoy git."

"Thank ye so much Harry." Sobbed Hagrid in happiness. "Beaky's not gonna be executed. An' it's all thanks te you…"

"It wasn't just me." Harry said. Emma could just make out her brother blushing over Hagrid's massive arms. "Going to the Governors was kinda Luna's idea and Dumbledore probably helped as well."

"I know but fer ye te do tha' fer me…" Hagrid said. "Yer a gud person Harry."

"No trouble." Said Harry.

"I'm gonna get me a gud sized drink." Said Hagrid. "This calls fer a celebration. I'll go te tha Hogs Head."

Hagrid walked happily with a spring in his step out of the Great Hall. Of course him being the size he was he accidentally kicked one of the Hufflepuff benches over. Fortunately the only Hufflepuff staying over the holidays, a nervous looking First Year boy, saw the giant man coming and sprang to his feet and got out the way.