SONGBIRD

I Must Not Tell Lies

Rose's POV
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Monday Morning gloomed by as everyone came into class with tired expressions written all over their faces. The first lesson was defence against the dark arts. I walked in to see the seat next to Draco had already been taken much to his distaste. However, Neville quickly waved me over with a huge smile on his face as I sat down besides him. Neville was updating me on all things Herbology when the lady in pink waltzed into the classroom, making everyone feel uncomfortable immediately. She introduced herself as Professor Umbridge, and ran through what we would be learning this year. To everyone's shock we wouldn't actually be learning defensive spells because children like us would not need to defend ourselves and all we needed to do was pass an exam...what a load of bullshit.

"How's theory supposed to prepare us for what's out here" Harry asked
"There is nothing out there dear" Umbridge replied
"We need to protect ourselves" He protested once again
"Who would possibly want to hurt children like yourself" She smiled.

"Oh I don't know maybe Lord Voldemort" Harry shouted.

The room suddenly fell silent as soon as Harry said his name...I could see everyone's eyes glued onto Umbridge as her faced turned slightly red.

"You have all been told a certain Dark wizard is at large again...this is a lie!" She sharply stated
"Its not a lie I fought him!" Harry shouted once again
"Detention Mr Potter"
"So according to you Cedric Diggory dropped dead of his own accord" Harry shouted.

Suddenly I felt my quill snap in my hand as the sound radiated across the classroom and everyone turned around to stare at the broken quill laying in my hand...

"Cedric's Diggory's death was a tragic accident" she warmly smiled, which only enraged me more.

"Don't you dare say his name!" I shouted
"Miss Nicholls, I understand your going through a lot..." Umbridge began
"Oh shut it" I scoffed
"Excuse me!" She sternly said, trying to keep calm
"Cedric was murdered!" I shouted
"It was a tragic accident!"
"How stupid can you be" I scoffed
"Miss Nicholls" She shouted.
"No I'm not finished actually, if you aren't willing to admit what actually happened to him then keep his name out of your mouth...because I think you really need to brush up on the facts Professor..."

Silence

"DETENTION" She shouted
"Careful Professor your tempter is starting to show" I smirked along with Harry.
"You and Mr Potter report back to me later!"
"Looking forward to it aren't we Harry"
"Oh certainly" He smiled.

The class stayed deathly silent, including me and Harry right until the end. I wasn't about to let someone work all over Cedric's memory like that especially referring to it as an 'accident'. It's the fact that some people don't even believe Harry what gets me...

"Remember detention later on Mr Potter, Mrs Nicholls" Umbridge sweetly smiled as we made our way our of the classroom.

"Rose, I'm-I'm sorry for bringing Cedric up like that..." Harry stuttered as we made our way out of the classroom
"It's okay...you were just trying to defend his memory just maybe in a different way next time so it's not so surprising" I admitted
"I'll be more careful I promise"
"Thanks Harry, see you later" I smiled.

I turned round to see Draco leant up against the wall, waiting for me...with a grin on his face.

"Somethings happy" I smiled
"I'm just impressed is all"
"You should never underestimate me Draco Malfoy" I laughed.

Silence

"Your okay though, I mean it was great everything you said in there but..." He began
"I'm just angry and I wasn't expecting it that's all" I tried to smile
"If Potter ever acts like that in front of you again, I'll kill him" Draco seethed
"No you won't, because you'll end up in Azkaban and then who will keep me company..." I teased
"You couldn't last a week without me Blondie"
"Well that's a bet I'm not willing to take" I smiled.