Chop And Change (Sequel to The Eternal Prophecy)

Sectumsempra

         Draco was becoming more and more distant, so was Tom. Ron had recovered and was out of the hospital Wing. Currently, we were at the Gryffindor table, in the Great Hall, wearing our uniform for school. Harry was eyeing his book, peering at a spell, which had a footnote - for enemies next to it. Ron was absently twirling his wand,as covertly eyed Lavender. Hermione was frowning over her Daily Prophet copy, as a snowflake fell on her nose.

        "Ron stop it. You're making it snow."said Hermione.
        "Huh?"asked Ron. Hermione immediately put her hand on top of his wand, and his eyes blinked as if he remembered something."Tell me again.How did I break up with Lavender?"Harry paused at his soup and we all eyed Hermione and Ron. Hermione slowly removed her hand from Ron's wand as she looked at him.
        "Uh, well, she came to visit you in the hospital you see.And you talked - I don't believe it was a long conversation."she said.
        "Don't get me wrong, I am bloody thrilled to be shot of her."said Ron."It's just that she seems ........a bit put out. "We looked at Lavender, and were awarded with a lethal squint. Hermione looked back at Ron.
        "Does, doesn't she?"said Hermione. "And you say you don't remember a thing from that night?Not a thing?"
        "Well.....there is..........something........"he said as Hermione hung on. "But no. It can't be.Besides, I was completely boggled, wasn't I?"
        "Yes......boggled."said Hermione as she slumped. All of us, watched them with amused eyes. Just then there was a mild commotion, as we saw a group of girls welcome somebody. Hermione and I found it was none other than Katie Bell.
        "Harry."I said grabbing my brother's attention.
        "That's Katie. Katie Bell."said Hermione. Katie looked pale but she was smiling, greeting the other girls. Harry and I went up to her. Seeing me, she brought me into her arms, giving me a huggle. 
        "That's Ati, for taking half of my suffering. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have survived."she told me. I simply patted her back.
        "How are you Katie?" asked Harry.
        "Give us a moment girls."she told the girls.The girls drifted out and Harry watched them curiously.Katie then looked at Harry and said"I know what you're going to ask Harry. But I don't know who cursed me.I tried to remember, honestly, but I can't...........but all I can remember is Aria taking half of my suffering, by taking half of the inflicted curse on herself. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be alive and standing here in front of you." Her eyes shifted and ashened. We turned and followed her gaze, to find none other than Malfoy, staring at her. Katie, backed away to the girls. Apparently I wasn't the only one to notice this.He watched her back away and looked at Malfoy backing off and running from the Great Hall. Harry grabbed my hand and started to follow Malfoy. We had reached the second floor girls's lavatory. The entrance to the Chamber of Secrets. I left Harry's hand, and excused myself to enter the lavatory. I entered the place, to find it flooded as usual, but there was something strange. I found Malfoy lurched onto a mirror, studying himself against the sink and then he heaved and started to cry.
        I can take Malfoy, frightened but crying no. He is a prick no doubt, but he is like my brother. I reached up to him, put my hand on his shoulder.
        "Hey, hey. No need to cry. Shhh, shhh"I cooed and rubbed his back. He looked at me and eyed me curiously and suspiciously.
        "Why are you being nice to me?"he asked.
        "Because Mr. Draco Lucius Slytherin Prince Sex God Prick Malfoy, I feel you are simply misunderstood. And from what I understand, you never wanted this. Am I right?"I said. He became shocked.
        "How did you know that I didn't want this?"he asked.
        "I am a legilimens."I replied. His eyes simply went wide as saucers"But I don't need to read your thoughts, your behaviour gave in."He nodded his head.
        "Don't tell anyone, okay, or he's going to kill me."he cried.
        "Don't worry Draco, I'll take this secret to the grave, whenever I do go there I mean."I told him.
        "Did you just call me Draco?"he asked me.
        "That's your name right."I said as he nodded his head agreeing. He wiped off his tears and thanked me, but it was then that Harry entered the lavatory. Malfoy's eyes shifted horrified to be exposed. A wizard duel ensued, as I tried my best to defend both the sides. Suddenly Malfoy attempted an unforgivable curse.
        "Cruci"started Malfoy, when Harry got the better of him.
        "SECTUMSEMPRA"he said, as I went to shield Draco. But the spell partly hit me and partly hit Draco. Blood spurted out from both us, as we howled and fell to the floor. Blood rushed out of the slashes on our shirts, and chest. I lay whimpering as I heard Draco cursing my brother, who currently stood looking at the sight in front of him, his eyes full of horror. Harry glared at his wand in horror, and then slushed across the floor, as the water ran red with our blood, emitting a slight shine due to my blood.
        "Don't touch us. Don't you dare touch us,"said Draco to Harry,"you did to me, but how could you do it to your cousin sister, what had she done...........to you..................she........was..........defen.......ding you............and me, you filthy...............half-blood."My vision was becoming blurry. Harry stood there transfixed as Professor Snape, Tom and aunt Merryn stood at the door. Just then everything went black, and I could see no more.