The Miscalculation

Chapter 18

"Good morning." I said

"Morning." they all said

We left the common room and headed down to the Great Hall. It didn't take us long to reach the hall and for the table to fill up. I did notice that Montague was not present, which did put a small smile on my face.

The boys and I were in the library waiting for Pucey. We were seated at our normal table so he could easily find us. He did find us and when he walked up I motioned to the open spot that was between Marcus and Cassius.

"You know why you are here, correct?" I asked

"Yes." He answered

"Good. Now I'm going to ask you a few questions, and the most important part is, to be honest." I said

"I understand." he said

"What is your honest opinion on muggle-borns?" I asked

He was quiet for a moment but he does ' answer.

"I don't like them." he said

"Why?" I asked

"Because of them, traditions are destroyed. Holidays that have been celebrated for years are stopped. Schooling is slowed down. Most purebloods and even half-bloods are taught the basics, but when we enter school we have to start at the beginning for the muggleborns and muggle raised. Laws that are completely against the old ways are being made to protect these people because they don't understand." Pucey said

We were quiet for a moment.

"Let's say that muggleborns were taught the things Purebloods were taught before entering Hogwarts, then what?" I asked

"I would hate them a little less." Pucey said

"Also has it ever went through your brain that maybe the muggleborns don't know any different about the traditions and holidays." I said

Pucey was quiet.

"Because the traditions and holidays are passed down through the family. So there is no way for them to know. I'll tell you the truth right now I have no clue about the traditions or holidays of the wizarding world. I was muggle raised and I am not ashamed of it. Theo, Marcus, and Cassius are showing them to me but if it wasn't for them I would have no idea." I said

"Honestly it never occurred to me that they didn't have access to any of the information." Pucey said

"So if they were told and they learned the information then what?" I asked

"I guess I wouldn't hate them as much." Pucey said

"Also what is your opinion on the current Minister and Ministry?" I asked

Now that got Pucey talking.

"I'm not surprised that both you and Cassius share the same opinion when it comes to Ministry and the Minister. But this gives me the impression that most of the Purebloods think." I said

The Purebloods at the table exchange looks.

"Yes." Marcus said

"But most of our parents pay to have people from the Ministry in their pocket. I know my Dad does." Draco said

The others at the table looked at him like he just gave out a family secret.

"I already knew that most have ministry workers working for them. So don't look at him like that. At least he was honest about it. If you guys are going to be part of this court then I expect complete and total honesty." I said