Sheep.
I had given them all the voice of sheep...which they were by following this idiots lead.
Everyone around us erupted into either laughter or applause.
Professor McGonagall was making her way down towards us.
If I was going to say anything, now was the time.
"Who do you think you are to judge these boys without even knowing them?
Do you honestly think if there was even a trance of evil in their bodies that Professor McGonagall wouldn't have made sure they didn't set foot back in this school.
Or do you not trust the opinion of our headmistress?
It took real courage to come back to a school full of assholes like you. What? Are you so perfect that you never made a mistake in your life?
How very fortunate for you.
However considering I know that you Stephens fainted after getting a graze on your elbow during the battle and then proceeded to pretend to be unconscious so you wouldn't have to fight.
Daniels you hid in the trophy room the whole time. And Lisa I know you went home with the younger years saying you didn't care if Harry died or not but you weren't going to fight in a war for him.
Draco and Theo switched sides. They fought along side the rest of us while you lot proved to everyone what cowards you really were. And here I was thinking Gryffindors were loyal and brave.
The Slytherins are just as much a part of this school as anyone else. This stupid prejudice needs to stop. They are not evil or bad in any way.
They are good people. Funny, smart, loyal, kind and loving. I have made more friends in Slytherin this year than I have in any other house.
I trust each and every member of the Slytherin House. They deserve our respect and acceptance not our judgement.
You pick on them for no reason and then call them the bullies? It's ridiculous!
The war was a fight for freedom and yet you have learnt nothing. Everyone deserves to be here.
So wise up, pipe down and leave them alone!"
I leaned forward and grabbed on his tongue and twisted it. He screamed in agony. "And if I ever...EVER hear of you talking bad about Theo, Draco, any Slytherin or any student in general, well I will do a hell of a lot more than just enlarge your tongue."
I let go and stood back as another large deposit of pus flew from his nostrils.
I stepped back towards Pansy as everyone erupted into applause.
Then Professor McGonagall arrived. "What is the meaning of this?" She demanded looking around the crowd.
The idiot tried to speak with his enlarged tongue but the only sound was the fog horn.
"That's enough Mr Demsey. You need to head to the hospital wing to get that sorted. Then you will come straight to my office along with your -"
One of the boys 'baa'd'.
"Your sheep and we can discuss your punishment for your commentary. And also that opinion of me you do not trust."
She looked straight at me and I could see the corners of her mouth rise into a tiny smile.
She knew it was me. She knew I was responsible. She heard everything. And yet she did nothing about it.
"Now march all of you. No use crying Miss Abernathy. Maybe you should have thought about your actions before following along with your boyfriends vile words....oh come now you silly girl. Its just a little...um...well pus."
And she marched them out of the stands before calling over her shoulder. "Mr Finnegan, perhaps you would like to add commentary to the match?"
"Yeah ma'am I'd love to."
"And be fair or I will have to have Miss Diggory set lose on you."
I blushed. Shamus snorted and winked at me before holding up three fingers. "I'll be good, scouts honour."
I had no clue what a scout was but I knew he would be fair.
"Alright players. Let's start over," Madam Hooch called and the stadium cheered.
I turned to head to my seat, only to come face to face with a bunch of Slytherins.
"Wow!" One guy said. "What you said? That was class!"
"You stood up for us," a girl said. I think her name was Daphne. "Why?"
"Because you didn't deserve it."
"This is Raelyn. She is my friend," Pansy declared standing next to me.
Everyone seemed to relax and even smiled at me.
"Well thanks," another boy said.
"Anytime," I smiled back.
"Come on you," Pansy said pulling my arm and escorting me away. "Before they start to ask for an autograph."
I giggled.
We sat back down as the match began.
Seamus was much better at commentating. Actually he was very funny.
The whole stadium was much more relaxed.
"And Nott has the quaffle. He has been on fine form this game. The speed of the man! Wonder if he would teach me. I can just about stay on me broom."
I laughed.
"So the score is 90 - 70 to Slytherin but its still all to play for. And Demsey has the quaffle. But here comes Quinn...no...no...come on Quinn don't be a lady...grab it!!
That a girl. Another 10 points for Slytherin. Now Ravenclaw in possession. Aw lads watch out!
I'm telling you - female beaters. Is there anything scarier than a woman with a bat? Anyone saying yea clearly hasn't had the pleasure of meeting me ma."
I choked on my drink and Pansy let out a howl of laughter.
"He's a brilliant commentator!"
"And Malfoy spotted something and has zoomed down. That broom is a thing of beauty. Look at it go. All I see is a blurr of wood and blonde hair. He's...he's...he's...where the hell is he?"
Draco seems to have disappeared. Everyone was standing now looking to see where he went to.
"Merlin folks we've lost him. He must be- Jesus, Mary and all the leprechauns of Ireland!!"
Draco had come up from behind the stand and zoomed right past Seamus, who jumped in shock and fell over.
"Man down!" He shouted as he stumbled to his feet. "It's alright lads...I'm OK. Oh shit Malfoy is reaching out...little bit more...reach out Malfoy...little more...come on man, PUT YOUR BLEEDIN BACK INTO IT!"
I was howling with laughter and keeping my eyes on Draco as he leaned forward and his fist closed around the golden ball.
"And he's got it. Draco Malfoy has caught the snitch. Slytherin wins!! Wow what a match. That was exhilarating. I need a lie down after that.
Congratulations Slytherin. Well deserved. Until next time Hogwarts. It has been an honour."
Seamus looked over to me and gave me a thumbs up before heading off, no doubt for his lie down.
I was clapping and cheering along with the rest of the crowd. I never noticed when someone swooped down on their broom and scooped me into their arms, lifting me up into the air with them.
Draco.
We rose up over the pitch and came to a hault in the middle of the field. I turned to look at him.
"You won!" I smiled.
"I did. Seems my good luck charm worked. But your performance was better than mine."
"He deserved it! They all did."
"I know. Thank you for defending Theo and me. All Slytherin's really. You really are something Miss Diggory. And I love you."
"I love you too Draco."
And he leaned in and kissed me. If his arm wasn't wrapped around my waist I would have surly fallen off the broom.
Again the stadium erupted into cheers below us.
I giggled against his lips.
I looked down to see hundreds of sets of eyes watching us.
Draco just pulled my chin up and my lips connected with his again.
"Raelyn, you take my breath away."
"And you dazzle me."
He chuckled. "I often say that about you."
I kissed him again. A quick kiss. "Well let's get you changed so we can get ready to party."
"Do we have to go?"
"Unfortunately but I only plan to stay for 10 minutes and then we will set off and back to my room and the real party can begin."
"Now that sounds good," he smirked.
And two hours later, that's where I was. I was sitting at my vanity desk and trying to find the right hair style.
Usually I didn't care. So why was I so bloody nervous?
In the end I opted for loose curls in my caramel hair. An easy but pretty style that Andy taught me.
I then slipped on my dress. As I fastened it up and looked in the full length mirror on the inside of my wardrobe door.
The corset hugged my figure but made sure that my chest was on display perfectly. The rauched skirt of the dress sat against my thighs. It felt softer than silk.
I slipped on my sandals and took one last look in the mirror. Pansy who was getting ready with me was in the bathroom.
She stepped and and her jaw dropped. "Merlin that's dress is fabulous. I may have to borrow it sometime."
"So long as I can borrow that one. Pansy you look hot!"
She blushed. "Let's hope Blaise thinks so too."
"Of course he will!"
There was a knock at the door. "Girls? You ready?" Theo called.
"Coming," Pansy called.
"Oh I want a picture," I smiled as I said a non verbal spell to myself and my camera floated over, hovering in front of us both and we posed and the flash went off.
Then we stepped out into our common room.
Blaise and Draco were standing by the fireplace as Theo and Greggory Goyle were sitting on the sofa.
"Sweet Merlin," Blasie whistled. "You two look hot!"
Draco said nothing.
"Gorgeous ladies," Theo smiled and Goyle added. "Um hi girls. You both look lovely."
"Goyle I don't think you have met Raelyn have you?" Blaise asked wrapping his arm around Pansy.
Goyle nodded.
"I met Goyle last ywar during school actually."
Draco looked between us but still said nothing.
"Hi again Goyle." I smiled and shook his hand. "It's goid to see you."
"You too. I kind if worried about you after the battle. Im glad you were safe," he managed.
"I was. Managed to end up in St. Mungo's but they soon fixed me. I saw you leaving with the Slytherins. I'm glad you were safe."
"Goyle and me have no dates so I thought we could hang out this evening so I am not a 5th wheel." Theo shrugged.
Draco gave a shake of his head and stepped forward.
"Hello il mio amore," I smiled. He kissed my shoulder in response.
"You too are adorable," Pansy smiled.
We laughed. Secretly I was thrilled.
"Well shall we get going? Party doesn't start until I there." Blaise smirked.
We headed out. Draco took my hand and brought my wrist to his lips kissing it. "I am at a loss for words over your beauty. You're lucky I didn't just drag you back into the bedroom."
I smiled at him. He looked amazing in his black suit with a very dark navy shirt. I wondered how he knew the right colour to wear?
Pansy no doubt.
I loved his hair like this. Natural looking. He looked Dreamy. I still couldn't quite believe he was mine.
"You look handsome as always," I winked at him. "And I would be willing to bet you taste even better."
He blushed in response before squeezing my bum.
Let the games begin.