Chapter 47: Dumbledore's Army
So I get to join Dumbledore's Army every now and then.
It's great! Students are learning how to defend themselves now.
But Umbridge and Filch are getting suspicious.
Even Draco Malfoy.
I woke up then quickly fixed myself up.
I ran to the door of the common room, but was stopped by a voice.
"Just where do you think you're going?"
I took a deep breath.
"The library." I lied.
"The library... how splendid. That's the same excuse you told me last time, so I checked the library everytime, and guess what? You aren't there." Draco said.
"Then maybe... The Whomping Willow." I made up another excuse.
He furrowed his eyebrows. "What will you be doing there?" He questioned.
"I go there to relax and sometimes read, Draco." I lied...again.
I hate lying to him, but it's for our own good.
If I do tell, Draco might get mad or report us to Umbridge.
After all, Draco is Umbridge's favourite student.
He sighed in frustration. "Y/N, please be honest with me."
"I am being honest..."
"No you're not," he said. "Friends share secrets, you know? And friends don't lie. So tell me now." He said then crossed his arms.
I looked at the clock. "Maybe later. I really need to go."
He grabbed my wrist then his gaze softened. "I..." He sighed. "I- uh, you can always talk to me, Y/N, and let's be honest to one another."
I smiled weakly. "Yeah. Of course. I'll see you later."
He smiled then let go of my arm.
———
Now we're practicing the Stupefy spell.
"Don't worry, I'll go easy on you." Ron told Hermione.
I wiggled my eyebrows at Hermione.
She smiled. "Thanks, Ron."
They go in position then raised their wand.
The boys cheered for Ron.
I smirked. Oooooh. This is gonna be good.
Ron smiled then is about to cast the spell.
But Hermione's quicker, and beats Ron to it.
"Stupefy!" She yelled, blasting Ron backwards.
Hermione glanced at me.
I gave her a thumbs up.
Ron went to his brothers, and at the same time glancing at Hermione.
All the girls gathered around Hermione and then giggled.
After the session, Fred, George, and I decided to prank Filch.
We put the Fever Fudge candy inside a heart- shaped box.
Since Filch has a crush on Umbridge...
Why not say that this was from her?
To Filch
Love, Umbridge
I wrote it down while chuckling. "We're so gonna get in trouble when she finds out."
"Yes," Fred said. "If she finds out. Great going, Y/N. Didn't know you're a prankster."
"Well..." George started. "She learns from the best. Right, Y/N?"
I nodded then paste the letter on the box.
Fred got it then sneaked it into Filch's desk.
We all watched as Filch ate it.
We smirked when we saw boils appear on his face.
———
"Y/N, Y/N!" Draco called excitedly.
"Yes, Draco?" I asked, looking at the rules Umbridge made.
"I made it!" He said.
I turned to him. "Made it where?"
He showed me his...badge?
"The Inquisitorial Squad." He said, smiling widely.
My smile faded. "What?"
"The Inquisitorial Squad, Y/N," he repeated. "And I know just the way we can hang out together without getting trouble. Join the team."
I sighed. "Look, Draco-"
"I can ask Umbridge for another spot for you. That would be very-"
"Draco." I called once again.
He stopped. "Yes?"
I looked down. "I'm not joining."
He frowned. "Why not?"
I faced him. "Don't you think...she's going too far? I mean, it isn't nice to hurt first year students."
"Too far? I think she's doing perfectly. Those first years need discipline." Draco said.
"Discipline by hurting?" I questioned.
Draco sighed. "Y/N, we are suspicious about Potter and his group."
"So?" I turned. "Oh, and by the way, Harry isn't doing anything. Leave him alone. I'm not joining."
I walked away from him then saw Harry.
"Is that why?" Draco started, making me turn to him.
"What?"
"Is that why you keep lying to me? You're helping Potter, aren't you?"
"No," I said. "Trust me when I say this."
"How can I trust you when everything that comes out of your mouth is a lie?"
I got mad. "Stop being an idiot, Draco."
"Well, stop lying to me. I know when you do!" He yelled, attracting some of the students.
Pansy stepped forward then hold Draco's arm.
"You have no right to talk to my Draco." She barked.
Draco tried to get her hand off his arm.
I scoffed. "Oh, I have every right. By the way, who says he is yours?"
She growled then pulled Draco away from me. "Come on, Dracy. Let's not waste time to that blood traitor!"
"Don't you dare call her that." He hissed.
The two walked away.
Hermione held my shoulder. "Thanks."
"It's alright." I said quietly.
"I heard Malfoy," Harry walked towards me. "Are you alright?"
I rolled my eyes at Draco and Pansy.
"I feel brilliant." I said with a scoff.