Chapter Forty-Two: The Half-Blood Prince

Katie Bell was supposed to deliver the box to Professor Dumbledore. I think someone was trying to hurt him or worse. Harry thinks it's Draco but I doubt it. He'd never do such a thing.

"Why is it that when something happens, it's always you four?" McGonnagall asked, snapping me out of my daze. 

"Believe me Professor," Ron sighed. "I've been asking myself the same question for 6 years."

"She was cursed." McGonnagall said.

"She is lucky to be alive." Snape stood at the door.

"It was Malfoy," I looked at Harry. "I know it."

"No it wasn't." I scoffed.

"For God's sake, it wasn't him!" I shouted and they all looked at me. I burst out the doors and outside.

"Maddie, are you excited for your first quidditch game?" I shook my head.

"I am bloody nervous!" I sat down next to Ron, who looked the same.

"Have some orange juice, it will help." Harry smiled. I lifted up the cup.

"No, don't! Harry put something in your cups." I shrugged and we both drank it.

"Liquid Luck." I saw as Harry put an empty bottle in his pocket. Ron and I both smiled.

"Come on Harry, Maddie. We've got a game to win!" I smiled and we walked towards the field.

Afterwards, we had a party in the common room. Everyone was cheering on Ron and I smiled slightly.

"Maddie, you did great, don't worry." Harry smiled and pat me on the shoulder. The next sight almost made me want to vomit, Lavender pulled Ron into a kiss.

I looked at Hermione and she looked like her heart had just been ripped out of her chest. I sprinted towards her as she left the hall. I ran down the steps and sat next to her. She cried into Harry's shoulder. 

We heard massive laughs as Ron and Lavender ran in.

"Come on, Won Won. This room's already taken." I glared at her.

"What?" Ron asked and I stood up, causing them both to run up the stairs. Hermione shot a spell so the birds would chase them out of the room.

"Hey Maddie," I turn around and see Neville. "I have a question." I smiled and nod.

"Yeah?"

"W-would y-you like to go to Slughorn's p-party with me?" awe.

"I'd love to Neville," his eyes lit up. "but I wasn't invited." His smile dropped.

"I'm sure Slughorn wouldn't mind." he stopped me.

"Are you sure?" he nodded and I smiled.

"Thanks Neville, I'd love to."

"You look beautiful by the way." he smiled and I did too. I kissed him on the cheek before we entered.

"Thanks Neville, you look charming." his cheeks turned hot. I saw Hermione and Harry slip behind a curtain so I went to join them.

"Neville, I will be right back." he nodded.

"Guys," Hermione shushed me.

"She's hiding from Cormac-"

"He's coming." she shifted out of the curtain and I stood in the spot she exited with the most guilty look.

"I think she just went to powder her nose." Harry lied.

"What are these?" he asked as he shoved a dragon ball in his mouth. Oh my god, nasty.

"Dragon Balls." he threw up and perfect timing...right on Snape. I stifled a laugh and tried to sneak out.

"Not so fast, Potter and Weasley."

"I really think I should join the party- my date-"

"One more minute, I have a message."

"A message?" I ask.

"Dumbledore wishes you a happy Christmas." my eyebrows furrowed but I put on a smile.

"Okay thanks?" we both walk away.

"That was weird." I nod and we rejoin our dates.

"Get your hands off of me, you filthy squib!" I heard a familiar voice.

"Professor Slughorn, I just discovered this boy lurking in an upstairs corridor. He claims to be invited to your-"

"Okay, Okay! I was gate-crashing, happy?" Draco looked at me. He looked so tired. His eyes were sunk in and more of a lighter gray. I looked over at Harry but he just stared daggers at him, Draco. 

"I'll escort him out." Professor Snape approached him and Draco smirked.

"Certainly, Professor." Snape grabs him and drags him out into the hallway. I look to see if anyone notices before I slip out the other door. I saw Snape push Draco fiercely onto the wall and I let out a gasp. I covered my mouth quickly and saw them glance slightly towards me as I hid behind the pillar.

"I'm supposed to protect you! I made an unbreakable vow!" Snape whisper-shouts.

"I don't need protection." Draco tugs from his grip and starts walking straight for me. I try to get in the door again but it's locked. I look back at him once more before sprinting the opposite way.

Draco's P.O.V

"I don't need protection!" I pulled out of his grip and towards the Room of Requirements. I swear I saw Madeline's red hair down the hall, but when I checked again, it wasn't there.

Madeline's P.O.V

"Christmas break!" I smile and jump onto the seat. I look out at the window for Hermione but all I see is R+L in a heart.

"Ew, she disgusts me!" I gag and Ron glares at me.

"Leave her alone!" he mimics me and I glare at him.

"It's not the same." I look out at Hermione who sees the window. She looks at me and walks past.

"Mum, the cake is frosted!" I smile and she thanks me. Ginny hands me the roller skating snowman and I set it on the cake.

Fred and George were playing with some of their tricks, while the trio and I were in the living room with Lupin.

"Voldemort has chosen Draco Malfoy?" he asks unsure.

"I know is sounds strange but I'm sure," Harry said and I rolled my eyes.

"I think not," I muttered. They all look at me and Harry rolls his eyes.

"Maddie thinks Draco is a nice person," Harry says.

"He is, Harry! He would never do that to Katie!" Harry chokes. I stand up and run into the kitchen.

I look through the window in the kitchen to see Ron sitting in between Harry and Ginny. I couldn't help but laugh. It'll happen.

I heard a cackle come from outside and I see an orange flash.

"Maddie!" Harry sprints for me and pulls me outside, going in to get others.

"Chestnut!" I shout and he flies out. I look eye-to-eye with Bellatrix as she puts a ring around the burrow.

"Well, well if it isn't Madeline Weasley. I'm sure the Dark Lord would use y-"

"Expeliarmus!" I turn as Bellatrix deflects it, pulling me out of the ring.

"Let go of me!" I scream and pull out my wand.

"Stupify!" I shoot at her and she flies back. I turn around but it's him. Greyback.

"Now, look here." he breaks my wand and I sprint back to the house.

"Stupify!" Ginny throws him back and we run back to everyone else.

"Thanks." I stutter as mom pulls me back. We watch as the burrow bursts into flames.

All these characters belong to J.K. Rowling. All credit goes to her for some of the plot and all of setting (characters, etc.) I made Maddie Weasley, that is it. I am just a girl who wants to write fanfictions.

OH I HATE BELLATRIX AND GREYBACKKKKKKKK AKLSDLHP:DO{

GOD.

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