Fred and George walked the halls with a skip in their step. They had been up all night with Blaise talking about their plan to set up the Hall. They didn't want Hermione to get into too much trouble and she was practically an invaluable asset. They needed it to look as if someone had caught them and spied. There was an abandon class not too far from the Hall which Blaise spelled. The spell was to record what was happening as if it was someone else hiding in the shadows. That way Hermione would be in the clear. Ron may still trust her.

That morning the twins told Draco what was expected of him and Blaise told Pansy what Hermione and her needed to do. Draco had to tell Harry everything that was going to happen in an attempt to restore their friendship. Pansy was to steal the memory vial after Ron had shown Hermione. And Hermione had to act innocent as if she had no idea what was going on.

Blaise and the twins set everything up in their second class. They were having potions with Snape. Snape, being the brooding man he was, had called the twins to the front. He spoke to them making it seem like he wanted them to do something illegal. Seeing as Blaise was on his 'bad side' He had devised his own plan to excuse them. It was a class with another house after all, Hufflepuff.

"Fred, George. A word." Snape summoned them to the front.

After a good few minutes they walked away with smirks. They stopped in front of Blaise and the Hufflepuff's looked scared.

"Your head of house."
"Has asked us."
"To teach you."
"A lesson." The twins said in turn.

Fred grabbed Blaise and marched out of the class. Everyone started to talk about the horrible things that would happen to Blaise. That was until Snape silenced them and carried on with the lesson.

*~*

"Miss Granger." Professor McGonagall called.

Ravenclaw was having Transfiguration with Slytherins before lunch.

"Yes Professor?" Hermione answered.

"It would seem you missed Detention with Professor Snape yesterday." The whole class looked at her with a sad expression. "He would like to see you now."

"Yes ma'am." Hermione said leaving the class.

*~*

"Professor." Hermione said gaining the attention of Professor Sprout.

"Yes dear?"

"May I have a word with Ronald Weasley?" She asked.

"Of course dear. Mr Weasley." The Professor called and Ron walked forward.

"Thank you professor." Hermione said dragging Ron away.

After getting back to the castle Hermione let go of Ron and walked to the abandoned class pretending to look suspicious and unlocking the door. Ron had followed her and entered after her. Looking around Hermione put up a dummy silencing spell.

"What is going on Hermione?" Ron asked.

"You said you were going to show me something. I missed class for this because I don't want to miss lunch. I'm far too hungry." Hermione said.

"Oh yes." Ron said taking the vial from around his neck.

Hermione, with the help of Snape, had already set up a pensive in the room. Ron poured the memory in and Hermione held her breath as she dunked her head. She watched the memory and came up shocked. She pretended to think about something then spoke.

"Ronald How Could You!?" She said. "You'd be lucky if Harry saw things my way. You should show him this. That's the only way I think."

"No I can't. Dumbledore said he would not understand." Ron retorted.

"Ronald. Would you want to be friends with someone who lied to you about something like this?" She asked trying hard not to look too suspicious.

"No I wouldn't but..."

"No buts Ronald. If you want Harry to be your friend you must tell the truth." Hermione crossed her arms happy with her excuse.

"Hermione Dumbledore specifically told me that Harry was brainwashed. And he needed to undo the Damage before he knew." Ron tried to reason.

"Mark my words Ronald. If you don't tell him soon and he finds out some other way there is not chance for you." Hermione said and stormed out.

Ron put the memory back in the vial and shoved it in his pocket. He grumbled as he walked out. It was almost time for lunch now so he went straight to the Great Hall. Pansy took this opportunity to strike. She rounded the corner abruptly bumping into Ron and stealing the vial. She grumbled out distasteful objections and pushed past Ron.

*~*

Snape had put a spell on a bracelet for Pansy so she could see everything happening with Ron Weasley. It was the only way to know where he was keeping the damn vial. Professor McGonagall had let the class out early and Pansy bolted to see Snape for the spell since she didn't have a class with him before lunch. Draco dragged Harry to the bathroom to explain everything before lunch.

He started form after Harry had left with the twins. He explained Pansy's plan. The 'jobs' assigned to each of them. He even told Harry how the twins got involved. Harry asked why he was the only one in the dark and Draco told him what Pansy had said. The whole thing seemed to make Harry angry.

"If you show up to lunch you better not sit with me." He growled out at Draco.

"But Harr bear..."

"Don't! You are supposed to tell me stuff not keep me in the dark. Regardless of what anyone else says." Harry cut Draco off. He started walking out when he stopped. "Tell the twins they better now sit next to me either."

*~*

"Dragon Bacon!" Fred yelled when he say Draco walking to the common room.

"Shouldn't you be heading the other way?" Blaise asked.

"Harry is furious with all of us. Me especially. I'm going to skip lunch. If you guys go be sure not to sit with Harry." Draco sighed and carried on.

The three older Slytherins looked at each other. Blaise followed after Draco. The twins had to go to lunch otherwise nothing would happen and all of this would be for nothing. Snape was in his class marking papers and lost track of time.

*~*

A flash filled the Hall while everyone was eating. Fred and George were in their usual seats while Harry sat at the far end. Pansy got up from her seat and walked over to the boys occupying Harry's usual seat. This was in fact the 'go' signal. After the flash a makeshift screen appeared. Now they had everyone's attention. The scene from the class room played out on the screen and Hermione hung her jaw in shock. Ron looked at her thinking he set her up but changed his mind when he saw her face. He figured she didn't know what was happening. Then Pansy stood up.

"Unfortunately my partner in crime isn't here but I got something better to show you all." With that she dangled the vial and Ron started frantically patting down his robes.

When realisation struck all the Slytherins started to laugh. Harry decided getting his friends in trouble was not necessary so he stood up. Dumb-ass-a-dore believed he was brainwashed. So he would show everyone just how much of a Slytherin he really was. He walked up to where Pansy was much to everyone's surprise.

"Pansy if you please." He said holding out his hand.

Pansy had no idea what he was doing but she could see Harry had a plan. The angry look in his eyes told her not to protest. She handed him the vial and stepped down. He motioned for her to go back to her table and she did.

"Surely none of you believe a damn Ravenclaw pulled this off." Harry said and there was a chorus of agreement. "That's because a Ravenclaw didn't have anything to do with planning this. I will not tolerate people picking on my friends. So consider this a warning. I have not been brainwashed! The next person who believes that." Harry pointed to Dumbledore. "old man is going to have more than their reputation ruined and secrets revealed. I'll have mercy on Ronald this time and not show everyone this. I will show you something."

Harry cast a reflection spell he had been practicing. He projected a memory from his past for everyone to see. His uncle was kicking him in the ribs over and over yelling 'freak. You fucking freak'. That was when Harry had his first bit of accidental magic. When the memory was cut off Harry spoke once again.

"That is what the headmaster left me with. That is what Professor Severus Snape took me away from. I have not been brainwashed. Unless you call care brainwashing."

Dumbledore stood up with a smile. "Now dear Harry. Your memories have definitely been altered. After all Professor Severus Snape is a master at mind manipulation. I can help you see the truth."

Harry's eyes went wide. 'Was this old man calling me a liar.' He looked at the students. They all seemed to believe the old man. Harry was not taking this. He could feel his anger bubbling and he knew he would do something unacceptable so he stormed out of the Hall.