The next few weeks were pure torture. Draco and Pansy joined Umbridge and her Inquisitorial Squad, making Pansy higher authority. I couldn't tell you how many times I've been to Myrtles Loo, trying to calm myself, because pansy made me bleed from all the cuts she's given me, just because. I don't see Draco much anymore, and it hurts. This would be the fourth time I walked myself to Myrtles Loo, today. I finally just started carrying around Snaproot Serum with me, to heal the cuts, so nobody got suspicious. Not that anyone didn't have a reason to be. Umbridge has enforced so many rules, it's hard not to break on just because you're breathing. But as far as Umbridge knows, I'm a little angel, who follows all the rules and doesn't need punishment. Pansy has a different idea though. I winced in pain as I cleaned out my fresh cuts, and put a drop of Snaproot Serum on each. It seems the only person that I can talk to is professor Snape. I go to his classroom to get a refill of Snaproot Serum, so that I have something to heal myself.

"Corrine, this pasted punishment when she cut you that first time. This is physical abuse." Myrtle announced.

"I know Myrtle. But it's better to keep quiet and not complain. It could be worse. And besides, it's only two more months till summer anyway." I announced, wiping off my now repaired skin.

"If you make it that long. You need to tell someone." Myrtle told me.

"I did! I told you didn't I? Look. I can't risk telling anyone else. It would worry to many people." I explained, looking at my arms, now cut less. "I gotta go if I'm going to be on time to Umbridges class. I do T.A." I announced, pointing at my green T.A. Badge on my chest.

"Be safe, Corrine." Myrtle announced. I nodded.

"I'll do my best." I replied, and scurried out the door. I walked down the winding halls on my way to Umbridges class. But I was stopped about half way, by Pansy. And she was furious.

"How do you keep healing yourself so quickly?!" Pansy asked. I looked to the floor and clenched my jaw and fists, to resist grabbing my wand from my pocket. "I swear, after I'm done with you, Draco won't even want to be associated with witch scum like you!" Pansy cackled.

"Pansy. I don't know what I did to make you so upset, but just know I'm sorry and that I forgive you." I announced calmly. Pansy advanced and raised her wand.

"You stole Draco from me. And that's all the reason I need to destroy you!" Pansy boomed. She was about to preform a spell and I turned my head and prepare my body for impact. But it never came. Pansy was stunned in place. Not by a spell. But by something behind me. I turned and looked. There was Draco, with the most scared look on his face, with Blaze, Crabbe, and Goyle behind him. Pansy snapped into action, immediately acting as if I had done something horrible to her.
"Help me! She's wounded me!" Pansy screeched. I looked to Draco, petrified. I was being framed. I shook my head.

"No. No. I didn't... I didn't move... I didn't do anything." I croaked. Draco looked at Pansy on the floor and brushed past me.

"Pansy, where did she get you?" Draco asked. I put my hands over my mouth.

"No. I-I didn't. Draco. I didn't lift a finger." I pleaded, starting to get teary eyed.

"LIAR! She struck me!" Pansy squealed.

"No. I-I didn't." I stuttered. Draco looked from me to Pansy. Then he helped her up and examined her.

"You seem fine, Pansy." Draco commented.

"She is a demon, Draco! What do you see in her? She is a criminal!" Pansy screeched. I backed up a bit, and started to cry.

"B-but... I didn't..." I gulped, shaking my head.

"CORRINE WAS FRAMED!!" Yelled a voice behind me.

"Myrtle no. It's not worth it." I croaked.

"Listen here, Malfoy. Corrine here has been showing up in my Loo for the last week, 4 times a day at least, because that B-"

"Myrtle. I can understand your frustration. But for the love of Merlin, keep the rating Pg. If not for my sake, then for the first years." I announced sharply, cutting her off before things got to a R rating. Myrtle nodded.

"Because that wand wielding witch-" Myrtle looked to me for approval, and I nodded, and she turned back to Draco. "Has been physically abusing her. The cuts are deep, and leave scars. She has been keeping it to herself, but now it's serious." Myrtle announced.

"That's enough, Myrtle." I announced, through clenched teeth.

"Don't believe me? Check her arms." Myrtle announced. Draco looked from Myrtle, to Pansy to me. He walked over to me and placed a hand on my cheek.

"I know you're going to hate me for doing this but-" Draco announced. He was inches from my lips, and I was so craving a kiss. But he didn't end up kissing me at all. "Stupidify" Draco announced. I was immediately paralyzed. Draco pulled my sleeves back and looked at them, surprised. There, were my scared arms, covered with a wide range of markings, dark and deep and thick, to light and shallow and thin. Draco stepped back, and got a good look at me. I guess he started noticing the cuts on my face too because he traced a few major ones on my face, and then un-stund me. I looked away as soon as I was un-stund, ashamed that now he knew. Draco looked to Pansy. She shook her head.

"You don't really think I did that do you? Ha. I've seen better framing attempts then that." Pansy laughed and came forward and stood next to Draco.

"You, Pansy, are one of the few reasons I hate being a Slytherin. You are just like all the other Slytherin girls. Snotty, self absorbed, and dishonest." I hissed at Pansy. "Now if you'll both excuse me, I have a class to T.A. Thank you." I announced, brushing past both Draco and Pansy. I turned back. "Thank Merlin for a friend like you Myrtle!" I shouted, and then took off to get to Umbridge's classroom. I had never been tarty to Umbridges class, and I don't plan on starting now. I slid to a stop and draw in a deep breath, as I entered the classroom. Umbridge smiled at me as I walked in.

"Ms. Snaproot. I was beginning to think you weren't going to show." Umbridge announced.

"My apologies professor. I wasn't feeling to well so I stopped by the restroom. I hope you don't mind." I announced. Umbridge waved her wrist.

"Pish posh. You're here and that's what matters. Please sit." Umbridge announced. I nodded and took my normal place, next to Umbridge just as the bell sounded. After what seemed like forever, the class was over. "Don't forget to read chapter 23, for homework." Umbridge announced, as everyone left the room. I got up and made my way out the door.

"Have a good afternoon, professor." I announced, half heartedly.

"You too, Ms. Snaproot." Umbridge replied. I cringed.

"I'll do my best." I mumbled, and walked out to the hallway. I was met by a very upset Draco.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Draco asked. I rolled my eyes and walked in the opposite direction. But Draco grabbed my arm, and turned me to face him. "Corrine, why didn't you tell me Pansy was hurting you?" Draco asked.

"Oh I don't know. Maybe it's because she hates me and you're always around her, with your new position and all, and that makes you very unavailable. Or maybe it has to do with the fact that I didn't want you to worry, and I wanted to avoid this." I announced, pulling my arm back.

"Corrine. It's one thing to get punished. But this is far past it. 4 times a day of going to the bathroom to mend your wounds? That's harassment." Draco announced.

"Don't you think I know that?!" I asked. This made Draco widen his eyes. "This is exactly why I kept quiet. To avoid the drama. Look, I know it's hard for you to see me like this, but you have to believe me that I'm fine." I finished, and turned to walk away. Draco ran in front of me and blocked my path, like the git he is.

"Corrine. This isn't you. I see the pain and sorrow in your eyes. I want my Enny back. The always happy and loving Enny that I know and have grown to love." Draco announced.

"Well right now, that part of me is shattered and broken into a million shards. I'll let you know when I've repaired her." I announced, brushing past Draco. But he caught my arm.

"Corrine, You have no idea how much it pains me to see you like this. Please, give me a chance to help mend my Enny." Draco pleaded.

"Try as you must, Draco. Anything you have is bound to work better than anything that I've got." I stated, finally, with a sigh. Draco smirked.

"Come with me, Enny." Draco announced, pulling my arm and guiding me around.