Chapter 4
The feast continued as normally as one could expect, save for Neville longbottom and Draco Malfoy of all people joining Luna at the ravenclaw table. Even more surprising was no teacher objected.
Snape and madame pomfrey looked at each other and nodded to McGonagall. Who stood and spoke.
" I know that there are rumors going around, and nothing stays secret here for long so I will clear this up now. Harry Potter was injured after a creature inheritance before the term started and has reverted. For the present time I expect you all to treat him with respect until he either comes back or other arrangements are made. The Malfoy family and the ministry will be providing extra protection for the school. " She nodded to them. " If I hear of any harassment or threats to either Harry Potter or the malfoys you will be punished severely." She took a moment to glare at the room threateningly before returning to her seat.
Hermione evidently put a few things together by dessert and came over with Ron to Luna.
" Draco, why don't you take him to the Slytherin table for a moment. " Luna said while Ron and Hermione approached, but before Draco could get a hold of Harry they had arrived.
" luna, I know you know something, tell us where Harry is. "
" He's nervous around new people, I don't think that's a good idea. "
" We're his best friends don't you think we have a right to know?!" Said Ron. " And what are you doing here!" Draco of course sneered at them.
" I don't think you know what you're getting into, Weasley. " Harry unfortunately sneezed resulting in a loud pop and a small snow cloud over the whole group.
" Alright there Harry?" Neville asked.
" Fine," came his muffled reply as he was hiding his face in draco's chest embarrassed.
" We need to get you a familiar little guy."
Harry was slowly becoming visible.
" Harry did this?" Hermione poked the cloud.
" I'm sorry." Harry wispered into draco's chest. Draco immediately put his arms around the small boy feeling him shake.
" It's okay it was an accident, " Draco took the flower out of his hair. " Like this, remember?"
Harry who was now only slightly transparent, put the flower behind the Slytherin's ear again.
" Is that really Harry?" Ron asked quietly, though still startled Harry who turned completely invisible again.
Draco who was getting quite frustrated at this point turned to snap at him. " Yes, you bloody hit and if you don't back off I will hex you into a hospital bed for the whole week!"