Malfoy glared at the hippogriff who screeched back at him and pawed the ground, obviously rejecting the boy. Malfoy didn't care. "Stupid birdbrain. You're just a pathetic little animal. You'll submit to me." He smirked and strode forward. Buckbeak reared back onto his hind legs talons extended to slash Malfoy. The boy's eyes' widened and he held up his arm to fend the hippogriff off. Harry groaned and stretched out his hand with the Fishing Line. He latched onto Malfoy and jerked the boy away from Buckbeak before the half bird could get in trouble for injuring a student. Malfoy sailed arse over teakettle about 5 meters towards the Whomping Willow though he tumbled to a halt well short of its reach.
"Pity," Tracey muttered, "though I admit seeing his robes flapping over his head like that was satisfying. I would've figured him for a boxers kind of guy, but I guess not…"
"Yes, we certainly have something to taunt him with now," Daphne agreed with an evil little grin.
"You see? This is why hippogriffs should not be shown to Third Year students." Hermione shook her head and sighed at the moronic quality displayed by her yearmate. She was careful to hide the upturn of her lips from her friends. It simply wouldn't do for them to find her laughing at the misfortune of another during a class. Even if that other was Draco Malfoy.
"Headmaster Dumbledore," Lucius Malfoy said as he glided into the Great Hall at the end of the week during breakfast. Draco hurried up to his side. Harry shook his head and raised an eyebrow at Hermione. She sighed and waved him on. Harry stood and made his way towards the staff table along with Hermione, Neville, Daphne and Tracey. Surprisingly, Millicent, Blaise and Lavender all stood as well and followed them. Harry glanced at the others but they just nodded to him and waved him forward.
"…demand the location of the animal in question," Lucius was saying. "Such a dangerous creature cannot be allowed near students and it will be put down immediately. I assure you I will also be seeking the immediate dismissal of Rubeus Hagrid from his post. The man has no business teaching an important class."
"Mr. Malfoy, so good to see you again," Harry said with a smile any Slytherin would be proud of. "I see you managed to dress yourself without the assistance of a house elf."
Malfoy sneered at Harry but did not otherwise acknowledge his presence. Snape on the other hand did. "This does not concern you Potter. Return to your seats. All of you."
"Actually, Professor, if Mr. Malfoy is discussing Buckbeak and the incident in Care of Magical Creatures class the other day than I assure you, this does fully concern me."
Snape sneered and replied, "Well the others certainly should return to their seats then."
"We're present as witnesses, Professor," Millie said earning a supportive nod from Blaise and Lavender as well the rest of his core group.
"Mr. Malfoy," Harry said before anyone else interrupted, "are you attempting to punish Buckbeak for knocking back Draco?"
"Of course, child," Malfoy said, an oily grin spreading across his face. "The Minister has agreed that such an event cannot be allowed to occur in the future."
"Oh well there's no problem then. Buckbeak didn't do anything to Draco beyond rear back in warning. I was the one who jerked him away." Harry shrugged while inside he was cheering in triumph. This was going to be fun.
Draco's face had gone from superiority to confusion to rage but he managed to hold himself back while his father was there. Lucius on the other hand looked dumbstruck. "What?"
"It seems just like the last time you were here," Harry nodded at Tracey who gave the man a predatory grin, "you are operating on horribly mistaken information. I noticed that Buckbeak had reared back and looked likely to fall forward in Draco's direction so I used this," he pulled out a Fishing Line rune stone, "to jerk him out of the way of any danger."
"You did what, Potter?!" Draco exclaimed. His father quickly shushed him though his own face was twisted into a snarl as well.
"Be that as it may, boy, the animal is still dangerous and – "
"Technically a flobberworm is dangerous too, Mr. Malfoy. You could choke on one at least if you tried to eat it." Tracey snorted at that and Lavender looked slightly ill. Harry just smiled and continued, "All students were warned extensively not to approach a hippogriff without receiving a bow. All these people behind me will testify that Draco ignored this warning and proceeded towards Buckbeak – not only without receiving a bow, but also while insulting the animal."
Daphne raised her eyebrows and said, "The equivalent behavior in Potions class would be throwing in several ingredients at once and then tossing spells at the hissing concoction. Neither Buckbeak nor Hagrid did anything wrong. Draco did. Harry Potter saved him from his own stupidity. You should be thanking him."
Lucius' expression settled into one of acquiesce though the corner of his mouth kept twitching as it tried to scowl. "It appears I did not have the full story. Very well then. Good day, Headmaster." He started to turn back towards the doors but Harry got in one last call.
"Should I toss out another glove, Mr. Malfoy?" His only response was the slapping of shoes on the stone.
"Potter," Snape snarled, "detention tonight for assaulting a fellow student!" Harry looked to Dumbledore with raised eyebrows but the old man didn't make any expression.
"Actually, Professor Snape, seein' as Harry was protectin' yehng Draco I think he deserves to be rewarded not punished. 10 points to Gryffindor!" Hagrid said with a large smile.
"I agree, Hagrid," McGonagall said. "You will not be serving detention, Mr. Potter."
"Hey don't forget the others," Shiva threw in, grinning. "All of you guys who came forward as witnesses take five points each. Good show of support and doing the right thing!"
As Harry turned to head back to his seat with the others, he could practically hear the grinding of Snape's teeth behind him.
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