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CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO As You Wish
Harry blazed out of the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the crowd of students who were gaping at him; he nearly knocked Neville off his feet. He hopped into and out of the portrait hole and entered the main corridor of Hogwarts, where he approached Lavender Brown. "Hi Harry," she said with a smile, although she quickly dropped it when she noticed Harry's expression.
"Have you seen Ron?" Harry asked bluntly. Lavender nodded a little nervously.
"Y-Yeah, he's out by the lake." Harry didn't say another word and stormed out of the interior of Hogwarts and into the grounds, where he found Ron perching next to a tree, scratching at his head.
"Ron!" Harry shouted, breaking into a run. "Your bloody sister is such a pain in the arse at times!" Ron stood up, looking a little confused.
"I know that, but what's she done?"
"It's worn off then?" Harry asked.
"What?"
Harry shook his head. "Okay, Ron. Do you approve of Ginny dating Draco?"
"I guess, if it makes her happy," Ron said through gritted teeth.
Harry nodded. "It's worn off. Listen, Ginny used Veritaserum on you to get information on Draco. But in telling her about Draco you told her that Felipe was murdered, and she - she's told some damn Beauxbatons students that Felipe is dead, so now we have more problems to deal with!" Harry raged, his face burning with anger.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" Ron said, holding up his hands. "Ginny did what?"
Harry sighed, frustrated. "She used Veritaserum on you."
"I'm gonna kill her," snapped Ron. "Wait until mum here's about this." Ron began to leave, but Harry grabbed a hold of his arm and tugged him around to face him.
"That can wait. First we need to find whoever Ginny has told, and stop them from telling anybody else." Harry ordered.
"And how the bloody hell are we supposed to do that?" Ron questioned.
"You're a wizard aren't you?" said Harry simply, pulling out his wand. "And after we've done this, I'll do what I was going to do earlier."
"Alright. But I get first shot at Ginny, with you its just anger, with me…it's personal." Ron said, pointing at his chest.
They began to move towards the entrance of Hogwarts when the three Beauxbatons students who had picked on them a few days earlier came marching at them. "Maybe this will be easier than we thought," mumbled Ron.
"You have your wand right," Harry mumbled, not breaking eye contact with the students approaching them.
"No, it's under my pillow," Ron answered.
"Ron!" Harry didn't get chance to say another word as the three beefy students were toe to toe with them.
"What is all dis nonsense abou' Felipe?" the black haired boy said.
Harry took in a deep breath and leant in close to him. "Listen, we'll tell you everything you want to know, but not here," said Harry in a whisper, Ron gaping open-mouthed at him. Harry began to walk into a cluster of large trees, before glancing around to make sure there were no other students about.
"Listen," Harry whispered. The three boys leaned in anticipation. In one swift movement Harry whisked out his wand and pointed it at the black haired boy. "Stupefy!" The boy collapsed backwards. Harry cast the same spell on the boy to the left, while Ron swung his fist at the boy on the right.
Harry turned to Ron, and Ron turned to Harry, before they said in unison. "Nice one."
"But what now?" Ron questioned.
"We take them to Dumbledore's office." Harry said.
"But how? Don't you think people are gonna get a bit suspicious?" asked Ron.
Harry thought for a moment, but stopped when he noticed a shadow crossing over his face. He looked directly in front of him and eyed Snape approaching them.
"So, attacking students just for fun are we Potter?" Snape snarled,
"No Professor," answered Harry bitterly.
"I didn't ask for a response," Snape replied coldly.
"See Professor, thanks to my sister, these three," began Ron, pointing down at the Beauxbatons students, Snape trailing Ron's finger. "Think that Felipe is really dead. We had to do something."
Snape furrowed his brow, appearing unconvinced. "And?"
"We won't say anymore until we see Professor Dumbledore," said Harry stubbornly. Snape raised an eyebrow.
"You will speak when I tell you to-"
"Calm down Severus." Harry glanced over Snape's shoulder and saw Sirius walking in through the trees. "Miss Weasley has already explained everything to Dumbledore." Snape shot one last look of disgust at Harry, Ron and Sirius before storming off in disgust, Ron muttering something within a cough, which sounded strangely like 'git.'
"Harry, what's happened here?" Sirius asked.
"Well, I assume you know everything about Ginny?" Sirius nodded. "Well these three came up to us, probably trying to pick another fight."
"Another fight?" Sirius said in shock, Harry ignored him.
"They were the ones Ginny told about Felipe, they were mad…"
"So me and Harry taught them a lesson," added Ron proudly.
"Okay. Let's get these three up to Dumbledore's office. We can Portkey them there, we don't want to cause any more panic." Sirius mumbled.
*
Harry, Ron and Sirius arrived in Dumbledore's office an hour after Portkeying the three Beauxbatons students there. As they entered Ron instantly scoured the room for a sign of Ginny. "Where is she?" Ron snapped.
"Miss Weasley is at Grimmauld Place, I had Mad Eye escort her."
"What!" said Ron.
"I thought that would be best. After all, she admitted her mistakes, and I have faith in her. Now she is with Mr Malfoy, where she wanted to be. And no harm has been done, Mr Liquec, and the twins, the Messrs. Giuseppe, informed us that they hadn't told anybody else about Felipe, and they no longer remember anything that has happened in the past twenty-four hours."
"You make it sound so simple," said Harry.
"Nothing that a dose of Veritaserum and a couple of Memory charms couldn't fix," answered Dumbledore. "However, I do want to thank the two of you, Mr Potter, Mr Weasley. It was most wise of you to capture these three. Mr Weasley," Dumbledore glanced at Ron. "I believe the house elves just baked a fresh tray of brownies if you would like to pay a visit to the-" But before Dumbledore could finish Ron was out of the door. Dumbledore did not frown however, but smiled before turning to Harry.
"Harry, I have spoken to Madam Pomfrey, and you may visit Miss Granger as soon as you like, alone."
A leap of joy developed in Harry's stomach, and a broad grin developed on his face. "Thank you sir. I'd like to go right away." Dumbledore nodded.
"As you wish." Harry walked past Sirius, who patted him on the shoulder as he went.
*
Harry didn't think he had ever moved as quickly as he was now at the entrance of the hospital wing. After one brief check around the empty room he pulled the curtain back that was surrounding Hermione's bed.