175 Back at Hogwarts pt.2

"Hermione?"

"I think you're right," Hermione mumbled, "I know something is wrong but they just won't tell me."

Ron and Harry thought they heard something wrong, as they looked back at her in confusion. "Did you hear the same thing I did?"

"I think so."

Hermione rolled her eyes as she said, "I know there's something going on in this school, I did before and after Collin, Justin Finch-Fletchley and even the ghost, Nearly Headless Nick, I am even more sure that it's not something simple."

"What do we do about it then?" Ron said, "I mean no matter what happens they still blame Harry so we need to help him if we can."

"It's not that I don't trust you Harry but you have to understand that being the same place every time petrification took place, is very werid." Hermione chose her word carefully as she said to Harry who already was starting to look uncomfortable, "I think this has one way or the other has something to do with you."

"What makes you say that?" Ron said but just then a familiar figure came towards them.

"Hello, Hermione." The person was none other than Theodore Nott, Draco's best buddy in school, "I have bought you the things you have asked me for."

Theodore said handing out a book and a pouch.

"Though, Polyjuice Potion seems easy to make it's very hard to control it as it has a bit of tendency to explode when things aren't done in order." Theodore said, "Draco will surely kill me if he finds out that I am giving you all this stuff that might cause you some harm."

"Thank you, Theodore." Hermione said, "Don't worry I'll be careful."

"And Potter seems like you're faring off well." Theodore looked towards Harry, "I heard that you've become quite the popular interaction again considering how actually no one wants to interact with you."

"What are you trying to say Nott?" Ron growled.

"The same thing everyone has in their mind, Weasley." Theodore said not paying attention to the redhead at all, "Why is that every time you're near something bad happens? Do you feel like someone is controlling you or something?"

"Theodore..." Hermione wanted to stop before Theodore took it too far but the other party just shook his head.

"Forgive me Hermione but this time I am not trying to insult." Theodore said, "I am seriously curious."

Harry wanted to say something back but he couldn't retort what Theodore just said, bad things did always happen when he was around, the first year he was the one who found the mess with the whole duel thing and they landed in Fluffy's doorstep which landed in them going on this whole trip with the Philosopher's stone.

"Actually we wanted to have a chat about you with it." Hermione said, "Can we go somewhere a bit private?"

"Potter and Weasley as well?"

Seeing Hermione nod, Theodore took them to an empty classroom they had been using during their free period to practice duels and stuff when Lockhart's classes were taking place.

"I can't believe they gave you a classroom." Hermione said looking around, "Draco, sure did get lucky this time around."

"He has a deal with Dumbledore." Theodore said vaguely, "So what do you want to talk about?"

"We actually wanted to join the club," Hermione said making both Harry and Ron flinch.

"Hermione, as I have told you before you're more than welcome to join the club anytime." Theodore said, "I heard you helped Draco with it so you're already a part of it."

"Thank you, Theodore, but I wanted Harry and Ron to be part of the club as well."

"I-I don't want..." Ron was about to say something but Harry stopped him.

"Fine! Since we are only taking in second years this year they can join us." Theodore said, "But before that, they have to take a test."

"Test?"' Harry asked.

"It's a basic test." Theodore said, "It mostly covers the whole ciriculum of the first year and second year. Of course, we don't expect you to be intelligent enough to do so yourself, so we will provide you with notes and after a week you'll take the test to at least know if you are good at remembering things."

"Who in the name build this system?" Ron complained but when Hermione glared at him, he realized who did, "Hermione you didn't tell us before."

"You were never interested." Hermione said, "Fair deal! Since I was the one who created the system I shouldn't play favoritism in this matter."

Theodore nodded as he went over to the desk and pulled out two stacks of papers huge enough for Ron and Harry to already give up in their heads.

"You want us to finish this before a week?"

"It's mostly basics, Ron." Hermione said, "If you remember things from the first year then you should be able to pass easily."

"Isn't there another way?" Harry asked still hopeful for he did not want to join Lockhart's classes anymore, even if it meant he had to join in with the Slytherins.

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"Of course we do." Theodore said, "A duel."

"Wait! Who instigated that?" Hermione was the one to be surprised this time.

"Draco didn't tell you?" Theodore shrugged, "He decided that not every genius has to be all book smart as long as they can practically prove they have a talent they are allowed in."

"Who do I have to duel against?"

"It would usually be Draco but since he's not here, it's going to be me." Theodore said, "But you don't have to worry, I won't go full offensive since this is a test to see how powerful and handy with spells you are."

Harry thought for a while and nodded, "I want to enter through a duel."

"Good enough for me, So how about next Sunday?" Theodore said, "You should've enough time to prepare, right?"

"Harry..." Hermione wanted Harry to stop but the other party just shook his head.

"Hermione there's no way I can finish all that in a single week." Harry said, "So I'd rather take my chance and try the duel."

"Harry I think Hermione is right." Ron added, "What's keeping him from not playing fair."

"Weasly unlike you, I have an honor I have to keep." Theodore said, "Also, I will swear an oath on the day of the duel to play fair."

"Fine if that's the case then I am in as well." Ron snorted, "I'll see how fair you will play."

"You're welcome to do so." Theodore said, "If that's all then I need to take my leave, Hermione."

Hermione nodded as Theodore walked out of the classroom but before he exited at the door he looked back at Harry and said, "Things will only be getting worse so be prepared at least."

Harry wasn't sure what Theodore meant but he knew the message was for himself.

"What's this about Hermione?" Ron who was acting tough suddenly slumped as soon as Theodore got out of the classroom, "Why are we even joining with the Slytherins?"

"Because I know that they know something about what's going on, so we need to get in the club to at least figure out what is it." Hermione said, "Draco knew but he wanted me to be safe so he didn't tell me about it but now with everyone blaming Harry, I can't help but pry. Draco was right, hanging out with you guys, does always seem to drag me into troubles."

"Why?" Harry asked confused, he didn't know what to say. He knew what Draco said was correct and honestly, he never had been much of a good friend to Hermione as he did with Ron. But the other party always stuck around making him feel ashamed of himself.

"Why? It's simple because we're friends." Hermione said, "Though Draco might be a bit mad at me, that hasn't stopped him from doing anything I didn't want him to as well and besides he will understand where I am coming from. Let's stop chitchatting and go prepare for your duel- I mean both of your duels."