Chapter 105

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The only change in plot that my interference brought was the fact that the trio were now paying more attention to Professor Snape's every move and prowling more around the third floor.

I didn't really expect a BIG change in plot, so I wasn't disappointed. And as time went on, I continued training, spending time with my friends and colleagues, and obviously playing pranks with the twins and on the twins.

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-Friday-

Each day that got closer to Christmas, the colder it got, to the point where we could see the mist coming out of our mouths. And even though some parts of the castle had fireplaces or other things that helped to keep us warm, the hallways were still cold and windy.

But I don't think any place is as cold as the greenhouses outside the castle.

As today is Friday, I had two Herbology classes, where Professor Sprout started to teach us how to harvest and fertilize a plant called Rocky Acid, which was a plant, very similar to a shrub, which was hard as stone and it exuded acid, which even though it didn't hurt much, could still have less-than-pleasant effects on a person's body.

This class wasn't very difficult, mainly because in the cold, the Rocky Acids didn't sweat as much. And I, having already studied acids and stones at the muggle school, in both lifetimes, I finished the lesson very quickly.

Having finished the lesson, Professor Sprout dismissed me from the Herbology class earlier, not wanting me to stay out in the cold for nothing, and halfway back to the castle I saw Hagrid, who was carrying a huge pine tree. Seeing that he was having difficulties as he also had to drag a box with decorations, I went to him to help him.

"Hi Hagrid!" I greeted him happily, already taking the box of ornaments from his hands and carrying it.

"Huh? Oh! Hi Ethan!" he greeted me happily back once he saw it was me, "What are you doing outside the castle during class time? You're not skipping class are you?" he asked suspiciously.

"Nah, Professor Sprout dismissed me earlier" I replied, dodging a snowman, who happened to be waltzing, "And I saw you carrying all this stuff and I decided to help you."

"Oh, no need, I can manage on my own" the half-giant said, smiling kindly at me.

"Don't worry, I don't have anything to do right now" I said.

"But isn't this box too heavy for you?" he asked me worried.

"Not really, I'm really strong you know?" and to demonstrate, I started to flex my arm, which amused Hagrid.

"Hahaha, it's nice to know young people these days are so energetic," he said, patting my shoulder with his free hand.

'Is it just me or just with that slap I sank 7 centimeters into the snow?' I thought, looking down at my feet.

We then continued on our walk, talking about magical creatures and normal creatures, with me even talking about creatures from the myths of the Muggle world, which gained Hagrid's attention.

Hagrid also invited me to go to his hut sometime for tea and talk more about these creatures from the myths.

When we arrived at the castle, we heard the bell ring, signaling that classes for the day were over, which meant I had the rest of the afternoon free.

And while I was thinking about what I was going to do, I heard someone call out to Hagrid. Only then did I remember that this was the time for one of the trio's confrontations with Malfoy.

"Hi Hagrid. Need help?" Weasley asked.

And I didn't pay much attention to the conversation as I felt two people looking at me, and turning my face a little, I saw Lily looking at me with a smile and nodding at me, to which I responded with a smile as I waved back.

The other person who was watching me was on Lily's side, and it was Greengrass, and since she made it very clear that she didn't want to have anything to do with me on the train and in the classroom, I promptly ignored her.

When I turned my attention to the trio, I heard a mocking voice beside me.

"Are you trying to make some Weasley bucks? Or are you planning on becoming a Gamekeeper when you graduate from Hogwarts?" Malfoy, who arrived with his two bookcases, said. He then saw me carrying a box of ornaments, and when he was about to open his mouth to say something about me, I stared at him with a cold look, which immediately shut him up.

The fact that I was known in the castle for killing a troll and for being friends with the twins must have been a factor in that too.

Malfoy, who quickly stopped looking at me, turned his attention to Weasley.

"Well, I understand that his hut must be a palace when compared to the place you live that you call home," he said, with more venom in his voice than before.

Weasley, who is not known for being calm, lunged at Malfoy, who quickly ducked behind his bodyguards, but I could see he already had his hand in his pocket for his wand, the same as Potter.

"WEASLEY!" and with perfect timing, Professor Snape appeared.

Professor Snape then proceeded to berate Weasley, not even caring who was to blame, and ignoring Hagrid, who was trying to calm the situation.

After Professor Snape had finished, taking 5 points from Gryffindor and putting Weasley in detention, he left, with your cloak billowing behind him.

"Hmph" Malfoy snorted contemptuously at the trio, and then stepped around the side of the pine tree Hagrid was holding, bumping into the branches on purpose.

"Get out of the way, you filthy gian—Ugh!" Malfoy couldn't finish his sentence as I pulled him by the collar of his shirt and held him against the wall, with my arm pressed against his neck.

"What were you going to say Malfoy?" I asked, pressing my arm. But before Malfoy could say anything, I felt an attack coming on.

I then released Malfoy who fell to the ground and dodged a punch from Goyle, and in quick succession I grabbed my wand and threw {Incarcerous} and {Expelliarmus} at close range that easily disarmed him.

And wasting no time, I cast the Langlock jinx at Crabbe, which prevented him from uttering the spell he was going to cast on me. I then pushed a Goyle tethered to Crabbe, who fell because of the weight.

I then felt something approaching my back, and I easily dodged the spell Malfoy had cast on me. I then quickly walked over to him and grabbed his wand arm and twisted it backwards, causing him to lean over as I placed my own wand around his neck.

"So…what were you going to say Malfoy?" I said, repeating each word slowly as I twisted his arm further.

Malfoy, feeling the pain in his arm, wisely remained silent. I then looked at him disdainfully.

"Look what you've done. You spread those leaves on the ground," I said in a disappointed voice, and then in a cold voice I continued, "I think you owe Hagrid an apology, don't you agree?"

And to try to 'coerce' him, I twisted his arm a little more.

"I'm... sorry," he said through gritted teeth.

"Good boy," I said, patting his shoulder.

I then pulled Malfoy up and threw him towards his two bookcases, who got up with a limp at some point. Malfoy then glared at me, and I responded with an {Expelliarmus} hard enough to throw him at his two bodyguards who skidded away down the hall. After that he got up, and without looking back he ran with his two dogs right behind him, disappearing into the corridor.

Holstering my wand, I turned to Hagrid, only to see him, the trio, and everyone in the hallway looking at me in shock.

"What are you looking at??" I asked, looking everyone back.

"That was so cool!" Lily, who at some point reached my side, said in awe, looking up at me with stars in her eyes. And I, hearing this, puffed out my chest in pride, as I also patted Lily on the head, much to her delight.

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(End AN: Hey my amazing friends!

My dad has thankfully recovered from Covid, and this is a relief for my family. I also recovered from my headache, so I'm even happier, hehe.

These days, for an unknown reason, it made me want to marathon Harry Potter again... I think maybe writing a fic about HP could be one of the main reasons... but just maybe.

Hope you like the chapter!)