Slytherins

"I think a fight is about to start," Luna said, looking at the Slytherin's Quidditch players who had just entered the field.

All Gryffindor players land on the ground and came in front of the Slytherin players.

"That's Malfoy. We need to see what's going on?" Ron snorted, as he saw the pale, pointed face boy, Draco Malfoy in Slytherin team robes.

"Are you sure Ron? I mean it's between the Quidditch teams." Hermione reasoned.

"Trust me on this Hermione. I am sure." Saying this Ron started to walk towards the players.

Hermione and Chris followed Ron. Ginny thought something for a moment then followed them but Colin stayed in the stands thinking he should join them or not, while Luna left the field and went towards the castle.

"What's happening?" Ron asked Harry. "Why aren't you playing? And what's he doing here?"

He was looking at Malfoy.

"I am the new Slytherin Seeker, Weasley," said Malfoy, smugly. "Everyone is just been admiring the brooms my father's bought our team."

Ron gaped, openmouthed, at the seven superb broomsticks in front of him.

"Good, aren't they?" said Malfoy smoothly. "But perhaps the Gryffindor team will be able to raise some gold and get new brooms, too. You could raffle off those Cleansweep Fives; I expect a museum would bid for them."

The Slytherin team howled with laughter. Hermione opened jer mouth and Chris faced Malfoy.

"So basically, Your father had to buy new brooms for the entire team just to make you the Slytherin Seeker? How pathetic." Chris said.

Malfoy went red.

"No one asked your opinion, you filthy little Mudblood," he spat furiously.

As he said this a Slytherin team member dive in front of Malfoy to stop Fred and George jumping on him, a girl from Gryffindor team shrieked, "How dare you!"

Others were looking at Chris who had no change in her expressions then she spoke calmly but firmly, "You are a Pureblood. What have you done without your father's name and money? Look at yourself, your father had to bribe the team for you."

Everyone was shocked. No one expected a first-year girl to say this to Malfoy, in front of the entire Slytherin team's face.

Then suddenly the same Slytherin team member who was protecting Draco from Fred and George took out his wand and cast a spell at Chris, who was still glaring at Malfoy. 

The spell hit Chis on her right arm, sending her backward onto the grass.

"FLINT!" screamed Fred and George, before jumping at the Slytherin player.

"Chris! Chris!" Harry, Ginny, Hermione and Ron rushed towards Chris.

She was obviously in pain but she bit her lips and didn't scream. She was glaring at the Slytherin boy, Flint who was smirking, while the other Slytherin team members were tackling Fred and George. Flint again raised his wand but before he could cast another spell, a red spark came from spell nowhere and hit his hand and his wand went flying.

Everyone looked around to see who cast the spell, Chris saw a familiar Slytherin boy disappearing into the shadows. Flint picked his wand from the grass and was about to point it at Chris when Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape came running with Luna. Flint immediately put his wand down but the Professors had already noticed him. Professor McGonagall glared at him then turned to Chris, who was on the ground. She rushed towards her. Chris was sitting on the ground while Ginny and Hermione supported her.

"Miss. Norton, are you alright?" Professor McGonagall asked with a concerned look.

"I don't know, Professor. I'm not feeling my right arm. From shoulder to my fingers, I'm feeling nothing." Chris answered without fear or pain in her voice.

Professor McGonagall touched her arm.

"A nerve blocking spell? Who did this? If the spell had been touched her chest she was going to die. WHO did this?" She said furiously as she searched everyone's face.

Chris saw Draco was looking terrified. The Gryffindors were boiling with anger.

"It was Flint," Ron said angrily.

Professor McGonagall looked at Ron then turned to Hermione, "What happened Miss. Granger? From the start."

"Professor, Gryffindor team were practising when the Slytherin team came in. We came here to see what's going on, but then Malfoy called Chris....." She stopped, it's like she was debating she should say the word or not. "...Umm a 'Mudblood'. Then the Gryffindor team asked them not to insult Chris but Flint then cast the spell on Chris."

As Hermione mentioned the word 'Mudblood' Professor McGonagall looked angrier. Something crossed Professor Snape's eyes but Chris didn't understand what.

"Mr Malfoy. I expect high-manner from my each and every student. I will definitely not tolerate this. 20 points from Slytherin for your ill-behaviour." She glared at Draco. "Professor Snape I request you to check Mr Flint's Wand. And if he is guilty then I will like to see him in the Headmaster's office." She said looking at Professor Snape.

Everyone was speechless again. No one has thought Professor McGonagall will believe this so easily. She was definitely not the kind of teacher, who favours her students.

"I agree with Professor McGonagall." Professor Snape said and held out his hand to Flint. "Wand."

Flint hesitantly gave the wand.

"Follow me." Professor Snape said as he left the field followed by Flint.

Professor McGonagall turned to Chris, "Why are you all still here? Take Miss. Norton to the Hospital Wing."

Hearing this Ginny, Hermione and Luna supported Chris and went towards the Hospital Wing.

As they entered the Hospital Wing, the Matron, Madam Pomfrey rushed towards them, Hermione explained to Madam Pomfrey about what happened to Chris. Madam Pomfrey was clearly very angry, she started treating Chris's hand and informed Chris that after the nerves became normal, it will be painful for hours.

As Madam Pomfrey left to see the others Colin said, "Chris do you think I can take a picture of yours?"

Everyone looked at him. Chris only now noticed that Colin was there too and he didn't take any pictures.

"No," Chris replied flatly and Colin put down his camera.

"Are you sure, you are ok?" Harry asked.

"Yeah pretty sure Harry. I am not feeling anything in my arm. I just felt a sharp pain when the spell hit me after that nothing." Chris answered.

She then turned to Luna, "Thanks Luna for bringing the Professors. I didn't think at that time that they'll cast spells in the middle of an argument."

"Its alright Chris. I didn't know either but my mom used to say when your sixth sense tells you something you should believe it." Luna said smiling.

"I think it was a good idea to involve teachers. I don't know what was Flint planning to do next. And that Malfoy, I never thought Professor McGonagall will take house points from him though it was very rude of him." Hermione said.

"I was surprised too, that means it really is a very bad word," Harry said.

"It is," Ron said. "Mudblood means..."

"Bad blood in the wizarding world," Chris said flatly. "Mudblood's a really foul name for someone who is Muggle-born or you can say who have non-magic parents. It is considered to be the most insulting thing for a wizard or a witch."

"You knew?" Ron asked.

"Yeah. I heard it in Diagon Alley. Well, I didn't know the meaning that time, later Ginny told me." Chris answered.

"Someone said this to you in Diagon Alley?" Luna asked.

"No. Not directly. They were speaking among them." She sighed. "Relax everyone. I don't feel bad or anything. It will take a lot more than that to break my confidence."

Everyone smiled a little. Madam Pomfrey came back with Professor McGonagall.

"How are you, Miss. Norton?" Professor McGonagall asked.

"I feel better, Professor," Chris answered with a smile.

"Good. Now Mr Potter and Mr Weasley. I have news for you." Professor McGonagall looked at them. "You will both do your detentions this evening."

"What're we doing, Professor?" said Ron, nervously.

"You will be polishing the silver in the trophy room with Mr Filch," said Professor McGonagall. "And no magic, elbow grease." Ron gulped. She turned towards Harry, "And you, Potter, will be helping Professor Lockhart answer his fan mail."

Harry was looking horrified.

"Oh, no. Professor, can't I go and do the trophy room, too?"

"Certainly not," said Professor McGonagall, raising her eyebrows. "Professor Lockhart requested you particularly. Eight o'clock sharp, both of you."

She left.

Harry gave a hopeless look towards Chris.

"Now, no need to stay here, you all. Don't disturb her. She needs to recover." Madam Pomfrey said.

Colin said bye and left. Luna said she will come after lunch with some interesting books for Chris. Hermione reminded Harry and Ron about their plan to meet Hagrid.

Harry looked at back and forth between Ron, Hermione and Chris for some time.

"You guys go. I will stay here for a while." Harry said to Ron and Hermione.

Ron and Hermione gave Harry a look. He shrugged. Suddenly Chris saw Ginny leaving the Hospital Wing silently.