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Yes!

Go on, Ron! Do it!

Weasley! Weasley! Weasley!

Yes!

Weasley! Weasley! Weasley!

Yes.

Weasley! Weasley! Weasley!

You really shouldn’t have done it.

I know. I suppose I could’ve just used a Confundus Charm.

That was different. That was tryouts. This was an actual game.

You didn’t put it in.

Ron only thought you did.

Charms spell. I’m just practicing.

Well, theyr’e really good.

How does it feel, Harry?

When you see Dean with Ginny?

I know.

I see the way you look at her.

You’re my best friend.

Oops.

I think this rooms taken.

What’s with the birds?

Oppugno.

It feels like this.

Look, I cant help it if she’s got her knickers in a twist.

What Lav and I have, well, lets just say, there’s no stopping it.

Its chemical.

Will it last? Who knows? Point is, I’m a free agent.

He’s at perfect liberty to kiss whoever he likes.

I really couldn’t care less.

Was I under the impression he and I would be attending Slughorn’s Christmas party?

Yes.

Now, given the circumstances, I’ve had to make other arrangements.

Have you?

Yes. Why?

I just thought, seeing as neither of us can go with who wed really like to…

…we should go together, as friends.

Why didn’t I think of that?

Who are you going with?

Um, its a surprise.

Anyway, its you we’ve got to worry about. You can’t just take anyone.

See that girl over there?

That’s Romilda Vane. Apparently she’s trying to smuggle you a love potion.

Really?

Hey! She’s only interested in you because she thinks you’re the Chosen One.

But I am the Chosen One.

Okay, sorry. Um, kidding.

I’ll ask someone I like.

Someone cool.

I’ve never been to this part of the castle.

At least not while awake. I sleepwalk, you see.

That’s why I wear shoes to bed.

Harmonia Nectere Passus.

Harmonia Nectere Passus.

Harmonia Nectere Passus.

I think she just went to powder her nose.

Slippery little minx, your friend.

Likes to work her mouth too, doesn’t she?

What is this I’m eating, by the way?

Dragon balls.

You’ve just bought yourself a months detention, McLaggen.

Not so quick, Potter.

Sir, I really think I should rejoin the party. My date…

Can surely survive your absence for another minute or two.

Besides, I only wish to convey a message.

A message? From Professor Dumbledore.

He asked me to give you his best, and he hopes you enjoy your holiday.

You see…

…he’s traveling, and he wont return until term resumes.

Traveling where?

I swore to protect you.

I made the Unbreakable Vow.

I don’t need protection.

I was chosen for this. Out of all others. Me.

And I wont fail him. You’re afraid, Draco.

You attempt to conceal it, but its obvious. Let me assist you.

No!

I was chosen. This is my moment.