Harry Potter: A Different Tale

"What happened?" Madam Pomfrey asked as they all entered the hospital wing

"Hogwarts walls and Mr Potters fists apparently" Snape replied "I'd like you to check them all over and then once you have time check the Gryffindor's. They were not involved in the incident but it might be prudent to check anyway."

"Yes, I agree" Pomfrey quickly nodded and went about firing diagnostic spells and giving each student a check-up. A few minutes later she and Snape were in her office.

"Well?" Snape said

"Mr Malfoy has a broken rib, Mr Goyle has a black eye and Mr Crabbe has swelling on his face, both have broken noses and the three lions are fine."

"What of Mr Potter? The Slytherin one?"

"Just a little bruise on his right cheek, his hand is undamaged which is good. Malfoy, Goyle and Crabbe will have to stay overnight but Mr Potter and the lions can go"

"Hmm, very well, I will inform them" Snape turned and left, he then made his way over to the students.

"Potters, you both along with Miss Granger and Mr Weasley may leave. You three will expect your head of house to talk to you about this incident and I will do the same for you Mr Potter soon"

"Yes sir" Harry nodded

"Good, now leave" Snape turned and walked away as they left.

"Uh, thanks" Adrian said to Harry "where did you learn to fight like that?"

"I had a few different teachers" Harry shrugged

"How long have you known how to fight?" Hermione asked

"Most of my life" Harry answered slowly, hoping the tone of his voice would discourage more questions but Hermione continued.

"Do you have a black belt? My dad has one in Karate, he was thinking of trying boxing as well but I was never interested in that sort of stuff. I don't approve of violence, I..."

"Look" Harry interrupted "I'm tired and am in no mood to answer twenty rapid fire questions or learnt more about your personal history, now take a breath because you will run out with the way you're going" Hermione blushed in embarrassment

"Why did you help us?" Ron asked "You're a Slytherin and Malfoy is a Slytherin"

"House has nothing to do with this" Harry replied "Draco wanted to hurt you guys so he'd get to me because he's upset that Daphne likes me more than him. I helped you because it would give Draco something to think about the next time he gets another scheme in his head that involves me"

"You didn't do it just because I'm your brother?" Adrian asked

"Please" Harry scoffed "the brother who hates me because I wear green instead of red? You want me to risk myself for the brother who doesn't like me because he can't see past a school house?"

"Hey, Slytherin's are evil" Adrian argued

"I'm a Slytherin and I just saved you from Malfoy and his goons" Harry pointed out "besides, it may surprise you to know that Malfoy is not very popular in the Slytherin common room"

"What?" Adrian blurted out is surprise "Why?"

"Because he's a stupid idiot who keeps going on about his name and his father" Harry answered "to you guys he's a spoilt brat, to the Slytherin's he's a spoilt brat that makes things difficult for the rest of us. Do you know how hard it is to be in a house when everyone else thinks you're exactly like Malfoy?"

"What? You're not?" Ron said with about as much tact as a piece of rotting wood

"No, my mother is a muggleborn so why would I care about blood purity? I'm proud of our family history but not to the point where I'm willing to use it to lord over everyone every day."

"So you don't hate muggles?" Adrian asked

"No, I believe in equality, which is why I hate everyone equally. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go" Harry turned the corner and made his way to the common room.

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Once Harry was inside the common room, he scanned it until he found Tracy and Daphne sitting with Blaise Zabini. Harry yawned before making his way over, he sat down next to the group, Tracy and Blaise were currently engaged in a battle of chess while Daphne was watching.

"You're late" Daphne said to Harry, she then noticed the slight bruise on his face "what happened to you?"

"Hmm, oh, Crabbe and Goyle punched me in the face"

"Checkmate and what?!" Tracy turned to Harry, Blaise also looked at the raven haired boy and all three were waiting for an explanation.

"Don't worry" Harry said "it was a decent trade, they got a combined three punches in whilst I broke their noses and slammed their heads into a wall. And as an added bonus I got to punch Malfoy and I think I broke a few of his ribs, so bonus"

"Okay Harry" Daphne spoke slowly "tell us exactly what happened"

"Fine" Harry sighed before telling Daphne what had happened. By the end of it Tracy was furious, Blaise was surprised and Daphne was part way between anger and concern.

"You're not hurt, are you?" She slowly placed her hands on the bruised part of his face

"Nah" Harry replied "I've had much worse from a lot tougher, Pomfrey looked me over and said that my handsome face will go back to normal by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. She could've immediately fixed it today but they had apparently ran out of supplies and are waiting for more to come"

"Wait, what do you mean you've had worse?" Daphne asked as she removed her hand

"I've got into a few fights over the years" Harry answered "usually with at least two people against me"

"Why have you gotten into fights?" Tracy asked curiously

"Sort of had to" Harry answered as he stood up "alright, I've got to go sleep early if I want to make it on time for the game tomorrow. Good night" Harry quickly made his way to his room.

"He's going to be the death of me" Daphne sighed "I can't believe him, he gets into a fight with three people and acts like it's just a normal day for him."

"Probably is" Blaise said "we don't know much about his life before Hogwarts"

"Well, let's ask him" Tracy said

"No, I don't think we should" Daphne replied

"Daphne's right" Blaise agreed "notice how he immediately left when he was asked about it, I'd let him tell you when he's ready"

"Since when did you get all wise?" Tracy raised an eyebrow

"Since shut up" Blaise reset his chess game "now come on Davis, I'm going to beat you this time"

"In your dreams" Tracy scoffed

"Idiots" Daphne shook her head.

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