Harry Potter: Shadows of Tomorrow

The only interesting thing that happened that week was in the next transfiguration class. Potter, Ginny and Neville had sat down at the front and McGonagall ordered the other three to sit at the back. Before the lesson began however Granger her hand

"Yes miss Granger" McGonagall answered whilst making a mental note to ask poppy for headache potions

"Professor I want to make a complaint" She lowered her hands.

"A complaint?" McGonagall asked, at least this should be interesting "against whom?"

"Harry miss" She answered, everyone looked at her as if she had grown a third head, even Malfoy didn't know what to say "I have two complaints actually, the first is he stole the headmasters Phoenix" The class gasped, either Hermione was lying or Potter had actually stolen a Phoenix.

"Well Mr. Potter?" McGonagall asked Harry who didn't seem the least bit phased by what she said

"Well miss, as I've explained to her multiple times, I did not steal him, I just bonded with him. That made him mine, apparently the headmaster never had a complete bond with him so he never technically owned him. You can't legally own one anyway, it's entirely up to him to decide who his master is and he chose me"

"Potter is correct Miss Granger" McGonagall spoke, her lips slightly curving up "if what he says is true, then he has not broken a single rule. Even if he did then it would be the headmaster's job to complain, not you. Now what's your second complaint?"

"Harry has fifty house elves miss" Hermione spook, she was sure this would get him in trouble. Everyone gasped once more, especially Malfoy, his family was rich and they only had five house elves

"Fifty?" McGonagall's face fell into shock, Hermione was sure Harry was in trouble. He however still seemed unaffected

"I have a big house" He shrugged "they help me clean, cook, look after the animals and pets, tend the garden and provide enjoyable company."

"While an outstanding number of elves, I don't see what the problem is Miss Granger"

"Are you kidding me?" Hermione couldn't believe it "it's slave labor miss!"

"And I told you" Harry interrupted "they're not slaves. I offered them pay, and the chance to be free and they refused. They seem pretty happy so I don't see what your problem is"

"They're brainwashed!" Hermione argued "of course they're going think they're happy"

"Miss Granger!" McGonagall had had enough, it was time to put this brat in her place "you shall be quiet and listen to me. House elves need masters because if they stay too long without a master than they lose their magic and their life span shortens to by two thirds. Hogwarts has house elves in the kitchens for hundreds of years and they've never complained, if you disagree with their lifestyle then fine but that does not give you the right to force your views upon others.

If your argument was against the mistreatment of elves then I would have supported you but clearly that's not it, Potters elves occasionally come and work in Hogwarts and from what I understand the elves here are jealous of the treatment that Potter gives his elves."

"Miss" Ginny raised her hand "I've seen Harry talk with his elves before; he treats them like his family. Also one time Harry called over one of his elves, he kept going on and on about how nice Harry was. Then Hermione shouted at him when he didn't agree with her"

"She what?!" McGonagall roared

"She shouted at him miss" Ginny repeated "he got so scared that he ran away from her and tried to hide behind Harry's leg"

"I see" McGonagall turned her attention back to Hermione "Miss Granger you've interrupted my class to talk about business that has no place in a classroom, you've accused Potter of two crimes without making sure he had actually broken rules, you've also tried to force your views on others and you've even gone so far as to frighten another students house elf. You also have the nerve to do this despite being a below average student. That'll be four weeks of detention and twenty points from Gryffindor, the only reason I'm not taking more is I don't wish for Potters hard work to go down the drain.

Consider yourself fortunate that you did not bring this argument to Professor Snape, he would not behave as nice as I currently am. You will sit and stay quiet and if I hear a single word from you that is not related to the class then I shall double your punishment, is that understood?"

"Yes…Miss" Hermione bowed her head, everyone could tell she was crying. Doing something however was an entirely different matter, even Ron knew to keep quiet.

After class Harry walked out with Ginny and Neville, Ron tried to follow but was slowed down by a well hidden flick of Harry's wand which caused his shoe laces to tie together. Hermione was just behind him, tears flowing from her eyes, she started walking faster. Maybe she'd push past him and he'd realize how much he upset her.

Merlin's 'ill intent' spell however told Harry about her plan, the more he buzzes the more dangerous the attack. Harry only felt a very light tingle however so he knew he didn't need to worry, and by coincidence he needed to tie his laces just as Hermione got near. He stopped and kneelt down, when Hermione tripped over him.

"What are you doing?!" Hermione screamed, Harry had quickly pretended to tie his laces before standing up

"I was doing my shoe laces, you were awfully close however, what were you planning to do?"

"I wasn't doing anything!" Hermione stood up, when the all too familiar sound of a cape billowing was heard

"What is happening here?" Snape asked

"Professor" Harry beat Hermione to it "we was walking when I stopped to tie my laces, she tripped over me and started shouting at me. I then asked her why she was so close behind me, because I find it curious that we don't like each other yet she decides to walk at a faster than average pace when she's right behind me. She was walking too fast to stop when I tied my laces, so I'm going to guess she planned to push me"

"No…No I didn't" Hermione lied, Harry knew Snape was looking her mind, as long as he wasn't doing it to him or Ginny, he couldn't care less

"Then tell me what you were planning to do?" Snape spoke with his signature 'I'll know if you lie' voice. When Hermione didn't answer Snape continued "seeing as you refuse to provide me with an answer I can only assume Potter is telling the truth, so that'll be ten points from Gryffindor and a week's detention for lying and disturbing other students"

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