Ron was not speaking to Harry and it seemed Neville took his place. Ginny was constantly giving Hermione looks that could kill and full of hate. Other than that school was going by well. Harry was getting at least one detention a week from Snape, that the two planed to keep up on what was happening.
It had been two weeks into the New Year when Draco contacted Harry. They met in an unused class room on the second floor.
Draco was limping when he entered the class room, and his face was under glamour.
Harry looked him over quickly. "Stand still Draco." Harry ran his wand over Draco's side and muttered a few spells, then did the same on his face. It wasn't perfect but it was better. "Okay, what happened?"
Draco looked at Harry and shrugged his shoulders. Harry then turned to him. "Look me in the eye!" Harry looked into Draco's mind, he probed deep but gently.
Harry finally pulled back. "You've been obliviated. Hold still I'll see if I can get the memory back." Harry pulled his new wand and it gave off a light blue light and impacted on Draco's eyes.
When Harry lifted the spell Draco dropped to the floor. "Damn, Harry the DADA professor it's not him. It's some guy using polyjuice Potion."
Harry sighed, "I know Draco. What ever you do don't tell anyone!" (Now I'm covering up for death eaters). "Draco there are things happening in this school that could change all our lives this year. If you want to help, I need a magical oath that nothing you learn in this room or from me goes any farther."
Draco considered what was happening. "I need to think about it."
Harry looked at Draco. "It would be very much to the benefit of the name Malfoy….If you want prestige again. Meet me here Saturday morning after breakfast. If your not here I'll know your answer."
Harry then quietly left the classroom.
Office of temporary headmistress
"Alistair, I can not condone the teaching of the unforgivable's in this School under any circumstances."
Mad Eye Answered. "I will not be teaching there use only how to avoid or overcome them. That's what defense Against the Dark Arts is learning to defend yourself."
Minerva relented though not thoroughly happy about it. She would be watching closely.
Gryffindor common room
Harry Hermione and Neville were doing home work together. Harry was helping Neville with practical spell casting (Mostly charms work). Ron came busting in. "Now that I'm not around your helping the squib!" Ron stated angrily. (Ron's grades were falling fast and his mother was sending angry letters).
Harry stood up accidentally snapping Neville's wand. "Neville is a great wizard, some thing is holding him back I'm trying to help him!"
Neville was looking at his wand in shock.
(It was a Friday night before a Hogsmead weekend, this was Harry's plan to replace Neville's wand early.)
Harry looked at Neville, "I'll replace it tomorrow Nev….Its my fault!"
Neville was almost in tears. "My Dads wand, Gran is going to kill me."
Harry took out his wand and did a reparo on the wand. "It won't work Neville, but we will get a glass case to put it in to honor your Dad."
Neville smiled, "Harry I'd like that!"
Harry then turned to Hermione. "I think we should start a DADA club, would you be willing to help me, you too Neville?"
To say Neville was amazed at being asked was far beyond understatement, and Hermione just jumped up Hugged and kissed Harry with an enthusiastic YES.
Hogsmead
Harry had sent Hedwig to the shop in Knockturn Alley to have the proprietor meet them with his traveling kit in the hogshead in the morning. He sent a letter saying he would be there at ten.
After breakfast Harry, Hermione, and Neville Headed straight to the grimy old pub, to have Neville's wand made.
Two hours latter a very happy Neville Longbottom was admiring the new creation. It was alder wood, with a dragon heartstring and manticore hair core with a bloodstone handle. They took it to a small copse of trees to try it out. Neville shot a stunner a rather large tree and it exploded. Harry brought up a shield in time to protect them from flying wood chips. Harry was smiling as Neville examined his wand. "Nev, I don't think anyone will be calling you squib anymore! Let's go to the three broomsticks lunch is on me."
Hermione's Birthday
Harry had plans for Hermione's Birthday; he met her in the common room that morning and didn't say a word. He led her to the great hall for breakfast…still nothing…went through classes and dinner still nothing. After dinner on the way to the library the stairs wouldn't let them get there. Finally he dragged her in an empty classroom with no lights on. The lights went on and all of Gryffindor yelled out Surprise…And sang Happy Birthday to Hermione. Tears were in her eyes but with a smile that would out shine the sun. There was a large cake shaped like a book…it was Hermione's favorite…presents on a separate table…music was playing and the twins some how at that moment gave Ron a canary cream.
He burst into yellow feathers and was running around the room until he instantly changed back and feathers went everywhere.
When the Party wound down and everyone else left for the common room, Harry held Hermione's hand pulled a small box from his pocket and gave it to Hermione. She opened it and a small diamond necklace was inside. She held it to the light and its fire sparkled. "Hermione, this was my mothers, it's the first piece of jewelry my Dad gave my Mom. I want you to have it."
Hermione began "It's to much Har…" He put a finger to her lips. "You are my soul mate, my wife…who else should have it. One day you'll pass it on to our child."
Hermione turn around pulled her hair up. "Could you put it on me Harry?"
Harry took the necklace and placed it around her neck, then gently kissed her under her ear. "Happy Birthday Hermione!"