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Harry Potter : The Dark Fall The Betrayal of Gryffindor Whisper: I hate him. Whisper: We have to get rid of him. Whisper: I'm sick of him attracting enemies to our house. Harry Potter walked toward the Gryffindor common room as usual, humming quietly to himself. But the moment he entered, the entire room fell silent. Everyone was staring at him. Some looked frightened. Others looked disgusted. Harry: Hmm? What is it? Is there someone behind me? Dean: No, Harry. It's just... everyone wants to leave. Harry: Leave what? Seamus: Gryffindor. Harry: What? What do you mean? I always help everyone here! Am I not your friend? Silence. Harry looked around, waiting for someone to laugh and tell him this was some terrible joke. Nobody did. Harry: Ron, mate. Come on. Say something. Ron: Harry, you're still my friend. It's just... ah... Harry: It's just what? Hermione: Everyone here has agreed that we have to kick you out. Harry: ...What? Hermione: You always attract enemies, Harry. Voldemort, Death Eaters, dangerous situations. We're tired of living in fear because of you. Harry: But... I never asked for any of this. Hermione: I know. But we're tired, Harry. Harry stared at her, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Harry: Hermione... you're serious? Hermione lowered her eyes. Harry: Ron? Please tell me you're not agreeing with this. Ron: I'm sorry, mate. Harry: Ginny? Ginny: I'm sorry, Harry. Harry: Even you, Ginny? Ginny couldn't bring herself to look him in the eyes. Dean: We're sorry, Harry. The words struck harder than any curse. These were the people he had protected. The people he had risked his life for. The people he had called his family. And now, they were looking at him as if he were the monster. Harry: I see. His voice became frighteningly quiet. Harry: Fine. I'll leave. Ron: Harry— Harry: No! Don't you dare pretend you care about me now! Everyone flinched. Harry: I've spent years protecting you! I've nearly died for you! And this is what I get in return? Nobody answered. Harry: Fine. I'll leave. And I will NEVER come back. Harry stormed out of the common room, slamming the portrait hole behind him. For once, nobody followed him. Not even Ron. Outside Hogwarts — Later That Evening Harry sat alone on a stone bench, staring blankly at the darkening sky. Harry: What the hell is going on? He clenched his fists. Harry: Is this what I get for everything I've done for them? Is this what all those sacrifices meant? His eyes began to water. Harry: Even my closest friends hate me now... He let out a bitter laugh. Harry: Yeah. Unbelievable. He lowered his head into his hands. Harry: I should've known better. Dracaena Malfoy had been walking through the courtyard when she spotted him. Dracaena: Well, well, Potter. What are you doing sitting out here with that face? You look absolutely— She stopped. Harry didn't even look up. There was no sarcastic response. No annoyed glare. No argument. He simply sat there, looking utterly broken. Dracaena: ...Harry? Harry: Go away, Malfoy. Dracaena: Excuse me? Harry: Just go away. I don't want to talk to anyone. Dracaena stepped closer. For once, she didn't have a clever insult ready. Dracaena: Harry, are you all right? Harry: No. His voice cracked. Harry: They kicked me out. Dracaena: Who did? Harry: Gryffindor. Everyone. Ron, Hermione, Ginny... all of them. Dracaena's expression changed. Dracaena: They did WHAT? Harry: They said they're tired of me attracting enemies. Apparently, I'm not worth the trouble anymore. Dracaena: Those ungrateful— Harry: Don't. Please. Dracaena stopped herself. Harry: I don't have the strength to hear another argument tonight. She watched him quietly before sitting beside him. Dracaena: Potter... look at me. Harry reluctantly raised his head. Dracaena: You know, if you want, you could join Slytherin. Harry: What?