Chapter 25: A Helping Hand

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Neville zooms around the courtyard, screaming as he slams into a tree. He starts spinning around in the air but once he finally steadies himself, Hadrian notices that he looks like he's about to pass out, a small trickle of blood falling down his face.

He starts to hover on his broom, "Let's go, Dragon!".

Draco smirks, "Right behind you, Hades!".  

The twins race off towards Neville, ignoring the protests from both Madam Hooch and Blaise. They fly up to either side of Neville, just in case he starts to fall. Draco grabs a hold of his broom, stopping them in the air and allowing them to hover in one place.

Unbeknownst to them, two Professors were watching this occur from the castle.  

Hadrian leans over, "Neville, it's me, Hadrian Malfoy. Draco and I are going to help you get back down, alright?".

Neville sways slightly and nods, "Thank...you...".

Draco makes eye contact with his brother, "Il n'arrivera pas à descendre tout seul" (He won't be able to get down on his own).

Hadrian nods, "Mettez-le derrière moi" (Put him behind me).  

Draco helps him to manoeuvre Neville onto Hadrian's broom, leaning forward on his back. Hadrian waves his wand and Neville's hands bind together around his waist. Draco grabs the broom and the two descend back down.  

Blaise helps Hadrian move Neville off the broom and steadies him on his feet. Draco puts the three brooms back into the barrel and walks back over.  

Blaise glares at them, "Stupida impulsività dei Malfoy" (Stupid Malfoy impulsiveness).

Draco laughs, "Ormai dovresti esserci abituato" (You should be used to it by now).

Madam Hooch walks over and takes Neville from them, "Come on, dear. Let's get you to the Hospital Wing". As she starts leading him inside, she calls out, "Everyone's to keep their feet on the ground while I'm gone. Understand?". She points to the twins, "I'll be having a talk with you two later".  

Once she's out of sight, the students run up and start showering them with compliments and questions.

"That was amazing!". "How did you learn to fly like that?". "How long have you been flying?". "You have to teach me to do that!". "You guys are natural flyers".

All of a sudden, a loud voice interrupts them, "Mr. Malfoy!".  

They all silence themselves and turn to see an angry McGonagall speed walking towards them. The group steps back from the brothers, only Blaise remaining at their sides.

She looks down at them, "Follow me, please. Both of you".

Blaise speaks up and grabs Draco's hand, "I'm coming with you".

McGonagall shakes her head, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zabini, but this doesn't concern you".

Hadrian and Draco straighten their posture, "Then we're not going anywhere".

The students all hold their breath, waiting for them to get in trouble for talking back to a teacher. McGonagall stares down at the three, accepting that they are not going to budge.

She sighs, "Fine. Come along. Quickly".  

They smirk at each other, proud that their stubbornness has proven to work. It was one of their power moves that they learnt at a young age, working especially for their godfather. Heading back into the castle, McGonagall leads them through the halls and towards her office.  

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