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MADELINE'S POV
Telling Harry I was Slytherin was the hardest thing I had to do. I knew he'd be upset, confused, and maybe even angry. Maybe not angry at me but he'd be mad and look for someone to blame.
I locked eyes with Ron across the library, who had nudged Hermione to look up at me. Harry and Hermione's eyes found me and I could see from a mile away that their facial expressions had dropped. Whatever conversation they were having came to an end instantly as they watched me closely. I sighed and sat down at the library table, it stayed silent.
"Hi" I mumbled, forcing a smile. Ron's eyes seemed locked on the green tie around my neck. Hermione cleared her throat and smiled, a forced one as well. "Good afternoon Madeline"
"I got resorted, into Slytherin clearly" I spoke glancing at my uniform, looking over at Harry who hadn't looked at me since I sat down. I frowned, I could already sense his disappointment. He stared at the desk, avoiding eye contact.
Ron nodded, laughing awkwardly. "We can see that, yeah"
Hermione frowned, smacking Ron's arm. Ron winced and mumbled an apology.
"The Sorting Hat doesn't make mistakes, Madeline. This isn't right" Harry finally snapped. He glared towards the tie on my neck and motioned towards himself, Hermione, and Ron. "Hufflepuff I could at least handle but Slytherin?! The house of evil?!"
I frowned, looking down at my hands. I couldn't handle hearing Harry's disapproval. It's not like I had asked to be in Slytherin! Although ever since I was resorted, part of me felt more proud, like I was stronger than before... I felt relieved.
"I'm not evil-"
"Then why are you a bloody Slytherin!?" Harry shouted, making me jump.
"Harry please-"
"No Hermione! How do we know this isn't part of Voldemort's plan? For Merlin's sake! The girl was raised by Weasleys! Well known Gryffindors and yet she gets placed in Hufflepuff then moved to Slytherin!"
I sighed, looking up at Harry. I could feel my eyes watering as I clenched my fist. I wanted to scream, to tell him that I was his sister and if he knew me at all he'd know I wasn't evil. I wanted to yell at him, tell him about Klaus and how Klaus wasn't evil. I knew I wasn't evil but I wasn't so sure if the trio knew too.
"Harry I am not evil! Not all Slytherins are either! Maybe this gives us an advantage, if Slytherin is truly the house to those who follow the Dark Lord then this gives us an insider to the Dark side. Snape has already begun to favor me! Maybe I can find out what's happening with Malfoy and him quicker" I hiss, finally reaching my breaking point. I couldn't hear him bicker about me any longer.
