Unicorns

Spoilers- OOTP
Disclaimer-Not mine, in no way shape or form do these characters belong to me.
Note- For purposes of this fic HBP doesn't exist. Obviously, for reasons that will become apparent. This is just a silly little 7th year mini piece that came to me while searching for new fic to read.
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Hagrid stood in front of the doors leading into the Great Hall shuffling his giant feet. He held his hands in front of him, one desperately clutching the other. His beard twitched as he muttered lowly to himself.

"Stupid… Shouldn'ta let 'em get away… Dumbledore'll… Oh, blimey."

Hagrid's face lit up as he saw Harry walking towards him with Ron, Hermione and Ginny in tow.

"Harry! Ron! Hermione! Ginny! Yer just the people I was lookin' for."

Ron and Harry shared a worried glance. This didn't sound too good.

"What's wrong, Hagrid?" Hermione asked cautiously.

Hagrid leaned down. "I need yer help," he whispered. "One o' the thestrals got sick. He went mad, attacked one o' the unicorns."

Ginny very quickly realized where this was going. She blanched, her freckles standing out dramatically. "O-oh," she stammered. "Look, Draco's wants to speak with me. Sorry, Hagrid."

Ginny hurried over to the Slytherin table and started to whisper in Draco's ear. Ron watched them with a scowl.

Hermione placed her hand on his arm. "Stop, she's old enough to decide who her boyfriend is."

"But-"

"No," Hermione said firmly. She turned to Hagrid. "How can we help you?"

Hagrid wrung his hands. "Well, er, yer see… I need someone to catch the unicorn, so I can fix it. An' I-" Hagrid blushed darkly.

"Oh." Hermione's eyes widened. "OH! Um, well…" Hermione cleared her throat uncomfortably, a blush staining her cheeks.

Harry and Ron looked from Hermione to Hagrid, their brows furrowed in confusion. "What? It shouldn't be that hard to catch, should it? We could do it."

"Unicorns can only be caught by one type of person, Ron. There are certain prerequisites."

"So?" Ron shrugged.

Hermione sighed. "I really wish you two paid attention in class. Only a virgin can catch a unicorn!"

Ron opened his mouth and closed it again quickly. His ears burned a dark tomato red. "Oh." Ron coughed. "Um, sorry, mate," Ron said, rubbing the back of his neck. "Looks like you're on your own."

Harry looked wide-eyed at Ron and Hermione. "You-" Harry paused and shook his head. "No, I don't want to know."

He looked up at Hagrid; the man was one point away from spontaneously combusting. Harry sighed. "Let's go, Hagrid."

Harry followed the grateful half giant out of the school building. "I really need a girlfriend."

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