Half-Blood Prince 24: Sectumsempra
In which Harry discovers Draco crying in the boys' bathroom, being comforted by Moaning Myrtle. The encounter quickly escalates out of control, and Draco is trying to perform the Cruciatus curse when Harry hits him with Sectumsempra first. The Half-Blood Prince's unknown spell slashes Draco across the face and chest, and only because Snape appears immediately is Draco healed and sent to the hospital wing.
Hermione can't help pointing out the reservations she's had about the Half-Blood Prince all along, but, much to Harry's surprise, a newly single Ginny comes to his defense, and Harry wonders again if getting together with her will ruin his friendship with Ron. Later, Harry misses the last Quidditch match because he is in detention, but when he returns to the common room, Gryffindor has won, and he kisses Ginny in celebration.
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Hermione can't help pointing out the reservations she's had about the Half-Blood Prince all along, but, much to Harry's surprise, a newly single Ginny comes to his defense, and Harry wonders again if getting together with her will ruin his friendship with Ron. Later, Harry misses the last Quidditch match because he is in detention, but when he returns to the common room, Gryffindor has won, and he kisses Ginny in celebration.
Previous chapter: Half-Blood Prince 23: Horcruxes
Next chapter: Half-Blood Prince 25: The Seer Overheard