Chapter 1 Emily's P.O.V
I walked out of the castle with Draco's hand in mine.
Our families were spending Christmas together this year, and the dark lord would be staying with us for a few days. It made me feel slightly uneasy to know that he would be able to observe us and punish us if he deemed it necessary. As we walked to the train, I looked over my shoulder and glanced back at the castle. Hogwarts would've been much safer than the Malfoy Manor this Christmas, but I wasn't going to upset the holiday plans ….
When we reached the train, Draco guided me along the halls in search of an empty compartment. Once we were both settled, I folded my hands in my lap waiting for the train to begin its journey back to Kings Cross Station. Draco looked out the window, with a slight frown.
"Draco smile" I said gently. He looked at me for moment then looked back out the window again. Now I was frowning as the train began to move out of the station, wondering if he was going to sulk for the whole ride. It was five minutes before he broke the silence. "Snape's been bothering me about my task, says he can offer help if I need it".
I nodded unclasping my hands. "Why would he want to offer you help"? He's working for Dumbledore". Draco shook his head, "I think he just wants to take all the glory, make it back in the dark lord's good books you know?" I nodded; Draco looked deeply insulted by our Professor's proposal to assist him in his task. Getting up from my seat I asked Draco to make room for me to sit beside him, I couldn't help but wondering if Snape really wanted the credit for Draco's task or if he was up to something. Draco moved over so I sat down, he snaked an arm around my waist and pulled me close to him. Sitting there next to him I put my head on his shoulder and waited for sleep to come….
