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It is in the fifth year and Harry Potter was to face the biggest threat since voldemort's return. And worse, no one knew about it…
CHAPTER 1: A STRANGE STUDENT
The new scholar year began normally, with the sorting ceremony and the beginning feast. Nothing unusually drew the attention, besides some things only remarked by some clever students, no one else but our three heroes: Harry, Ron and Hermione…
The feast was as usually, the best part of the year. Dumbledore presented some new teachers and announced with his soft voice:
-Let the feast begin!
The room suddenly becomes noisy, and students started to speak, except the new ones, who were quieter. Strangely, very few students were chosen as Slytherins, only three persons: Preem Palver, a tall guy, greed eyed and with long hair, very rude, along with his friend Mike Trevize, who was almost like his friend, and both of them seemed to be meant to be Draco's friends.
The third one was a little shorter and more shy, but his eyes were reflecting a more intelligent person. Anyway, they were an attraction to Slytherins, a very promising alliance for making illegal things. At the Gryffindor table, Ron and Hermione were talking about their holiday, when Harry interrupted them:
-Did you hear what happened last month to that mugle? I heard from Arthur that he was found with his memory completely erased. Well, almost completely, since he was able to recognize some of his friends. It was horrible!
-Not at all, answered Hermione, I haven't found time to watch those news, you know this year we're going to take the NOV-s and I was a little busy.
-Come on, you should hear the news more often, said Ron. I heard about him, of course. But I also heard that they didn't find any trace of spell. No one could explain what happened, but they think we are facing a fearsome dark conspiracy.
-What about Voldemort? You know that he controls the dark magic, with all its horrors. Who knows what could they possibly create?
-They said there was NO SIGN of spell, confirmed by all wizards. Dark magic has its own repercussions, easy to detect, but very hard to hide. How could Voldemort do that? replied Hermione.
-I have no idea, but one thing is sure: the one who did it is extremely strong and masters a deadly magic or whatever its powers are. We must be careful and if possible find out who is until it's too late.
And another thing, have you noticed those three boys from Slytherins? The taller one seemed a little weird to me.
-Who? That one who's talking with Malfoy? It seems normal to me, answered Ron. I mean, as normal as Slytherin can be, and started to laugh.
-Look at him! suddenly yelled Harry, enough to be heard from all tables. Luckily for him that others were too loud and except his friends, no one heard him.
-What is it? replied instantly both of them.
-Nothing…not any more. I thought I saw…No. It cannot be.
-You seemed a bit scared, Harry. What did you see?
-I'm not sure, but for a second I think I saw a green shine in his eyes.
-You…what? I mean, I agree he is a little strange, but you're going too far.
-I am sure what I saw, and I am going to find out more about him. And for you two, I suggest to keep both eyes on him.
The next day, all students were gathered in the class, listening to professor Snape presenting some potions. He remarked immediately the new boys sitting next to Malfoy and their great attention to his words so he decided to see if they could be used as faithful spies, as were Draco, Crabbe and Goyle. "First I must make them have something against Potter, then it should be easy work".
As usually, Harry wasn't paying attention to whatever he was saying, so he found useful to remark:
-Mr. Potter, if you don't mind, can you repeat my last words, please?
-Aaa…you said something about a nasty yellow plant and…
-How many times do I have to tell you to pay attention to my classes? If punishing you is the last option, be sure I will do it!
So for tomorrow you have to do some more practice…let's say 50 death-essence potions?
-What? I won't have enough time! It is not fair!
- It is not my problem, replied sarcastically professor Snape.
After this short conversation, the silence covered the class once again. It finally came the time for students to complete their potions. Professor Snape was walking slowly through the class, evaluating the smoking cauldrons and stopped in front of the Palver' s and said, completely amazed:
-Well done! It's exactly the way I would prepare it! It seems we have a talented potion maker here! 5 points for Slytherins!
In the class, it was deeply quiet .No one has ever heard Snape being so happy and to give Slytherins points since long time. But another strange thing was going to happen.
Snape's plan was working so Palver became a close friend of Draco who asked:
-Aren't you happy that Potter screw it up?
-Of course, but what's so important about him?
-HE? He is the worst enemy of the house Slytherin, he made us a lot of troubles. He is also Dumbledore's favorite student.
-Really? I must find out more about him. He seems to be a famous student, and he must have some secrets.
-Then you will join us, right? I need some other competent allies, other than those two idiots, Crabbe and Goyle;, they are only good as guards. And you seem an intelligent person . Perhaps your friend will also join us?
-He will do whatever I order him to do. Anyway, from what you said I understand that you really need some help. In fact, I need help too, and you are the best person to do it. I saw that professor Snape is your friend and mine also, so we'll have a good cover. But, I must warn you, you will have to obey my orders( and here Palver's voice became strange, cold and unbelievable convincing). Is this clear?
"Why do I need to listen him? He is pure-blood, Slytherin, but anyhow this doesn't give him the power to command me. Since I need some help I will tolerate him, but with the first chance I should retake the power."
-I would be glad to do so.
-And another thing, Malfoy. I should have told you that I don't tolerate failure or treachery. If you try to follow your last thoughts, your fate is certain. Let me show you a tiny piece of my powers.
After this words, the class suddenly became cold, the light has been drained away, and for a few seconds all persons in the class felt a strong pain and their minds being confused.
-I am supposed to be very subtle, Malfoy. Never make me repeat this again, because it will be far more painful.
After the potion classes, all were talking about what could possibly happen when the class went dark and cold. Maybe a lonely Dementor, lurking around through the corridors?
-Harry, what do you think it was? asked Ron.
-I am not sure but I think Palver has something to do with it. In fact, I am sure of this.
-Come on Harry, Palver has become your personal obsession. There's nothing unusual at that boy, even if he's a Slytherin.
-Anyway, I want to check. Tonight, I must go and find out anything possible. It is time for my old cloak to show its powers. Are you coming with me, or I'll have to do it on my own?
-Do I look like a coward? Did I disappoint you before?
-Then stop arguing and just believe me! And you can tell Hermione to join us as well. We'll need all the strength we can get.
-Ok, Harry. I hope you are right.
-Then it's all set. Tonight we're going to find some nasty things.
When all the students were supposed to be in bed, Harry, Ron and Hermione were walking down the corridors, protected by the invisible cloak, which was barely covering all of them.
-Watch you steps, it's the second time you hit my leg, said Hermione..
-Sorry, I'll try.
-Try to speak more carefully, whispered Harry. They can hear us easily. And remember that the cloak offers protection only if we are wearing it so watch it! Don't let if fall from you.
They finally arrived at the Slytherin quarter and they stopped in front of the password protected door.
-What now? asked Ron impatiently. Do you have any idea about the password?
-Thanks to Fred and George, yes. They tested their new invention the stretching ears, which can hear almost everything within their range which is about 10 meters long. This is how they managed to find the password. Now, step aside. Harry step in front of the door and said as loud as possible:
-Frozen Shards!
The door opened and they continued to walk towards the corridor until they reached Malfoy's room.
-That's it, said Harry. Here we are. Now, let's find out what kind of plot is spawning here.
He took an expanding ear and launched it under the door, so now they could hear clearly those words:
-Listen to me, Draco. These things must remain just between you and me… .