CHAPTER 1: 'INFORMATION'

Draco rubbed his eyes and looked around; the dormitory was almost empty except for him and a boy who was sleeping soundly. He sat up and stretched his arms, suppressing a yawn. He blinked a several times and got out of the bed.

After having a short shower and changing his clothes, Draco walked out of the washroom. He passed through the Slytherin's common room which was also empty and walked out.

He made his way towards the Slytherin's table in the great hall and sat down in the middle of Blaise and Pansy. Pansy ran a hand through his hair making them messy; Draco gave her a disgusted look but Pansy just smiled at him sweetly. Draco sighed and turned his attention towards the food in front of him.

"Morning Draco." Blaise looked up from the papers he was reading and greeted the boy sitting beside him. Draco, who was putting the porridge in his bowl looked up and gave him a small nod before turning his attention back.

Draco took a mouth full of porridge, "What are you reading?"

Blaise folded the papers in his hands, "Nothing, just checking my potions homework." He took a bite of the bread that was lying in the plate in front of him.

"Isn't it Sunday?" Draco asked. Now Pansy had too turned towards the two as well as Crabbe and Goyle.

"Yeah I know but…" he was cut off in the middle of the explanation when they heard the flaps of wings. All the students sitting in the great hall looked up and saw thousands of owls fly in the great hall, mails.

Draco however, kept looking at his food until an owl of light brown color landed in front of him and with a small wrapped box in its mouth and a letter tied to its leg. The owl dropped the present on the table and extended its leg for Draco to untie the paper.

After the owl's leg was free it flew away, taking a piece of bread, from Blaise's plate, with it. Draco shook his head lightly seeing that his friend was lost in the news paper not caring about his food.

He unfolded the paper in his hands,

Draco,

This is to inform you that your mother and I are going on a vacation so we are sorry that you will not be returning home in any of the holidays this year.

I hope you enjoy the sweets I have sent for you.

Your father.

Draco re read the paper in his hands and slammed his fist upon the table angrily only to cry out in pain afterwards.

Pansy gave him a concerned look, "What's wrong sweetie pie?" she asked in her sweetest voice.

Draco waved his hand to shut her up but she caught his injured hand and gave it a small squeeze making Draco to cry out in pain. She let go instantly and looked at him apologetically, "I didn't me…"

Draco looked at her for a few seconds before saying with clenched teeth, "Just shut up." He than took the wrapped box of sweets that his father had sent him and opened it. There were a few candies inside but they were his favorite. He placed one in his mouth and turned to Blaise who was flipping through the pages of the newspaper.

Sensing Draco's eyes upon him, Blaise looked up at his face then at his neglected breakfast bowl, "You finished?"

Draco gave a nod and stood up, "Let's go outside, in the grounds."

Blaise stood up too, placing the papers on the table, "Sure." As the two took a step, Pansy grabbed Draco's sleeve.

"Where are you going honey bunch?" She asked innocently running her hand through his blond hair.

Draco made a face but made no attempt to stop her, "Outside."

"Maybe I can come too." She wondered out loud.

"Maybe you can just stay here." Blaise replied. She narrowed her eyebrows at her then turned to Draco who took a step away from her, "Let's go."

Goyle and Crabbe were also standing looking at each other, waiting for his answer.

"Ok." Draco sighed and tugged his hand away from Pansy's grasp; she started looking at him with wide eyes. He gave a stern glance before turning his back towards the group and walking off, towards the gates of the great hall.

They were passing through the corridors towards the main gate of the school when Draco suddenly stopped.

Blaise ignored him and walked past him but the others stopped too.

"What?" he turned around and asked when they made no attempt to resume their walk. Draco moved his eyes from the spot where he was looking and pointed in the direction where there was a crowd of students, shouting excitedly. "Let's check it out."

"It's only a notice board." Blaise pointed out, "If it's something important they will tell us about it in our common room. Why waste our time?"

Draco looked at him for a minute then gave the crowd a judgmental look before resuming his walk in the direction of the gates. Blaise gave him a small smile when he walked past him and started leading the way again. The three also started following them.

Pansy pulled Draco's sleeve, "It's almost lunch time."

Draco opened his eyes slowly and looked around. They were still sitting under the shade of a tree; Pansy was leaned over him while Crabbe and Goyle were eating something. He moved his head to the other side and saw that Blaise was writing something on a piece of a paper. He shook his head lightly and cleared his throat to gain the attention of the group, "you guys wanna go inside?'

Before any one could answer Pansy stood up and dusted her skirt then held out her hand for Draco, "Yeah."

Draco ignored her hand and stood up himself. He signaled Goyle and Crabbe to stand then looked at Blaise who was still writing on the page, Draco cleared his throat again.

"I'll catch up." Blaise responded not looking up from his page. It seemed like his whole attention was focused on what he was doing.

Draco told the portrait the password and it opened to reveal the Slytherin's common room. He walked inside and looked around to find that his usual seat was taken by a first year kid. He grabbed his collar and pushed him from above the chair and onto the floor. He kicked the boy to move him away from his path and sat down on the soft chair. He rested his head in a comfortable position and closed his eyes. His legs extended in front of him. Remembering that he had transfiguration homework, he cursed the teacher and opened his eyes slowly. Just as he opened his book and a paper to do his assignment, he was forced to look up when he heard Goyle's voice.

"Draco, look at this."

Draco looked up and saw him holding a piece of paper in his extended hand. He snatched it from him and started reading the note that was signed by the head of their house, Snape.

Students of seventh year,

This is to enlighten you that Hogwarts is sending two of its seventh year students (probably a boy and a girl) to other schools (magical as well as non-magical) and places for research and investigations. Once the students have been decided by the head master they won't be able to back out so, who ever is interested in it please tell me your names after giving it a thought first. More information will be provided to you afterwards.

The head of Slytherin's house,

Snape.

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A/N: I hope you guys liked the first chapter… I'll try my best and update ASAP!!!

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