A/N: This is my first attempt at a dramione fanfic... I personally love this pairing and despite what J.K. Rowling says, I will always believe that there is a fair amount of goodness in Draco which is what I hope to portray once he stops being a prat. Anyways, constructive criticism is always welcome, be sure to favourite and follow if you like it, thanks!

Disclaimer: Ideas are mine, character's belong to J.K. Rowling... unfortunately

Albus Dumbledore sat alone at his desk waiting patiently. Sure enough, two pairs of footsteps could be heard climbing up the stairs which led to his office. The door opened and Snape strode in, robes flowing with his graceful movements. Minerva McGonagall followed behind him and shut the door, muttering a silencing spell around it before turning to face the headmaster. The room was filled with candlelight but the air was full of tenseness and dread. It was Albus who broke the silence.

"I suppose there's no point in avoiding the purpose of this meeting." He stated calmly, meeting the gaze of both Severus and Minerva. "Thanks to Severus, we know that Voldemort has ordered Draco Malfoy to kill me under consequence of his parents lives as well as his own should he fail."

Minerva nodded her head once, acknowledging the old wizard's words before speaking, "And what do you plan to do Albus? He is just a boy, as disagreeable as he may be-" she cut off when Severus shot a glare at her.

"I am aware that his only a young boy Minerva, which is why I pray that we can come up with an alternative way to save Draco and his family. One that will not tear his young soul apart." Dumbledore replied patiently. "I thought that perhaps if Severus was to intervene on Draco and my behalf and take over the task-" Snape stiffened before objecting, "There must be another way to save him, without your death."

Dumbledore looked at him thoughtfully for a moment. "I suppose if we were to protect Draco's parents and remove them from the eyes of Voldemort, the three of them could live safely elsewhere. But it would pose many complications."

"But where would they be safe from Him? I don't think it would be possible for them to remain in England in secret. And how would we smuggle them out without any suspicion? And most importantly, would the Malfoys even agree to this idea of your Albus. We cannot forget the Lucius is a devoted Death Eater and is serving his time in Azkaban for it."

Dumbledore simply smiled, "All in good time Minerva. School has not yet started, we have time to find the answers to our worries."

"We don't have time!" Severus snapped. "The Dark Lord grows stronger every day. We must not delay is protecting them." Snape was unwillingly thinking back to the time when he had pleaded with Dumbledore to hide Lily from the Dark One. In a calmer tone he suggested, "What if they were sent across the sea to America or Canada? The Dark Lord would never bother to look there for them, especially if they were thought to be… dead.."

Albus mused for a moment, pondering the idea before nodding his head. "Indeed that is quite the idea. But perhaps we should wait before offering this option to the young Malfoy and his mother, They might be more willing to accept and be compliant if they feel some unwelcome pressure from the task Voldemort has set up."

Minerva and Severus nodded in agreement. This was a tricky situation which must be treated with care and precision to avoid unnecessary bloodshed.

"Minerva, if you would kindly send an owl to Kingsley, I would greatly appreciate his insight on this situation. And I am sure it goes without saying that this matter will not be spoken about, outside this room." Once again, the two Head of Houses nodded before bidding good-night to the headmaster and exiting the office and going their separate ways.

It had been a few months since the meeting in Dumbledore's office took place. The castle was now full of students of all kinds, and Dumbledore relished in the happy chattering voices and sounds of laughter he heard everyday. This specific day was a blur of excitement for third years going to Hogsmeade for the first time, and the older students who were eager to return. Dumbledore smiled to himself as he watched Harry and his friends head off together in the snow, before retiring to his tower to do some work.

It was some time later when Minerva burst through his office door with Severus on her heels looking fairly disgruntled. He looked up questioningly at the two, waiting for an explanation which he soon got from Minerva.

"This necklace," She waved her hand towards an open box in Severus' hand which appear to contain an opal necklace, "Fell into the hands of a innocent girl who was intending to deliver it to you. She was on her way here when her skin brushed it from a mere second, and she was painfully cursed."

"Is she alright?" Dumbledore cut in worriedly.

"Yes, Madame Pomfrey is looking after her at the moment." Minerva answered glancing at Severus, hoping he would finish the story.

"I have not yet spoken to Draco about this, he's been a bit...distant with me. But I can safely assume that it was him behind this attempt on your life." Snape stated.

"I see," Dumbledore said. "I suppose he must have been very desperate...Was he not planning to use the Vanishing Cabinet? He must have stumbled across a complication, as we are stumbling upon one now to. Aid him in every way Severus. I have an idea."

It was nearing the beginning of May, and apart from the poisoned ale, no other attempts on Dumbledore's life had been made. The headmaster had gathered Severus and Minerva for another meeting to finalize some details.

"So it is agreed then. Severus, you must convince Draco and Narcissa to abandon Voldemort's mission and take refuge in America in the muggle world. Kingsley has selected a few wands that they may chose from to replace their old wands preventing anyone from tracing them. Minerva, you will speak to a muggle-born of your choice and persuade them to aid the Malfoy's in their transition to America, as they learn the muggle ways. Aside from that, it is best to allow Draco to continue with the Vanishing Cabinet until he lets in the Death Eaters and we are able to fake their deaths." Severus and Minerva nodded before departing to fulfill Dumbledore's orders.

Due to a fortunate twist of luck, Severus was expected to join the Malfoy's for supper that eve, and he figured it would not be a hard task to get Narcissa alone and for her to consent. She loved her son dearly, and would do anything to protect him. Not to mention the fact that Narcissa only supported the Dark Lord for her husband, she herself was not even a Death Eater and clearly had no intention of taking the Dark Mark.

Minerva on the other hand was slightly troubled by her task. Most muggle-borns would reject the idea of helping Draco Malfoy due to his bullying nature, that she was positive all of them had experienced at least once during their time at Hogwarts. She need to pick someone who would be understanding and possibly sympathetic to the young boy, but also be able to hold her own ground when necessary. Minerva pondered for awhile until the perfect witch popped into her mind. Slightly unsure, the Gryffindor Head of House headed out in search of the well-known and loved, Hermione Granger.