The Gryffindor's Dilemna

by AlexDayLover

Holly Oleander, 3rd year Gryffindor. Notorious bookworm, shy but perky, and Draco Malfoy's latest prodigy. What did she get herself into? After she proves her worth by helping Malfoy with a mission, he decides that she's Slytherin enough to help him full-time around Hogwarts. With her best friend Pearl, the reformed bully Scorpius, and Malfoy as a mentor, she just might be great.

4. Chapter 4

Inside, Draco was lounging on a couch. He was gazing up at the ceiling, as three small birds fluttered around the room.

Scorpius was next to him. He jumped when I came in. I sneered.

Draco sat up lazily. "Oleander. How lovely you look in green. I knew you would get the password."

"Um... Thanks." I said. "What did you need me to do?"

He grinned evilly. "Are you familiar with the Chamber of Secrets?"

I nodded. "Thats a myth."

Scorpius shook his head. "No, it's real."

I looked at Draco. "Really?" He nodded.

"Potter showed it to us. Only a Parseltongue can get in. Anyway, that's not important. What matters is that it's not the only hidden room in the castle."

I sat next to him on the couch. "Tell me more."

"Rowena Ravenclaw had a secret dwelling in the walls of the castle. We don't know where. Thats your job. Find out where it is, and how to get in." He leaned back, linking his fingers and staring challengingly at me.

I crossed my arms. "Do have any leads?"

Scorpius said, "We know that owls are her favorite animals. All birds, really, but owls especially. Try following them."

"Draco?" I ignored Scorpius.

He chuckled. "Like Scorpius said. The birds are the key. Take as long as you need, but the sooner the better."

"Why don't you do it?" I asked.

"I have other things to do." Draco said. "And Scorpius would be lost without Prospus."

"Where is Prospus?" I suddenly realized I hadn't seen the other boy in a while. "He hasn't been in class."

They shared a look. Draco scowled at the birds when he ground out, "He's a little… tied up."

I looked at them. Scorpius seemed really sad, but Draco was more angry. Touchy subject, I suppose.

I stood up. "Well, I'll send an owl if I make progress."

Draco came out of his state. "No, send a Patronus. They're safer."

I snorted. "Yeah right. As if." He rolled his eyes.

"You don't know how?" He grinned. "I'll teach you."

Scorpius spoke up. "I don't know either."

Draco sighed. "They should really teach this in class. Anyway, fine, I'll teach both of you. Room of Requirement. 8 o'clock, next Saturday."

I nodded, then put on my invisibility cloak and left.