The Christmas holiday was coming up and everyone was packing getting ready to go home for the holidays. Su had gotten over her nasty cold and was well once more.

"Sirena, you have to come with me! He invited Jeremy too," said Su.

"I don't know, Su."

"Oh, But I'll need you there I can't handle the Malfoys alone."

Sirena bit her lip. "Alright I'll go."

Su hugged her friend in a tight embrace and Sirena happily returned it. "Well I guess I had better go finish packing, see you at dinner!"

Sirena turned to Hermione. "Oh my God."

"What?" said Harry as he sat down.

Hermione looked up from her book. "Sirena is now spending the holidays at Malfoy Manor."

"Only for Su's benefit, she doesn't want to go alone," said Sirena.

"With good reason," interrupted Ron.

Sirena laughed and glanced over at Draco. He was across the room scribbling in a notebook. "Otherwise I would have even been invited."

"Jeremy's going too, so they won't be completely alone," added Hermione.

"Its like that bloody git wants to be busted for treason," huffed Ron.

"Or he could just be under a certain witches spell," Andrusa chimed in.

"Yeah right, Draco Ono cares about two things: money and himself," said Ron as Andrusa tools seat next to Harry.

"Going home for the holidays?" asked Harry.

Andrusa nodded. "Yeah I need a break from this ferret chase." the others laughed. Sirena knew he was talking about Draco. Hermione had told her about the time one of their old defense against the dark arts teacher, Professor Moody, turned Draco into a ferret.

"Sirena is working over time," said Ron. "She and Su are spending it with the Malf-ouch!" Hermione hushed him by hitting his arm hard with her 'Hogwarts: A History' textbook.

Andrusa clenched his fist on the table. "I was going to tell you when we got back," said Sirena. "I'm only going for Su . I hate to say it but in his mind it's a pure blood thing, so there's no way way you would have been able to go anyway."

"Your right, " sighed Andrusa.

"Plus, he thinks your a right fowl git," said Ron in an awkward tone.

Andrusa laughed as did the group.

There weren't any classes for the rest of the semester.

Now it was the day the Hogwarts express arrived to take students back to London.

Sirena rode the carriages with Andrusa and the others.

To Sirena's pleasure they didn't talk about Malfoy.

"Happy Christmas you two," said Harry.

Andrusa helped Sirena out of the carriage.

Jeremy, Su, and Draco were waiting patiently on Sirena but only Draco as her standing with Andrusa.

He took her into a long embrace and pressed his lips to her ear. "I know this is probably the last thing you want to hear," he whispered. "But if Malfoy is a death eater you'll find something like this," he said as he pulled back from the hug and grabbed her hand. "Merry Christmas, Sirena," he said as his hand slipped out of hers.

Draco watched the two with a glare.

Sirena felt a small folded piece of paper between her fingers and thumb but quickly slipped it into her pocket and joined her brother and the others.

In the cabin, Su pulled out he copy of Newt Scamander's 'Fantastic Beasts and where to find them.' Sirena too had a book to read while the boys played a game of cards. She had brought her advanced potions book.

"Four aces, Draco." Jeremy laid his cards on the table revealing he wasn't bluffing.

"Ugh," Draco groaned. Defeat left his eyes as he revealed his cards. "Royal Flush, badger."

Jeremy laughed. "Outstanding!"

Sirena was surprised they were getting along so well. Even more amazing was the fact Draco was even nice to her brother. She suspected it was only because he was a pure blood. As Draco and Jeremy continued to talk about cards, Sirena pulled out the paper Andrusa had given her before the train had left Hogwarts.

She did understand what this was exactly. A snake slither out of and oddly shaped head. Siren closed her book and stood. "I'm going to the Lou," she said and left the cabin.

Sirena hurried to we're most of the Ravenclaws were. Once she found where Andrusa was she held up the note. Andrusa nodded and exited the cabin leaving the others very confused. He pulled her into one of the empty cabins before someone heard them.

"What is this?" she asked.

Andrusa looked around. "It's 'The Dark Mark'," he said. "Every Death Eater has it on his or hers left arm. That is the only proof you'll need."

"If what you and Harry think is true," she said with a trembling voice. "Then I'll be in a house full of Death Eaters, and who knows what they'll do to me if they find out that I'm-"Andrusa hushed her by pressing his pointer finger on her lips.

"Sirena," he said as he grabbed her by the shoulders. "You're a Gryffindor. You won't get caught."

Silence fell upon the two. Andrusa hands slid down the girl's arms as he inched his lips closer to hers. "You'll be fine," he said and left the cabin.

The rest if the train ride was boring as always. So boring that Sirena fell asleep.

Sirena woke up to the train stopping. Su and Jeremy hurried out to beat the crowd and get their bags.

"Sirena wait," said Draco. "I don't understand?," he phased.

"Understand what?"

He started to laugh and sat back down. "Why would you spend a holiday with a person you're trying to avoid?"

"Because not everything is about you," she said and opened the cabin door. "I'm not her for you. I'm here for someone I love." Sirena took a deep breath and found her friends. They waited no time at all for Draco.

"Mr. Malfoy?" asked the stranger. Draco nodded and the man handed him a letter. He opened the letter and disappointment crossed his face. "My parents couldn't meet us here today," he said.

"We could just Apparate,"suggested Su.

Draco extended his hand and one by one place their hand on top of his. In mere seconds they appeared in front of a large mansion that gave Sirena the creeps.

"Here we are," he said picking up his bag.

"Merlin's beard," said Jeremy.

"Fricking awesome!" exclaimed Su.

The group walked up to the manor. Almost as soon as they reached the porch the door opened.

"Master Draco, welcome back." He didn't even acknowledge the man had said anything. "Welcome to Malfoy Manor," he said to the other three as he shut the door behind them.

"Thank you," said Sirena as she passed by. The servant was surprised but carried on leading the group into the large room where Draco's parents were.

"Draco!" said the tall blonde woman.

"Hello mum," said Draco as his mother kissed his cheek. "Hello father," Draco said looking up at the man.

"Come now Draco don't be rude introduce us to your friends," said his father as he approached the teenagers. "Lucius Malfoy," he said and bowed.

As Draco called off the names of his guests they each ether waved or bowed their head. "And this is Sirena Perkins," he said dully.

"You two wouldn't happen to be the children of Josef Perkins would you?"

Jeremy nodded "Yes sir, he works for the ministry in the department of international magical cooperation."

"I thought so," said Lucius.

"You all must be very tired," said Narcissa.

Lucius snapped his fingers. "Doggle!" shouted Lucius. An elderly house elf entered the room timidly. "Show our guests to their rooms."

"Yes, Master." The three followed the elf upstairs to their rooms. Su and Sirena's rooms were separate but right next to each other.

Sirena unpacked her things and found an envelope setting in the bottom her suitcase. It was a letter from Andrusa.

"Dear Sirena,

I had Ginny slip this I your suitcase while you were asleep. This is a little heads up that I will be in touch over the holiday. I will be sending my mother's owl instead of mine to lower suspicion. I'll right you as soon as I can.

-Andrusa

P.S attached is a charm spell that will disguise your letter. Only I will be able to see what it really says."

Sirena sat on the large king size bed and looked the charm. She would right him whenever she found out something worth telling. About an hour passed before Doggle knocked at her door.

"Dinner is ready miss," said the house elf.

Sirena smiled. "Thank you, Doggle."

Doggle hurried along in a giddy manner. The elf had never been told thank you before.

Sirena stepped out her room but stopped when she heard whispering.

From what she could tell Draco was being scolded for something. After a few moments Draco stepped into the hallway and met Sirena's gaze.

"Sorry." Sirena started to turn towards the stairs. "I didn't mean to listen-"

"Sorry you had to hear that," said Draco adjusting his coat. "My, uh," he hesitated. "Uncle Tom is urging me to do things his way and it's put a lot of stress of my father."

Sirena laughed. "Yeah but it's their job to worry."

Draco even laughed. Sirena was surprised at how normal it was. What surprised her even more was how attractive she thought he was when he laughed like that. "Shall we go to dinner?" Sirena nodded.

Jeremy and Su were already at the table as was Narcissa Malfoy.

"Ah there you two are," said his mother.

The two took their seats. Draco sat best to his mother and Sirena sat across from Su next to Jeremy.

"Su how is your father? Mr. Lyu?" asked Narcissa.

"He's good, he and my mom just went on holiday back home." Narcissa and Su conversed for a long time. It was clear she liked Su.

Draco glanced up at Sirena and both were thinking the same thing. Narcissa observed this behavior. "So, Sirena," she began. "Are you and Su in the same house?"

"Uh, no ma'am. I'm in Gryffindor." Sirena could tell that was not a good thing to a Malfoy.

"Sirena just transferred in from Buaxbaton this year," said Draco.

"We've known each other for years though. Our dads worked together before she transferred," added Su. " We were sure she was going to get into Slytherin."

"Well," she said then patted her mouth with her napkin. "They only let in the best into Slytherin. I'm not surprised-"

"Mother," interrupted Draco.

The dinner went back to being just Su and his mother talking. Sirena and Jeremy exchanged looks every now and again.

Once dinner was over Sirena returned to her room. She plopped onto the bed and let out a sigh of relaxation.

She was nearly asleep when she heard a nock at her door.

Sluggishly, Sirena walked to the door. It was Draco.

"Can I come in?" he asked. Sirena motioned for him to enter. "I thought I should apologize for my mother's behavior. She just doesn't particularly like Gryffindor house."

Sirena rolled her eyes. "I figured that much out myself, thanks." Sirena sat down on the bed again. " Even your mum thinks Su is perfect for you."

"So I gathered." Draco took a seat next to her on the bed. "A relationship isn't really at the top of my worry right now," he said.

"Now, that's debatable," she said playfully. Draco laughed again and Sirena just gazed at him. "You're different now," she said looking down.

"How so?" he said before looking at his feet.

Sirena smirked. "Well you're not the asshole I met on the train."

Draco couldn't help but laugh. "You're funny, Perkins." he propped back on one of his hands as Sirena gleamed a playful smile. "There's going to be a bit of a family get together. This Friday. Christmas Eve."

"Draco," she started.

"It's a heads up. If you think my mum is a handful, you should just avoid my aunt Bellatrix," he snickered.

"I'm sure I can handle it," she said.

Silence fell. The two stared at each other.

Draco began closing in the space between them.

"No, Draco." The blonde boy stared in confusion. "Tell Su the truth," she said. "About how you feel."

Draco nodded. "The party," he said inching closer. "I'll tell her then, he said as he placed his hand on the side of her head. "I promise," he said before pressing his lips to hers.

Sirena wrapped her arms around the boy's neck. Draco deepens the kiss with more force as his arms slithered around her waist, pulling her closer.

"With a Gryffindor," he said catching his breath. "Of all people." Draco kissed her again forcing her on her back.

Sirena was hesitant but she was doing this for harry and the others. Then, She thought of Andrusa.

Guilt was setting in as she slowly began unbuttoning the first few buttons of his shirt and slid one hand onto the back of his back neck. Draco shuddered at her touch and began moving his kisses down her neck.

Opening her eyes slightly, Sirena swiftly unbuttoned his left cuff of his shirt and slowly inched it up his arm. The Dark Mark was clearly visible on his pale skin.

Sirena needed to think of a way out of this. Although part of her didn't want to. She needed to write Andrusa as soon as possible.

"Draco, I'm not ready for this. Any of this." Disappointment flashed upon his face. Draco nodded and sat up. "I'm sorry," said Sirena sitting up.

"Its fine. I should have realized I was going too far." Draco stood and buttoned his shirt. "The party isn't for a few days, I probably won't see either of you much until then," he said buttoning the last button.

"I'll see you Friday then," she said as he approached the door. "Draco?" he turned to look at her. "It was only a snog. Right?"

A devious smile crept upon his lips. "Of course," he said and winked. "Goodnight, Perkins." Draco turned and left the room shutting the door behind him.

Sirena waited until she couldn't hear his faint footsteps anymore. She rushed over to the desk next to the window and rummaged for paper. She grappled a pencil from one of the desk compartments And began her letter to Andrusa.

"Andrusa,

I've been waiting to respond to your note. I have new information the Death Eaters. As it turns out, Harry was right. Draco is a death eater and his father remembers who mine is. If he thinks I have any connection to the order, And I have a feeling he is on to this whole operation, it will make things even harder and I may not be able to get any more information until school resumes."

Sirena told him about Party and that the whole Death Eater family would be there in one week. Sirena finished the letter and charmed the text like Andrusa instructed.

Once she sealed the envelope, Sirena crawled into bed. But she couldn't sleep. Thoughts of Su and Andrusa kept her awake. She knew they would be disappointed if they knew what she had done.

Sirena didn't think she had done anything too bad, but her gut told her different.

Dawn drew near before she finally fell asleep. Draco said he would be out and probably would not see her until the party. At least she could smile at the thought of not being seduced or tempted by Draco Malfoy.