The next day, I told Pearl everything, from the beginning. She listened intently, then, when I had finished, said, "Scorpius has the hots for you."

I stared at her. "After the whole story, you got THAT?"

She nodded. "It's so obvious! And I think you like him, too!"

"I do not!" I protested. "He's a Slytherin."

Pearl rolled her eyes. "Holly, so are you, at heart. Just admit it. Anyway, when are you going to tell Malfoy about the chamber?"

"Tonight after classes." I said.

"I'm picking out your outfit." She told me, then grabbed her things and left for classes before I could protest.

It was an hour before I was planning to leave, and Pearl had spent two hours already going through my entire wardrobe.

"Pitiful!" She shook her head. "Just pitiful. You'll have to borrow."

"You don't have any green or silver at all!" I accused. She laughed.

"Of course not! I meant borrow from Diana."

I paled. Diana was the fashionista of Griffindor, a sixth year and a huge drama queen. She knew she was gorgeous, and flaunted it.

I tried to run away, but Pearl grabbed my hand and pulled me out the door and up to her room.

She knocked, then waited.

The door opened, and Diana glared down at us. "What do you two want?"

"Nothing! We were just leaving!" I squeaked, trying to slink off, but Pearl held tight to my arm.

"She really needs help impressing a guy she knows and has a crush on and he likes her too, but she's stubborn and won't admit!" She said in one breath.

Diana blinked, then squealed and pulled us in. "Young love! Oh, I love it! Who is it? Is he a Griffindor?"

I blushed. "Uhhh.."

Pearl shook his head. "He's a Slytherin. Scorpius Tartula, do you know him?"

Diana nodded. "I've never spoken to him, though. Slytherin, huh? Bold, but I think I can help."

I shut my eyes as she threw open her closet, preparing myself for an hour of torture.

I was right. Diana had so much stuff packed in there, but somehow she reached in and found exactly what she was looking for. She made me try on a million outfits, ranging from a hot pink sweater set to skinny jeans and a ripped club top.

She paused for a moment and looked at me. I sighed. This wasn't going to work.

Pearl sat on the bed, worrying her lip.

Diana snapped her fingers. "I got it!" She reached into her closet and pulled out a tight green tee. Handing it to me, she also Transfigured my pants into a ruffled black skirt. I yelped as she added black tights, and pulled out a pair of converse sneakers in green.

Putting on the shirt and shoes, I looked at myself in the mirror and stifled a gasp. I looked hot!

Pearl squealed! "Thank you!" Diana grinned.

"All in a day's work!" She spun her wand around and blew on the top of it.

Pearl did my makeup, giving me a smoky black eyeshadow and nude lips.

Ten to seven, I stood up. "I gotta go!"

Pearl protested. "But I didn't rehearse you in appropriate words!"

"Oh well!" I escaped out the door, grabbing my invisibility cloak, and practically ran to the Slytherin Common Room door.

Saying the password, I slipped inside and found the common room packed with Slytherins.

I stood by the wall and scanned the room. I didn't see Draco, but I did see Scorpius reading a book.

Carefully making my way over to him, I tapped his shoulder. He looked behind him, but I was invisible.

He turned back around, but I grabbed his arm. He jumped, and I lightly pulled on his arm.

He opened his mouth, and I panicked and clamped a hand over it. He struggled and I held on tight.

He stopped struggling when he got curious looks from the others. I took my hand off his mouth and pulled on his arm, making him stand up.

I led him to the door and opened it. He looked suspicious and I didn't blame him. I led him out into the hall, and when he stepped out I threw the cloak over him.

He threw his arms up, but then lowered them when he saw me.

"Holly? How..." He stuttered.

I rolled my eyes. "I have an invisibility cloak. I need you do me a favor."

He blinked. "What?"

"I need you to go find Malfoy and bring him here." I said.

He nodded. "Okay, but, why?"

"I found the chamber." I told him. His eyes widened, well, they widened more.

"Really? Where?" He asked. Then he looked down and blushed.

I was suddenly aware of how close we were pressed together. I blushed as well.

Scorpius looked up and our eyes met. He leaned forward a little, half shutting his eyes, but I stepped back.

"I need Malfoy." I reminded him.

He nodded, blushing more, and left, going back into the common room. I waited for a bit, wondering if he had been about to kiss me. Why had I stopped him?

Why am I asking myself that? Of course I should have stopped him. He was a Slytherin brute. No way should I kiss him.

But he seemed sweeter when he wasn't wearing his mask. Just now, when he was reading, he had an expression of utter peace. My heart fluttered.

The door opened. I shook my head and stood taller. Draco came out, followed by Scorpius. I focused on the taller boy for right now.

He looked around. I took off my cloak, and he saw me.

"Not here!" He hissed. "Meet me at the Room of Requirement!"

I nodded, putting on my cloak and walking next to them as they traveled to the RoR.

When we got there, I slipped inside and sat on a couch, removing my cloak.

Draco and Scorpius came in after me and Scorpius sat next to me. I pretended I didn't notice that our legs were touching.

Draco paced. "You found it?". He asked.

"Yeah. It was in the library, of course." I told him.

He sighed. "Perfect. Can you show us?"

"Sure." I said, getting up.

"And this is the Sphinx." I said, showing the two Slytherins the guardian.

The Sphinx bowed. "Pleasure."

Draco smiled. "And to you. I'm Draco Malfoy and this is Scorpius Taratula."

Scorpius gulped, then said, "N-nice to meet you."

The Sphinx lumbered off, and I bounced on my feet. "So this is it."

Draco flashed me a big grin. "Nice work, Oleander! The Chamber of Knowledge. Beautiful."

I remembered something. "The quill said that this was one of four. The Chambers of Secrets and Knowledge, I'm guessing that Godric Griffindor and Helga Hufflepuff had chambers as well."

Draco perked up. "I bet. Can you find those as well?"

I nodded. "You bet. But don't expect results right away."

"Of course. True experts shouldn't be rushed." He tipped an imaginary hat to me, then climbed up the stairs, leaving me and Scorpius alone.

I looked at Scorpius, who looked back at me.

We regarded each other for a moment, then Scorpius cleared his throat.

"I, uh, like your outfit." He commented.

Mentally I congratulated Pearl and Diana. "Thanks." I said.

We stood there, awkwardly, then Scorpius asked me a question.

"What?" I asked.

"I said, would you like to go to Hogsmeads with me this week?" He repeated, mumbling.

I couldn't believe it. "Yes! I mean, sure. Where?"

"We could go to the Three Broomsticks. If you want." He blushed.

"Okay. I'll see you there, I guess. Bye." I didn't look to see his reaction, but threw on my cloak and bolted, running as fast as I could up the stairs and into Griffindor Tower.