A/N: Good Afternoon. New piece of info. I've started a whole new Harry Potter fanfic. It's called The Right Choice. The first chapter is up. Please read and review.

krillball6- I'm not going to say anything about Adrian. Just keep reading.

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"A floating skull and snake?" asked Desmond at dinner when the news reached him and Jacob.

"Yes. It was outside the DADA classroom. I don't know much more than that," said Jacob.

Desmond thought for a moment and glanced at his mother who seemed no different. He took a swig of his Pumpkin Juice and then stood up, heading for the Slytherin Table. As he neared it, the Slytherins gave him the evil eye. Desmond disregarded them as he walked up to his sister.

"Adriennd?"

She and Adrian turned around and stared at Desmond with a 'this-better-be-good' expression.

"I need to talk to you," said Desmond.

"I'm in the middle of my meal," said Adriennd.

"This is more important than some piece of chicken," said Desmond and took a hold of Adriennd's robes and pulled her up. Adrian stood up with her and said firmly, "Let go of her. If she doesn't want to go, then she won't."

Desmond stared at the second year, his grip relaxing on his sister, not because of the command, but because he shouldn't act like that to his sister. Adriennd slapped her brother's hand away and said to Adrian, "It's alright. I won't be long."

The two siblings left the Great Hall; Gryffindor following Slytherin.

"This better be good," snapped Adriennd once in the Antechamber.

Desmond stared at his sister and then asked, "What happened in Defense today?"

Adriennd raised an eyebrow and took in a breath. "The Slytherins were the first to come for class. I was of course in the lead. When we approached the door, there was nothing there. As I reached for the door handle, we were all pushed back by some force and a misty skull appeared. It took up most of the hall way. We were soon joined by the Ravenclaws. When the clock began to chime, the Professor appeared. She tried to get rid of the image, but instead she was thrown back and a snake appeared from the mouth."

"A snake from the skull's mouth?" asked Desmond and Adriennd nodded.

"She immediately dismissed the class. There was worry in her eyes, Desmond. I could sense something isn't right, especially after Grandfather Malfoy escaped prison."

"Why was he in prison anyways?" asked Desmond.

Adriennd shrugged and then exclaimed, "Dad said something about being a supporter of You-Know-Who. Our parents don't tell us anything about themselves and their past. Why all these secrets? Why!"

Some passing students eyed the distressed Slytherin. Desmond took Adriennd by the elbows gave her a soft shake. "Adriennd, relax. I know it's aggravating to not know anything about the past, but there are ways to find out."

Adriennd smirked and shook her head. "I don't have the time. Studying takes most of it. I barely have time for Quidditch. Plus, I'm not sure I'll be able to do what you say."

It was Desmond's time to smirk, "Aren't you supposed to be a Slytherin?"

Adriennd looked up at him, questioning in her eyes. She then asked sharply, "What do you mean?"

"Never mind. I'll try to find some things out when I can and you try to do anything you can when you have the time," said Desmond and his sister nodded. He quickly hugged her and the other didn't resist.

A/N: Sorry the chapters are so short.