I'm back and trying to be quicker with updates! For those who are wanting it, the next chapter will be heavy on Draco/Hermione romance I think! As always, JK Rowling gets all the credit for this world.

Dumbledore personally escorted Harry up to the hospital wing, Hermione, Draco and Daphne coming along without asking. Harry still sobbed, unable to form complete sentences. Once in the hospital wing, Dumbledore cast a silencing spell around them before getting Madame Pomfry. "The three of you need to know that we learned before you appeared downstairs. A spy disguised as Alastor Moody helped Voldemort turn the winner's cup into a portkey. Harry here realized it just as Cedric was reaching for it and tried to stop him. Both were transported to a graveyard where Voldemort waited. He has been completely resurrected, restored to power and has called his Death Eaters to him. Harry escaped, obviously, but is going to need you three more than ever now."

Hermione and Daphne immediately went over and hugged Harry. "We are right here with you Harry, no matter what." Hermione said.

Draco placed his hand on Harry's shoulder. "I'm here too Potter." He gulped before asking, "Am I to assume my father was one of the Death Eaters you encountered?"

"Yes." Harry answered.

Before they could say anymore Snape entered the room. "The minister just had The Kiss preformed on Crouch, we will be getting no more information from him."

"What?" Dumbledore asked astonished.

"The minster is acting a fool. Refused to believe any of what Crouch had to say. We are going to be getting no help from the Ministry." Snape said, a fierce look in his eyes.

"Then we must start preparations on our own. Severus, are you willing to resume your role?" Dumbledore asked.

Snape looked at Draco for a moment before nodding. "Yes. I should leave immediately and explain my absence."

Before he could leave a black dog, Sirius, came bounding in followed by the Weasley clan. "Harry has been through much tonight, so I will give you the pertinent information. Voldemort has returned. He is the one responsible for Cedric's death. The war has begun and the ministry will be of no help to us at the moment." He turned to the dog, "Sirius, transform."

Sirius did as he told and many in the room seemed shocked, everyone but Harry, Ron and Dumbledore. Snape didn't seemed shocked, though he sneered at the sight of his old nemesis. Sirius returned the look. "We are going to have to rely on those whom we can trust, and that means everyone in this room. Old grudges need to be set aside, from all generations." Dumbledore spent a lot of time looking at Sirius and Snape, but also at the Weasleys and Draco.

When no one said anything Dumbledore continued. "Severus will be going undercover for us once again. Be safe my friend." Snape nodded and left the room in a swish of black.

"Albus, we cannot trust…" Sirius started.

Dumbledore quickly cut him off. "I trust Severus with my life. Need I remind you that that many people do not trust you either Sirius. Now are you ready to get as much of the old order together as possible? To start with Remus and spread the word to people whom we can trust?"

"Of course, but what about…" Sirius looked over towards Harry.

"I will be okay Sirius." Harry said even though he looked sad at the idea that Sirius would be leaving. Hermione and Daphne tightened their arms around Harry as Draco still clamped his hand down on Harry's shoulder. "I have friends to help me get through this."

"I think that we should talk about some of those friends…" Sirius started, looking at Draco and Daphne.

"I trust my friends with my life Sirius, just because a couple are Slytherins doesn't mean they aren't true friends." Harry said.

"Harry, the Malfoys are…"

"I know more about the Malfoys than you may think. I know what a monster that Lucius is. I know how he abuses his wife and son. I know that he is right in Voldemort's inner circle, I saw him there tonight. I also know that Draco has put himself in the position to defy his father and Voldemort, even though if either found out they would kill him. He did everything he could to help protect me in this maze tonight. He loves my best friend and she loves him. He is no monster like his father, so leave his family name out of this. It does not define him." Harry stood up. Everyone in the room went silent, feeling power coming off of Harry as they had never done before. "I will hear no more against Draco or Daphne from anyone. Is that clear?" He stared long and hard at his godfather before he turned to the Weasleys, Ron in particular.

"Sit down Potter, you're making a scene." Draco said. Harry smiled at him and Draco smiled back.

Sirius still stared at Harry before shaking his head. "You remind me of your mother right now. I will trust you Harry, with my very life if it comes to that." He walked over and hugged his godson. "I must go, I will be in touch soon. Take care of yourself." He let go, turning back into a dog and bounding out of the room.

"Arthur, you must try to see whom we can trust at the ministry, but be discreet. Fudge will be out to stop the truth." Dumbledore said.

"Of course Albus, I will start making contacts right away." He kissed his wife, "I should go."

"I'll go too, talk to some people at Gringotts." Bill said.

As they left Dumbledore turned back to those assembled, but his eyes fell on Draco. "Mister Malfoy, you must now make a difficult decision. Do you want to stay a spy, to try to continue to fool your father and Voldemort and pass us information that might help us? Or would you prefer to enter our protection now, severing all ties to your family?"

Draco gulped. Hermione took his hand and squeezed it, willing him to know that she would be there no matter what his choice. Draco stared at her for a long time, then he turned and stared at Harry. "I will do what I can to help. My father, he has to go down." He looked back at Hermione.

"That is a very brave choice Mister Malfoy. I will try to help you learn ways to protect your mind. If the time should ever come when you are no longer safe, use the portkey I provided you before. I must stress, only stay if you are safe. The moment you think it is time to leave, do so and we will find a means to protect you." Dumbledore said, a look of admiration in his eyes.

"Yes sir." Draco answered but he was staring at Hermione and the admiration, love and tears in her eyes.