Heart-broken and in tears; Jill made her way to the common room. It was getting late; and to her dismay the common room was filled with students. She quickly scanned around but didn't see Draco. The only familiar face was a tight looking Nott approaching.

"You look awful."
"Is it that noticeable?" Jill asked, trying to force a smile and hide tears.

"Yea, it actually is…Draco said he wanted to see you in; err…the boys' dorm."

Jill sighed and thanked him. She cringed mildly at what Draco wanted. She felt disgusting. Suddenly; all her beauty and self confidence seemed to vanish. As she walked into the boys' dorm she saw Draco lying on his bed as he talked to Crabbe and Goyle who sat on the next bed.

"Where have you been? It's been a while since you left me," Draco said as he signaled for Jill to come over.

She hid her reluctance and walked over to his bed, where he almost eagerly pulled her on his lap.

"So; what did Dumbledore say?"

She sighed.

"Draco, I need to tell you something; very important. A-and I need to tell you in private…"

Draco stared at Crabbe who nudged Goyle and they both walked, what seemed to be slower than usual, out.

"Now, did Dumbledore give you any trouble?" Draco kissed her neck, "Seems He's getting more power abroad. I overheard Potter blabbering to Granger, who I see you've finally left by excellent choice, about something or other involving the dark lord. Father said I'll be inducted in no time!"

Draco laughed, Jill nervously joined.

"No, no troubles. It's just… I'll be leaving, but just temporarily," Jill said quickly.

Draco cocked an eyebrow.

"Really? To where?"
"Ahh just back home. No big deal, really. Seems mother- or rather I need to work some things out at Drumstrang."

It pained Jill to mention Mrs. Orlov as mother. It felt like such a hollow lie; to know some muggle with other children calling her the same is true to the title.

"Well. That's unexpected," Draco said casually.

"I'm going to miss you, Draco."
Draco kissed her and said, "Well when you get back I can have you to myself once more, I suppose."
"I'm always yours. No matter what and no matter what happens."
"Sentimental."
"Ha, well; you never know what might happen, e-especially with Him rising."

"Don't you worry about that. No one can provide you with better protection."

Jill smiled nervously and kissed Draco for a long time before leaving to pack her things. Walking briskly from dorm to dorm, she immediately packed up all her things and made a note to bring Iga along with her. By the time her bags were packed the other girls were coming in and getting ready and even climbing into bed. Jill put her bags under her bed and changed quickly and snuggled into her bed; knowing this would be the last time she'd hear the light and scattered speak of fellow witches as she gently went off to sleep; wondering what awaited her outside the Scottish castle.

The next morning, Jill awoke a bit before the other girls and got ready. She dressed in more casual clothes and pulled her bags into the common room. The young lady even managed to sneak into the boys' dorm and kiss Draco gently on the cheek and quietly sneak out. Taking a brief moment to appreciate the rich greens and cozy cave-like room she then took her bags with her to the owlery where she caged Iga and proceeded to Dumbledore's office.

There the old man sat behind his desk, a bowl of floo powder to his left. He smiled kindly and welcomed Jill with a 'Good morning' and offered her something to munch on quickly. Jill politely declined and brought all her things to an ornate fireplace with bowls of candy on the ledge.

"Do you know where you're starting, Jill?" Dumbledore asked as he brought the bowl over.

"No, sir, I don't," She breathed out as calmly as she could and took a handful of the sandy powder.

"The Leaky Cauldron, London. Here. Yes, yes, I know you wanted to find your parents on your own; but we cannot have a young witch wandering alone without magic, now can we?" Dumbledore said as he handed Jill a paper.
"Without- but, Professor. I'm 16. I'm legal-"
"To practice in the wizarding world. No muggles, not even your parents or muggles who know about magic, can see you perform magic. Remember that; it's very, very important."

Jill nodded and looked at the paper. It was a list of names and locations. Dumbledore said to try those places. Jill thanked the headmaster and walked into the fireplace with her things and pet aside inside.

"Good luck, Jill. I'll send an owl when it's time to return," The headmaster said with a hopeful smile.

"Thank you, sir," Jill said and then, with a breath said in a loud, clear voice, "The Leady Cauldron, London…!"

She dropped the floo powder and was immiedetly swallowed in familiar emerald flames and could feel herself being brought at high speed forward and as soon as it started; she was in a new fireplace in an almost shabby room. She was in London. She was now starting her search for her parents and even if she didn't want to admit it; herself.