The talk with Harry seemed to last forever…it started off very rough. Lizzie felt like Harry wanted to contradict her every time she opened her mouth to speak. At the end, however, Lizzie finally thought that the information was sinking in.

"I still can't believe it."

"Believe what?"

"How he treats you. He treats you better than Fred treats Angelina – and people are saying that they are gonna get married!"

"Yeah," it was the only response that Lizzie could get out.

"Well, I'm not promising anything…but, I'll try to be cordial to him."

A small smile appeared on Lizzie's lips, "Thanks."

Harry headed toward the door to the hallway, "Are you gonna come back to the common room?"

"No, I think that I'm gonna stay here – I just want to be alone. Oh, and Harry, thanks for finding me and talking to me about this."

He opened the door to step out, "I don't ditch my friends that easily, and nice room by the way."

Lizzie watched him leave and admitted to herself that she did feel better. She wondered if Draco would put as much effort into it as Harry will. He didn't give two cents for Jake…but then again, he was right about Jake. Lizzie lay back down on her bed, tears starting to form in her eyes. Wait, what am I saying? I know Jake better than Draco does? There must be some reason for Jake doing that? Well, I guess he always does that…do I really just let him use me? Lizzie pondered these thoughts until she fell into a somewhat restless but satisfactory sleep.

She awoke the next morning feeling the best she had in days. She glanced around her room, pondering what she was going to do, but something wasn't right. She couldn't place it…her things were in the same place as they were when she fell asleep, but something wasn't right.

"Lizzie!" Someone was shouting outside her bedroom door. She couldn't place the voice, it sounded older than any student. And it was female, and only Harry knew she was here. Well, maybe he told Hermione.

"Come in." The door opened, and Lizzie was frozen in shock. Her mother entered through the door carrying a try with coffee, cream and sugar. "Mom?" Lizzie asked in disbelief. "What are you doing here?"

Her mother chuckled, "Lizzie, this is our home."

"What?"

"Oh, you probably just don't remember, dear." Her mother sighed peacefully. "Jake brought you home last night. He told us that you were having a hard time, and all you wanted was to come home." She looked Lizzie over. "Oh, Lizzie, you should have told us! We would have gotten you right away!"

"No, I was having a great time! I want to go back!"

"Jake said you might say that. He said you got into a fight with some girl named Maria."

"Maria? I don't even know a Maria."

"He said you were jealous because he was going to go with her to some dance."

"Dance…"Lizzie said confused. When she realized what he was talking about she screamed. "The Yule Ball! Mom, I have to go! I have a date and everything."

"I don't know if it will be good for your health. Jake was saying how unstable you were."

"Mom! Jake this and Jake that! Listen to me. I've been fine, if I've had any problems, they have been with him!"

"Well…"

Lizzie couldn't believe what she was hearing. How could that little bastard do this! I guess Draco was right all along. If he was my friend he would back me up with everything that's going on. I have to get back. Draco is going to think I abandoned him. That thought did not sit well with Lizzie, she like she was going to throw up again. Jake must have done this for some reason. Why would he need to get me out of the castle? What ever reason, it can't be good.

"Mom, who are you going to listen too, me, your daughter, or a friend that you haven't talked to in two years."

"Alright, I'll talk to your father. But, no promises."

"Thank you." She watched her mother leave. Once the door was shut, she stood up and started pacing around her room. I need to find him. I need to know what's going on! She heard a pecking noise and saw that there was an owl outside of her window. She opened the window quickly and quietly. She didn't need for her mother to think she was escaping. Jake made it seem like she was about to die at Hogwarts. The owl stayed, it was waiting for an answer.

She opened it and read the parchment.

Lizzie! Where are you! I went to the Great Hall this morning and you weren't there. I was so worried. I didn't see Jake either. And against my better judgment, I asked Potter. Don't worry, I was nice…nice enough. He said you were fine, and you slept in the room of requirement. So I went there and unfortunately Potter followed me. When we got there and went in the room, you weren't there. It wasn't being used. I thought Potter lied to me so I was about to kill him. And then I saw that he was worried. We ran to your common room which you also weren't in. We finally got a hold of McGonagall and she said it was none of our concern. Where are you?? If Jake has done something to you, you tell him that the next time I see him I'm going to tear him limb from limb!

Please let me know you are ok.

Draco

P.S. Harry wants you to know that he will help kill Jake too.

They're together?!?! Figures they would somewhat get along when I'm not there. Well, there is nothing I can really tell him at the moment…

She tore a sheet of paper out of her journal.

I'm fine – I'm at home. Jake brought me back and I don't know why. I'm trying to get my parents to let me come back…

I miss you – Lizzie

She tied the new note to the owl's leg and watched it fly off into the darkness. She sat down on her bed and waited for her mother to come back.

After what seemed like an eternity, her mother knocked on her door. Lizzie rushed to it, and opened it. "Lizzie, we don't know what's going on with you. Jake is making us worried, and yet, you assure us that there is nothing wrong." She looked at her daughter hard. "I want to know right now. Is there anything wrong with you at Hogwarts?"

I want to go back! That's all I want, but I can't lie to her and say everything is fine. "Mom, there are some things that I'm having issues with, but issues that are normal for girls my age. Believe me, there is nothing for you to worry about."

Her mother contemplated her answer, and approved of it. "Ok, you will be leaving in a few hours. There is a flight that Jake is taking back. You will be going with him."

"I'm going with him?" Lizzie asked unenthused.

"You can stay here if you want," she said in a sweet sarcastic voice.

"No, I'll go back."

Her mother nodded, "I'll tell you when he gets here."

Wait until he gets a piece of my mind. He's gonna wish he wasn't stuck on a plane with me…

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