21. Where Does Draco Go?

Harry was about to go back to his dormitory when he heard a crack from behind him. Instinctively pulling his wand out Harry turned around to the perceived friend.

'It's alright Potter it's just your elf,' said Snape.

Harry felt a little awkward about owning a living creature. But that thought was banished when Dobby too turned up. Almost immediately the elves began squabbling.

'They're like a pair of first years,' said Snape drily.

Harry grinned.

Harry was shocked when Dobby informed them that he hadn't slept since he'd given them the instructions. That wasn't what he'd meant at all! He quickly asked Dobby for where Malfoy had gone hoping to bypass most of Kreacher's adoring mutterings about Malfoy. Harry wasn't too surprised when he figured out that Malfoy was spending a lot of time in the Room of Requirement. Harry thanked Dobby and sent the elves off to rest. Then Harry realised that the girls had been standing watch outside the Room of Requirement could easily have been Crabbe and Goyle under Polyjuice potion.

'It's possible,' agreed Snape. 'I will ask Horace about it. But Harry don't get involved. I'll keep an eye on him.'

Harry nodded and headed off to bed thinking about Draco and what he was up to. How was he planning to kill Dumbledore? And what was he using the Room of Requirement for?