A/N: Hey everyone! I know that this chapter is a bit short but it's the end of year 5 so get excited for year 6! More good news, I finished year 6 yesterday and already plotted out year 7 and started writing! Once I'm about half way done with year 7, I'll increase the number of times I upload a week! Thanks for reading!

- Casper

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P.P.S. Also, I'm in a great mood about this story so I'm uploading the first chapter from year 6! Enjoy!

"I thought that I'd feel better about yesterday after a good night's sleep."

I looked at Daphne with amusement when she sat down at the table.

"Do you?"

She looked at my dryly.

"I had a dream that my parents disowned me because Crabbe and Goyle did better than I did."

I tried to stifle my laughter but the glare from Daphne told me that I wasn't as successful as I would have liked to be.

"I have complete and utter faith that you did well Daph."

"Thanks for trying to make me feel better, but it's no use."

Theo walked up and raised an eyebrow at me. I shrugged my shoulders. What could I say, it was Daphne. Sometimes she just went a bit mental. He mouthed 'OWLS' at me and when I nodded my head he sat down and placed his arm over Daph's shoulders.

"Calm down Daph. I'm sure that you did great. Even if you did badly, which I'm sure you didn't, I still love you."

But just as Daph went to respond, Draco walked up to us and grabbed my arm. He pulled me to my feet, gave a pointed look to Theo and dragged me out of the Great Hall. I tried pulling my arm away but Draco had a firm grip on me.

"Draco, can you please at least relax your grip please?"

He loosened his grip and looked at where his hand had been. When he saw red marks his face turned red.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.. It's just…"

"Hey it's okay. What's the matter? I haven't seen you so worked up, well ever."

He took a deep breath before replying.

"Let's wait for Daphne and Theo. They need to hear this. I looked for Blaise on our way out and didn't see him so he'll have to just hear it later."

He finally stopped when he reached an empty classroom and he pulled me inside. He let go of me but he looked pale that I stayed next to him, hoping that he could take comfort in another person's presence. Theo and Daphne finally rushed in. They were both incredibly out of breath and it made me realize how quickly Draco had been rushing, I was now exceptionally thankful for all that running we had to do during Quidditch practice.

"What is going on Draco?"
Theo demanded as soon as he had caught his breath. Draco didn't respond at first, instead he paced around in circles. When it became clear that he wasn't going to say anything I placed my hand on his arm.

"Draco, what's the matter."

He looked at me and in his eyes I saw fear. I gulped, even when we knew that the Dark Lord had returned, Draco hadn't looked this scared.

"I just got a letter from my mother. Last night, my father led a group of death eaters into the ministry to try and retrieve a prophecy for the Dark Lord."

I frowned.

"But the only people who can retrieve prophecies are the people the prophecy is about. I'm going to assume that the prophecy the Dark Lord wants is the one about him and Potter. But then how…"

I trailed off as I realized the answer to my question. Draco nodded his head.

"Yes, Potter was lured to the ministry. He, along with a group of friends, entered the ministry. Your sister was there but she's fine. However, Weasley. He didn't make it."

I heard a gasp from behind me but I couldn't bring myself to turn around. I just stared at Draco in shock. A war was coming; we all knew that. But this was the first person our age who had died. Draco continued on when we all looked back to him.

"My father was captured and now the Dark Lord is exceptionally angry with my family. He's decided to make Malfoy Manor his new base and has informed my mother that our family will pay for my father's failure."

I looked around the room and saw the same shock on my face mirrored on Daphne and Theo's as well. I turned back to see that Draco had sat down on a desk, a resigned look on his face. I walked over to him, sat down next to him and hugged him. When I first placed my arms around him, I felt him stiffen but only a moment later he sunk into my arms, wrapped his arms around me and hugged me back. I looked at Daphne and Theo and nodded my head to them. Understanding, they sent me a smile before walking out of the room.

"It'll be okay Draco. We'll get through this."

"Not we. Me. I have to do this alone."

"Draco. Don't be an idiot."

"Being near me could force you to get involved in something that you don't want to be involved in."
"Listen here Draco Malfoy. I choose who I am friends with and don't you dare expect me to turn tail and hide just because things might get a bit tough."

"That's very Gryffindor of you."

Draco drawled. I gasped.

"How dare you. That's so insulting."

I smiled when he laughed, it was slightly forced sounding but it was a laugh none the less.

"But really Draco, if you need anything I'm here."

"Thank you."

He whispered before grabbing my hand and holding onto it. We sat there in silence until Daphne came to tell us that we needed to leave to catch the train home.