A/N: I apologize for not updating last week!!! MY comp crashed and I just got it back. NOt to mention that I didnt really know what to write in this chapter.

Also: This part of the story is unbeta-ed because I wanted to get it out cause I didnt want to miss two weeks in a row. I'll send it to my beta and get you the beta-ed version asap.

Warnings: NONe for this chapter

Also: THIS IS SLASH!! Meaning Male male pairings. Dont like dont read and dont take it out on me. Flames will be thought of as pointless and childish and will be disregarded completely.

This chapter is in Harrys POV because I had someone mention that Harry wasnt in it a lot so far and I agreed that he should be. It wasnt planned so Its a little short and such cause i couldnt think of anything to write and all.

There is also no poem for this chapter because it was unplanned.

Authors annoying and psychotic ramblings: Dont ask why i do this cause I dont even know really. I guess its cause I'm bored. I got to go to Magic Waters for the first time in my life this past weekend. It was fun but now I'm sunburend so bad that I feel like I'm perminantly under the crutiatous curse. OOWWWIIIEEE!!! Ummm...This chapter is where Harrys a bit confused about his feelings and he also keeps thinking bout Draco. His little Mystery. HEHE More like obsession really. anyway I guess I should let you read now. TATA!!
Chapter 4

Still Missing

It's a mystery that's what it is. There's no other excuse for my being so worried. It's not like I'd actually care. How could I? Its Malfoy we're talking about here. Therefore, there is only one reason that I wouldn't be able to get him out of my head. He's just a mystery. A way for me to waste my time. A mystery.
He looked just like he always did when he walked into the Great Hall tonight. Well... except maybe for his hair. It fell into his eyes and framed his face. Oh Merlin! I did not just comment on Malfoy's appearance. Stupid teenage hormones.
"Hey Harry!"
I look up to see Ron and Hermione walking toward me. They have, apparently, already finished finding they're rooms. "Hey guys," I reply half-heartedly. I see there questioning glances but I know they wont question me now. Thank whatever god there is for that. The last thing I need is to explain this strange obsession I've somehow got with Malfoy all the sudden.
Malfoy. I wonder why he wasn't sitting in his usual spot tonight. He's usually the center of attention. Well, I guess its just another part of the mystery. Another clue. Yet I'm nowhere near solving it yet.
"Earth to Harry," I look up to see wand waving his hand in front of my face. "You alright there mate?"
"Oh sorry, I must of spaced out." Before they could answer I continued, "Don't you guys have a prefect meeting tonight? I could've sworn you said you did since you didn't have one on the train."
"Yes, Harry we did but it's over." Hermione said, still staring at me concerned. I hate when she does that. It makes me feel like I'm a little kid. I can take care of myself.
"And guess who didn't show..." Ron said. He seems angry. Bet I can guess who. "Malfoy!" Yep I was right. All right another little part to the mystery. Malfoy loves his prefect badge so why would he risk getting it taken away by skipping meetings?
I can tell Ron's still talking but I already know what he's saying so I allow myself to drift back into my thoughts. I think it's time to go over what I have so far. First, Malfoy's not on the train to school. Secondly, Parkinson said that he belonged with "trash like us". I wonder what that means anyway. All right, then he shows up to dinner late. Not to mention he sat by himself. And now he misses a prefect meeting. That's all I have so far but it's a good start.

"Hey Harry, are you sure you're alright?" its Hermione again. God you'd think she thought I was depressed or something. What is a man not allowed to think any more?
"Don't worry Herm," I reply with a smile. "I'm just thinking. And no..." I cut her off before she can begin, "I'm not thinking about Sirius."
"Alright Harry. But if you want to talk you know we're here for you. Right?"
"Of course Herm! So, Ron. How about a game of Wizards chess eh?" At Ron's grin I can't help but smile at him. So easily amused. I guess its time to prepare to lose terribly once again. I suggested the game so that I could be left alone. I mean sure I have to think to play the game and that wouldn't allow me to return to my previous thoughts but at least Hermione would stop worrying about me falling back into my depression.
Why am I even worrying about Malfoy in the first place? I mean who really gives a damn what he does right? For some reason though I have a bad feeling about this. Especially the part about the other Slytherins.
I hope I'm wrong about it. I really do. I probably am. I probably just want to save him from something that's not there. I mean the past few months have been awful quiet. Everything's probably just my mind trying to find something interesting to do.
That's what it is. My mind trying to make up for boredom. I in no way give a damn about what happens to Malfoy or what he does. There is one thing that I know for certain though. Even if it is just from my minor observations. For better or worse things have changed. The blond haired Slytherin who came into that Great Hall isn't the same one who's walked through those doors all the other years. I don't know why I think this but I just know that it's true.
Draco Malfoy may have returned to Hogwarts. But he is not the boy we knew. I just hope this new one isn't as much of an insufferable git as the one we've known. The boy we knew and despised hasn't returned this year. The case of the missing ferret is still open.

Malfoy is still missing.

A/N: Ok so what did you think? Be truethfull. I know it was short. I mean it wasnt planne dand I literally just wrote it tonight. sighs I really need to get my act together lol.

And heres your shout-outs:

TheHomicidalManiac777: I still say that I lvoe your name!! I'm glad you like the chapter thanks for the review.

SabrielKalt: I'm glad that you can relate to the story so well and that you like the poems. Also thanks for the input on them. I didnt really think of that as a flame at all but I absolutely loved your ending line to it. Hope to hear from you soon.

Tigerlilly: yea mine are a tannish pinkish too. I have really pale skin as well but mine were white when they were newer and then turned tan. I guess its not always like that. HMM...thats interesting I never thought of that. Anyway thanks for the input its nice to know that its not always the same even if two ppl are pale. Thanks for the review!!

moonlight-blossom: hands you a tissue sorry for making you cry. Though I was hoping to get at least one person too. At least then I know its somewhat realistic.

Linda: Yes I know it was darker. sighs alas poor draco. anyway I'm glad you like it so far.

Sheree: I'm glad you think that. Thanks for the review.

ashley: Hey thats one of my best friends names LOL!! I'm glad you like it.

Sennia35: I'm so glad you like it. I'm also glad you like the moody and depressed Draco. Its my favorite to write. I find it quite interesting really. Also thank you so much for the compliment. Im always worrying about the depth of my characters I never think I've done enough. Its nice to have those fears put to rest.

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Liber Creperum-Liber Diabolus: I apoligize over and over if I spelled that wrong. Thats a hard name to do when your not looking at the window with it on there. I'm really glad that you like the chapter and the story.

A/N: Wow 10 reviews. Thas a lot for me thank yo uall so much.

Also I forgot to pass these out at the beginning of the chapter. Passes out framed pictures of Draco sitting in his room with a faded picture of his knife in the background (I really did draw that picture I'm gonna post it soon on my site if you want to see it.)

Turns all Professor Trelawny-ish Oh yes I see it. There is most definately a small button in your very near future. Yes my dear you will soon click the review button at the bottom of your screen and leave the author of this fic a lovely review!!
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