" So the boy must die? Is there no other way Dumbledore?" pleaded Snape.

Severus Snape loathed Harry Potter. He reminded him of James Potter, his arch nemesis..the man who stole Lily away from him. But he had lived to protect Harry. To make sure Lily's sacrifice was not in vain. His love for Lily was greater than his hatrid for James.

"Yes Severus. The connection between Harry and Voldermort grows day by day. As Vooldemort gets stronger the soul in Harry also gets stronger. Its only a matter of time before Harry becomes another Voldermort" said Dumbledore gravely.

" …He is not evil" said Snape looking bewildered.

Dumbledore sighed. Yes ..Harry was not evil.. There was even a chance that Harry might not become a dark wizard. He might be able to control the evil soul within him.. But it was too much of a risk…Harry Potter must die…for the greater good. Dumbledore hated himself for plotting his death… To make sure Harry died at the right moment…before the darkness engulfed him..

Suddenly a patronus in the form of silver pigeon appeared in the room.

"Headmaster…Please come to the hospital wing…We have an emergency situation"

Dumbledore sensed the fear in Madam Pomfrey's voice as he rushed with Snape to the hospital wing.

"Poppy , What Happened?" Asked Dumbledore masking his fear. He had to be calm, he had to be in control.

"Potter came in with Miss Malfoy..I don't know what happened. The girl is severely injured. Her magic is reacting negatively and I am not able to go near her. More and more scars are appearing on her . We placed her on the isolation chamber..But her magic is getting stronger… I think we might lose her Dumbledore" cried Madam Pomfrey.

" And Harry?" asked Dumbledore.

"He fainted as soon as he reached the hospital wing. I think Miss Malfoy's magic affected him. It is a miracle that the boy is alive"

"Call Narcissa Malfoy" ordered Dumbledore as he made his way to the isolation chamber

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Harry was running….His hands were burning as he carried Estella…She was twisting in his arms…his hands were covered in blood…He felt his body burn in her magic…But he had to run…He couldn't give up…She had to live…

"Please Don't die"..Harry pleaded feebly as he ran. It was all his fault.. He felt a sharp pain on his head..He ran…ran…and ran..

"Harry…" squeaked Hermione as she placed her hand on his forehead. Ron sat on the other side of the bed. They exchanged concerned looks as they saw their best friend lying on the hospital bed. It was almost an annual ritual for them, to see him in hospital.

"He will get through…he always does.." muttered Ron.

It had been an hour since Harry fell unconscious. They could sense that harry was having a nightmare.

"What was he doing with Malfoy? You reckon she attacked him?" asked Ron

"I am not sure….they are not exactly enemies ..are they?" Said Hermione biting her lip. She looked at Ron. Ron turned away..It was easier to pretend he didn't know…

Just as Ron was about to reply, the door was opened. Mrs Weasley came in followed by Tonks, Moody and Lupin.

"Is he alright?"cried Molly as she she looked at Harry

"Mom don't make noise. Harry is alright ..He is sleeping" whispered Ron. Mrs. Weasley sank into the chair near the bed.

"The boy is damn lucky..to survive obscurial magic…very lucky indeed…..dont know what Dumbledore was thinking keeping a obscurial in school… Should have been packed to St Mungo's ages ago.." growled Moody.

"Miss Malfoy was given squibsical potions under strict medical surveillance. I don't think she was a threat to anyone. Just because she is different doesn't mean she is an outcast" said Lupin stiffly.

Moody gave him a sympathetic look.

" But that was not enough..was it? The girl got mad and her magic almost killed Harry…When did we ever have an obscurial who didn't cause any accident? They cant control their magic..They will harm everyone sooner or later" cried .

" Mom , he is just knocked out… Harry's faced worse" interjected Ron angrily.

"But that doesn't make it any better. The girl needs to be expelled" argued Mrs. Weasley.

"What happens to her now?" asked Hermione

Lupin and Moody exchanged uneasy glances.

"Well she has been placed under the isolation chamber. We were hoping that her magic would get weaker but it has been getting stronger. Dumbledore and Minerva placed containtment spells to control her but it might not be enough….If she doesn't calm down, her magic can destroy entire Hogwarts"said Lupin .

"But we wouldn't let that happen..I have already suggested to Dumbledore to call the ministry" muttered Moody

"And if they cant contain the magic, then what?" asked Harry.

The entire room turned to look at him in shock. They were so immersed in the debate that none of them noticed that Harry had woken up.

"Are you alright mate?" asked Ron . Mrs. Weasley had already engulfed him in a hug while Hermione beamed.

"I am fine.. So what happens if they cant contain her magic?" asked Harry .

"I am sure Dumbledore will be able to overcome the magic..You need rest Harry." Replied Lupin trying to avoid the topic.

"But.." Harry began..

"I don't need rest. What happens to her?" asked Harry stubbornly.

"If the magic cant be controlled and the obscurial poses a danger to the life of wizards, then the ministry of magic reserves the right to kill the creature to protect the people" said Moody.

" She is not a creature" growled Harry. Hermione squeezed his hands trying to calm him down while the Order members looked surprised by his outburst.

"That's enough for now. Harry take rest. . As long as Albus Dumbledore remains the headmaster of Hogwarts, Miss Malfoy is safe in the have an order meeting now.. We need to go" Said Lupin sternly gesturing the members to follow him.

Harry opened his mouth to argue but Hermione squeezed his hand signaling him to keep quiet. Once the elders left, Harry turned to his friends

"I cant let her die. Its my fault not hers.."cried Harry.

"There is nothing you can do mate. Her magic has created a fiery ball around her . They are unable to give the squibsical potion to her. Even Dumbledore failed to go near her… I thought he could do it" said ron.

"The Order members are trying to fight her magic together. But the problem is that the more they fight, the more fiery the obscurial magic reacts. Malfoy's body might not be able to withstand the power…So the potion should be given to her without fighting the magic…"said Hermione .

Ron snorted.

"Hermione, this is obscurial magic we are dealing with. Forget giving potions, anyone who goes within three feet radius of her will be dead in seconds. Once the convulsion starts, the magic is uncontrolled and it kills anyone near her."

" Except me.."