Author Note: I have decided to discontinue the what's next portion of the fic

The five rushed through the halls as they headed for the training room.

'We are late' said Ginny as they moved through the complicated and twisted halls of Hogwarts castle.

'I know, I know' said Harry 'I wish I had got the map'

Finally they reached the training room, all of them panting. Draco Malfoy, Arabella Fig and Lupin were waiting.

'You're late' said Arabella crossly.

'Sorry, Prof Fig' said Hermione.

'Never mind' said Lupin 'We must start'

Draco nodded his hellos. The others were considerably warmer to him, that ever before, especially Hermione.

'Now, Dumbledore had asked us to formally train you for the upcoming battle against Voldemort. This battle will be like none before, as both sides have now amassed huge armies due to alliances and recruitment. The last Magical Battle was fought several hundred years ago' started Lupin.

'The methods of fighting this battle are quite medieval. Once war is openly declared, then both armies with have to make a stand and defend their positions. Each one of you will have to be trained in the particular weapon' said Arabella.

'What choices do we have?' asked Harry. Everybody was listening with rapt attention.

'Basically three, the wand, the scepter and the Skogal' said Lupin pointing to three weapons on a table. 'The wand is as you all know. The scepter uses your wand as its core and simplifies complex wand movements during battle, the Skogal is a modified knife, which also uses the wand as the core but can be used as a blade'

He picked up the Skogal and showed it to them, it was like a short sword with a glove handle. Lupin wore the weapon by sliding his hand into the glove.

'Professor, which one is the best?' asked Ginny.

'All are the same, it is just individual preference' said Lupin.

This set everyone into thinking.

Louis, Harry and Ron both admired the Skogal for its additional slashing capability. Ginny liked the scepter because it eliminated the complex wand movements. However, Hermione who was quite comfortable wand, preferred it. The all indicated their choice to Lupin.

Arabella and Lupin exchanged smiles; Dumbledore had predicted this would be the choices of each.

'Fine, first let's go through the theories…'

The next few hours were spent in understanding the weapons, their uses and methods of operation. Both the Scepter and the Skogal required the wand to be inserted inside to work properly.

'Well, enough for today' said Arabella 'we will do the practical work tomorrow'

The troop exited the room, talking about all the things they had learnt.

'Whew! Can't we just skip the theory stuff! I mean what use is it in a duel!' said Ron impatiently.

'Ron, if you don't know what to use when, you are as good as dead' said Hermione.

Ron pondered over this thought.

'Louis, can I see you alone for a minute' said Draco from behind.

The five flipped back, they had totally forgotten he was with them. Louis nodded and they went into a corner.

The others continued on their way to Gryffindor dormitories.

'I know your secret' said Draco simply there was no malice in his voice.

'I have many, which one do you claim to have uncovered' said Louis more than a little perturbed.

Draco leaned in and whispered something in his ear.

The color drained from Louis's face.

'How how did you find out?' Louis said, he still couldn't grasp the situation.

'It was simple, the blood test, eyes, your abilities and other signs' said Draco.

'You won't tell anyone, will you?' asked Louis gravely. He knew if this secret was out, he would be in great trouble.

'No, of course not, but they have a right to know' said Draco gesturing in the direction they had left.

'I cannot, you know why' said Louis shaking his head.

'I don't think they would turn you in' said Draco.

'They are my friends; I will not place the burden of this decision on their shoulders. Even so, the more people talk the greater the chance of its discovery' said Louis sincerely regretting his course of action.

Draco shrugged, if that is how Louis wanted it, so be it. He turned and left towards the Slytherin Common Room. Louis was left leaning against the wall wondering what he should do.

Gryffindor Common Room

'What did Draco want to talk to Louis about?' wondered Harry aloud.

'Since, when have you both been on first name basis?' said Ron who still had trouble adjusting to the new Malfoy.

'Oh, Put a cork in it Ron' said Ginny 'He's one of us now!'

'Ginny's right' said Hermione.

Outnumbered Ron gave up.

'Alright Alright, Fine I'll call him Draco' said Ron

'Much better' said Harry.

The common room by this time had emptied out and most of Hogwarts was in bed.

Louis at that point came in through the portrait hole.

'What did Malfoy want?' asked Ron immediately. He received stern looks from everyone.

'Oh! He wanted to err, check some family connections and all, he thought we may be related' Louis quickly replied.

'Well?' said Ginny.

'Um, well what' asked Louis.

'Are there any links/connections?' said Ginny

'Oh, no he was just mistaken' said Louis.

The others believed him.

'I'm sleeping' said Harry, he kissed Ginny on the cheek and headed up.

'I guess we'll go too' said Hermione.

The boys marched to their dormitories and the girls to theirs.

Harry and Ron said their good nights and went to sleep almost immediately.

Louis however remained awake.

How did he find out my secret? I hid it so well illusion charms, transfiguration and much more. Is it that obvious, a simple purity test and eyes can tell of my secret? This is not good, if he finds out so could the others. And then I will be in serious trouble.

These thoughts firmly embedded in his head, prevented him from sleeping properly that night, and would continue to do so many nights after.

In a silent corner at Hogwarts a student was however not sleeping.

'So this is how the potion looks like' said the Slytherin 'Doesn't look like much'

But he knew otherwise, the potion was known to a few, but its power was incredible.

'Now, how to get this to that Potter…'

Author Note: Suspense! Suspense! Suspense! HAHAHHWHAHAHAH! :) Louis's secret is crazy, it's illegal! But what is it… Please Review and wait for more chaps… :D