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Chapter 55 **Friends in Dark Places**
Harry rolled over and winced as pain flashed up his side. He opened his eyes and saw Draco standing outside his cell. The blond boy was shifting nervously from foot to foot and jumped when Harry moaned softly.
"Harry?"
Harry licked his lips and growled, "What do you want Malfoy?"
"Truthfully?"
"Yes."
Draco smiled sheepishly. "To help."
"Sod off Malfoy. You're the reason I'm in this mess."
Draco sighed and said, "Look Po – Harry. I'm sorry for how I've treated you. I really am. But I haven't been myself all year."
Harry spat, "You seemed normal enough."
"My father has had me under Imperius sine summer began. He forced me to join Voldemort." Draco shivered and gently touched his left arm. He said, "I didn't want to."
"I don't believe you."
"By Merlin, I'm telling you the truth! I almost broke free of him a week ago. I think you saw that."
Harry blinked then nodded. "I did. But how did he keep you under it during school?"
"He called it Liquid Imperius. I think it helped keep the Imperius on me. Father never explained it fully.
Harry gave him an incredulous look and said, "So, I'm just supposed to put aside four years of insults and hatred and trust you?"
"This isn't easy for me either. And you have to decide now. Before my father realizes his control over me has worn off.
"Fine. Let's go Harry."
Draco quickly unlocked the cell and entered. He helped Harry to his feet and let the taller boy lean on him. They shuffled out of the cell and Draco relocked the door. He then threw what looked like a watch inside and pointed his wand at it. A moment later a sleeping Harry was lying in the cell.
As Harry stared at it Draco said, "Abscondo Charm. We have to get out of here before they find out we're gone."
Harry nodded and the two boys started off."
A/N: Yep! Draco is good. I have a soft spot for some of the Slytherins (Voldie and Lucius are the exceptions). ^_^