A few hours later in the boy's dormitory, Draco was still awake, lying in is bed. He heard music from some where and got up. When he got to the Slytherin common room, he stood at the end of the staircase, watching Marie play the guitar. She was playing "Weathered" by Creed, while singing the lyrics. When she finished she started the song "Lullaby" by Creed. Draco was watching intently. Draco noticed Marie was singing to someone, or something actually. What ever it was, he thought, it knew he was there. Marie stopped playing because she had noticed Torch began to growl instead of usually falling asleep. Marie turned around and saw Draco watching.

Marie- Draco...

Draco- Sorry. I heard music and-

Marie- It's ok. Torch calm down, he's a friend, remember?

Torch sat back down. Draco slowly but surely came closer, and eventually sat down on a couch.

Draco- So you gonna explain that now?

Draco pointed to Torch.

Marie- He was a present from my father when I was born. He's a tiger, but he can breathe fire and control it. So I thought Torch was an appropriate name.

Draco- Ok, I guess I get it now.

Marie- Aren't you cold?

Draco- Huh?

Marie- You don't have a shirt on...

Marie giggled slightly.

Marie- I'm cold and I'm wearing a long sleeved shirt and long pants.

Draco- I'm use to it.

Torch lit the fire place.

Marie- Thanks Torch.

The tiger nodded, then looked at the midnight blue guitar, then looked back at Marie.

Marie- Well Draco, looks like you can stay and hear another song. That is if you want to.

Draco- I'd love to.

Marie- It's the only way he'll fall asleep.

Marie got up and grabbed the guitar, then sat on the ground next to the couch. Draco laid down on the couch, while Marie sang "Lullaby" by Creed. Draco fell asleep as fast as Torch did.

Marie- Men...

Marie shook her head. Then she snapped her fingers and a blanket appeared. She got up, put the blanket on Draco, picked Torch up, and went to the girls dormitory. The next morning Draco woke up in a blur.

Draco- Wha...

He pushed his hair out of his face and wiped his eyes. As soon and they came in focus he got up and went to the boys dormitory. A couple of months later, Marie was sitting at the Gryffindor table talking to Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.

Ron- So you never told us where you got that tiger.

Marie- My dad gave him to me when I was born. His name is Torch.

Hermione- Why would you name a tiger Torch?

Marie- Because he can control fire.

Ron- Wicked.

Harry- Why did you come live with your dad?

Marie- Well, my mom and step dad died in a car crash and I got a choice. I either live with my dad or I live in an orphanage and really never use magic again. So I picked my dad of course. I would rather live with my dad then be considered a muggle, no offense to them though.

Harry- Yeah, I'm not a big muggle fan, but then if you lived with the Dursley's you'd know what I mean.

Marie- My father's mentioned you in some owls before.

Harry- Really?

Marie- He... uh... doesn't really like you much.

Harry- Oh well I noticed he didn't.

Torch started tugging at Ron's robe and looked at the Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans he was eating.

Ron- Hey! Marie- Torch! Stop that!

Torch got down and looked at Marie.

Marie- Sorry Ron, he's just hungry and he saw what you were eating-

Ron- He eats these?

Marie- He eats almost anything.

Marie grabbed a plate, waved her hand over it, and a piece of meat appeared. She set the plate on the floor next to her and Torch hovered over it.

Harry- How did you do that without your wand?

Marie- Wand?

Harry- You don't use a wand?

Marie- Umm, no-

Hermione- I thought you had to be really advanced to-

Professor Snape interrupted.

Professor Snape- Professor McGonagall told you she does magic in a different way.

Marie- Hi father... er, I mean Profess-

Professor Snape- It's all right. I just needed to tell you that I must stay here for Christmas break because of work. I can give you the keys though.

Marie- Umm... what are you guys doing?

Harry- I'm staying here. I always do.

Ron- Well since Harry is I am to.

Hermione- I might, I'm not sure.

Harry- Why don't you stay and hang out with us?

Marie- Yeah, I will do that. Is that ok?

Professor Snape pierced his eyes at Harry.

Professor Snape- Yes that's fine.

Marie- Great-

Draco walks in.

Draco- Hey Sly.

Marie- Draco! You finally decide to wake up huh?

Draco- Yeah, what are you doing-

Professor Snape- Hello Mr. Malfoy.

Draco- Uh, er, hello Professor Snape.

Professor Snape- I see you have taken an interest in my daughter?

Draco- She's a fri-friend.

Draco started to stutter. Ron, Hermione, Harry, and Marie were trying hard not to laugh.

Professor Snape- Is that so? I think all 5... sorry Torch, 6 of you should follow me.

Marie- What? Where...

Professor Snape looked at Marie and smiled.

Marie- Oh, great!

In the dungeon, Snape is making something in a cauldron, Draco was making obscene faces and gestures at Harry, Ron was explaining Quidditch to Marie, and Hermione was petting Torch.

Professor Snape- Could you get some goblets Marie?

Marie- My name is Sly, and sure.

All of a sudden six goblets and one dish appear on the table.

Draco- Whoa...

Professor Snape pours a black liquid in each goblet and the rest in the dish.

Marie- Draco what's your favorite flavor?

Draco- Uh, chocolate.

Marie- K, Ron?

Ron- Vanilla.

Marie- Hermione?

Hermione- Same as Ron.

Marie- Harry?

Harry- I'm not sure. What is yours?

Marie- Cherry-Raspberry.

Draco licked his lips.

Harry- Same as you then.

Marie- Ok great, dad you can do your own. Here Torch.

Marie waved her hand over the dish and put it on the ground.

Ron- What does he like?

Marie- You don't want to know.

Ron- Yeah I do.

Marie- Human blood.

Draco and Ron gulped.

Ron- Sorry I asked...

Marie passed out the drinks. Yet, she was the first to drink it. Then Draco tried.

Draco- Mmm... hey it's chocolate.

Marie- What did ya think it was? Poison?

Everyone laughed, even Professor Snape. After everyone finished, the were sitting down talking while Snape cleaned up.

Hermione- How did you make that?

Marie- Family secret. If I told you, I'd have to kill you.

She smirked.

Draco- Hey Sly?

Marie- Yeah?

Draco- Marry me. I want that potion.

Marie- Oh ok so now you're gonna use me?

They laughed.