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~Neutral~ The snow was falling thickly and nothing could be see out of the windows. The drifts that were blown against the school climbed higher and higher. It was rumored that nearly ten feet of snow was outside and that no one would be able to get out for weeks. Draco knew his father was out of the way but what about the other Death Eaters? Draco pondered this for a while and then dismissed it. Christmas was coming and he had to figure out what to give Hermione.

~Hermione POV~ Oh, the snow is so beautiful and we don't have any school work to do. My only job is sitting on the couch and talking with Draco which is a very easy assignment. Poor Harry and Ron though. I know they've missed me lately. I should go over and see them soon.

~Neutral~ It was a Friday afternoon and Draco and Hermione were sitting on the couch reading when Hermione asked, "Why do you love me now and not before?" Draco was a bit taken a back by the question. He thought for a moment. "I suppose it's because I know the beauty of your heart and whats inside you. That's why I love you." "But how come you not nasty any more, I mean. gosh I used to despise you. We used to mortal enemies!" "I was really never as bad as you think I was," he said sadly. "Oh I didn't mean to hurt your feelings," she cried. Hermione ran over to him gave him a hug. "I love you, but I was just wondering why you changed." "Well I never really changed I just started being myself instead of my fathers puppet." "OOOOOOOh, I see." Hermione was satisfied with his answer. He was a different boy now. Her was her Draco.

~Draco POV~ I was shocked at her question but I was glad to tell her and set the record straight. I knew she was the only person who would listen and understand me. She always did.

~Neutral in Prof. Dumbldore's Office~ "Don't move, you," said a harsh whisper. Dumbldore froze at his desk. Someone had gotten into his office. But how? "Well if it isn't Albus Dumbledore. Perhaps we could have a chat about where you would like to be held captive," said the voice slyly. Dumbledore didn't say a word. "Oh, you don't have a request? Well then I'll just take you down to the dungeons with the rats and other creeping things." "And then All the children will be requested to go to the great hall for an early supper. All except two that is. I don't believe Draco and his little mudblood scum will be eating anymore meals." Dumbledore stiffened at this statement. He knew now who it was. "Lucius you can not do this to the children," Dumbledore said firmly. "I know I can and I will," with that Lucius stepped out of the room and cast a very strong lock spell on it. After he left Dumbledore looked around for his wand, he quickly realized that it was gone.

Almost fifteen minutes later Draco was shoved into Prof. Dumbledore's office. "You can't hurt her!!" he screamed at his father as he slammed the door. "I have to get out of here Professor. I have to get out quick before he hurts her." Dumbledore thought a moment and looked around the room. His eyes lay on Ronald Weasley's broom-stick which he had taken because he was threatening to beat Draco with it. "Take this up to the highest window and go out there." Draco gave the Professor a quick smile and walked up the stairs.

He was flying about and looking in widows when he realized that his father would probably bring Hermione to the dungeons. He flew through and open widow and started on the broom towards the dungeons. He knew he wasn't allowed to ride his broom in the school but this was an emergency. He slowed down a little when he reached the dungeons and began to coast around the corridors. After almost ten minutes of this he heard a loud voice that he recognized as his fathers.

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