Buffy had indeed talked to the other Gryffindor's and by the end they felt properly chastised. They all liked Buffy and didn't like it when she was mad at them. It was the following night and Buffy was waiting with Hagrid. They were both equipped with a crossbow and arrows. Buffy was also carrying several stakes. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Draco were going to be spending their detention with her and Hagrid in the forest. Mr. Filch was supposed to be bringing them. Buffy could here Filch talking and she and Hagrid stood. She stepped behind him.

"You'll be serving detention with Hagrid tonight. He's got a little job to do inside the Dark Forest."

"The Forest? I thought that was a joke. We can't go in there. Students aren't allowed. And there are…all sorts of things in there-werewolves, I heard."

"There are more than werewolves in there. Besides, it's not even close to a full moon." Buffy said coming out from behind Hagrid. She was wearing normal dark Muggle clothing.

"If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. You might think twice before ratting out a fellow student. Here put these on." She gave each of them a cross to wear around their neck.

"What she doing here?" Malfoy said with revulsion.

"Buffy here volunteered to go with us. Let's go."

Hagrid took the lead and Buffy took the back. They hadn't been in the Forbidden Forest long when Hagrid stopped. Buffy moved toward the front and saw Hagrid bending over with silver goo on his fingers.

"Damn! That's the third one." Buffy stated.

"Hagrid, what is that?" Harry asked.

"What we're here for. See that?" He held up his fingers. "That's unicorn's blood. I found one dead a few weeks ago."

"This one has been hurt bad by something." Buffy told them. "So, it's our job to go and find the poor beast."

"Ron, Hermione, come with me. Harry, Malfoy, you're with Buffy."

"Okay. Then I get Fang."

"Fine. Just so you know, he's a bloody coward."

"That's not nice Hagrid. He's just cautious. Aren't ya boy?" Buffy bent over as Fang came to her and licked her face. "Let's go."

"Wait till my father hears about this? This is servant's stuff." Malfoy complained as he held the lantern.

"If I didn't know better, I'd say you were scared." Harry said calmly. He wasn't quite as afraid since he knew Buffy was with them.

"I'm not scared, Potter."

"Sure sounds like it to me Malfoy. As for this being servant work considered it as an extra course of Dark Arts. Because I guarantee you're going to learn something." They looked around trying to see anything.

"Did you hear that?" Malfoy asked the other.

Buffy slayers senses were screaming danger. They moved carefully through the forest eyes very alert. Now they were deep in to the forest. Fangs stopped and began sniffing. Buffy could feel it too. Fang's growled.

"What is it Fang?" Harry asked.

"That's our killer."

Buffy pointed to the hooded man kneeling over the unicorn drinking its blood. Harry clutched at his skull as the creature looked up. Suddenly three vampires drop to the ground from the trees. A hellhound with glowing red eyes had come from out of the trees. It wasn't as big as Fluffy but slightly bigger than Fangs. It had only one head. This hound was of the demon variety.

"AAAHHH!"

Malfoy screamed before running away. Buffy thought at first Fang's might join him but he stayed between her and the hellhound.

"Harry! Run!"

Buffy yelled to him as she sent an arrow into one of the vampire's heart. The other two were quickly on her before she could fire another shot. They kicked the crossbow out of her hands. Fang was fighting with the hellhound and winning. Buffy saw that she had to dispense of these two vamps quickly as the hooded figure moved toward Harry. She saw Harry backing up with each step the figure took. He stumbled over a tree branch. The vamps had her by the arms. Both were trying to pull her in a different direction. Struggling as much as she could she couldn't get over to Harry. When the figure was almost on top of him a centaur had came from the path above scaring the figure away. Buffy sighed in relief and was finally able to slam the distracted vampires together hard. Kicking at the third vamp he hit the tree and disintegrated. She quickly plunged the stake into the second vampire. Looking over at Harry she saw him getting up. Looking at Fangs she saw that the hellhound on the ground was seriously hurt. She whistled for Fangs as she moved toward Harry.

"You alright?" She asked. He nodded. She turned to the centaur. "Thank you."

"You are welcome young Slayer. My people have seen you hunting in the forest. You have done a good job." He looked at Harry. "You must leave this forest. You are known to many creatures here. Though the Slayer is doing what she can the Forest is not safe at this time. Especially for you."

"What was that thing you saved me from?" Harry asked.

"A monstrous creature. It is a terrible crime to slay a unicorn. Drinking its blood will keep you alive if you are an inch from death. But at a terrible price. For you have slain something so pure…that the moment the blood touches your lips, you will have a half-life. A cursed life. You too must be careful Slayer for your blood will give him power and strength without the consequence of a half-life."

"Who would choose such a life?" Harry asked.

"Can you think of no one?"

"That thing that killed the unicorn…that was drinking its blood, was Voldemort?" Buffy asked. The Centaur nodded.

"Do you two know what is hidden in the school at this very moment?"

"The Sorcerer's Stone." Harry replies quietly.

The sound of footsteps could be heard coming toward them. On the ridge above them were Hagrid, Hermione, Ron, and Malfoy.

"Harry!" "Buffy!" Hermione called out Harry's name at the same time Ron called Buffy's.

"Hello there, Firenze. See you met our young Mr. Potter, and Hogwarts resident Slayer. You two alright there?" Harry nodded.

"We're fine Hagrid." Buffy told him.

"Harry Potter, this is where I leave you. You're safe now. Good luck." Firenze said as he galloped away.

Buffy looked over at the hellhound who was struggling to get to its feet. Fang growled at it. She smiled and patted his head.

"I'll finish him off."

Buffy took her stake and plunged it into the hellhound's heart. A red bright light shot out of it as it melted away.

"Hagrid, you can no longer call Fang a coward. He fought this hellhound and won."

Fang looked almost happy. They all looked toward the dead unicorn. Its blood was still pooling out onto the ground. Buffy moved back toward Harry.

"The unicorn is dead. You-Know-Who was drinking from it when we arrived, but you probably know that from Malfoy. Can we leave now? I think I have had enough for one night."

"Come on up and we'll leave." Hagrid motioned to them.

When they had returned to the school Buffy decided to spend the night in her room. She asked Harry to tell Oliver where she was. When Buffy had gotten to the portrait she noticed it was giggling more than normal.

"What's got you in such a state?"

"Nothing. Password?"

"Oliver's Keeper."

The portrait let her in and she was instantly hit with the sweet aroma of Sun-ripened Raspberry. She smiled knowing that she had the sweetest boyfriend in the world. Moving closer she saw that there were just enough candles lit to make it look relaxing. A single rose lay underneath a note on her pillow.

Buffy,

A hot bath awaits you in the washroom. I put some of your favorite bath beads in to help you relax. The tub is enchanted and will stay warm, as long you want it to. I'll stop by about one hour after you get back. I'll have another surprise waiting for you.

With all my love,

Oliver

Buffy's smile grew even bigger. This was why she loved Oliver so much. He always seemed to know what she needed and when she needed it. Moving into the washroom she saw the tub that hadn't been there before. The water was hot and steamy. Stripping off her clothes she stepped into the water. Instantly she felt herself beginning to relax.

Oliver made his way to Buffy's room. He had a pass from Giles to be out after hours. He was carrying a box that held Buffy's surprise. Giving the password he felt himself blush as he stepped inside. From his position he could see that she wasn't in the bed. He called out to her.

"Buffy? Buufffy? You awake in there?" He heard a splash and a sputter before her reply came.

"I'll be right out." A few seconds she came out dressed in a white bathrobe. "Hey there. Have I told you how much I love you? No? I love you."

She said coming up to him and putting her arms around his neck. Reaching up she kissed him passionately on the lips.

"I love you too." He said when they finally broke apart. They were looking into each other's eyes. "You know you shouldn't fall asleep in the tub?"

"I couldn't help it. It just felt so good. Kind of like you do now."

"Is that so?" He asked into her ear. His warm breath touches her ear sending shivers done her spine. "I've got something for you."

They moved apart slightly so that Buffy could get to the box in his hand. She lifted the lid of the box and her eyes went wide and she let out a happy shriek.

"Oh my goodness. Where did you get him from?" Buffy pulled the pink stuffed pig from the box.

"It was supposed to be a present for your birthday but it hadn't arrived yet. I remember how upset you were when you found out that your dad hadn't put Mr. Gordo in with the stuff he sent you. Willow and I have been searching for Mr. Gordo for a long time."

Several tears fell down her cheek as she began kissing his face all over.

"You are way too good to me. What did I do to deserve you?"

"I don't know but whatever it is keep it up."

He said as he led them to her bed. She curled up next to him. Her head was on his chest and an arm wrapped underneath him. Her other arm was clutching Mr. Gordo. They laid their talking to each other. Buffy told him about what happened in the forest. After talking for about two hours the two laid quietly in each other's arms. They both soon fell asleep.

Exams were finally over and everyone was glad. Buffy, Oliver, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Willow, and Xander went to see Hagrid. He was sitting outside playing his flute. Buffy was feeling spirited, knowing she had done well on her exam, decided to dance to the music. The group laughed at her antics. Suddenly they heard students screaming. They looked up to see a dragon flying above them. The dragon looked about normal size to Buffy. Its scales were black. It had orange eyes, bronze horns, and had ridges down its back. The two figures riding on top looked like Death Eaters to Buffy. The dragon was breathing fire toward two students and Buffy moved quickly to get them out of the way. One of the Death Eaters pulled out its wand when he saw her.

"Slayer! Just who we were looking for."

Before Buffy could respond she felt magical ropes wrap around her torso and her body being dragged on the ground. She was soon lifted into the air as the dragon flew higher.

"BUFFY!"

She heard her friends call out. Looking down she saw them following but they were falling behind. She felt herself being pulled closer to the dragon. Looking around she saw that they were flying by the water. She rocked her body harder to the swaying that was already happening. When they pulled her close enough to the dragon she kicked it with all her might each time she swung near it. The dragon started bucking forcing the Death Eaters to hold on tight. The rope in the Death Eaters hand slipped from his hand. Buffy felt herself falling.

Oliver and the others were running as fast as they could to keep up with the dragon. It apparently got what it came for. Buffy. His eyes went wide as he saw Buffy plummet from where she was and landing in the water. Taking his wand out and slipping out of his robe he cast the bubble-head charm. Without hesitation he jumped in to the water to find Buffy. Willow followed him having cast the same spell. The blue water was clear making it easy for them to see. They both still had their wands out in case of sea creatures. They spotted Buffy unconscious form sinking toward the bottom. Oliver and Willow swam down to her. Each grabbing her under the shoulder they swam for the surface. A small crowd of people had gathered at the bank when they broke through the water. Giles, McGonagall, and Snape had joined Hagrid, Harry, Xander, Hermione and Ron. Giles and Snape pulled Buffy out of the water when Willow and Oliver had gotten to shallow water. Xander helped Willow, while Ron and Harry helped Oliver. Snape quickly pulled out his wand and unbounded her.

"She's not breathing." McGonagall said. "There's no pulse."

"She's dead." Snape responded angrily.

"No, she's not dead." Xander told them. "She's just not breathing. Giles, there still may be a chance. CPR."

Giles nodded. Everyone moved out of their way, except Oliver who sat by her head. Xander checked her throat for obstructions. Seeing none he pinched her nose and began breathing into her mouth. When he was done Giles began pumping. They did that a few more times until Buffy started coughing up water. When the water was out of system she took deep breaths of air. She felt her head lift slightly. Opening her eyes partly she saw Oliver panicked face.

"Buffy?" Fear was evident in his voice.

"Oliver?" Her voice was barely above a whisper.

"Welcome back." Xander said as her eyes darted to him.

"How do you feel?" Giles asked her. Her eyes finally met his.

"Hurt. Chest. Head. Body." She coughed again spitting out a little more water. "Dragon?"

"Gone. Left when you hit the water." Hagrid told her. She nodded before passing out.

"Let's get her to Poppy." McGonagall said. Snape nodded taking off his black cloak and wrapping Buffy in it. He looked at Oliver.

"Hold on to me if want to come."

Oliver nodded grabbing his arm. Using his wand Snape apparated them to the hospital wing.

Poppy was there already taking care of students with minor injuries. When she saw Buffy she gasped. Buffy was pale, wet, unconscious, and bleeding from a cut on her forehead.

"Put her down over there. Both of you go put some dry clothes on before I'm treating you for pneumonia."