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Chapter 4

Term started much too soon. Draco had just started to adjust to his new environmet, getting new friends and trying to memorize the intricate corridorsystem of Durmstrnag.

The blond had not had another crying attack and seemed composed. Innerly the 15 year old was trembling with fear and exhaustion. He left the castle every night, apparating to the Riddle Manor and assisting the Dark Lord in his newest plans of destruction. This left Draco without sleep, causing his already pale skin to develop an unhealthy shimmer. He rarely ate, due to time-lack and had grown visably thinner. The only person that noticed was Daniel.

The quiet german boy was also the only person who Draco confined in. He had told him about his strenous summer, the nightly visits to Voldemort, who seemed to think that Draco was something special, and his bad realtionship with his family.

The two 5th year's talked often and understood each other.

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It was 6:30. Draco rolled over in bed and hit the alarmclock, effectivly shutting it off. It was the first schoolday at Durmstrang and Draco sighed. Muttering a short "Morning, Dan..." he went into the bathroom and showered.

Once he had finished he grabbed his bag and he and Daniel set off, down to their commonroom. "Morning Dan, Draco."

A chipper second-year said as the 5th years sat down. The former sat down, leaned back and started eating. This was definatley one of the things that were much better at Durmstrang than at Hogwarts. The different gilds ate their breakfasts down in the commonroom. This created a family atmosphere that everyone enjoyed. After Dan had finished the two friends went to their fisrt class of the day, Double- Curses.

They entered the dimly lit classroom and sat down in the second row. Draco turned to the blond girl next to him and introduced himself. She smiled at him.

"My name is Draco." "I'm Ailis Brown. How do you like Durmstrang so far?" "It's okay."

They continued this friendly chit-chat for some time until the door was suddenly thrown open and a man with wild black hair strode inside.

"Good morning. My name is Sirius Black and I want to remind you that I am a convicted criminal. Don't talk and listen attentivly, if you know what's good for you."

The whole class sat stunned. Then movment came to everyone and the class took out their books and quills, all in silence.

"We are going to start the year with the Cruciatus. Mr. Urban, would you tell me what the Cruciatus does." "It, uhm, makes the victim feel intense pain, sir." "that's right. Anything else." Ailis raised her hand. "It's one of the unforgivable curses." "Correct."

The class went on like this, Black fireing questions and the students answering them as fast as possible. After the doublehour had past, almost everyone in the class was a nervous wreck. Even Draco was feeling uncomfortable and wanted to leave as soon as possible. But as he just about to leave the class he heard Prof. Black' voice calling him back.

"Mr. Malfoy. A word."

The blond turned around and walked up to Sirius's desk. "Sir?"

Sirius looked down at the boy. He looked extremely fragile and worn out. He couldn't imagine that Dumbledore had been correct. This little kid couldn't be Voldemorts hope. It just didn't work.

"How are you?" "Sir?" "I asked you a simple question, answer." "I'm alright, sir." "Mmh... you look tired. Do you sleep enough?" "Yes..., sir. Of course." "If you say so. You may leave."

Draco turned around, totally lost for words. Why was his teacher interssted in his wellbeing? What was going on? Did he suspect something? These thoughts followed him the rest of the day.

After Draco had left Sirius took out a piece of parchment and started writing a letter.

"Albus. I have established myself as a total weirdo. I have the feeling that everyone is scared to even look at me. I just talked to Malfoy's son. I can not imagine him being Voldemorts heir. He is too fragile. That is it for now, I hope you are well, Sirius."

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