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~*~*~*~* CHAPTER THIRTY ONE: DUMBLEDORE'S ARMY RETURNS

As of Today, all students interested may join a special Defense against the Arts class: Dumbledore's Army (as it has been known to be called) given after normal classes. If you are interested please sign your name at the bottom.

Albus Dumbledore Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"I can't believe their finally doing it!" Hermione said excitedly

"Wow 'Mione!" Neville exclaimed

"What?"

"Its just that we haven't seen you smile or be this excited about something in a long time!" Neville said happily.

"Well I am" She said smiling.

"Me too!" Ron exclaimed

"It's about time!" Luna said

Dumbledore's Army was officially open to all, something they had been trying to accomplish since 5th year. All were curious as to why the class was suddenly know available but only Harry knew why. Well, Harry and Draco that is.

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Draco had been called down to Dumbledore's office shortly after Harry had left. He was given the information provided by Harry and offered the choice of fighting with or against them.

Once he heard of the threat on his life by Lucius it was no longer a choice. He eagerly accepted, and was the first official and legal member of Dumbledore's Army. His heart was bursting with pride, he wanted to run to Hermione and tell her the news. Then he remembered.

Draco was asked not to reveal any information to Hermione but he found that it wasn't difficult. She still wanted nothing to do with him.

Instead, Draco ran to the first Slytherin he ran into. Blaise Zambini.

"Hey Blaise!" Draco called after the boy

"Yea?" Blaise asked. He was one of the only Slytherin's who still associated with Draco. They had never been great friends but they were as close of friends as a Slytherin could have.

"I-um-wanted to ask you something?" Draco asked sheepishly. What if Blaise didn't agree with Draco's choice and told his father?

"What?"

"Er--What side are you on?" Draco asked quickly

"For what?"

"You know. Are you with Dumbledore or with Voldemort?"

"Geez mate, I don't know. Never really given it too much thought, I mean I've thought about of course but..hmm..I don't know. What about you?"

"Dumbledore!" Draco said proudly, pushing his chest into the air.

Blaise chuckled a low chuckle. "Wow, who would've guessed! Well good for you, I guess." He began to walk away

"Hey Blaise!" Draco shouted after him

"Yea?"

"Would you-you know-wanna join Dumbledore's Army?" Draco asked eyes to the ceiling.

"Uh-er-I don't know. I'll think about it though. Promise. I've got to run, see ya!"

Draco hoped Blaise joined, it would be nice to have someone else with him to distract him from a certain Gryffindor that would of course be there.

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