Thank you all soooo much!!

Occasus -Its Draco/Hermione and Harry/Danika bc Harry needs some lovin' from someone who isn't Cho Chang

Crazayladay- I would answer your questions but you see, that would totally ruin the story.

EyEluvBOB-XX- I HATE when writers take forever to update their stories... I mean don't write if you don't have the time. I have the time bc I am SO DONE with school. I graduated on Sunday.. in the rain... and 50 degree weather... needless to say I am sick (

Hermione Granger10- I am glad that you like it.

insanity-is-my-life- merci

onthesidelines- thank you for liking the way I write.

RonFan- 'Like a Virgin' huh? Wow. Were you that bored, Ali? Lol. Well technically I know what you mean, when I sweep I sing to Less Than Jake... ALL THE TIME!! Never fails. I pick up a broom and I start singing LTJ on repeat. Lol. Dani and Hermione would, two very strong and stubborn girls. The guys wouldn't stand a chance.

Siriusforeva- Thank you!!!!!

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Danika walked around the castle, not knowing where to go but just walking to get her anger out. She had been out for about 5 minutes when she bumped into someone, sending her to fall on her bum.

"I am so sorry." The person said. "Are you alright?"

Danika looked up, only to see brilliant green eyes staring down at her. She smiled. "I am fine."

Harry stuck his hand out to help her up. "I wasn't watching where I was going. I was just caught up in thought, I guess." Harry said, when she was in a standing position. Truth be told, he was thinking of her. He couldn't get her out of his mind.

"I know how you feel. I was just walking around thinking about stuff too." Her smile wavered.

He nodded. "You want to talk about it?"

She thought about it for a minute. "As long as you promise not to reiterate any of the stuff I say."

Harry nodded, again. "I promise. Come on, let go to the Astronomy Tower. It is much more private."

"Alright, but you lead the way. I have no clue how to get there."

Harry led the way to the Tower. Not much was said though; the two were waiting until they got to a more secluded place.

When they got to the Tower they sat looking at the stars. It was a warm clear night, prefect for stargazing.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Harry whispered. Danika hadn't said anything since they got up to the Tower 5 minutes ago.

Danika looked up at the sound of his voice. She sighed, and looked away. "I was just thinking of how screwed up my family is. My father is a Death Eater, Mum's crazy for staying with him. And Draco.." She said her brother's name with such regret and guilt. "He listens to Father. He is getting the Dark Mark because of that man."

Harry didn't know what to say.

"I should never have gone to school in America. When I left everything was shot to hell. How could I put myself before my family? I should have protected Draco." She turned at looked at him again, tears in her eyes.

"Don't blame yourself. D-Draco is a big boy. He can take care of himself." Saying Draco's name was weird for him.

He placed a comforting arm around her.

"But you didn't see him when he told me. He is scared. He doesn't want this! I can see it in his eyes; he is under my father's influence. Gods I hate my father so much!" She covered her face with her hands and cried, out of frustration. Harry moved closer and wrapped her in his arms.

She cried out all of her frustrations in Harry's arms. He held her for about a half hour. And then when she clamed herself down, they went back to their respective common rooms.

Danika ignored all of the stares of her fellow Slytherins as she entered the common room. She swiftly made her way to her common room, changed into her pajamas, and then fell into a restless, stress filled, sleep.

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The next month went by uneventfully. Danika had become really close with the 'golden trio', though she was especially close with Harry. She was even beginning a small crush on him.

Whenever she hung out with the trio, she tried to include Draco in on it. At first the trio regareded Draco with hostility, and vice versa, but eventually that faded out. Harry and Ron could talk to Draco about Qudditch, while Hermione could talk to him about books and homework, among other things.

Another thing was that, Lucius hadn't even tried to contact the twins, and for that they were happy.

Until one day, during the last week of October, when Draco, Danika, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were on the grounds on a crisp fall Saturday, a large eagle owl swooped down in front of where the twins were sitting.

Danika shot a look at her brother, whom looks as afraid as she knew she looked.

Draco reached forward and took the parchment off of the bird's leg. The bird then nipped him, a little too hard for his liking, and then flew off.

The trio watched the twin's , they didn't know what to do.

"Is that from your father?" Harry asked.

Danika nodded, but didn't say anything. She turned to Draco, whom was holding the parchment in his hands, staring at it. "Do you want me to open it?"

He shook his head, and untied the tie around the parchment.

Danika moved to sit closer to him to read the letter.

Dear Draco (and Danika),

"Ass hole." Danika muttered.

Draco it is about time that you got your Mark. I will see
you on Halloween night for the ceremony. Danika, I hope to
see you at the Manor at Christmas, so you can gather all of
your belongings. I no longer want you to live there.

Signed,
Lucius Malfoy

"I can't believe this!" Draco yelled out. He dropped the letter onto the ground as he stood up.

Danika had never seen her brother this angry. She decided it was best to let him go.

"I am not going anywhere near that man!" Draco roared. "Dani, you and I need to go to Dumbledore, now." Draco stormed off.

"Bye guys." Danika said to the three, as she solemnly followed her brother.