A/N: I have returned!! Sorry it's taken so long, I went away with my cousins for a week and then I had a musical intensive at a local theatre this past week so I haven't had time to update. But now I live!! (not for long since I start school in a week and a half :'( god save me) and I hope you like chapter 6...and please review coz I don't know if I should keep writing this how I do or if you want to see some changes...? Let me know!! And I also didn't proof this story like I usually do but I'm wicked tired and I have a ton of summer hw I need to finish so I'm kinda rushing :P

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Chapter 6:

When Draco finally went to bed that night, he found himself under another night of restless sleep. It only just dawned on him that Pansy had found a weakness in Kaylyn. A dangerous weakness.

Eventually, Draco gave up and sat to compose a letter to Lucious.

'Dear Father-

I apologize for the delay in my response; the Head Boy duties, along with my homework, has taken up much of my time. Quidditch practice will be starting soon as well. I will try to write when I find the time.

Rules here are becoming more strict. No doubt for Potter's protection. And as for the new girl, she is very chummy with all of the Gyffendors-especially the boys. And typically friends with Potter.

See you at Christmas-

Draco'

Draco continued to keep a sharp alert over the next few weeks, waiting to hear anything from the outside world. Draco also kept a closer eye on Kaylyn. He knew that she was still bothered by what Pansy had said. Besides keeping an eye on anything concerning Kaylyn and her tasks, he was also trying to be careful about letters from Lucious.

By October, many small changes had already occurred in student relationships. Draco, Kaylyn, Harry, Ron, and Hermione all met in the Head Dorms where Kaylyn explained Draco's situation. Many sneers and snide remarks were exchanged as well as untrusting glances from Ron-but in the end they reached an understanding.

Although Kaylyn encouraged more contact, Draco couldn't bring himself to approach the Gryffendors to voice his worries towards Kaylyn's situation. He didn't think they would trust him, nor was he sure they knew anything about what Kaylyn did. There was also the risk that they would see deeper into what he was feeling-something he always hid in the past.

The Friday following the talk in the Head Dorms, Draco received another letter from Lucious. Reading it quickly, his stomache dropped. Not only was he right about Pansy, but Dumbledore's wish for less communication between father and son was not going well.

Draco pulled Kaylyn aside as she was leaving lunch. "Kay, I received another letter from my father."

"Have you seen Dumbledore about it?"

"No...it concerns you, Kay."

Kaylyn looked slightly surprised. "What?"

"Kay, promise me you won't do something rash when you hear this," Draco looked at her seriously before unfolding the letter and reading quietly. "I am disappointed with your lack of detail concerning the Amrûn girl. All the information we really get comes from that Parkinson girl. She has given us a lead that Amrûn is irrational when it comes to her family and friends-how very much like Potter. We have also gained some leads to where her family really is. By killing them, we think it will lead to greatly weakening the girl and thus she will be easier to use for what the Dark Lord needs of her."

Draco looked up at Kaylyn, who looked stunned. "I have to go to them-" she started.

"No, Kay! Let Dumbledore go tonight!"

"They're my family, Draco!"

"Kaylyn, it's what they want! It's a trap!"

"I know and I don't care! I can prepare myself! Those Death Eaters are NOT hurting them!"

Draco went to Dumbledore immediately after classes. The Head Master agreed it should be he who went, but he told Draco he could not force Kaylyn to remain behind.

"Can't you stop her from apparating the way she does? I thought we couldn't do that inside the school anyway?"

"She is not apparating, she is using means of the phoenix. That way I can not stop her, her bond to them are too strong."

Draco worried the rest of the night. He was glad to see Kaylyn at dinner but knew she wouldn't be there later. After dinner Draco returned to the Head Dorms. He pulled a large book towards him and began to read. Eventually, after his brain wandered countless times, he fell asleep.

Draco awoke with a jolt. It was dark in the common room and the fire was very low. Outside the moon was high. Draco was overcome with a feeling of pulling and urgenct. He immediately jumped up and bolted out the portrait hole.

Draco ran through the corridors, his heart racing. He called the password to the stone gargoyle outside Dumbledore's office. He burst through the door just as Kaylyn fell out of the fire, where Dumbledore was waiting.

"Ah, Mr. Malfoy, just the person I wanted," Dumbledore's blue eyes twinkled and he smiled at Draco. "Would you please escort Miss Amrûn to bed? She has had a rough night."

"Kaylyn!" Draco cried, dropping to the floor and taking her shoulders.

"She shall be quite fine, she just needs some rest."

"Yes, sir," said Draco.

He helped Kaylyn to her feet and led her from the room. She was a bit shaky, her hand trembled as she tried to hold Draco's arm for support. Instead of taking her to Gryffendor tower, Draco took her back to the Head Dorms. Kaylyn's breath was coming short and she looked extremely tired.

"Oh, Kay," Draco whispered when he saw the tears on her cheeks.

He gently made to brush them away. Kaylyn tried to look away, to hide it, but Draco pulled her to him. Never had he felt so protective and strongly for someone. He held Kaylyn to him tightly, his strong arms enveloping her and she clutched him tightly back.

At long last, Draco pulled back and kissed Kaylyn's forhead. "Come on, lets go to bed," he whispered.

"I can't..." Kaylyn wimpered.

"Draco bent and picked Kaylyn up in his arms. She gasped and clutched his neck. Draco kissed her cheek, then carried her to his room. Gently, he deposited her on his bed, then sat down next to her.

"You're safe now, Kat," Draco said, brushing her hair back.

"I know...it's just..."

"It's just from tonight," Draco finished. "That's why you can spend the night here."

Kaylyn looked at Draco. "How did you know to come?"

"I just knew...something inside me told me," Draco looked over at Kaylyn almost shyly. He was never shy around girls.

"Dumbledore's a smart man..." Kaylyn started, but the rest of her sentence was cut off by a yawn.

Draco laughed. "Lets get to sleep, we're both tired."

Both kicked off their robes and shoes. Draco pulled up the sheets and blankets-all black, green, and silver-around himself and Kaylyn. He waved his wand and dimmed the lights. Draco reached over and gently brushed Kaylyn's cheek. She looked at him and smiled softly. Draco gave her a soft and tender kiss, then put his arms around her and pulled her closer to him.

Kaylyn nestled into him, her head tucked under his chin and rested against his chest. She fit into him as though they were originally a Greek statue. Her hand rested gently on his side. Draco felt right holding Kaylyn to him. Soon, her breathing was soft and rhythmic. Draco kissed the top of her head, then waved his hand at the lights and fell asleep himself.

Draco awoke around 4:30 the following morning. He was on his side, his arm around Kaylyn and his face resting gently at the back of her neck. Draco also remembered he had Head Duties early that morning.

Draco kissed Kaylyn softly on the cheek, then carefully got out of bed. He looked back at Kaylyn's peacefully sleeping form. Shutting the door quietly he went to the couch and pulled a blanket around him and lay in front of the barely burning embers.

Around 6:30, Draco was awoken by someone shaking him. "Malfoy, get up!"

"What...?" mumbled Draco.

"Get up! We have Head Duties!" Hermione stood over him, her hands on her hips.

"Right..." said Draco sleepily. "Let me get my robes..."

"Why are you out here anyway?" asked Hermione suspiciously. "Why aren't you-"

Draco signaled for Hermione to be quiet as he opened the door to his room. Hermione's eyes grew wide and her jaw dropped when she saw Kaylyn still sleeping soundly. Again Draco motioned for her to be quiet as he pulled on his shoes and robes. Before he left, he scrawled a quick note: "Head Duties with Hermione early this morning. Hope you slept well. –Draco"

Hermione glared at him accusingly as they stepped into the hallway. "What is she doing in there?" Hermione demanded.

"Shh, Granger!" said Draco, slightly irritated at her accusing tones. "Last night Dumbledore called me to his office and just when I got there Kaylyn returned from one of her 'missions.' Dumbledore asked me to escort her back to bed. Since she was almost falling over on the spot I brought her back to our dorms. I SLEPT ON THE COUCH, DON'T GIVE ME THAT LOOK. I thought she would get a better sleep up here and not have to wake up to questions. Also, I don't know the password to the Gryffendor common room and I wanted to make sure she made it to bed."

Hermione gaped at Draco, then nodded. "How did things go for her last night?"

Draco was relieved that Hermione accepted his story. It was all true, except for the fact that he did fall asleep next to Kaylyn at first, but that was not important. "Dumbledore said it went well, he just recommended rest for her."

"Is that all?" asked Hermione.

"Yeah...But Granger, when we get back, would you bring her to the hospital wing? I want to make sure that she really is alright."

"Sure, but why don't you?" Hermione was slightly surprised at Draco's request.

"If other students saw me, they might make the wrong assumptions and the last thing we need are stupid rumors starting. Also, if you run into others like Potter, you can tell them Kaylyn spent the night in the Head Dorms and you were bringing her to the hospital wing to make sure she was ok from last night. No need to mention she stayed in my room."

Hermione smield. "You're not such an evil git after all, Malfoy."

Draco smirked. "And you're not such a bossy know-it-all."

Hermione stuck her tongue out at him as they continued through the castle.

Draco stayed out of the way for Hermione to go and wake up Kaylyn. After the two girls left-Kaylyn still looking a little pale and tired-Draco went to take a long, hot shower. Hermione was sitting on the couch in the common room when Draco finally immerged.

"Why aren't you at breakfast, Granger?"

"I was waiting for you, actually," said Hermione.

Draco cocked an eyebrow. "Why? Haven't changed your mind about me already, have you?"

"I wanted to say thanks for what you did for Kaylyn," Hermione looked up at him as they left through the portrait hole. "You really have changed, Malfoy."

"I guess I should take that as a compliment," Draco smirked.

Hermione smiled. "Yes. I really couldn't believe it until I've seen you with Kaylyn."

Draco nodded, staring off as he thought of Kaylyn. "How is she?" he finally asked.

"She's alright, mostly tired. Madame Pomfry said she used a lot of energy last night and gave her a fatigue draught." Hermione looked at Draco a moment. "You really do like her," she said softly.

Draco nodded without a word. He felt weird, walking down the hall and talking with Hermione like they were friends, like nothing had ever happened to them in the past. This was something he had never expected, even with him coming out and joining Dumbledore's side. And to be discussing-even lightly-the way he felt for Kaylyn, was something he never thought he would share with anyone.

"Go visit her," said Hermione.

Draco looked down at her. Hermione had changed since their first year. Her wild bushy hair was now sleek in soft curls, and her face had matured. Although she was still short and petite, she was now grown up and pretty.

"Shouldn't I let Pomfry take care of her?"

"She was only going to have her take that potion and then said she could leave whenever she wanted. Kaylyn wants to see you. Go!" Hermione gave him a push in the direction of the hospital wing.

After a few steps, Draco paused and turned. "Granger!" Hermione turned. "Sorry about always calling you mudblood."

Hermione looked shocked, and then smiled. "Thanks...and sorry about the whole ferret thing."

Draco cracked a grun. "Hey, I deserved it."

"Yeah, you did!" Hermione laughed and continued on her way.

"Hey," Draco said softly when he entered the hospital ward.

Kaylyn looked up, "hi"

"How are you?" Draco sat down carefully on the edge of the bed Kaylyn was sitting in.

"I'm fine. Thanks for what you did."

Draco was about to respond when Madame Pomfry approached. "Good morning, Mr. Malfoy. Miss Granger told me what you did for Miss Amrûn last night. You are set to go, my dear."

"Thank you," said Kaylyn.

Outside the hospital wing, Draco pulled Kaylyn into a tight embrace. She hugged him back, her arms around his middle. When Draco pulled back, he touched Kaylyn's face gently.

"I was so scared for you, Kay," he said.

"I know, and I'm sorry. They were right, though, but the Order was there in time," she paused. "I met your father, Draco."

Draco felt his stomache clutch. "Did he hurt you?" he said quickly.

"No...but he won't forget me quickly."

Draco let out his breath slowly. "Will you promise me never to do that again? Let Dumbledore handle some of these situations."

Kaylyn was quiet a moment. "It's just really hard sometimes..." she said.

"I know...and I'll help you."

Kaylyn smiled slightly up at him. "Thanks."

Draco kissed her cheek. "Come on, lets get you fed."

Draco and Kaylyn met Dumbledore at the entrance of the Great Hall. "Ah, just the two I was looking for. I would like a meeting of you two and Miss Granger in my office tonight at 8."

"Yes, sir," Draco and Kaylyn said together.

At 8 that evening, Draco, Kaylyn, and Hermione stood in front of Dumbledore's desk.

"I asked you three here to discuss the living arrangements of Miss Amrûn," Draco's eyes flickered to Kaylyn. "Due to circumstances concerning the fight against Voldemort, Kaylyn here has been send on jobs to assist the Order. And as all of you know, she is called out at rather inconvenient times in the evening.

"I have already spoken to the other teachers and it is agreed that Kaylyn should have her own living quarters. She will still be a member of Gryffendor house, she will just sleep in different dormitories. But since she is also a new student, her own private dormitories would be lonely and isolating. Since you two, Mr. Malfoy and Miss Granger, are the Head Boy and Girl as well as friends of Kaylyn's, it has been arranged for Kaylyn to have her own room off of the Head Dorms."

Dumbledore paused and examined the three students, who all nodded in understanding. "Both of you," Dumbledore nodded to Draco and Hermione, "understand Kaylyn's situation. You all are also responsible and intelligent and I expect this to work out. I also expect that one of you will come forward if any problems do arise. There will be questions from the other students, of course, but just inform them that the switch was on my orders. If they ask for more, deny that you know any more information."

"Yes, sir," Draco said, Kaylyn and Hermione nodding.

Dumbledore smiled. "Exellent. Miss Amrûn, I have already sent for some house elves to move your possessions. Good night to you all."

"Oh, Kay! This is brilliant!" Hermione squealed once they reached the corridor. "I just hope Harry, Ron, and Ginny understand!"

"They will. They know what I have to do," Kaylyn grinned at Hermione. "It will be nice to have some privacy from Parvarti and Lavendar, they ask so many questions!"

"My father will be furious when he hears," Draco finally put in.

Kaylyn looked at him. "He can't get us her. No one can."

Kaylyn squeezed his hand and the two exchanged smiles. Hermione nodded understandingly. Draco knew she had encountered Lucious and he knew what she went through. He was grateful that neither girl pushed the subject of him resisting his family.

AN: ok, there is chapter 6. yeah, it's a little boring but I'm trying to transition. Nothing too major occurs till around Christmas but the time before is still important concerning the relationship between Draco and Kaylyn so I can't just skip. And I know I didn't describe how Kaylyn's new room is like, but it's the new chapter. I wasn't going to make it, but then I realized that it's essential to a big part of D and K's relationship for Draco to find something in it and it's not characteristic to the story for Draco to go into the

Gryffendor common room. Please Review!!!!!!!!!! I'll try to get the next chapter up when I can...

Oh and I also find it that the song "Pardon Me" by Incubus has some coincidental connection to Kaylyn so I thought I'd stick that in there.  and I also wanted to note that I've been reading a couple fanfics where the authors are making the characters into all this muggle stuff like rap and clothes and clubbing. This is kinda getting on my nerves-even tho these are fanfics, it's nice when they're actually close to the concepts of the story. I know it can get really appealing to make the characters wearing these really cute outfits, but think about who the characters are. Mentioning them wearing muggle clothes during the vacations and stuff is fine but having the girls wearing tons of ghetto stuff or little sexy outfits isn't who they are. Yeah, yeah, yeah, they're fanfics and you can write whatever you want, but I just wanted to mention this. Maybe it's coz I love writing and I also act so staying in context is like, driven into my skull.