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Chapter 5

It was midnight and Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape were walking around the school on patrol. They had only the light from their wands to brighten up the dark corridors.

"Serverus let's go. I doubt that any of the students are out of bed right now. It is one in the morning," Said Professor McGonagall

"Minerva, I do know how to read time. Besides, we should finish up our patrol. Merlin knows who's sneaking around right now. I'll bet ten galleons that Mr. Potter is out of bed and roaming the school as we speak," Said Professor Snape.

Professor McGonagall let out a sigh. "Really, Serverus, you must stop thinking negatively about Mr. Potter. I'm tired. Let's just go to bed."

Professor Snape laughed. "Sometimes you make me wonder how you can stand pretending to be strict. One day you're going to get caught by your students and they'll find out you're not as rigid as you present yourself to be. Seriously, I would have thought that Miss Granger would have figured out that your not as you make yourself to be."

Professor McGonagall frowned. "I am a very strict teacher. You should know better then to think otherwise." A smile started to form and then changed to uncontrolled laughter. "Okay, okay. Maybe I'm not that strict in reality, but hey, it's good enough to fool the students."

"Sure, Minerva. I guess we can head to bed, we are almost done anyway."

"I knew you would see it my way. Good night."

Little did the two know that a Potter was roaming the school, along with a Weasley, Longbottom, and a Malfoy. They headed to the Room of Requirements, which they had discovered in their fifth year.

Izzy got out from under the cloak. "Everyone out. We will start the room as planned."

James smiled when he looked around. "Its amazing how Hogwarts is unchanged in the future. The Room of Requirements is just as handy as it was in the future."

The five surveyed their surrounding satisfied. There were couches in the room near a warm crackling fire and there were chairs surrounding a table. There were even floor cushions to sit on if a person got tired of sitting in a chair.

Ivy sat down on a nearby lime colored couch. "Izzy, you're starting to sound like your grandmother."

Izzy ignored the comment. "So far we have made it into Hogwarts, made friends with our parents, and they don't even suspect that we aren't ordinary students. The problems we have to discuss now are about Ivy's sorting. Anyone have any ideas?"

James answered, "There's nothing we can do now. We can't change the decision the sorting hat made unless we have a valid reason why and if we do we'll raise suspicion among the student body. Most importantly from our parents."

"Also don't forget that Ivy might not be able to stay friends with her father. Since interhouse relationships aren't that great, especially between Gryffindor and Slytherin," Said Serena.

Ivy smirked. "Don't worry I'll solve the problem about my father. Remember I have the Malfoy charm."

Mark snorted. "Modest aren't you?"

Everyone stared at Mark, although he wasn't as unintelligent as say Goyle or Crabbe, but he was the last one they expected from their group to make a sarcastic comment.

Mark glared at the other four from across the room. "Just I don't pay attention most of the time doesn't mean I'm an idiot."

James gave a sheepish look. "Sorry mate, no offense. Anyway resuming our meeting, Ivy said she will take care about the problem with staying friends with her father we can stop worrying about the sorting."

Serena gave James a smile. "You're right James. It might be a good thing that Ivy's in the same house with us. This way it won't be awkward if we all get caught meeting with each other."

Ivy saw James blush. "I'm going back to my room!" With that, Ivy stalked out of the room.

James stared at where Ivy had been sitting, "What's wrong with her lately? Wait she forgot the invisibility cloak. She might get caught."

Mark put his had on James' shoulder. "Don't worry. She'll be fine, like she said she is the daughter of Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger."

Bright sunlight filtered in between the blinds in Hermione's room. She groaned and put her pillow on top of her head. When she was nearly asleep again, her new Magialarm clock went off. Hermione stuck her arm out and slammed her hand on the noisy contraption to shut it off. She climbed out of bed and freshened up for the first day of classes. She got her things and opened her bedroom door.

Hermione jumped back slightly. "What are you doing standing outside my door, Malfoy?"

Draco was standing outside her door with his arms crossed. "A little jumpy aren't you Granger."

Hermione regained her composure she said, "I see you've managed to get rid of those green dots. I was worried if you had caught an incurable disease."

To her surprise Draco smiled. "Yes, I did Granger. Thank you for your concern."

'Something wasn't right.' thought Hermione. 'Malfoy is being unusually calm after what I did to him. I would have thought that he would have tried to hex me by now.'

Hermione shifted her weight from one foot to another. "Um...Malfoy, I'll be going now. Or we'll both be late for breakfast."

Draco moved aside from the door. "Of course. Enjoy your breakfast."

Hermione walked nonchalantly out the portrait, from there she broke out into a run. She had never been afraid of Malfoy, but this time it was different. Something about the situation didn't make want to stay and find out what he was planning for her.

Harry filled his plate up with eggs and bacon, then sat down to eat. Ginny came up to him and they both smiled at each other. They had made up the night before thanks to Hemione.

"Harry, have you seen Mione?" asked Ginny.

"No, it is a bit strange. She's usually the one that's down here first," Said Harry.

"She wasn't even at the girl's dormitory last night," Said Ginny concern filling her.

"Stop worrying so much. She was probably came back late from the library and left early this morning. Hermione isn't an irresponsible person," Reassured Ron.

Hermione ran in a bit disheveled. "Hi guys! I'm here."

Everyone at the table stared open-mouthed at Hermione. Here was the Head Girl, who some believed to be perfect at the table looking like she came out a whirlwind. Her hair was even bushier then usual, her clothes were wrinkled, and she was panting.

Serena was the first to wake from her stupor. "Hermione what's wrong? Did something happen?"

"Well, you see Malfoy-"Hermione started.

After hearing the word Malfoy, Ron leapt out of his seat. "What did that git do to you?"

Harry tried to hold back Ron, whose face was livid with rage. While Hermione was trying to explain what she was trying to say.

"Ron, Ron! What I was trying to say was that Malfoy and I have to share a common room. Don't worry we have separate rooms. Besides Malfoy wouldn't dare to do anything to hurt me," Shouted Hermione.

At breakfast they got their new schedules and noticed their first class was double potions and as usual it was with the Slytherins. The day was uneventful until the group went to their Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

Draco sat down near the back of the room. He scanned the room and saw that the class was Slytherins and Gryffindors. The Gryffindor girls were talking about the most ridiculous topics. He sighed this was a waste of his time, why would he want to learn to defend against the dark arts. The school should just teach the dark arts that would make the class more interesting. At least this gives me a chance to put the finishing touches on my revenge. Draco was in the middle of a thought when someone tapped him on the shoulder.

Ivy was grinning down at him. "Daydreaming about Parkinson."

"Oh yes, I have nothing better to do then think of my love, Pansy," Drawled Draco his words dripping with sarcasm.

"What were you really thinking about?"

"The best way to torture Granger. Want to help?"

A million thoughts ran through Ivy's head at once. 'What had her dad thought of? Maybe if she helped him she can stop him from doing anything that would ruin their mission.'

Ivy flashed a smile. "Of course, what have you got planned."

Before Draco could answer the new teacher walked in. She definitely was a sight to see, she was wearing bright yellow robes and her hat was tipped to one side. She was not too short or tall and had red flaming hair similar to the hair color of the Weasleys. Dumbledore really did go over the top during the summer to hirer this loon.

The teacher started to speak, "Hello everyone. My name is Lyn Blackwell. Due to the incidents that have been occurring lately this class will be very valuable to all of you. Today we will learn how to produce a barrier. It is called the Aphrodite's protection, now does anyone know what this is?"

"Yes, Miss Granger."

"Aphrodite's protection is a pretty recently made spell the shield designed to protect against curses. However what is unique about it is that the capability of the shield to block curses is limitless. The shield is as powerful as the witch or wizard that casts it or the will of the person who cast it." Said Hermione with a triumphant grin.

"Correct ten points to Gryffindor."

"Everyone follow me you move you wand hand up and draw a circle counter clock-wise then flick, when you flick say Murus obex. Once we learn this spell, you may get into partners and cast spells and curses at each other's barrier. You may begin."

Hermione had the spell down in a matter of a few minutes and was attempting to help her friends successfully cast one of their own. That way she can practice with somebody.

"No Ron, don't stress the "bex" in "obex" you have to stress the "ob". Yes good Ron. You got it," Said Hermione.

Serena walked up to Hermione. "Would you like to practice with me?"

Hermione opened her mouth to reply, but another voice answered the question for her.

"So sorry, Malahide, but Granger will be practicing with me," Said Malfoy calmly.

Hermione looked up at his smirking face, wishing that she could wipe it off of his annoying face. She decided to pretend that she was afraid to face him and then strike him by surprise when she does accept.

Hermione turned to face him. "When did I ever say that you could be my partner?"

"I don't need to ask. I'm a Malfoy, while you're a mudblood."

"What!! Malfoy don't you dare call me a-"

"Are you afraid of me?"

"No, why would I be afraid of someone like you?"

"Then face me."

"Fine, I will."

Draco smirked inwardly his plan was working perfectly. Granger was falling right into his trap.

Draco and Hermione stood opposite each other and raised their wands.

Hermione was getting ready to cast her barrier, "Murus Ob-"

"Expelliarmus!"

A/N: That's it for this chapter. Hope you liked it. Many thanks to my new beta reader Dream Angel. As always don't forget to read and review.