Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot.

::written October 9, 2004::

::posted October 11, 2004::

AN: Did you know in CCD the other night we had to write down role models – guess who one of mine was. I bet you can't...lol. JK Rowling. I want to grow up and have a popular series like she does...then again with my...writing style I'm not sure little kids would read it, lol. So obviously you know I'm not her and I'm not making any money off this, purely to improve my writing skills and to have fun...and make the characters do what I want lol. Does any one write anything on fictionpress? Like an original story – cuz I want to do that but I'm not sure what's popular on there and if people would even read my writing. I mean I've started tons of stories but never finished them. Well anyways I think that's enough blabbering. Ugh that reminds me of something but I'm not going to put it in here it's too embarrassing. If Nora and Andrea read it I'd never hear the end of the jokes lol. Let's just say a not so great guy asked me on a date.... He's extremely annoying and ugh. I can't stand him. And he asked me to the movies and I had plans so I couldn't and all that but then later I was talking to him and he said he wants to see The Incredibles and I'm like omg. I can't stand him – like I mean I'm nice to him because that's who I am but I never meant to come off like I like him. Ewww I can't believe it. Well I know you all probably find my life boring so I'm going to go. But omg you know what's evil – I'm at my brother's soccer tournament – currently in the hotel room typing this lol. But the guy I actually like – his brother was supposed to come to this tournament this weekend but then the coach decided not too – ugh I could've spent so much time with him. And did you know I'm the class leader in my history class? Yea I get to tell everyone what to do. I'm like the shiest person in that class too – and the guy I like is in it and the guy who likes me is in it – drama. Now you're probably sitting there yelling at me to get on with the story and I am...enjoy...

NOTE: in another story I have someone pointed out that Blaise's last name is Zabini not Zambini as I've been writing. I'm not sure if I told you this yet but I'm going to go back and change it if I get the chance and in future chapters it will be correct. If I make any more mistakes of this sort don't hesitate to correct me. Please.

Re-cap: Draco tells Blaise and Josh about Voldemort's plans – Harry and Ginny have some quality time – Hermione and Ron do too – Blaise tries to get Hermione to tell him what's bothering her and almost gets her too but at the last minute she flips out and runs up the stairs...

Chapter 15 – Confrontations

Draco got up to his alarm clock and heard someone slam a door somewhere. Going down the stairs to the common room he was just in time to see the 7th Year Boys Dormitory door slam shut.

"Looks like someone had a bad morning, hopefully it was Potter or Weasley." He muttered to himself. "Oh well, not like I care." Then he made his way back up the stairs and into the bathroom he and Hermione shared. As he walked in he heard the shower already going.

"Granger! I need to shower! Get out!" he yelled to her.

"Get out of the bathroom Malfoy, can't you see it's occupied!" she replied over the sound of the running water.

"Granger if you don't shut the water off right now and get out of the shower I'm going to have no choice but to join you."

"You can't be serious."

"I'm taking off my clothes as we speak."

"MALFOY!"

"You have a choice."

"Fine, I'm going as long as you're fully clothed when I step out of this shower."

"Wouldn't want you to see me in all my glory now would we? You're don't deserve that."

"What cuz I just a stupid Mudblood?"

"Can you read minds Granger?"

"Why?"

"That was exactly what I was thinking."

"Oh shove off."

"Are you getting out yet?"

"Only if you leave."

"Why should I?"

"You don't deserve to see me either."

"Are you...embarrassed?"

"MALFOY! NOW!"

"Getting testy now are we."

"OUT!"

"Fine but you better be quick Granger."

"Don't tell me what to do."

"But you should be taking orders from me."

"I swear I will hex you when I get out of here."

"I'd like to see you try."

"Fine, I will."

"Where's your wand Granger?"

"Right h..."

"Thought so. You forgot you don't have your wand. It's in your room isn't it? And who would get to it first – you or me? So I suggest you get out of the shower before I have to force you to."

"I said when you get out of the bathroom I'll get out of the shower."

"Don't be so difficult Granger."

"You're the one that's being a problem."

"How bout if I hand you a robe then I don't leave."

"You were never the one to make deals."

"People change." He replied as he took a robe off a hanger next to the shower.

"Funny, I heard that just a few minutes ago from your mate Zabini." Hermione shot back as she turned off the water. Cracking the door open just a little she saw him standing there with a robe open waiting for her to step out.

"He said that did he?" Draco said as he turned his head and held the robe out.

"Yeah he did." She answered as she took the robe and wrapped it around her body. Beginning to walk out of the bathroom she heard him ask something.

"Did you believe him?"

"Not a chance." Was her last comment before she shut her door.

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Harry was tossing and turning when his eyes snapped open and he looked around. He didn't recognize the room he was in. It was some sort of tower that he was in because he could look at the window and see forever. Turning around he heard steps coming up the stairs. The door creaked open and in stepped Voldemort.

"What are you doing here?" Harry asked.

"So Mr. Potter doesn't know everything."

"Don't play games with me."

"I'll tell you only if you tell me everything you know about the spell 'Immortal'."

"Why would you think I know anything about that?"

"I know you do, now we just have to figure out how you're going to tell me. Am I going to force it out of you or are you going to tell me willingly?"

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"So I'm going to have to force it out of you?"

"Do whatever you want to me – I don't know anything."

"We'll see about that. Crucio." A light shot out of his wand and then evaporated.

"Looks like you don't know everything now." Voldemort merely chuckled. "What?"

"I know more than you ever will."

"But you don't have everything I do."

"What do you have exactly? Your parents are dead, your godfather is gone, the only people you have left in this world are your aunt, uncle and cousin who treat you horribly."

"You know NOTHING of my life."

"Oh but you forgot something, we're connected. When you're feeling a powerful emotion I can feel it too."

"You don't have emotions!"

He cackled menacingly. "But don't you get those visions from me?"

"No."

"Then what do you call this?"

"But I'm in this."

"Yes, you're right this isn't the same thing. But at least I know what's happening, you on the other hand don't."

"I'll find out."

"How?"

"None of your damn business."

"Language Mr. Potter."

"Oh who gives a shit. All you have are followers who are too scared to run away from you. They don't look up to you, all they want is power. Most of them will probably try to overrule you sometime soon."

"At least I have people behind me, I can't say the same for you."

"You'd be surprised."

"Would I?"

"Good has more followers than evil."

"But my followers are a secret, how do you know you're not feeding one of my spies information?"

"How do you know you're not feeding on of our spies information?"

"All my followers are faithful."

"But you have doubt in your voice."

"I could capture any of your friends in the mere blink of an eye."

"Not from Hogwarts. You'll never get inside."

"Do you underestimate me that much? I have followers inside."

"Slytherins."

"Others too."

"Which?"

"One never reveals his secrets, guess the good side wasn't good enough for them now was it?"

"You're just trying to make me believe you."

"Now who's the doubtful one?"

"You're just an evil sadistic bastard who feeds on people's weaknesses. You have no REAL power."

"We'll see about that."

"I will but you won't, I'm going to defeat you."

"Don't get too cocky, and don't spread that around. It will leave everyone all more depressed when you let them down."

"I will NOT let them down."

"I wouldn't be too sure about that."

"I know you're planning something."

"And what would that be?"

"Why should I tell you?"

"Have you forgotten something? I'm the one who's planning it, therefore I already know."

"That doesn't mean I have to tell you what I know."

"But it would be the smart thing to do."

"You can't harm me."

"Not with the unforgivables. But there are other curses."

"They won't hurt me."

"You have no idea what dark magic can do."

"You have on idea what light magic can do."

"You're 'light magic' as you call it can never do me any harm."

"You'd be surprised."

"I know things about your magic that even you will never know."

"How can you be so sure?"

"How can I not?"

"Beep beep beep. Time to wake up. Beep beep beep." Something said in the back of Harry's mind. All of a sudden he felt like he was being sucked through space and suddenly he was looking up at his ceiling.

"What was that all about?" he muttered to himself as he rolled out of bed and proceeded to get ready for classes.

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AN: well wasn't that a lovely chapter. Sorry its kinda short but as I always mention I do have other stories plus i technically was on vacation - yea right. Well anyways

Nora x 13: aren't my stories the greatest – you know you love them lol. I started reading the gossip girls series over the weekend – im almost done with the third one I think. Anyways I hope you like it and keep reviewing even though you always do lol and happy almost birthday

D.Torres: yay a new reviewer! And you're a guy – that's great! You're the best. Don't mind me I've just never gotten a guy's input before so I'm happy. Well see...the thing you pointed out was good and thanks for doing that but I have my ways...lol. My story is going to have some twists and don't worry it will all...okay I can't say work out because it's going to be confusing but it'll be interesting at least. I'm really glad you took the time to read and review and I'd love to hear what you think about the rest of my chapters if you find the time. Any thoughts, criticism or whatever. Well hope to hear from you again...

Zuvalupa: I guess the end of the last chapter was interesting...this chapter is going to be a little odd and not very informative but it's got critical plot things. Lol I'm such a weirdo. Anyways I always love hearing from you – you always have something nice to say. Can't wait till next time...

Hopefully that was an okay chapter – and you review to tell me what you think (please). Well hopefully I'll be able to update again soon. If not check out one of my other stories. Oh and by the way I'd love the hear what you think of my new idea: it's going to be a combination of one-shot Hermione and draco fics. Rated r though so I'm not sure if all of you are into that. But it's just going to be different scenes and such – any ideas and you can tell me. If not I'd still like to hear what you think. Well till next time...