"Hermione," Harry said, "who's gone?" "Voldemort," Hermione said gleefully. "And Lucius Malfoy and the rest of the Death Eaters. Harry I think they are really gone this time." "Are. are you sure?" Shane asked. "I think," Hermione said. "I can't remember everything, but Draco can tell you the details." "Draco?" Ron asked quizzically. "Since when did Malfoy become Draco?" "I guess in the last few weeks I haven't been completely honest with you all," Hermione confessed. "The day that Ron and Shane got into the fight during potions, me and Draco became somewhat friendly with each other." "You what?!" the three yelled in unison.



"So tell me what happened last night Draco," Dumbledore said calmly. "Voldemort's dead," Draco said, not picking up his head. "Go on," Dumbledore said, sensing there was more to it than that. "For as long as I can remember, my father has been on the Dark Side, Voldemort's right-hand man so to speak. But that was never enough for my father. He was determined to be better and to one day take over as the Dark Lord. Well when I went home over vacation he. he put the Imperious Curse on me, and he ordered me to bring Hermione to him. One because me and her were becoming friends which was unacceptable, and also they had been planning to try to turn her to the Dark Side, she can do every spell thrown at her and they figured she could be useful. Once I brought her to Voldemort though, and the spell was removed, I was enraged. I thought back to everything my father had done to me during my life, his own son! Then I saw what he was trying to do to my friend. The only real friend I ever had. And then I lashed out. They were all unexpected. I killed almost ten Death Eaters, and knocked out another four. One of the ones left standing was my father. Our wands were pointed at each other and the killing curse was running over and over again through my mind. But I couldn't do it. No matter how much I hate him and how much he did to me, he is still my father and I couldn't do it. And then my father turned to Voldemort and. he. he. killed him. I don't know how. But he did. I took that chance to leave. I just grabbed Hermione and apparated to the end of the forest. I flew back here and took Hermione, who was out cold, to my room. When she woke up we came straight here. I don't know how much she remembers or what she thinks is true or not. I even am having trouble understanding. I think my father is planning on taking over Voldemort's place. He only has six or seven Death Eaters left to back him up," Draco told Dumbledore slowly, so as to try to regain all of his memory. All Dumbledore did was nod his head. He put his hands on his knees and stood up. Draco followed in suit. "Well I have some business to attend to so I suggest that you go and explain what you remember to the rest of the group," Dumbledore said. "Stay here until I return. I will be arranging special quarters for the four of you. I do not know you father's plans Draco, but I would feel better if you were all in a more protected place." "Yes sir," Draco said. Giving them one last farewell, Dumbledore left. "Draco, explain, what really happened," Hermione said. "It's true that Voldemort is dead," Draco said, noticing a relieved look on Harry's face. "But my father isn't. He killed Voldemort. I don't know what happened after that, but I think my father is planning to take over his reign. Dumbledore said he is going to arrange special quarters for us. Said he would feel better if we were more protected." They all nodded. For the next two hours no conversation was brought upon by anyone. Hermione fell asleep in Shane's arms, Ron paced around the office, Draco read through a book he found on a shelf, and Harry played with Fawkes. Finally, at 12:30pm, Dumbledore came back into the office and motioned for them to follow him. Shane softly shook Hermione awake and they all followed Dumbledore in silence down corridors and up stairs until they reached a portrait of tall waterfalls and beautiful green trees on the banks of a river. "Sitru Contourus," Dumbledore said as the five students memorized it by heart. The portrait opened and the five of them followed Dumbledore through the hole. Inside they were surprised by what they saw. There was a large common room decorated in blue and green. They understood why the portrait outside was a waterfall. It looked like you were behind one. Even the fire glowed a bluish-green. There were three doors on each side of the large room and a label was on each one. Hermione and Shane's rooms were on the left side and Harry, Ron, and Draco's were on the right. The last room on Shane and Hermione's side said nothing and looked locked, but this was not a big concern to them now. "I want you all to stay in here for a week or two until Professor McGonagall and I figure a few things out. All of your belongings have been transferred to your rooms and your studies and food will be delivered here daily. If you need to talk to me or one of the other teachers at anytime during the day just press button of the indicated teacher on the side of the fireplace and we will arrive here shortly. Any questions?" Dumbledore asked. They all shook their heads and Dumbledore left. "Well I guess we better go unpack," Draco said, breaking the silence. Ron and Harry shot glares at Draco and Shane nodded but they all left to go to their rooms. But Hermione stopped Draco after Harry, Ron, and Shane, had gone. "I wanted to thank you Draco," Hermione said. "For risking your life to save mine." "What are friends for?" was all Draco said and then he went into his room and shut the door. When Hermione entered her room it had the same waterfall effect but instead of blue and green the colors were silver and light blue. Hermione looked around the room, not knowing how to feel. But when she looked on her bed, her spirits brightened. Andromeda stood on her four, still shaky unicorn legs, and swished her tail with eyes sparkling and tiny horn glowing an iridescent white. Hermione giggled and ran over to her and kissed her on her velvety nose. Andromeda walked around in a few tiny circles and lay down and shut her eyes. Hermione smiled and lay down next to her on the soft flannel comforter and feel asleep from the last night and day's exhausting occurrences.

A/N: I know this chapter was short and not very interesting but now there is the new plot and it'll get started more so in the next chapter. Review!!!!!!!!!!