GS Dragono: Well I can't please everyone. There are some who tell me to do LOTS of BBRae and some who say I should do nothing but RobStar. So what I try to do is give each couple an equal time in the lime light. I take it your a RobRae (correct me if I'm wrong). I don't do that pairing, I'm RobStar. Sorry

gladdecease: I know, it's so suspensful that I still don't know whos's who. LOL, read the chapter you'll know what I mean.

Rachel: It could be Beast Boy, then it could not! Then who is it?

Neko Star-Elie: That's a good point, I'll rememebr that for the next few chapter. Thanks alot. -Shakes Neko's hand-

Starfire-is-not-a-whimp: Well it did take some wacthing of the episode to get right. Lucky for me my sister likes to record them. I say "You know they're starting to make them on DVD". But she doesn't care. Oh well. Glad you like it!

Angle-Star727: If you really hate him that much, maybe I should have you make a cameo apparence somehow where you teach him a lesson. Yes, No, Maybe so? Thanks for the review :)

scubagirl: Hmmmm, an interesting deduction. He just might perhaps be in one of the them.

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Kendra: Take your time, I'll try to read some of your stories too.

Story Weaver1: -Slams fist on table- Darn it i forgot about that. Oh well, thanks for reminding me. Don't want to make a fool out of myself throught this story do I? Glad you like it.

FantasyObsessed: I thought a nice classic line would do everyone some good. If thought that was badidea please feel free to throw some rotten fruit and veggies my way. lol, Thanks for your review.

soaring-bright-flame: My mistake on Honeydukes. After hearing it numerous times I would say the words she spoke in "Spellbound" and whenI borrowed (sp) them for my fic, seem to me to be a variation of Latin or maybe Welch. I'm really not sure if they mean anything. Yes it was the same incantation she used in the episode. The reason why it didn't work all the way this time is still a mystery (except to me of course). And do you remember the Auror who helped them in chapter 1? His name was Noah Hayward. He went undercover as a teacher as Hogwarts, if your still confused try reading chapter three again. And thanks very much, I don't get compliments like that often. Its polite curtisey (sp) for authors to respond to reviews. Happy to hear you like it so far.

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Reggie Tuesday: To tell you the truth I'm always out of the room when that scen is on for some reason. I must've heard it recently and that where I got hte idea.

Thanks alot for all of your reviews, now that that's done on with Les Chatper!

Chapter Six

None to be trusted

"Lumos." Three wand tips lit up and provided them with enough illumination to re-light the candles. They all looked around at each other hoping whatever happened was a good thing. They saw Hermione laying motionlessly on the floor and Harry and Ron ran to help her up. As Harry assisted in putting Hermione in a lounge chair his mind raced with questions. 'What does Voldemort, and that other man have to do with all of this.'

"She needs a lot of rest, but she'll be fine," said Raven.

"Wonderful Raven!" Came Starfire's cheerful call. "You have successfully defeated the Malchior once again.

"Well, not quite." Starfire's smile faded. Cyborg picked his head up and Robin stood in front of her.

"Raven, explain." She hesitated somewhat.

"The incantation I used to exorcise him out of Hermione was the same one I used to put him back in the book the last time."

"So shouldn't he been in there, right," asked Cyborg. Raven pulled out the book and flipped open to the special picture.

"Wrong." She picture was indeed still incomplete.

"Then where is he," chimed in Ron.

"I think a better question is, who is he." She closed the book with a snap and turned to everyone else. "While the room was dark he must've taken a new host. He's inside one of us." Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Harry, Ron, and Hayward all joined Raven in looks of worry and uncertainty.

"Raven, why didn't the spell send him back to the book," asked Beast Boy. She bit her lip and shook her head.

"I-I don't know, it should have but some how he managed to stay in astral-form and take a new host in this room.

"But who is he? Should your powers not be able to sense him," questioned Starfire.

"LOOK!" Everyone went silent. Raven calmed herself and let out a long sigh. "I'm sorry I don't know why the incantation didn't go all the way. Nor do I know why I can't sense his presence in anyone else. The only thing I'm sure of right now is the amount of trouble were in."

"No kidding Rae. We've got a evil dragon spirit loose who can body jump from person to person and we don't even know where to start looking," exclaimed Cyborg.

"Not necessarily," said Robin. They all turned to Robin and Harry.

"We know for sure that Malchior is inside one of us," reported Harry. "So what we need to do is start questioning each other."

"No questioning won't do," said Raven.

"Why not?"

"He has the ability to reach into your thoughts and scan for anything he needs to stay undercover."

"Well you do know what else needs to be done," said Hayward finally breaking his personal silence. "We need to keep this quiet because if this gets out the school of Hogwarts will be in chaos I am talking anarchy." They all remained silent for a moment.

"Wow this sucks," said Cyborg. They then heard a small groan from the other side of the room. Ron and Harry bolted over to Hermione who had begun to pick herself up.

"Hermione! Are you alright," Ron brushed away locks of her hair to check for injuries.

"I fine, at least I am now."

"The Headmaster should at least know about this," said Hayward. "I must go and report to him at once."

"Hold on Noah," said Harry. He stopped and turned his head. Harry walked up to him and held out his hand. "I think as a good measure of trust you should hand over your wand." Hayward's mouth parted slightly.

"How do I know your not him?"

"If I am, then I won't be able to use it or mine when I'm around everyone else." Hayward thought about it for a moment the slowly drew his wand and handed it over. With a final look at everyone else he took his leave. "Okay sorry about that Hermione," he said turning back around.

"It's quite all right," she replied still in a daze. Starfire returned with a blanket and handed it to Ron who put it over her shoulders. Raven sat in front of her.

"I know you Malchior is probably the last thing you want to think about right now, but I need to know if you remember anything at all." Hermione pulled the blanket tighter around her.

"It was……..like being trapped inside of a nightmare," she said in a shaking voice. "I could see it all happening but it took everything I had plus a little more to hold him back. I'm really very sorry about messing with your book Raven." Raven shrugged her shoulders.

"Well, it's really my fault for bringing it. I should've followed Robin's example with dangerous items and just locked it up tight in a vault." Robin scratched the back of his head. "Can you recall anything else?" Hermione thought hard for a moment, because of the exorcism she went through a lot of it had become a blur.

"I remember him thinking about after regaining his real form he was going to meet with someone."

"Do you remember who?" Something clicked in Hermione's mind.

"Who?"

"Yes, do you remember?"

"I think you know who."

"Voldemort?" Harry had been leaning against the wall but had just straightened up. Hermione looked up at him and shook her head.

"No, I meant they know who." She gestured to the Titans. Robin suddenly realized something and began to take in hard breaths.

"Slade."

"No way!" Said Cyborg exasperated.

"Slade here? What would he be doing in this world," asked Beast Boy.

"Who knows, but it's him I'm sure of it!"

"Robin." There it was, the voice of reason and compassion. Robin let his rigid shoulders sag at the feeling of Starfire's hand on his left. "Please, it is late. I do not believe you should trouble yourself with such things. We, and most of all Hermione, need rest." Robin lightly nodded and walked off to bed. Starfire watched after him then bid her friends good night and flew up to the girl's dormitory. Before Raven could follow Ron tapped her on the shoulder.

"Is Hermione in any harm of getting taken by him again?" Raven looked up at Hermione slowly ascending the stairs.

"I'm pretty sure she's safe, once he leaves or has been forced out of a host he isn't likely to go back; too risky." He smiled and after thanking her walked with Harry to their dormitory. Cyborg let out a quick breath and got to his feet.

"Well this has been one hell of a day, and I'm still not sure about this 'miracle magic' recharger they set up for me. Oh well, might as well give it a try." He mumbled in a tired voice all they way up the stairs. Beast Boy was next and the only Robin and Raven were left. She turned to leave but looked back at him. He was looking into the fire with a concentration that rivaled her meditation.

"Aren't you going to bed?"

"In a minuet," he said shortly. She nodded and left Robin to himself.

LATER THAT NIGHT………………………..

Raven crept down the stairs and into the common room. The fire had died down somewhat and she saw the Robin was nowhere in sight; undoubtedly he had gone to bed hours earlier. Raven knew she should be in bed for couldn't stay asleep to save her life. She kept waking up then falling back asleep then waking up again ect.; she needed some time to sit up and think. She poked and prodded at the fading embers trying to breathe more life into them. With little success she opened the window and with her powers guided a few stray logs from down below. Within moments she had a warm and cozy fire staring back at her. 'What I would do for some herbal tea right about now.' She mentally wished for comfort but settled for the heat from the fire.

"Want some company?" She quickly turned her head and saw Beast Boy standing on the other side of the small couch.

"Uhhh, I guess." He sat down next to her. He stared into her fire for a moment then glanced at her a few times.

"You gonna be alright?" Raven wasn't sure if she should answer or just ignore him as though he weren't there. It wasn't that she didn't want his company, she was just afraid of what his company might force her to accidentally do.

"Sure, why would you ask me that?" Beast Boy narrowed his gaze.

"Sorry Raven, but I'm not buying the whole 'I've-got-it-all-covered' routine." She gulped. "I know your hurting inside right now. Just talk to me."

"Why?'

"I wanna help." She gave it some good thought and finally came to the conclusion that her just sitting there was almost too pointless for her to take.

"I….I don't want to face him again," she stated frankly. She was glad she had her hood up or he would have seen her cheeks grow slightly redder.

"You don't have to be afraid of him you know."

"I know! It's just that……with Malchior everything always goes from bad to worse. It's like Hermione said; 'a nightmare you can't escape from'. I'm not afraid of him, I'm afraid of what might happen to you…everyone else!' She corrected herself quickly. Beast Boy turned his head to actually face her.

"What did you say?" Behind the cover of her hood Raven bit her lip.

"Nothing, I said nothing." But Beast Boy wouldn't take no for an answer. He slowly reached up and gently pulled her hood down exposing her very red, and to him, her very beautiful features. She tore her gaze from the fire and looked at him apprehensively. The only sounds came from the cracks, pops, and snaps of the fire. While their only source of light was the comforting glow from the fireplace. All this time their faces had slowly been drawing closer to one another. Raven cocked her head and let her eyelids fall. She could feel Beast Boy's breath against her mouth and she put a hand to his shoulder. He stopped and she opened her eyes.

"I'm sorry," she said struggling to keep herself from inadvertently making the bookshelves melt. Beast Boy smiled lightly.

"Me too." He drew forward and embraced her tightly.

"I wish things were different," she said in a hopeful voice.

"So do I……….my sweet Raven." Her eyes snapped back open and she quickly drew away from him. He pulled away himself and she saw his eyes flicker red.

"No!" She breathed through a set of tears.

"Oh yessss, my dear sweet Raven. There's nowhere you can go, no one you can trust, nothing that I can't follow to or take hold of." Raven shook her head while her face stained with tears. Behind her a nightstand flew against the wall and broke to pieces. She looked back at it then stood up away from Beast Boy.

"Get out of him!" He drew himself up and seemed to tower of her. Beast Boy's face looked horribly evil with Malchior controlling his smile.

"There's nothing you can do. There's no one you can trust, I-am-everywhere!"

"PLEASE! LEAVE HIM!" He started down at her and let out a burst of laughter.

"Raven." She fell to her knees and held her arms. "RAVEN!" With each utterance of her name Raven felt herself grow weaker and more sorrowful. "RAVEN!" She was practically on her hands and knees; wanting, begging, nay praying it would end.

"RAVEN!" Raven suddenly sat bolt upright in her bed breathing heavily. She clung to the sides as though if she let go her very life-force would be sucked out of her. A hand on her shoulder jerked her back to reality. Starfire stood next to her in her nightdress while also wearing a very worried look. "Raven, are you okay. You were doing the tossing and turning." Raven sat over the side and clutched her chest.

"So it was only a dream," she said more to herself than her Titan friend.

"What was only a dream?" Raven stared straight ahead for a moment then shook her head.

"Nothing." She lay back down and covered herself up. "Just a nightmare."

"You are certain," asked Starfire not really believing her attempt to cover it up. Receiving only a short nod of the head Starfire set a glass of water on her friend's night stand and went back to bed herself. Raven let out a quiet staggered sigh. For a moment she thought she had lost her one and only source of hope in this world or any other; she thought she had lost him.

I know it was short and I'm sorry about that. But I was having a hard time coming up with a good chapter. You know how it is sometimes, writers block comes in like a thunderstorm. Ugggghhh it's just terrible. Oh well, I hope you like it so far. Laters!