I'm Back!!!! Reasons for lateness; Being very busy, and – oh yeah- a really, really bad computer virus that was recently removed from my computer. I also had writers block issues that were recently resolved. The stuff about my Chicago trip is long overdue and ur just getting it now because of the virus.
Chicago was amazing, it's now my second favorite city and my band and I had a really good time (however that's not what we were saying when we got home at 3:30 Monday morning). And just for future knowledge, if you ever see any buses on the road that say COACH USA avoid them, they almost got us killed countless times and the drivers have no clue what they are doing. They also left us out in the rain (thunder storm) for an hour and a half. We later learned there was also a tornado warning as well (imagine 240 high school kids squeezed under and awning). But other then that the trip was amazing. And if any one ever gets a chance to see THE BLUE MAN GROUP I highly recommend it. That show was freakin' amazing.
I also got to go to an Evanescence concert on Friday and it was amazing!!! (and I know you all care oh so much)
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Thank you to: CodeName Targeter, Cow as White as Milk, TheMidnightRose and Saxifrage (I'm glad you like my 'boring') and of course to Nikki101 and brigurl.
I know I said you'd find out how Xander and Anya are going to teach, but your not. You will eventually, just not this chapter.
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Chapter 20 – Developments
Buffy and Willow stepped out into the hall. Willow handed her the piece of paper that she had in her hand. Buffy read it quickly, and then looked up at Willow. "Get him to our Common Room now. I'll be there as soon as class lets out." Willow nodded and headed in the direction of the Great Hall. Buffy headed back inside the classroom and did her best to act natural.
The four Gryffindor students hung back after the class was over. They had a feeling that the interruption was more then Buffy had lead on. When they went to talk to her, they found that she really didn't give too many details, just orders.
"I want Dawn to come with me now. In about a half hour, I want the rest of you to meet us in my common room." At this point the others knew Buffy well enough, to know not to question her. They did what they were told. Harry, Ron and Hermione spent the half hour wondering what could be going on. Meanwhile, Dawn found out exactly what was going on.
Dawn entered the Scooby common room to find Draco and Willow sitting on a couch that was facing a fireplace on the wall to the right of the entrance. "What's going on?" Dawn asked spotting the looks on the others' faces.
"This came this afternoon." Willow said, handing her the note. She read it then addressed the group.
"What exactly does this mean?" She asked.
"It means," Draco said finally speaking up, "that my father is going to go looking for the Headmaster at Hogwarts and find out it's not there anymore, and then he'll turn to me for answers." He said, as if he suddenly realized exactly how hard it would be to go against his father.
"But we're not going to give him that chance." Buffy said. "I have a plan. What we need to do is keep him away from Hogwarts. I have a feeling Professor Dumbledore might be able to help us out with this." She said with a mischievous smile. Dawn glanced at her watch.
"Draco should probably head out." She said. "The others should be here soon." Draco got up to leave, but Buffy stopped him.
"I think it's about time we let the others in on what's going on." She said, but Draco was totally opposed to the idea.
"There is no way I'm letting Potty, Weasel and Granger know what is going on in my life!" He said, sounding more like his old self.
"I'm not asking you to." Buffy said persuasively. "But your all fighting for the same side now, and they deserve to know about it. When the big day comes we are all going to have to trust each other. Now is the best time to start."
"Well, I really don't want to start today!" He said, before he got up and stormed out of the Scooby Tower. Buffy then turned to Dawn.
"You wanna go an talk to him?" She asked. Dawn nodded.
"But what about the others?" Dawn asked.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of them. Right now, we really need to make sure he's on our side. I have a plan, but it can't work with out him." Dawn nodded and headed for the door. She headed out knowing exactly where to find him.
Dawn entered the small room in the east wing of the school. She was not surprised to find Draco sitting on the couch starring into the fire. Dawn sat down next to him and for a short time they sat in silence. Dawn waited for Draco to break it and eventually he did.
"Is there any good reason you're here?" He asked with a sneer.
"You're angry, so I'm gonna let that one go." She said calmly and pointedly. Draco let out a sigh.
"I'm sorry, I just- I really wasn't prepared to let Potter and company in on my little secret, especially on top of everything else that's been going on." He said nicer.
"I get that. But if you don't do it now, when will you?" She asked.
"I really have no idea." He said honestly.
"Kinda figured." She said nodding. She could see he still wasn't convinced. "Look, if you tell them now, by Christmas, you have a good chance that they may even want to help you." He still didn't say anything, but he seemed to be thinking it over. "Alright well, we really need you. I honestly don't think we can win this fight with out you, and if you wanna know why you're gonna have to come back to Slayer Central and find out now." She waited for a response. After a few seconds, Draco nodded. Then they both got up and headed down the hall for Scooby Tower.
Meanwhile, Buffy was busy occupying the others. She was praying that Dawn would be able to convince Draco to come back because she really needed him. She had a plan that was so good it even surprised her. Just before the trio arrived, Willow left to go prepare her classes for the next day, leaving Buffy alone to cover for Dawn.
"So, where's Dawn?" Harry had asked as soon as he noticed she wasn't in the room.
"She's out doing me a favor." Buffy said, but then she pressed on not wanting them to ask her too many questions about Dawn. "She should be back soon, but I really wanted to talk to you guys about the whole Voldemort deal. For now, we're going to stick to Giles's specialty, research." She saw the looks of revulsion on Ron and Harry's faces. "I know, I feel the same way, but there's not a whole lot more we can do. Hopefully we should be getting a major break any moment now, but I'm not saying anything until I'm sure of it.
Outside, Dawn and Draco were standing just before the picture of the sun. Draco was preparing himself for what he was about to do. His palms were sweaty. He never thought he would ever be in this position. He was about to go in and face Harry Potter, the one person he had mocked for the last five years, and now he was nervous about it. Dawn must have been able to tell because she reached out and grabbed his hand. He looked over at her and nodded, letting her know he was ready. Dawn turned to the picture and gave the password. It swung open and Dawn entered, with out letting go of his hand. Draco entered with her.
Draco was now facing Harry, Ron and Hermione who were seated on the couch facing the fireplace. Buffy was standing in front of them. At that moment, everyone in the room seemed to stop what they were doing and direct their attention to the entrance.
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A little on the short side I know, but I have the next chapter written and I'm gonna try to get it up today or tomorrow, but we'll see what happens. I also want to let you know that updates won't be coming as frequently as I would like, mostly to do a special project I'm working on, but I will do my best.
LaterMEGZ
