Emerald Eyes: Chapter Three

A/N: Okay, I am so sorry I haven't updated this for like a year. My brother has just turned 19, and I last updated this on his birthday last year, wow. Time sure does fly. Anyway, I hope you enjoy yhis next chapter.

Chapter Three: Kings Cross

Standing at King Cross Station, Draco felt rather safe - not completely, but still well hidden. The Death Eaters would know he could apparate, even if he was underage, they wouldn't bother looking for him at a muggle transport station.

It was now that he looked towards the clock beside him. It was rather early in the morning, but alot of people were still about for some reason. Under the clock, however, there was today's date: 30th August. It was still two days until he was due back at school.

He could go and collect his books again, considering he had to leave them all at home, but that wouldn't take a full two days - plus, he didn't exactly wish to go walking around a Wizarding street at an early hour in the morning when most shops would be closed. He prefered to stay in Muggle London. But there was another place he knew he would feel safe at, and that was Hogwarts.

But could he go to school two days early? Sure, the teachers would already be there - well most. Could he? Dumbledore would understand if he explained the circumstances to him, right? Well, there was only one way to find out.

Draco turned to Blinkin, well where he thought Blinkin was. Kneeling, he pretended to be tying his shoelace. "Blinkin, we can't stay in Muggle London forever as I had intended. We'll have to go somewhere safer, I can't be looking over my back every two seconds."

"Where should we be going then, Master?"

"Hogwarts, Blinkin. There's a great wizard there, he'll protect us."

"Dumb-dore?" Blinkin asked.

"Yes, Blinkin. We'll be safe there. We'll have to apparate to Hogsmeade..."

"But that is a wizard place."

"Yes, I know. But we can't apparate into Hogwarts Grounds, it's protected." Blinkin made a noise of understanding, then Draco continued. "Then we'll make our way to Hogwarts from there. Okay?"

"Yes, sir," Blinkin squeaked.

Draco felt the tiny house-elf slip her hand into his own and he began to straighten. Suddenly there was a sound of recognition behind him.

"Draco?"

Draco spun around, obviously his disguise hadn't worked. "Pansy? What are you doing in Muggle London?"

"I spent the day shopping with my mum and dad. Why are you here?"

"I was... I..." Draco began, but was cut off when Mr. Parkinson suddenly came to stand beside his daughter.

"Hello, Draco. Would you like a lift home?" he asked.

Parkinson was one of his father's closest friends before he had been taken away. There was no way that he didn't know about Draco being the 'New Lord.' He had to be in on the attack for sure. Why was he here? Was he here to take him away.

"No, I'll... I'll be fine," Draco replied, stepping back slightly, almost stepping on Blinkin.

"Don't be silly, boy, come with us," Parkinson insisted, the look in his eye not being exactly friendly.

Parkinson look Draco by the arm, his grip tight. Draco pulled away, stumbling slightly. Parkinson's hand dug into his pocket, and Draco knew exactly what he was reaching for.

Not taking a second longer, Draco gripped Blinkin's hand as tight as he could and disapparated them both from King's Cross. Stumbling as he apparated into Hogsmeade, Draco turned to find Blinkin.

"Blinkin? Where are you?"

"Here, Master," Blinkin squeaked, becoming suddenly visible. She was sitting roughly on the ground, having obviously fallen over when they got there. Draco helped her to her feet before turning to look at Hogsmeade station and finally, the gates of Hogwarts.

"Alright, let's get going," Draco breathed, taking Blinkin's hand.

A/N: Sorry to stop it here, but I think I will. The next chapter will be extra long for sure, just to make it up to you guys.

Sorry again for not updating for like a year, but special thanks do go out to my reviewers.

Until next chapter...