Chapter3: The Stalker

Hello folks, no I haven't forgotten about this fic. I just don't have time to write it up. Oh well enjoy it. It seems to get better. You know what I'm going to change the summery. Now its much...much more interesting. Much! R & R

He watched him head off to the Gryffindor Tower, silently following him. The other boy muttered the password and stumbled in sleepily. Once the boy was inside his dorm, he tip toed down the cases of stairs trying his best not to be caught by a prefect. He tip toed aimlessly through the corridors and hallways. He slithered through doors till he was in his room. Laying down in his bed, he pulled up his covers and closed his eye. I will get you Potter

Harry woke up groggily. Period

He didn't go to bed till 3 in the morning, plus Ron was having one of his dreams, which kept mostly everyone in the same room awake. Arching his back, he headed towards the bathroom lazily as most of the boys. He came back 15 minutes later fresh but sleepy. Tossing his robes on he headed the great hall in a flash, Ron following him from behind.

He understood that Harry was in one of his 'morning couch potato moods' and that it was best not to bother him. All of a sudden they ran into a group of students, of all grades. They were towering over a fallen girl. Most likely a 4th year, Ron thought. They squeezed themselves through the crowd till they got a better view of her.

Her eyes were open but vacant. They had the look of horror frozen in them. She was slumped on the wall with a note stapled to her hand, her legs were spread wide open and were covered by a torn bloody skirt.Some of the blood was not hers. Stepping closer than the others dared, Harry lifted her skirt a bit and sigh when he saw slices with blood oozing through them freely down her leg.. Dropping the torn skirt he checked her wrist for a pulse and sighed in relief when he detected a slight one.

" Ron help me!" he yelled over his shoulder. The red head rushed to his aid and helped him lift the unconscious up. The carried her up the stairs to the Hospital wing. There Madam Promfrey instructed them to set her on a bed and leave. As they walked out the door, it was slammed shut.

Just then Harry remembered the note stapled to the girls wrist. " Ron there was a not on her wrist! Dang! We can't go back now. " He let out an exasperated sigh. " Come on lets got to breakfast."

The walk was silent all the way to the Great Hall, each boy though of the girl. As they walked in, they noticed how silent the great hall was. Apart from small chatter, there was whispering. Unknown to them that the whispering was directed at them. Both ignored the uncanny students and sat in their seats at the Gryffindor tables. There their fellow dorm mates gave them resentful glares. Ignoring them also they ate their piquant food. Finally deciding to break they silence, Harry looked at the smidgen group of 6th and 7th years.

" What did we do now?" He drawled. In the head tables it looked at if the teachers were having a small palaver. Directing his gaze at them, he gave them a viscous glare.

Finally one spoke up. " People think that you attacked that girl" said the craven boy.

" What!" He yelled in anger. He stared at them distastefully." How could I attack her? I took her to the hospital wing!"

" You could have killed her then too."

Before he could respond, Dumbledore left the group and stood facing the rest of the Great Hall. He gave them a grave look before speaking.

" I have grave news. The student that was found in one of our Hallways did not make it. " His expression changed. " I was also told that you students were there before Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasley had arrive. I am very disappointed that none of you made the notion to take her to the Wing. I would have thought some of you would be more braver " he looked towards the Gryffindor tables ", but it seems Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasley are the only one. Now, why are you blaming them for her attack? Madam Promfrey has already concluded that she was attacked by a vampire" this caused small outbursts", because of that, Students are not allowed of the grounds. Oh Mr. Weasley, Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Potter would you see me after Breakfast" With that, he took his place at the head table, sitting down with the rest of the teachers. The Great hall was silent, those who accused Harry and Ron of killing the girl downcasted their eyes.

It was like this for a while.

------Dumbledore's Office------

The small group entered the ancient staircase silently, and climbed them. When they were atop the staircase, they walked to Dumbledore's Office and took there seats in this order. Draco, Harry and Ron. Dumbledore sat their in his antique chair, at the moment he was looking at a few documents. He gave them a brief glance before setting aside the documents he had in front of him. He reached below him and opened a drawer. Pulling out a bloody paper and setting it on his desk.

Fixing his glasses " Well you probably seen this earlier." He said indicating the paper to Harry and Ron." And your probably wondering what this has to do with you." He said to Draco" Don't worry , I'm not going to accuse you of the crime committed here. But this Letter evolves you and Harry." He unfolded it and turned it towards them. " Mr. Malfoy do you have a serious relationship with someone?" he said quirking his eyebrows.

" No. Not that I know of." The blonde said bluntly.

" Well maybe I should read this to you."

'Dear D is mine forever,

Not interested really!

So stay away, or if you ever....

this will happen, again.

Try it again, And you will find...

A Dark hallway

Vacant but new

Once was opened

and wad taken refuge!

Sat away Potter!

There was a pregnant silence. Finally one spoke up. " But Dumbledore.... how would this person have known I..... " his eyes lingered over to the blonde.

" What's going on? What is the person telling Harry to stay away from Malfoy? I mean why would he be near Malfoy in the first place. " He gave Harry a suspicious look and ignored Malfoy completely.

" Well......" he downcasted his eyes .

" What the hell Harry! You mean you like this Bastard! "Ron said standing up in anger. Draco showed no emotion at his name calling but listened inventively. " How could you.. .I mean after all the things he done to us.... " Harry just shrugged and gave him a leveling look. Glancingat the Blonde the Red Head stormed out of the office, slamming the door shut.

" Well that went well." Dumbledore announced" So boys are you going to heed this threat or discard it as nothing? "

" Well I don't want anyone to get hurt......" Harry said. Draco gritted his teeth while musing to himself.

" Alright. Just in case Mr. Malfoy I will have someone sent to your dorm to be with you were ever you go. We can't have this guy coming after you and attacking you. As for you Harry, if you are going to stay way from Mr. Malfoy, I suppose you keep your distance. I don't need any explanations Harry." He said raising his hand slightly. " Now off with you too."

As they walked out of the office, Draco grabbed him and shoved him against the nearest wall. "Finishing what you started." he whispered. Then leaning forward he captured the other boys lips in a mind bombing kiss. Then pulling back, he continued walking on.

Harry clenched his fist absent-mindly. Now he new how Draco felt when he left him....

How dare he touch what is mine. that filthy innate! How Dare He! I warned you Potter, but I should have known, idiots are scared easily. Well its time to pick out my next victim. growl humph Draco you shouldn't have let him touch you like that. You shouldn't have let him kiss you. Don't walk away, go back and kick his arse! Draco maybe I should show you who the boss is here.

Guess what folks? Cliff Hanger. Who will be the next victim in chapter 4? Who will be murdered? What will happen to Draco? Poor poor Draco! Anyways there will be a uncommon pairing in the later chapters. So suit up. Its going to be an interesting ride. Oh R & R pwease