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After getting back to the common room that night, Marie and Hermione had a little talk. Hermione was beginning to regret agreeing to date Ash for Marie because of a particularly brutal confrontation that had occurred in the hall in front of Moaning Myrtle's bathroom earlier that day. Malfoy had come up to the trio and said the most horrible thing. It was even more horrible then normal, and it had left Harry, Ron, and Hermione shaking.

Since Malfoy and Marie had become closer over winter break, Draco had become very possessive of her. He had told Ron and Hermione and Harry that Marie had no desire to see or speak to the three of them ever again. They thought that he had been at least partly transformed by Marie's presence, and also that she had been doing a good job of brain-washing him to be good.

Marie was shocked. She remembered that. She had just been coming back from the library when she came upon the group. Seeing their shocked faces, she had asked Draco what had happened. He had just smiled at her innocently, kissed her on the cheek, and told her that he had told them how close the two of them had gotten over break.

"I suspect it's a bit of a shock for them, but you'll help set them straight, won't you baby?" At the sound of those words, her three friends' faces had twitched and shifted into expressions of disgust and horror, and all the way to Herbology, Marie tried to explain to them about how Malfoy really had turned into a better person.

But now, looking at Hermione's troubled expression, she felt foolish. How could she have doubted her friends like that? Draco was turned around, but only for her. She was the only one immune from his poison tongue.

Now Marie looked at Hermione and asked, "what's the matter? Why are you feeling apprehensive now? You looked real happy in the library."

Hermione nodded. "I know. I was happy then, but the confrontation today made me think that maybe Ash only fixed himself for you and no one else. Maybe he'll let the insults fly as soon as he knows you can't do anything about it."

Marie nodded. "I see. Well, you won't have to worry about that. Remember what I told you about him the first night I was at Grimmauld Place? The thing about him joining a pro-human group just for me?"

Hermione's eyes widened. No, she hadn't remembered hearing anything about this at all. It told her a lot about Ash's character. "He joined a pro-human group just for you?"

Marie nodded. "Yes, he did. It's kind of like the Night World's version of the Order. It has a lot of human-Night Person couples like us."

Hermione grinned. "That's great. Now, can we figure out what I should wear? Oh, and what about Draco?"

Marie grinned at her mischievously, "Oh, don't worry. I'll take care of Draco."

The rest of the week went by quickly, and before Hermione knew it, it was time for the Hogsmeade weekend, and her date with Ash. She wanted to know what Marie was planning to do to Draco, but every single time she would ask, Marie would just get this funny twinkle in her eye and tell Hermione not to worry, and that she would see later.

Hermione met Ash at The Three Broomsticks, and since it was still really cold outside, they found a table to spread their books on that was right by the fire. Then, they ordered two butterbeers each, and talked long into the night about Potions, and everything else under the sun.

Marie had decided not to go to Hogsmeade that day for some obvious reasons. After seeing Hermione off safely, she went back to a quiet, deserted common room. There, she put on her prettiest robe, set her jaw, and squared her shoulders. Then, she strode to the Fat Lady's portrait to begin the long trek to the dungeons to have a little talk with Draco.

She arrived there twenty minutes later, much angrier then when she had left, because she had had time to run the confrontation through her mind. She found Draco sitting in an easy chair in the Slytherin common room looking into the fire. His eyes brightened considerably at the sight of her.

"Marie! What a pleasant surprise!"

Marie, however, held her ground, still intent on her goal. "Draco Malfoy, what in ze 'ell-"

"I'm so glad you're here!" he continued to gush as if she hadn't spoken at all. "You and I need to go see the headmaster about your living arrangements."

Marie stopped in the middle of her tirade. "Porquoi? Why do we need to see ze headmaster about my living arrangements?"

Draco looked at her. "Because, honey," he said smoothly, "now that we're so close, I think it would be best for you to not see so much of Potty, Weasel, and Granger. You'll move here to Slytherin, with me."

Marie felt the need to tell him to go screw himself, but her retort suddenly died on her lips. All of a sudden, she felt her lip jut out, and hot tears streaming down her cheeks. "But what about him?" she sobbed, referring to Ash. Malfoy's eyes darkened. He had apparently not forgotten about Ash's supposed callous treatment of her.

"Don't worry about him. I'll have him switched to Gryffindor, and see how Granger handles it."

He took her hand and they walked to the headmaster's office. As much as Marie didn't want to admit it, this was a perfect cover.

When Dumbledore allowed them entrance into his office, they stepped in and took a seat. When Draco made the request for a house change, the headmaster looked puzzled.

"And what is your reason for wanting this house change, Mr. Malfoy?"

Draco grinned. "Yesterday, I received an owl from my mother saying how much she enjoyed having Marie as company over winter holidays. The letter also requested that she become part of the family, and that I should start by having us share a house."

Marie gasped. No wonder he had sounded so weird when he had said the word 'close.' Great, she thought, most girls only get one proposal in their lifetimes. It looks like I'm going to get two.

Mental Twitch- New reviewers are always nice. I tried not to make you wait too long. Hope you like the update!

Jez101- Yet another new reviewer! This story draws in a lot. I'm glad you enjoy the story so far, and I hope I keep it good enough for you!

Angel- Welcome back! Does anyone really like Malfoy in any way? I hope you liked the update!

sexyirishBeep- Marie told Ash to get to know Hermione, like a friend, but they won't get serious. I don't think there will be any more pairings. Thanks for the review, and I hope you liked the update!

a pisces- Be assured that there is no possible way I'd let either pair get serious. I mean, that would wreck the whole soulmate thing! Sorry last entry was so short, and thanks for being so understanding about it. (wink, wink. I didn't want to be hunted down.) I hope you liked this chapter. More A/H next chapter.