Bad News

"Hey! Hey Ginny look at this!" Ron called out to his sister.

He was visiting her and had picked up the Daily Prophet on his way over. He wished he hadn't. It was only full of horrible news. He continued to read while Ginny dried her hands on a towel. She'd been cooking. She stood behind him and began to read.

Last night, as a man by the name of Danilo Czechovski found a body in the alley in between the Red Hub and Madam Silver's Potions. The body had the description of our Minister Colin Creevey and it was announced this morning that the body was indeed that of the Minister's. There are no suspects but it seems that the Minister had been robbed. Further information is yet to be found. In the mean time, the ministry is in the process of choosing a brand new Minister Of Magic. Rumors are that Percy Weasley or Harrison Folsom who was been running the ministry so far, will be chosen.

Ron shook his head. "I'm sure Percy would love to take over," he mumbled before looking up at Ginny. "But I'm sure Harrison's more thrilled."

"Colin's dead?" Ginny couldn't believe him. "Ron, what if it's your fault."

Ron looked at her, his eyes wide. Could she be right? Had someone killed Colin to stop them from bringing Draco back? Did Harry know about this?

"I have to go," Ron got up and tucked the paper under his arm.

"You're going to see him, aren't you?" Ginny asked without looking at her brother.

"His name's Draco. You used to love him once." A moment later, he was gone.

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The table was dead quiet. Everyone was too surprised to speak. Harry shook his head. He didn't expect this. He looked around at the grim faces. At the middle of the table lay the newspaper that had brought them all together. It was a while before anyone spoke.

"What are we going to do now?" Neville asked. "Harry, without Colin, we're going to be in trouble. Percy would never let us pass and Harrison… I don't want him to be part of this. I don't trust him."

Neville knew that everyone agreed. They were on their own now.

"I guess it's time to put your plan B into action," Draco told Harry.

"Plan B?" Ron asked looking at his best friend.

Harry took a deep breath before telling them of his plan.

"You're risking it Harry," Ron said once he'd heard it all.

"All we need to know is to make sure a stranger does it," Harry replied.

"But if a stranger does it, how do you know you'll be asked?" Neville frowned. "And that stranger-"

"Just trust me!" Harry pleaded. "This is going to work!"

The other three men looked at him and thought of the same thing. He was so determined to set Draco free because he couldn't set his Godfather free. Ron nodded.

"Okay Harry," he said. "Okay."

Harry, who had jumped to his feet, sat back down. They began to talk of the plan and just how they were going to play it out.

"I'll ask Hermione to take a day off from work. She can help us out and on my way back, I'll drop by Silver's Potions…" Harry said as he looked down at his hands.

"And if we… We do get caught, I had a real blast knowing all of you," Neville blurted out which got some scowls from the group.

"Don't worry Neville, we won't get caught. Promise." Ron smiled. "And if we do, at least we'll still be all together."

Draco hung his head. Sure, the three of them would be together but he'd be dead. After all, if this whole trial thing didn't work out, they'd execute him for sure. Not only that but he'd never see Ginny ever again.

Harry looked over at Draco and saw the sadness on his face.

"Don't worry," Harry assured him. "We're going to set you free and you're going to live happily ever after in the country with Ginny and have tons of good looking kids."

Ron didn't seem to catch on to Harry's attempt to cheer Draco up.

"Yeah, if she decides to dump that zero Harrison," he scoffed.

Neville shook his head, but Ron continued, "And I really doubt she will drop him. I mean, have you seen them kiss? It's as if there's no tomorrow and they're always staring at each other and—OW!"

Harry had whacked him with the Daily Prophet. Draco managed to smile. "Thanks for the effort."

Ron hung his head. "Sorry."

Draco sighed. "It doesn't matter. I suppose she should just stay with this Harrison guy. Maybe she's finally found what she needs."

The table had once again become quiet. They were once again thinking of the same thing. They were entering dangerous territory. They could all be thrown into Azkaban or even worse; executed.

"You really don't…" Draco sighed. "Thank you for everything."

The other three men smiled. "You're welcome," they said in unison.

"You're our friend now, we'd never just leave you," Harry patted him on the back.

"Yeah, besides I'd rather have you as my brother-in-law other than that pratt," Ron added.

"And I'd rather help you more than anyone," Neville grinned.

"Yup. Trust me, you can't get rid of us now!" Ron teased.

Draco laughed. "It's not like I want to anyway."

There was an awkward silence, and then suddenly Draco was being hugged and patted on the back.

"Aww!"

Author's Note: Antoher two chapters up! Did I put up two chapters last time I updated? I can't remember! Anyway, I would just like to say that I absolutely love getting your reviews! Eveytime I get a good one I like let out a cheer as silly as it is lol yeah I know it's pathetic, but hey, P! Anyway, Thanks for reading and I hope you liked this chapter. It's going to be a while before my coupling sees each other again so you'll just have to wait! Maybe at least two more chapters... Maybe. Anyway, don't forget to review! It'll be very much appreciated!