A/N- Hey, this is the new & improved chapter 11! Since the old chapter wasn't my work, I decided to completely re-write it! Hope ya like my evil writing, mwahahaha!

Chapter 11- News of War

Alex rolled over and sat up groggily in bed. She glanced at the clock and saw that it was 11:00. She groaned, realizing she missed her charms class and was going to be late to her transfiguration class. She got up and saw that Hermione was still asleep. She had learned that Hermione never missed class, ever.

"Hey, 'Mione, get up! We missed charms and transfiguration started at 11:00!" Alex yelled shaking Hermione. Hermione rolled over and rubbed her eyes.

"Alex, classes were cancelled because of this war thingy, didn't you hear them announce that this morning at breakfast? We have classes from 5-9pm from now on. Oh wait, you weren't there, that's right. Well, go back to sleep."

Hermione rolled back over and closed her eyes. Alex laid back down in her bed, but she couldn't fall back to sleep. So after about 10 minutes she walked down to the common room, but it was empty. She sat down and opened up a new copy of the Daily Prophet. The title of the lead story was:

Durmstrang to Close It's Door's

As you know, the highly recognized school of Durmstrang has been having trouble with too many students going to the "Dark Side", as many put it.

Durmstrang only has around 10 or 15 students in each year, so it is the smallest of all of the Wizarding School's. But, it is estimated that over 60 of Durmstrang's students are considering becoming a Death Eater once they finish school.

So finally, the Ministry of Magic has decided to close it's doors forever. "We don't want to promote the evil side. We feel that closing Durmstrang is in the best interest of everyone." Commented a spokesperson of the ministry.

But don't worry, every student that attends Durmstrang will be accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for next year's term. "I am very exited about having these students come to Hogwarts. I've heard that they have amazing magical capability and they should be able to test our knowledge." Said The Headmaster of Hogwarts, Headmaster Dumbledore.

By Laci Gremald

"Oh, great, those losers are coming here." Alex thought to herself as she finished reading the article. She turned the page and was even more shocked by what she saw. The Article included:

This is a letter we received yesterday at precisely at midnight.

Dear Ministry,

I have some saddened news to give to you. For the last six years I have been building an un-stoppable army. Now, finally it is complete. Over 300,000 men and women have joined me and we are ready for war. Let this be a warning, anyone who dares to get in our way, will perish, painfully.

The rest of the note has not been released to the press yet. All that we know is that it was signed by the Dark Lord himself. Well will keep you informed.

Alex closed the paper slowly and sighed deeply. Dumbledore was right, Voldermort was making an army and is planning on attacking, soon.

She got up and walked into the Great Hall and saw a small group of Slytherins sitting at a table.

"Hey, mind if I join you?" Alex asked, sitting next to Draco and two other Slytherins. They stared at her uncomfortably and Draco smiled.

"I guess, if you must." Draco said oddly, looking at his potions book he had laid opened on the table, "So, you hear about the war? Do you have class tonight?"

"Yeah, sadly. I just got the message this morning. I guess we need it and everything. The Daily Prophet said Voldermort's army has over 300,000 people. We'll have around 2,000 people, if we're lucky. Let's face it, we're screwed."

Draco thought for a minute before speaking, "Yeah, but most of the guys in his army are middle-aged fatties who haven't use their wands in years." Him saying this made Alex laugh. She looks so pretty when she laughs, he thought to himself as he began to stare at her.

She noticed that Draco was staring at her with his mouth wide open, "Careful Draco, stare any longer and you'll drool." She said with a huge grin on her face. She did have to admit he was pretty cute and they seemed to get along fine. But if Harry ever found out about her even speaking to him….she shuddered at the thought.

"Hey, Alex, wanna go outside? I'm burning up in here." Draco said, getting ready to stand up. Alex nodded and they walked out of the great hall together.

Right as they walked out, Hermione and Ron were in the middle of the Hallway talking. Hermione turned and watched them leave, noticing Draco had his hand close to hers. Ron on the other hand began to follow them.

"Ronald Weasley! Where are you going?" Hermione yelled at him as he kept creeping down the hallway towards Draco and Alex.

Hermione moaned in frustration, but followed him anyways. They eventually got to stop, Alex and Draco sat down at the Lake's Edge.

Draco and Alex's POV

As they sat down, all he wanted to do was tell her how much he liked her. Ever since the accident in the dungeons, he'd been afraid to even look at her, in fear she wouldn't want to talk to him. But if he was going to do this, he'd better do it now. He turned to face her and she didn't notice. He moaned in frustration and tried to get her to look at him again. Finally she looked at him and she smiled. He suddenly leaned forward and kissed her gently on the lips. He was surprised when instead of pulling away, she kept kissing him. He moved towards her and wrapped his arms around her waist, right then she put her arms around his neck. She was the one to break the kiss, as she took a large breath.

"I can't believe… Oh my God." She looked un-believingly at Draco.

She began to stand up, when Draco grabbed her hand and pulled her down, "Alex, please, I won't tell Harry if you don't. I promise."

She agreed, wanting to give Draco and fair chance.

Hermione and Ron's POV

"We should go get Harry, now." Hermione said, but Ron shushed her as he kept watching Draco and Alex.

He saw that Draco kept looking at Alex oddly, almost like he was trying to….no, he wouldn't do that to a Gryffindor student. But then, to his surprise, he kissed her.

"Oooh, he's gonna get bitch slapped." Ron said and Hermione laughed quietly.

But instead he saw Alex wrap around him and continue kissing him.

"Oh my god! I can't believe Alex would do that!" Hermione yelled as Ron pulled her up.

"They're coming!"

Hermione tried to get up but her foot was caught in a mud-hole, "I can't Ron, I'm stuck!"

Ron tried to pull her foot free, but it was too late.

"Ron, Hermione?"

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