Chapter 27

Harry continued to look into Amièe's eyes and said to Draco, 'I think I better get going. I have some things I have to do.'

Watching Harry stand up Draco nodded his head and said, 'Alright. I'll catch p with you later.'

Looking back at his cereal Draco sighed and tried to figure out how he could have been so wrong about Harry. Last night they had seemed sober enough, the two of them, to know what they were doing. No drunken man could possibly do what Harry had done last night.

Feeling someone sit down beside him he gave a growl, 'I would rather be alone right now.'

'Hey Daco.'

Whipping his head up and to stare at the girl sitting beside him Draco peered into eyes of the palest blue, her face had a delicate bone structure, and her platinum blonde hair was flowing softly about her face.

'Amièe?'

Smiling widely the girl said, 'You weren't fast enough.'

For a moment Draco was struck dumb and then he gave a sad laugh, 'Sorry, but I've had a lot to do. I was going to come for you as soon as I'd gotten the information on your whereabouts.'

Smiling the girl hugged him tightly, her head curled into his chest, 'I read about mum and dad.'

Stroking his sister's hair Draco kissed her forehead and said, 'They never stopped loving you.'

Not crying, as was expected of Malfoy children, the two sat and held each other for a long moment of silence before Amièe broke it.

'Do you love him?'

Taken aback Draco looked down at his recently reunited sister and said, 'I don't know what you're talking about.'

Looking at him with a sad smile she said, 'I see. You do know that it'll get you killed. Don't you?'

Draco looked away from his sister's knowing gaze and he said, 'All those years in Canada must have given your brain frost bite.'

Pushing him softly Amièe said, 'You prat. I lost you for seven years, and I've lost mum and dad for good now. I will not lose you again. Now you have to forget about him.'

Standing up Draco said, 'I love you and all Amièe. But you have no idea what you're talking about.'

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Harry rested his head on Pansy's shoulder crying out on the soft bed. His dark hair had fallen into his face and he said, 'This is stupid isn't it?'

Opening her mouth to respond Pansy didn't have time.

'I know it is. I should just give him the choice. He's a grown man; I need to think of other's feelings instead of mine. Right Panse?'

Opening her mouth again Pansy shut it when he started talking again.

'But I can't, the stupid git would end up being stubborn, and getting his self killed.'

Stroking his hair gently Pansy put a hand over his mouth and said, 'Harry. Although Draco can be as stubborn as you, doesn't mean he's stupid. He's lived through some awful shit.'

Harry pulled back and wiped his face on his sleeve, 'I know, I know. His parent's are dead. And apparently Amièe and he were separated some time before coming to school at Hogwarts.'

Pansy looked at him curiously and said, 'How did you know all that?'

Harry sighed and said, 'Panse, I have to tell you about what happened last night, and this morning. I want you to promise no to hate me.'

Smiling reassuringly Pansy said, 'Harry, I could never hate you.'

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Draco walked aimlessly through the halls, thinking over his recent reunion with Amièe, and of last night's festivities with Harry. Although he was plenty excited about Amièe, he just felt that the Harry one was a more serious issue at the moment.

Not watching where he was going he ended up knocking on the door to Severus' office.

'Whoever is out there better be bloody well dieing!'

Smirking at his godfather's rage Draco said, 'Hello Sev. Nice to see you too.'

Smiling at his godson Severus stepped back to allow the blonde boy entrance. He couldn't explain it, but every time Draco came to talk to him of his problems, as numerous as they were, he was always left smiling. He always had found it particularly fascinating when Draco would speak of the other students.

'What is bothering you tonight Draco?'

Draco sighed and sat down in one of the fashionable, comfy chairs, 'I am so confused.'

His eyebrows scrunched up Severus looked at Draco as he went back to looking in his supplies closet, 'About what?'

Draco looked into the fire and said simply, 'Harry Potter. You know how I always tell you about all our fights and everything, right?'

Nodding his head, and feeling a strange pull at the mention of Harry, Severus figured that it had to do with the fact that the boy was constantly raiding his supplies kit. But instead of saying anything he waited in silence for Draco to continue.

'Well, at the party last night, he sang with us, and he was really good. And then we were drinking shots. And, well, one thing led to another. And, Sev, I think-'

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'-I think I'm in love with him.'

Stroking the raven hair Pansy said in a soft voice, 'Harry. You need to think this over for yourself. Just think it over for at least tonight. And then, once you come to a conclusion, you can either tell him everything, and let him make the choice, or you can pretend nothing happened.'

Smiling through his tears Harry kissed her cheek and gave her a hug, 'Thanks Panse. You're a true friend.'

As she pulled away gently she put on a warm sneer and said, 'I am a Slytherin.'

Laughing Harry wiped away a tear and said, 'Yeah, a Slytherin through and through.' Kissing her cheek he continued, 'If you don't mind Pansy. I think I'd rather be alone for a bit.'

Nodding her head in understanding acceptance Pansy stood up and said, 'Don't worry about it Harry. Everything will right itself in no time. You watch.'

As Pansy left the room Harry began to silently cry again. What had he done? He had pushed away the one person he had cared for in a long time. The one person he had loved. He was such an idiot.

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Pansy flopped down onto the couch beside Millicent Bulstrode and said, 'Sometimes boy's can be real idiots.'

Closing her book Millicent smiled and said, 'Did you just figure this out?'

Pansy snorted and said, 'How can they be so daft, when obviously their both crazy for each other?'

Millicent looked slightly confused, but continued to listen; after all, she was the understanding one of the House.

'I mean, you have an amazing night of sex, and then you lie straight to their face and tell them that it was nothing. Or that you didn't remember it. How thick can you get?'

Millicent looked thoughtful and nodded her head, 'I guess.'

Pansy smiled at the girl and said through her laughter, 'You have no idea who I'm talking about do you?'

Millicent smirked and said, 'No, but it was much more entertaining then my book.'

Laughing Pansy said, 'Trust me, in this school, these sorts of 'entertaining' things could keep you going for years.'

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Draco looked up as Elizzabeth came through the Common room entrance. Smiling he waved her over. Elizzabeth sat beside him with a painfully confused look on her face.

Worried Draco touched her shoulder gently and asked, 'What's wrong Lizz?'

Sighing sadly Elizzabeth said, 'You know, after I left you guys in the Great Hall, I was angry and remember stamping down a hall. And then I remember being in the library, doing my charms homework. But, the thing is, I didn't have any charms homework.'

Looking at his friend Draco said, 'Yeah, that's a fairly minor problem. I had the best sex of my life, with the guy I have been infatuated with forever, and then he brushes it off as the result of too much alcohol.'

Lizz got up angrily and said, 'This is pointless, I shouldn't have even bothered telling you what was bugging me, because you're too damn centered on your own life.'

Draco looked slightly angry before he said, 'I'm sorry Lizz. But it just gets me so frustrated that-'

Interrupting her friend Elizzabeth said, 'Draco, just go to bed. In the morning everything will be better.'

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Walking through the door of his personal rooms Draco kicked off his clothes from that day and pulled on a pair of cotton pajama bottoms.

Continuing to his bathroom he quickly washed his face and brushed his teeth. Maybe Elizzabeth was right, everything may be better in the morning. Maybe.

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Dumbledore paced his study angrily, his twinkly blue eyes no longer dancing with amusement, but burning in angry thought. The boy was finding out too many things, he was too smart for his own good.

He'd pieced together the Malfoy puzzle already, how much longer would it take for him to figure everything else out. Maybe a couple years, months, days?

Grimacing Dumbledore walked over to his mirror and spoke to it, 'The boy is finding out too many important factors, and the rest are beginning to get restless, my power is simply becoming insufficient. The boy could prove real trouble if this is not all dealt with quickly.'

Looking into the mirror he smiled and said, 'That's it, I can kill two birds with one stone.'

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Harry was woken by the sound of people talking, sitting up he said, 'Blaise? What's going on?'

'It's Dumbledork. He's looking for you.'

Harry smiled as he heard the other boy's yawn, 'I'll be back soon.'

Climbing out of his warm bed he walked into the common room and sat down on the velveteen couch and said, 'Why do you want to talk with me…Sir?'

Harry had made sure that the address of formality was a beat later than the rest of his question.

Smiling with those damnable twinkling eyes Dumbledore spoke in a soft and calm voice, 'My dear boy, it seems like Voldemort has decided to take a more aggressive form of attack against Hogwarts and its students. For the safety of the others you are needed out on the field. Harry, you have to defeat him once and for all, otherwise our world will fall back into ruin once more.'

Harry looked at the man scathingly and said, 'I will simply let my friends know and gather my things.'

Dumbledore shook his head and said, 'No, we must leave immediately.'

Harry stood tall and said, 'My friends have the right to know where I am going.'

Dumbledore shook his head and said, 'This is a matter of life and death. I shall inform your friends of your whereabouts at tomorrow's morning meal.'

Harry looked at the man thoughtfully and said, 'I guess. I don't want any more to die for this stupid crusade.'

Since Harry had turned to the entrance he had missed Dumbledore's sneer and heard only his words, 'Don't worry Harry, there shouldn't be that many more deaths wasted on the fighting.'

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Elizzabeth watched with wide eyes. She had originally come downstairs to try and muddle through her thoughts once more, but when she had seen Dumbledore and Harry she had felt uneasy and stayed on the staircase.

Feeling outright fearful for Harry when she had seen Dumbledore's sneer she decided that she would wake the other's and let them know right away. Harry, she was sure, would need their help on this.

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This chapter here is not beta'd because of some horrid circumstances. My beta and her friend were in a car accident on Thursday, and even though my beta only suffered minor scratches and bruises her friend is now in a coma. So I hope that all my readers will show their kindness in prayers, and well wishes.
I am extremely sorry for the length of time it took to get this up, but I have just started a new job, so I had to work hard at that for a few days, but now everything should be fairly normal again.