Sorry for not updating. I have had a few things go haywire. But I am going to be picking this up.

Walking into the training room, I spotted Aaron standing on the sidelines. He wore a pair of shorts and no shirt. I had to admit it, he was a very handsome wizard.

"That's the look you had when you fail to dodge." Aaron took a swing of his water, his eyes filled with laughter.

"You are not funny," I muttered.

He laughed harder. "I've been told I am a pretty funny guy."

"Funny looking perhaps."

He sobered up quickly, tossing me a glare. "You want to get knocked out once more?"

"Try it," I growled.

Aaron shook his head in disbelief. "You never learn." Putting his bottle down, he walked closer to me. "What did he want?"

"Surprisingly he wanted to know if I was alright from the kick," I replied. "He also asked about Sirius Black."

"Black?" Aaron frowned. "Why?"

I shrugged. "He asked what the name meant to me."

"What did you say?"

"That I know of him." I noticed the slight relief cross his features. "Am I missing something? What does Black have to do with me?"

"Nothing," Aaron replied. "He's just on high alert. Sirius is a strong and smart wizard. Doesn't help he's Potter's godfather."

"I never did understand why that boy didn't just leave." I scoffed. "Had Dumbledore not brought him back, he wouldn't be living his life away from here."

Aaron clicked his tongue. "Not our problem. Just make sure to stay away from that trio."

"You act as if I was ever friends with them." I laughed. "I and Potter are as opposites as oil and water."

Aaron muttered under his breath. "You'd be surprised."

"So, what's the plan for today?" I was eager to keep myself busy. "Seeing how I don't have school."

"Who said you didn't?" Eva walked into the room with my bag. "If you leave now you can still catch the second class."

"Seriously?!" Seeing the stern look on her face I grabbed my bag with a grumble. "I was kicked in the head in case you forgot!"

"You were ready to spar with Aaron not moments ago." Eva pointed out. "I'm sure you'll be okay."

"Hold on, I'll give you a ride." Aaron snatched his shirt and keys, jogging after me.

Aaron:

Climbing Into the car he hoped to give Black enough time to get what he needed to do. Along with the trio and their said families, he needed to speak with a snake. Whatever the hell that meant. He also wanted to give Dumbledore and the other teachers a quick warning of what had happened. He didn't care much about that, what he did care about was the effect on Athena. Should one screw with her mind by mentioning things she doesn't remember? It's sort of like when someone with amnesia. You try jogging their memory too quickly and everything can go bonkers.

"I suppose you can get there from here?" Aaron stopped at the gates of Hogwarts. "I am not welcome in the school, so to avoid any troubles."

"Don't worry, I can walk from here." Athena chuckled jumping out of the car. Closing the door she leaned through the window. "I want a rematch."

"Soon."

Athena:

Walking into Snape's classroom, I glanced around for a seat. To my surprise, the only one open was next to Granger. I had gotten good at ignoring the looks I got every time I walked into a room. I've been getting them ever since they learned I had taken the dark mark. Taking a seat I offered a smile to Granger and pulled my book out. No reason for being rude.

"Page 34," Granger whispered.

"Ah, thank you." Opening the book I huffed at the subject. "Again with the werewolves."

"Don't like it?" She asked.

I turned to her with a frown. "I studied them last year. Not much more to learn about them." Why was she suddenly so talkative with me? In the past years, we have crossed only a few words in the hallways and classrooms. But other than that nothing. We weren't even in the same house.

"There is always something new you can learn." She grinned.

"I suppose." Turning back to face the front, I rolled my eyes at seeing Snape glancing my way. This man has a serious staring problem.

For the next hour, Snape went over what we already knew. It came to mind that the one that didn't like werewolves, was him. As I packed my stuff for the next class, I jumped at the hand landing on my shoulder. My books landed on the floor with a loud thud. Glancing over my shoulder I rolled my eyes at seeing Ian. "What do you want?"

"Woah, why the attitude?" Ian scoffed. "I just wanted to see how you were doing. I stopped by yesterday and Aaron told me you had been hurt."

"It was nothing. Just a sparring accident." Picking my books and bag, I pushed past him and into the crowded corridors. To my annoyance, Ian was following. "You know this is considered stalking."

"You can't still be mad about the kids Athena." Ian groaned. "I said I was sorry."

I froze. "What kiss?"

"What do you mean what kiss?" He raised a brow. "The one I stole. You kneed me down there." He gestured towards his crotch. "It turned into this whole thing." He reached for my forehead. "Just how hard did you hit your head?"

"You stole a kiss from me?" I swatted his hand away.

Ian nodded with a regrettable look. "I did and I now know how stupid that was."

Reaching for his shoulder, I offered him a smile. "Well just in case you forget..." Grabbing his shoulder I brought my knee up to meet his family jewels. "Here is a reminder." Stepping back I watched him go down with a squeak. "How the hell did I ever find you attractive?"

"Athena?!" Snape was making his way over to me with a stern look. The students moved aside creating a clear path.

"Crap!" Looking around I jumped over the corridor wall and across the garden. "I have to get to class!"

"Athena!"

"I don't want to be late!" Knowing he will come to find me later, I slipped into Remus's class. Although Snape was aware I wanted nothing to do with him, he still tried to make an effort in being a 'father'. Not that he even had a clue what that word entitled.

"Ms. Bl-Gaunt, happy you could join us." Remus gestured I take a seat. "Please."

Again the only seat available was next to Granger. "Two in a row Granger, I didn't know any better I would think you're stalking me."

"Please with the amount of work we have, I don't have the time." She joked.

"Right."

"Ladies." Remus tossed us a look. "Something you'd like to share?"

I smiled. "Just sharing how much we love your class professor."

"I'm flattered." He walked over to me opening the book to the page they were reading. "I'd believe that when I see you actually paying attention."

Had it not been for the amusement in his eyes, I'd believe he was angry. "Yes sir." Leaning in toward Granger I whispered. "One of the reasons I don't like werewolves. Too moody."

"Athena," Remus warned once more without looking back at me.

"Sorry."

Time jump:

By the time it was lunch I was fed up with my classes. Walking into the dining room I spotted the white-haired boy. Seriously he needed to dye that thing. He looked too much like his father and one of those was more than enough.

"Draco." I slid into the seat beside him. "What are you doing here?"

He gestured to the food with a confused look. "Eating."

"Did you forget what we were supposed to be doing?" I rested my chin on my knuckles. "We talked about it a few days ago." He was as clueless as his two goons. "Training Draco!"

He jerked up with wide eyes. "Right!"

"Let's go."

Stepping out into the corridor, he suddenly grabbed my arm and pulled me to the side. "Manhandle me again and I will break your arm."

"Sorry, but I want to show you something." He whispered. "Follow me."

With an eye roll, I did just that. I expected anything but this. Draco led us into the Room of Requirement. I followed him through the maze of items. I was aware of what the room was and what it could do, but why we were here I didn't know.

Draco stopped in front of a large item under a cover. "I moved it here from the school hallways." Pulling the sheet off the item, he revealed a large cabinet. It was tall and its color was somewhat royalty in a way, black and gold.

"What is that?" I reached for the handle opening the cabinet only to find it empty. "Empty cabinet?"

"This cabinet is linked to another." Draco began. "The other one is located in the shop of Borgin and Burkes."

I ran my hand across the smooth surface. "Okay, so it's a transport of sorts. So is a floo channel."

"When the moment comes to complete our task, we are going to need help," Draco stated. "This is the only way they can come in here undetected."

I turned toward him with a confused look. "You want to use the cabinets to sneak in Death Eaters?" He nodded. "Is that even going to work? Dumbledore has set many spells, traps, and defenses to prevent something like that."

"I don't think he knows where this cabinet is linked to." Draco shrugged.

I huffed. "Could be. The only reason they would keep it. Otherwise, it'd be hidden somewhere else." Opening the cabinet once more I stuck my hand in. "Have you tested it out?"

He ran a frustrated hand through his hair. "I'm working on it. Borgin is assisting me in fixing it. For now, it's not usable."

I raised a brow. "What you do to get the weasel of Borgin to help?"

"I have my ways." He mumbled.

Rolling my eyes I shut the door. "Sure you do, by the way where are your two goons?"

"Keeping watch outside."

"Look don't worry too much over this cabinet," I instructed. "At the end of the day, Dumbledore must fall by your hand. With or without the death eaters there. It's a good idea, but it might not be needed. Dumbledore falls and the school will most likely fall shortly after."

"You think I can truly do this?" Draco had his back turned to me.

I wasn't sure what to tell him. Deep down I knew he wouldn't be able to. He denies it, but Draco admires Dumbledore. But if he fails I would have to be the one to kill Dumbledore. And as much as I don't like the guy, I didn't want him dead. But should we fail, Snape would die from the bond. And I was sure to get killed by Voldemort.

Placing a hand on the boy's shoulder, I squeezed him. "I can't answer that for you. It's all you, I'm just here for backup."

"I can't fail him or my father." Draco glanced at me with wide eyes. "I was honored with this request."

"Honored?" I scoffed. "Listen I am not going to go against the orders. I still have some desire to live, but this isn't an honor for me. They can't get their hands on him, so they sent us in. We are nothing but little soldiers to him right now. Pawns in a game of chess."

"Your loyalty to him hasn't changed," Draco noted.

"My true loyalty will never change. I am loyal to my family." I replied. "Anyone outside that circle is no matter of mine. I don't care for their beliefs or actions. As for Voldemort, well I am not here by my own will."

A loud clatter broke our conversation as Crabbe rushed toward us. "We need to go, Flinch and Snape are coming this way."

Grabbing Draco by the back of his robe I dragged him out. Exiting the opposite corridor Snape was going I sighed. "Let me know if you get that thing fixed. If it works, you may just have found the one mistake in Hogwarts security."