Minerva, having a much sharper eye for spotting irregularities, spotted the plaque immediately after crossing the small room the the single bedroom. It took her aback, and she bent over adjusting her spectacles, wishing for a better look. What she saw took her by surprise. But then, something in her brain clicked. A theory came out of her confusion. A crazy, but plausible theory.

"I believe I have an idea of what has happened. In order to prove my hypothesis we'll need to have Mister Malfoy take a DNA test."

"Umm, what is Dee En Ay?" asked Draco quite seriously

"DNA are the structures that make up your person. Everything living, muggle or otherwise, has DNA," stated Hermione matter of factly, reminding Draco of her first year demeanor. "It's the code and genetics of a person."

"Ok, so how is this helpful now? What are we looking for?"

"An explanation to this sign, Draco," Minerva replied.

Needless to say, the pair of students gaped at the plaque. They immediately moved away from each other, appalled at what the sign implied.

"Muggles use DNA to solve crimes, identify genetics, determine paternity, and other genealogical issues. They have a method of testing through scientific labs, but there is a simple spell to reveal the DNA," McGonagall explained, as the Head students stared at the wall by the door. She reached into her emerald robe to retrieve her wand and conjured a small glass vial out of the air.

"Mr. Malfoy, I am afraid I require you to salivate into this vial."

"Um, no thanks? That's filthy!" Draco couldn't understand what spit could tell them about the room.

"I must insist." Hermione struggled to hold back a smirk. If he thought this was gross then she would like to see him learn about her parents' line of work: Dentistry.

Draco reluctantly took the jar and brought it to his pink lips. Very ungracefully, he spit into the vial. He looked like a toddler drooling on himself, or a dog slobbering into his water bowl. Definitely not one of his finest nor most gentlemanly moments.

The headmistress took the vial from Draco and muttered an incantation.

"Eliciunt indicium," she said whilst flicking her wand. She placed the tip of the wood near the opening and drew a string of light from the vial, not unlike the extraction of memories for the pensive. She drew the fluid light out in front of her, and muttered more words in order to comprehend the information given. Her brows furrowed, nearing the end of the light. This concerned Draco and Hermione.

"What? Am I sick? Am I going to die? Was my dad not my dad? Spit it out!" Draco pestered. "No pun intended," he added.

"I think you are in for a very rude awakening about yourself Draco, but first I need Miss Granger to take the test as well."

Hermione was surprised, but spit into a fresh vial from McGonagall. The older witch performed the same examination on it, comparing her string next to Draco's. Once again, her face pinched in concentration. She looked up at the two of them.

"How much have you learned about veela?"

"Besides the ones at the World Cup and Fleur, we haven't learned much about them or encountered any," Hermione answered for the two of them.

"You certainly encountered others. I'm assuming you don't know, Draco? About your parents?" Minerva said grimly.

He gave her a look that clearly answered the question.

"You're not saying-," started Draco but trailed off at his realization.

"I'm afraid I am mister Malfoy," stated the Headmistress, hardy believing her own words.

"No, no, no. Absolutely not. I can't believe this is happening. This isn't happening. It's a mistake. There is no may I'm his mate. No way at all. Look at me for Merlin's sake! I'm a muggle-born and he's a pureblood!" Stuttered and shouted Hermione sounding like she was in need of a room in the psych ward in St. Mungo's.

"Miss Granger, I think you, and only you," she eyed Draco apologetically, "better come to my office to talk,"

"I would like that," said Hermione, looking quite embarrassed at her outburst. "Let's get this sorted."

A/N: Hi guys! I hope you haven't forgotten me. It has been forever since I updated. I will try to get another chapter out sometime next week that's longer. Sorry for the wait.

-E.K. Jane