Ok this is the second last Chapter for this Story but dont worry this will turn into a seris so there is more on the way. I can say that the next chapter will have a Major Plot Revelation. Please R&R.

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Draco sat on his four-poster bed. It was getting late and his roommates were in the common room so he was all alone. His memory kept flashing back to the trial. The desperation for freedom in Venell's eyes. She could not have done it. Someone behind Draco cleared their throat. Draco turned his head to the door where Dumbledore was now standing. Draco got to his feet.

"Dumbledore, Sir." Draco said barely getting the right words to come out.

"Sit down, Draco. I've came here to tell you that Ds could be lying, I trust you know that."

"It's crossed my mind but I don't know why she would."

"Has Des always liked Venell?"

"Yes, their best friends."

"Has Venell done something to Des that may have upset her?"

"No."

Dumbledore sighed then sat on the bed next to Draco's one. "Are you sure?"

"Yes. As far as I know."

"Has Des or Venell gone to see someone and never stated the names of the people their meeting?"

"Des has. Why? Do you think that's got something to do with everything?"

"At the moment, Yes." Dumbledore got up and headed for the door. "But I wouldn't worry about it." He said. "Now go to sleep." He finished as he closed the door.

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Draco woke up late. Everyone had left for classes and he was just getting out of bed. He rubbed his eyes as he took of his PJ's and put on his robes. He went down the stairs to the common room. It was empty. He went over to the fireplace. There was a note on the table in font of it. He opened it and read it.

Dear Draco

You and Des do not have to attend your first three classes today. You have been under far too much stress so use this time wisely.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore.

Draco scrunched up the note. He noticed The Daily Prophet on the table next to where the note was. He grabbed it and read it. The Headline said it all.

Darkgrath Guilty

The youngest witch charged with murder faced court yesterday. Venellarah Leigh-Sara Hallie-Maree Darkgrath, 16, faced court with Snape, A Hogwarts Teacher, as her defence. A statement was made by her best friend Des saying Venell attacked her. Venell responded with 'It is all lies." Then after, she tried attacking Des but was stopped by her defence. The court had no alternative but to charge her with all crimes. Miss Darkgrath is now the youngest Witch or Wizard to be sent to Azkaban.

Draco looked at the picture in the paper. It was Venell's mugshot. He scrunched it up and threw it in the fire. "Those idiots." He yelled.

"So you read it them?" Came a voice behind him. It was Des.

"Why did you lie?"

"I didn't. Venell did do those things but the more I think about it, she was not her self. She had a crazy look in her eyes as if she was possessed or something."

She came and sat on the couch, where Draco was now sitting. "I hope you can forgive me though." She said. She then leaned over and kissed Draco. He didn't break away.

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