My Characters: Alisa (Harry Potter's twin,) Headmistress J. H. (Alisa's old headmistress,) Greg and Julia (Alisa's adoptive parents,) Hydrae (Draco's sister; meaning: the water serpent, female)

"If we stopped for a minute to evaluate what we're doing, we'd probably second guess ourselves, and that would be disastrous." - Ben Bruce, lead guitarist of Asking Alexandria

Chapter Seven: 3rd person's POV

Christmas holidays had begun and most of the children that attended Hogwarts were boarding the train. Alisa climbed onto the train with Draco and yawned. She was tired, up all night fretting over spending the holiday at Malfoy Manor. She was well aware of the fact that she would be walking into one of the head quarters for the Dark Lord. However this was not the reason Alisa had a hard time swallowing this; Alisa was worried about what Draco's parents would think of her. Harry approached Alisa, who was now sitting curled up next to Draco. Harry gave Alisa a soft look but wasn't too impressed to see how close she was still becoming to Draco, even after discovering his secret.

'Alisa,' Harry addressed her, 'Mrs. Weasley offered for you to spend Christmas at The Burrow.'

Alisa bit her lip, trying to think of a way to tell Harry that she was staying with Draco without breaking his heart. She came up short, so she decided to just come out with the information.

'I've decided to spend the holiday at the Malfoy's Manor, Harry. I hope you and your friends have a great Christmas though.'

Harry didn't look too shocked with this information, just disappointed. He sighed and shrugged his shoulders slightly.

'If that's what you wish. I just wanted to have all my family there, or at least what's left of it.'

Alisa felt sad that she wasn't going to spend the holiday with Harry; after all he was her family. But she had already made a promise to Draco and she was going to keep it. She was also worried about Draco; she felt the need to protect him. Alisa knew that being in such a dark place over Christmas holidays would be enough to bring anyone down.

'Sorry, Harry but I have already made plans. Next time hopefully.'

Harry just nodded, a sullen look covering his face. Harry left and Alisa turned to face Draco. She knew that she couldn't tell Draco what was bothering Hydrae but she could still ask him something. She thought about how to word the question before asking him.

'Draco, if Hydrae wishes for something to be one way but you can tell it hurts her would you help her change that so she is happy?'

There Alisa thought, hopefully that won't confuse him too much and it didn't give him any clues as to what was bothering his sister. Draco looked slightly confused but still answered.

'I would do anything to make Hydrae happy; she means everything to me, my little sister. But I'm not sure what you mean.'

Alisa sighed, 'If Hydrae asked you to drop an issue but it made her unhappy with the final result. Would you do something to change that final result?'

Draco frowned, 'I'm not sure Alisa. I mean it is her wishes that this be left alone, whatever this is, then I think that we shouldn't intervene. However, I do not wish to see my sister unhappy.'

Alisa nodded and thought this over. She was starting to get tired so with one last sentence spoken she fell asleep.

'I'll ask Hydrae if she wishes for help to change the end result, it should be up to her in the end after all.'

When Alisa hopped of the train, luggage in tow she was extremely nervous. What if they don't like me? What if they hate me!? These were the thoughts that coursed through her mind over and over again. Draco seemed to notice that she was nervous because he said something to her that was supposed to be reassuring.

'Don't worry Alisa, they'll love you.'

Alisa chuckled, 'Yah! You guys have to, because he wants me. You are obligated to.'

Immediately she regretted snapping at Draco. She watched as his face fell.

'I'm sorry Draco. I am just really nervous right now. I know none of this is something you can control.'

He frowned and shook his head before looking at Alisa with a dead serious look.

'It is my fault, if I was just strong enough I could protect you all.'

Tears were weld up in Draco's eyes and Alisa reached her hand up, whipping them away with her thumb. She kissed Draco lightly on the lips.

'You are one person Draco; you can't fight a war alone. Besides your family's safety always comes first, no matter how you have to protect them, no matter what you have to do to protect them. I love you and I will protect you and your sister no matter what, you aren't in this alone.'

Draco smiled at Alisa sadly, 'I wish I could take you and my sister. I wish we could just escape, but he can follow us.'

Alisa nodded, 'Well, I want to meet your parents. I'm not so nervous any longer. Why don't we go find your sister and meet up with your parents?'

Draco and Alisa had found Hydrae standing with her luggage staring longingly at Harry who was staring at Ginny with a longing look. Alisa sighed, it was one messed up love triangle. Especially when you considered that Ginny would look at Harry with that look as well but also had a thing for another boy the year before. Draco looked at Alisa with a look that signalled to her that he knew now exactly what she meant when she was asking him questions earlier. Alisa just nodded, before talking to Hydrae.

'Hey! Hydrae are you coming? I don't want to lose my new best friend.'

Hydrae nodded looking away from Harry, sadness coating her features.

'I'll talk to you about this later,' Draco told Alisa.

She nodded and looked at Hydrae. Hydrae had heard Draco and nodded.

'Might as well tell him it all, he seems to have guessed it anyway,' Hydrae mumbled to Alisa.

Just then Draco's parents walked up behind Hydrae. They smiled sweetly, but still looked dangerous as they assessed Alisa who was stood beside Draco, his arm around her waist.

Mr Malfoy then addressed Draco, 'Wonderful, and everyone's here already. Is this the lovely Alisa you told me about Draco?'

Draco nodded, 'Yes father, this is Alisa. Alisa these are my parents.'

After they exchanged pleasantries they headed off to Malfoy Manor.

A/N I couldn't decide what sort of transportation they would use, so just make that part up.

Malfoy Manor looked cold, dark and uninviting in Alisa's opinion but she didn't let it change any of her thoughts about being there. She wanted to be with Draco and Hydrae through thick and thin, it didn't matter as long as she could ensure they were safe. Once Hydrae left to her room Draco's father spoke up.

'I would assume, Draco that Alisa already knows. Is that a correct assumption?'

'Yes, Sir,' Alisa addressed him, 'that would be correct.'

Draco's father looked pleased, while Mrs Malfoy looked worried.

'Great then, Alisa will you please keep Hydrae away from the board room this evening we will be holding a meeting.'

It wasn't a question more like a polite order. Alisa nodded, 'Of course, I would be happy to assist. I was also planning on spending some time with Hydrae anyhow.'

Draco's father nodded, pleased. 'Well then, I will let you two have a peaceful afternoon. Draco, don't be late to the meeting.'

With that both of the adults got up, gracefully from their chairs and exited the room. Draco looked at Alisa and nodded his head, ensuring that everything would be fine this afternoon. Alisa smiled slightly, holding Draco's hand they headed silently to his room to spend what was left of their semi peaceful afternoon.