If Draco had not been raised a proper pureblood and a Malfoy to boot, he would have been bristling and snarling right now as his fellow snakes cornered him, not just physically but with words. Since he was a Malfoy he didn't not let the anger hidden deep in his belly effect his thinking process, he could still come out of this situation on top. Draco couldn't help but smirk as he finally decided on one of the many paths open to him in this situation, and the smirk deflated a few of the Slytherins who had just been hoping to get at Draco when he was at his weakest only to discover that Draco wasn't called the Slytherin Prince for nothing. The few who had not deflated fidgeted slightly until finally Theodore snapped out, "You're a bloody Vampire you don't deserve to sit or sleep with the rest of us purebloods, go beg the noble Gryffindors to take your filthy half blood."

Draco laughed and said, "Theodore, I always suspected the reason you tended to be quite was because you didn't want anyone hearing you say something stupid, but it was obviously a waste."

Theodore looked like he didn't know if he should frown at the insult or get angry, or perhaps back down, so instead he stayed silent. Draco nodded and said, "Good, now let's clear the air a bit. First I would like to state that currently I am more of a pureblood than most of you, and if you think differently than I'll do a little spell that will show all of your exact histories and lets see how many of you have muggles or creatures a generation or so back. Pansy love, how bout you do the spell on me just to get the game going."

Pansy narrowed her eyes in mistrust but evidently her curiosity got the better of her and she did the spell, when an enchanted parchment appeared and read out the results they were all astounded to hear that Draco was still considered 98% pureblood. Pansy frowned and asked, "How?"

Draco smirked and said, "That 'creature' that turned me turned out to be a long lost ancient relative, who happened to be the grandson of Salazar Slytherin himself, If I do not belong in Slytherin than none of you do."

That was enough to deter a few more of the other snakes, but there were still some who obviously wanted to see him burn, so he sighed and said, "I'd hoped that you all would have learned by now, that if I go down, you all go down with me, or have you all forgotten my little black book."

Everyone's eyes widened and Pansy gasped out, "Draco, you wouldn't!"

Draco raised an eyebrow and said, "As long as I'm the Slytherin Prince and you are all my loyal subjects, that little black book doesn't exist, but if any of you continue to pull stunts like this, questioning my leadership and in an open hallway no less, where anyone could hear. You're lucky I don't air out a few of the lesser secrets in that little black book in retaliation."

Several of the snakes paled considerably, and Draco gave them a minute to sweat before saying, "But since I am in a forgiving mood, just this once I will let your transgressions pass, but if any of you so much as think of questioning my leadership again, I'll pull any funding you might be receiving for one scheme or another, and make sure that everyone knows every little secret in my little black book."

That was all it took for all the other snakes to fall in line, they all quickly backed up to their respectable positions based on rank. Draco noted that Pansy and Blaise apparently were still the top snakes, he wasn't really surprised since after him they had the most dirt on their fellows and ran more schemes that raked in more money than any other snake. He did note that apparently Theodore had dropped quite a bit in rank which explained why he had tried so hard to overthrow Draco, but Draco wasn't surprised, he had warned Theodore repeatedly that his schemes were poorly thought out and would eventually fall through, it was his own fault he didn't listen.

With all the snakes put back into their proper places Draco lead the way to the great hall. As he took his usual seat, Pansy quickly put together a plate with the best of all of his favorite foods, even going so far as to spread his favorite jam, which he knew Hogwarts had in very short supply, onto his toast. Draco took the plate with a raised eyebrow, and Pansy quickly whispered, "I just want to know that Blaise and I told the others it was a bad idea to try and corner you, especially out in the open. It was crass and we should have done more to prevent it."

Draco delicately cut up a piece of his favorite steak, something he knew Hogwarts couldn't have supplied, and waited for the other shoe to drop. It was obvious that Pansy was trying to butter him up for some reason, and although he enjoyed watching her do anything and everything she could think of to put him in a better mood, he was impatient to know the real reason she was buttering him up, this wasn't the first time someone had tried to overthrow him and she had never gone this far before just to placate him. Finally Blaise snapped, "Pansy, just ask him already, before you ruin his good mood by making him wait."

Pansy flinched, then turned to Draco and said, "Draco, I know this is a bad time to ask but… well you know that Blaise and I have been spending more time together and… since the recent events…"

Draco rolled his eyes and said, "Yes Pansy, I give you permission, I'm surprised you waited this long to ask. Now I assume you still want to use Tintagel for the wedding so when should I notify the house elves to start preparations."

Pansy let out a high pitch squeal as she wrapped her arms around Draco's neck and said, "I love you Draco Malfoy!"

It was a bad choice of words on Pansy's part, seeing as she obviously already picked up on the fact that him and Potter were mates, otherwise she would have never dared to ask for his permission to drop their farce of an engagement so that she could marry Blaise. It was also horrible timing, because just as the words left her lips, the Golden Trio walked into the great hall. Draco felt a bit of panic as he saw Harry's fangs lengthen and his eyes seemed to glow. Pansy must have felt Draco tense because she suddenly released him and followed his gaze. Her eyes widened and she quickly stepped away from Draco, and clutched at Blaise's arm. Hermione and Ron were glancing worriedly between Harry and Draco.

When Harry took a menacing step towards the Slytherin's his two friends hesitantly placed hands on his arms. Blaise stepped between Pansy and the others and hissed, "Draco, explain to your mate what's going on before he kills my fiancé before I can even properly propose."

Draco sent Blaise a glare and said, "This is why I swore I would never date outside of my house, every snake knows me and Pansy are practically brother and sister, I shouldn't have to explain all of this, especially not to Potter."

Blaise growled out, "He's your mate; we both know what that means. If you don't take the time to explain these things now, and at least try to make him understand how Slytherin's work, than you are going to be regretting it for a very long time. Also, if he kills Pansy who is going to be willing to go shopping with you?"

Draco glared at Blaise for a moment before barking out, "Crabbe, Goyle, I'll meet you in Potions class, I don't care how much you want to stay and eat more food, you will be there on time."

The two Slytherins didn't even look up from their plates as they continued to fill their faces, but they did not. Draco barely hid his disgust at their lack of manners, they were of course the only snakes that hadn't questioned him or tried to corner him, and although he despised their lack of Slytherin cunning he had to admit he liked knowing that he at least had a few subjects that were truly loyal to him and not just sucking up to him to get what they want. Draco sighed as he glanced down at his plate, he had only managed to get a few bights of the delicious stake and hadn't even gotten a taste of everything else. Draco pushed away from the table, and squaring his shoulders he ignored the stares as he made his way towards Harry Potter, his supposed mate, when he got close he didn't bother telling Harry to follow him as he lead the way out of the great hall and away from prying eyes and ears.

When Draco got to a distance he deemed safe he spun on his heels but before he could say anything Harry said, "Sorry, I over-reacted, I didn't realize that Pansy and Blaise were together."

Draco's eyes widen, and he snapped out, "stay out of my head Potter."

Potter held his hands up and said, "I can hear your thoughts anymore I promise, I just overheard what Blaise said to you, about Pansy being his fiancé."

Draco felt some of his panic dissipate, but just to be careful he continued to switch his thoughts from French to Mandarin. He let out an angry sighed and said, "Look Potter, if we are mates…."

Harry narrowed his eyes and said with a definite and slightly angry edge, "We are."

Draco rolled his eyes and said, "Fine, since you are my mate, you can't be going all glowing eyes and fangs all the time, I'm a Slytherin and most of all I'm a Malfoy, what will people say if my significant other is snarling and threatening everyone who gets close to me."

Harry snorted and said, "You're worried what people will say when they see my fangs, and not what people will say when they know that I'm your significant other?"

Draco glared and said, "I already know what people are going to say, they're going to think that I'm an evil Slytherin corrupting their golden boy."

Harry's eyes started glowing again in anger and Draco snapped, "Potter, you really need to work on that glowing eye thing, it's freaking me out, and as for what people are going to say, I'm a Slytherin, the worse people think of me the more I can twist it to my advantage, besides, the people I care enough about to actually care what they say aren't the ones who will be saying anything."

Harry nodded his head once and said, "I'll work on the fangs, but it would be better if you at least try to avoid making physical contact with other people until I at least have had some time to adjust to this whole situation."

Draco stared at him for a moment with narrow calculating eyes before saying, "Look, I'll try, but if Pansy or one of the other snakes makes contact, I want you to promise that you won't rip their throats out or anything until you've at least talked with me."

Harry slowly nodded and said, "I guess that's reasonable."

Draco was a bit surprised that Harry was being so easy going, he had been certain this was going to be a huge fight, and as his anger deflated he began to feel a bit awkward, he didn't know what to say to his once rival. After a long silence, where Harry just stared at him, Draco pulled out his pocket watch and said, "Class is going to start soon, I should really head back…"

Harry nodded his understanding and asked nervously, "Are we still one for tonight?" When Draco gave him a strange look he added, "Working on Potion's homework?"

Draco nodded, but his eyes were still narrowed as he said, "Yeah, sure, I got to go."

Draco spun around and quickly and headed back that way he had came, so he didn't see the victorious smirk on Harry's face.