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I enter the dungeons making my way to the bed. I let myself drop on the bed… I was just too tired to do bother changing and I simply kick of my shoes crawling under the covers. As soon as my head hits the pillow I fall into a restless sleep until one of my 'lackeys' woke me up. I paint on my usual façade. There was that blasted test to worry about. I really did not want get up today. I swing my legs out from under the blankets and head down to the bathroom to get ready. Luckily the test would be our first period, and I'd be done with it. We head to the great-hall where we do our usual routine at breakfast before heading to our class where we sit down for the test. I sigh as I look at the questions. Nothing too hard luckily and it didn't take long for me to finish. I go over it a few times adding a few things here and there. When that was over there were the rest of the classes to get through. At the end of the day I settle myself at the lake deep in thought.

I know I would soon have to step into my father's footsteps, and I had never really had any problems with it. it was just the way it is. I know I can do it. The torture, the killing. That wasn't even what bothered me. I just… I don't know, whenever I would watch my father I promised myself I would never ever be like him. When I had come to Hogwarts things had been different. I had started to take out my anger and frustration out on my fellow students, and it had scared me how easily I could do it. How good it felt to have that kind of power. Yeah, that had scared the living daylight out of me at first, but then again, I guess it was inevitable. I am Lucius' son after all, and therefore I suppose it was only a matter of time before I would turn out like him. I sigh as I stare into the rippling water of the lake. I ball my hands into to a tight fist, my nails digging into the skin of my hand until it ruptured. I don't even notice as simply stare of into the distance the dark water inviting. I could just leave this behind forever… I clench my jaw taking a deep breath before rising to my feet and heading back into the castle. I should be getting back to my studies as tonight there was Quidditch practice. I head down to the library and sit down to get the homework out of the way. This was going to be one long day… but at least I'd get a chance to fly tonight. I yawn. I was just so damn tired and it was near impossible for me to focus on the text before me. I stretch and force myself to concentrate. If I got this done before diner, I might even be able to relax a little after practise. I write down the needed answers and jot down some notes. I was pleased when I finished not too long later and make my way towards the Slytherin rooms where my lackey's were waiting for me.

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The test was rather simple. I may not have scored as well as Hermione or you for that matter, but was still confident I had scored rather well. After school Ron and I made our way towards the quidditch fields. We had practice since the Slytherin team had booked the field tonight. I smiled finally I was able to let everything go. When we return from practise we headed to the dining hall to get some diner. Then we headed to the Gryffindor rooms where Ron started on a chess game with George and Fred. Hermione put a hand on my shoulder to get my attention and beckoned me to follow her. I frown but shrug and rose from the couch and did as she asked. The common-room was quiet and we headed to an empty part on the other side. The girl's inquisitive eyes locked themselves on mine "alright Harry, what's the deal with you and Malfoy?" she asked. I sigh shaking my head " 'mione" I plead but she shook her head "No Harry, if something is wrong I think we should know…" I sigh. I know she's right. I owe them that at the least "Hermione… I don't want to discuss it" I tell her. She shook her head "fine" she huffed "You do know we're talking about Malfoy right?" she snapped.

"Mione…" I sigh "Fine… if you must know. A few weeks ago I couldn't sleep and went for a walk with my cloak… there I saw Malfoy with his father…" I see her expression become more and more curious but thankfully she remained silent. I pause before continuing "It would seem he does not have the spoilt pampered little life as we all assumed" I start "his father was beating the living daylight out of him" I then blurt out. She nodded "I assumed as much" she nodded "after the that day in Diagon Alley" she sighed "How is he…?" she asked tentatively. I smile slightly… good ol' Mione… immediately ready to step in and help. I shrug "I don't know… that boy is like a bunker, completely sealed and closed of" I sigh. The girl nodded "Why haven't you spoken to Dumbledore yet?" she questioned. I shook my head "I think it is best not to involve the headmaster" I told her "That would be betraying his trust" I sighed.

Hermione gave me a strange look and she narrowed her eyes "Harry, we have to inform Dumbledore and get him to help Malfoy…" she started but I hold up my hand to stop her. "I'm not going to tell him Hermione" I simply state turning around and walking up to my dorm. I did not mean to be this harsh but I just couldn't break the fragile trust I had just started building between me and the Slytherin in question. I drop to the bed unsure what I should do now.

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At first I was shocked. Malfoy… abused…? It did explain an awful lot though, for instance how he had ended up with a concussion over the winter. I narrow my eyes as Harry made his way up the stairs. What had I said? I was just trying to help. We probably would be unable to really start anything against that blasted Lucius Malfoy. The only one who could really help would be the headmaster. I sigh slightly and head back to Ron and his brother who were goofing around as usual. I needed to think this over. I sigh… I just had not seen this one coming. I sit down looking at the chess-game that was going on between the Weasley brothers. Ron gives me a questioning look "where's Harry?" he asked. I shrug "he went up stairs to finish his homework" I replied as I open the book I had been reading. I was soon completely into the story. I would worry about Malfoy later. I briefly wonder why, after everything that had happened and all Malfoy has put us through, I even cared. But honestly, I suppose nobody deserved this… not even someone like Malfoy. Maybe I should just go and talk to Dumbledore myself?

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I shoot through the air my eyes narrowed in concentration as I chase the snitch my blonde hair whipping around my face. I was in my element. I absolutely loved the feeling of the speed.. the adrenaline and tension. Especially since this was just practise. During a match there would just be so much pressure to win and believe me, that take a lot of fun out of it. That however is a thought for another time and I reach out and snatch the small golden ball out of the air and smile. A personal record. Why couldn't I just play like this during an actual game? Not that it matter. That damn 'perfect Potter' would always just be that one step ahead. Yes, I know it's mean and petty – he's tried to help me these past few weeks after all and honestly it isn't even that I really give a damn about winning or loosing, but trust me, after years of having the importance of winning and being number one screws with ones mind. I step into the shower and let the hot water run over my tired body I smile.

Soon we were back in the common-room and I flop down on the couch and lean back as Crabbe and Goyle sat down in the chairs next to the couch and we discuss unimportant things. Not that I had expected anything different and so for once in a long while I am able to just sit back and well, turn my brain of for a moment. A few hours later and we decide to call it a night and we head to our dorm. I downed one of the dreamless sleep potion I had made over the summer since I was just so unbelievably tired and I just wanted to have one good night sleep. I smirked as I crawl in bed. If Snape only knew. He'd give me a day's lecture on the dangers of the potion and the 'addictive' effects, but really he had no idea how much I just really didn't care.

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I sit down for another class of getting humiliated, snapped and growled at by that dreaded head of Slytherin house. He was now giving the assignment for today and telling us to and I quote 'get our lazy asses of our chairs and get to work' unquote… I shook my head slightly. It wasn't like anything was going to change right? You're getting up to collect the ingredients and I suppose I should do the same if I don't want to risk getting yelled at by the greasy-haired potion-master. I return to my cauldron and start preparing the ingredients and put them into the large kettle. Last night's conversation with Hermione had unsettled me somewhat. I know I had had no right to speak to her like that, but I had already betrayed your trust enough by telling her. I sigh as I watch the bushy haired girl completely absorbed in the potion we're supposed to be making. Suddenly I'm smacked upside the head "Mr. Potter!" came a hiss behind me "pay attention to what it is you're doing unless maybe you're trying to kill us all?" came Snape's mocking voice. I refrain from rolling my eyes and simply shook my head "I'm sorry sir" I mutter as I try and turn my attention back to the potion that was boiling like mad. I quickly turn down the fire and breath a sigh of relief. Okay, so maybe Snape was right and it was better to pay attention.

You're bent over your own potion seemingly oblivious to what had just happened while most of the class had glanced in my direction. The Slytherins for amusement and the Gryffindor in solidarity. The Slytherins watched their 'prince'… maybe waiting for a sign of what to do. I suppose they were taken aback by the lack of action and malice from there leader. Usually you would have made thousands of unholy remarks but you haven't even looked up from your work. Parkinson looks downright dumbfounded and gave her 'lover' a strange look. I smirk inwardly. I've seen the looks you've given her. I suppose you figured it was fun before.. being doted on by someone… but I guess it might have been too fake… or maybe just simply too much of something you never knew… who could tell? She however doesn't seem to have noticed, or is simply ignoring it.

An explosion from Neville's table later the class ended with Snape taking of points from Gryffindor. I sigh as Neville mumbles an apology. We rose to our feet. I see Parkinson wrap her arm around your waist giving you another confused look. You simply give her a shrug and I can hear a "it's nothing sweetheart". The girl simply nodded seemingly to believe you and I smirk… It was almost sad to see how little your supposed friends cared. I guess it made it easier for you to keep it a secret though and maybe that's why you surround yourself with them. Easier to push away…? It wouldn't surprise me. Why do I even care so much? I shake my head. This was going to drive me insane and I have to admit I'm glad that I'm not the only one who knows anymore and I'm at least able to share this secret. I walk beside my two best friends. It wasn't long before Hermione left for the library…

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