Bad love Keeperoliver Chapter 5

Draco had a lot to thank Blaise for, though he was sure that Blaise would just assume kill him as to thank him. Draco needed to get close to Potter in order to fulfill the Dark Lords wishes of getting Harry Potter. Draco didn't know why he was wanted so bad, but he also didn't care. All he cared about was making sure his family was safe from harm. If he failed to produce Potter, then his family would pay for his incompetence. Although his father knew what he was getting himself into when he joined the Deathy Eaters, Draco and his mother had no choice. They became the property of Voldemort when the Malfoy name took on the dark mark. Even if his father was the only one to wear the mark, they all became slaves of the Dark Lord.

Now all Draco had to do was get a chance to get Potter alone or at least where he could do something to potter where he could not be blamed. He knew he could not kill him, but that served a duel purpose. The Dark Lord wanted Potter for himself, and Draco found it very hard to kill someone, even if he hated him, like he did Potter. Hate was a hard word for anyone to comprehend, and Draco could not understand why he felt he hated Potter. He had never done anything to warrant that title. He never pushed Draco into anything. He avoided him as often as he could, even when it was near impossible.

He thought further on it, trying to find the reason why he hated him so much. It wasn't his life, as he knew Potter had a hard one, filled with death and danger. It wasn't his friends, as he had few and the list was growing smaller. It wasn't the girls, as he didn't seem interested in them except for the Weasley girl, and the Lovegood girl. Even Granger had become distant to Potter and he didn't know why. Draco did note one thing about the three girls and that was they were all better looking then Pansy. Of course, that wouldn't take much, as she was a common looking girl. She was also very irritating with her whiny voice and clutching ways. Draco only kept her around because it made him look good around Crabbe and Goyle as they both were attracted to her.

To get back to Blaise, if he hadn't asked Potter for help, Draco may have never had the chance to get close to him. The DA was a good chance for him to hide a spell that could have come from anyone. He could not understand why Potter was taking this chance to help the Slytherin students. Blaise, Daphne and Tracy were good people but in the wrong house, where as he was the right person in the right house. He was destined to be a Slytherin. He was shrewd, obnoxious, flamboyant and cunning. He used people to get what he wanted. Just like he used Blaise to get close to Potter. He wished he was cunning enough to get someone else to get Potter, but that was a few years down the line. No, this was something he would have to take care of on his own. He had to in order to save his parents.

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Hermione had done as Harry had asked her to, and made contact with the other members of the DA. They all looked forward to more training from Harry, as they learned so much the previous year. They didn't know how much more Harry could teach them, but anything was better than nothing. They also didn't feel secure with the fact that Professor Snape was now teaching DADA, and looked at as another year like the one they had with Umbridge. Where they would learn absolutely nothing, and if possible pass the course because of their written exam.

After making contact with the past members, she was surprised that there was even more of a response from the students, and another 65 students asked to join the club. With the four from Slytherin, that would put their number over 100 students taking the DA. She thought it might be a good idea to keep this from Harry at first. Then she remembered how she was in hot water with him now, and decided she better let him know. She was glad she did. Harry Knew there would be more members this year and was prepared for them. He asked Luna. Neville and Ginny to help Him, Ron and Hermione to teach the others the training schedule that Hermione had come up with. Harry first had to train them in order for them to train others.

It didn't take long to get them to a point where they could teach, as they were well trained from last year. The Ministry Six had become legends to the DA members from last year. Their exploits had been told them by friends and family who knew what occurred there. They didn't know the facts behind Sirius, and were not concerned that he died there. They were only concerned that the Six had taken on the inner circle of the Dark Lord, and held their own against them. They escaped with moderate to minor injuries. But the fact of the matter is, they escaped alive, all of them. Even with Voldemort there, they all escaped alive. No one could have done that outside of the six.

It was forty five days after being notified that the first session of the DA would take place. Blaise had been given coins to distribute to the others that would notify them when a meeting would take place. They continued to do it this way, because it saved time and money by doing so. It only cost them a knut per person to contact them. No matter how many times they were called, it would never cost anything else. Just the one knut used to receive the message. There was also no need for contracts this year as it was suggested by a Professor to continue the club. It was all legal this year.

The first meeting was starting to gather, and what Hermione thought would be 100, turned into almost 200 students. Nearly half the student body was here. Except for the four, Slytherin passed on the club, and almost all of Ravenclaw passed. A few from Hufflepuff passed. No one passed from Gryffindor.

Draco was more than pleased with the turnout, as the more people there, the harder it would be for anyone to see who struck Potter down. Now all he had to do, was wait for the right moment. They had been practicing shields when Draco thought he found the right moment. Two third years got into a fight, and began to throw harsher curses. One had deflected into a wall behind Harry and blasted the cement blocks, causing a shower of sharp rocks. Draco used this to create more debris to fall on him. Unfortunately both Luna and Blaise saw this. Blaise stunned Draco, but only Harry saw what Luna had done. Her hair had become a weapon, and deflected the larger stones that were coming at Harry. His shield stopped the smaller stones. The training was ended there, but Harry asked Blaise, Ginny and Luna to remain behind so that he could talk to them. When Daphne and Tracy stayed behind as well, nothing was said.

Hermione was upset that she was not asked to stay behind as well. But she left just the same when Ron and Neville did.

When the last student was gone, Harry turned to Blaise, "I want to thank you Blaise for stopping Draco from doing any more damage. Believe me when I say I don't hold you at fault."

Tracy began to say something, but Blaise stopped her. He thought she might say something cruel or uncalled for. "It was my fault for bringing him Harry. I didn't know he was planning something like this. If I did, I would have left him out. Here is the coin that Hermione gave me to give to him. I don't blame you if you don't want us back either."

Harry took Blaise's hand and shook it. He did the same for Tracy and Daphne. Then Tracy did get her words in. "Harry, Blaise stopped me before I could tell you that we really appreciated what you taught us here. Both Daphne and I were terrible in DADA, as we never felt the need for it. After last year, the need changed. With the Dark Lord returning, everything changes, and not for the good. With the extra training you are giving us, we now feel we can help if the need becomes necessary." and the three Slytherin students left. Daphne never said a word during that few minutes.

Harry then turned to Luna, "Would you care to explain what that was that you did young Lady?"

"What are you talking about Harry, I didn't do anything."

"Luna please tell me."

Luna looked at Harry, then at Ginny, "Ginny, did you see me do anything?"

"Sorry, I was too busy dodging rocks to notice anything else." was Ginny's answer.

Luna turned back to Harry, and saw the hurt in his eyes. She could not lie to him. "Do you know my full name Harry. Ginny thinks she does, but she would be wrong."

"Luna Selena Lovegood I thought, but that is probably wrong."

"You're right, Harry. It is wrong. My full name is Luna Medusa Lovegood. I am named after a long distant relative. Yes, it is the one from supposed mythology. She was very real, and she was very dangerous. She could control her hair like it was another set of limbs. The snakes were real, and she could turn humans to stone with just a stare, like the basilisk can. She could also use it like a weapon, like I did tonight."

"So why did you keep it from us if it can help you to defend yourself? Luna, we are going to need all the help we can get, and these powers you possess will be perfect."

"I was afraid you would think me a monster Harry. Ginny, I know you don't know it, but I have saved your life twice with my hair. Once when we were playing by the pond in your back yard, there was a snake coiled right behind you that you didn't see. You bent over for a rock to toss into the pond, and it struck out at you. I used my hair to grab it and throw it into the pond, where it swam away. The second time was in potions. It was just after you broke up with Michael Corner. He tried to get even with you by changing one of the ingredients to your potion. What he didn't know was that root he changed with the one you had would cause a violent and deadly gas to escape into the air. You would have been dead instantly if I hadn't removed the root."

"So that was what happened to it. I thought was losing my mind, because I knew I got some. It may be a little late, but thank you Luna."

"Now that you know Harry, all I ask is one thing."

"What is that Luna?"

"Don't ever ask me to do the Medusa head. There is no cure for it. Once it happens, it is permanent."

"Luna, I promise I will never ask you to do anything you don't want to do. After what I saw, I can see where it could be a deadly power in any mode you chose."

"It could if I wanted it to be Harry. I just hope it never comes down to me needing to kill someone. I don't know if I could do it."

"I hope that you don't need to use it for that either Luna. I hope you don't need it as a weapon until the very end. I t will come as a complete surprise. I hope no one else saw what you did."

"So do I Harry, so do I."

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Blaise cornered Draco when he returned to their common room. "What the hell were you trying to do there Draco? You nearly killed Harry."

"I wasn't trying to kill him, just render him unconscious so that I could capture him. Blaise, the have my mother and father held captive, and the Dark Lord swore he would kill them if I failed to capture Potter. I had to do it. And I couldn't tell anyone what I was doing or he would kill them anyway, even if I captured Potter."

"Well, you just told me, doesn't that count as someone?"

"But you caught me doing it, so I had to tell you. I need help Blaise, and I didn't know where to turn. You have to help me."

"Do you trust me then Draco?"

"I have to. You're my only hope."

"No Draco, not me. I can do nothing. I don't have the resources or the knowledge to help you. But. I know someone who does."

"Who is that, Blaise?"

"Harry."

"NO! I can't ask for his help, after what I just did. He would laugh in my face."

"You don't think very much of him, do you Draco?"

"Why should I? He has never done anything for me."

"You haven't given him a chance either. You have never had a kind word for him in the past, even when you didn't know who he was. You have always presented yourself as a snob. Someone who never needed anyone's help. You have been riding his back since day one. At first, I was the same way, although I never went out of my way to hurt or humiliate him. I just stayed clear of him. But what he has accomplished in our five years here, has been nothing short of amazing. There is no way you could have done the same things he has?"

"No, probably not, but he did have help."

"Who helped him with the Basilisk? Who helped him with Professor Quirrell? Who helped him with the Dementors? Who helped him with the Tri Wizard Challenges or the Dark Lord? Can you tell me who else faced the Dark Lord twice and walked away?"

"His parents."

"They were adults, and worked for the Ministry. Besides, they were not alone. There were other Aurors with them. You are grasping for straws Draco. You know what I say is true. Harry Potter is no mere student. Yes, he has had help getting information from Granger. What has Weasley done that helped him. Hell, he turned his back on him in fourth year."

Draco sat back in his chair, and sighed. He knew everything Blaise said was true. He just didn't want to admit it, that Potter could help him. He looked up at Blaise, "I will need your help with this."

"No fucking way. I was lucky that Harry didn't blame me for you doing what you did. I will not chance another such encounter. You are on your own for this. I will talk to him and see if he will agree to at least talk to you. I will not make any promises to him. You are very good at making promises that you don't intend to keep, and I don't. I will not tell him any of your story. I will just tell him you wish to explain why you did what you did. I am glad that you had a change of heart though, and destroyed those big chunks before they hit him. It was the only decent thing you did all night."

"I didn't do that, I thought you did?"

"How could I when I was capturing you?"

"Then who did?"

Blaise and Draco looked to each other and both came up with the same answer, "Granger."

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Blaise let some time pass before he approached Harry with his request. When he did, Harry's reply was not near what he expected, "It's about time I get some answers. I know he was under duress, but just how, I don't know. I have wanted to talk to him since that night. Why didn't he just come to me and ask?"

"Harry, we are talking Draco Malfoy here. He who hates the ground you walk on. It nearly killed him to agree with me coming to you."

Harry laughed, and Blaise joined him. A laugh at Draco's expense was worth the time it took to ask Harry for the meeting. It was Blaise that recommended he surround himself with his friends when he had the talk. Instead, Harry told him to bring him to the next DA meeting.

"But I will be there also Harry."

"Does that mean I can't trust you and the ladies, Blaise?"

"I wouldn't if I were you. But then again, you aren't me, so it only figures that you would trust us. This trust is going to get you hurt someday Harry."

"Not as long as I have my friends."

"By the way, that reminds me. Do you know who it was that destroyed the larger chunks of stone that came at you?"

"Yes."

"Draco and and have a guess. We think it was Hermione."

"Did you bet any money with anyone?"

"No, why?"

"Because you would have lost. It wasn't Hermione or Ron."

"So, who was it?"

"Luna Lovegood."

"That good looking blond from Ravenclaw. I didn't think she was that strong. Hell, she took them all out in one spell."

"Let's just say, don't ever get on her bad side Blaise. She could do some major damage."

"Are all the DA members that strong?"

"Some are even stronger. They just don't have the delivery that Luna has."

"Shite, I should have joined you last year like I wanted to. Draco talked me out of it and had me join the Umbridge team instead. I won't be backing any more losers again."

"Then why are you joining me and the DA?"

"Let's just say I have more trust in you than you have for yourself Harry. I see something here that smells of success. I will fight at your side if I have to. To the death if I need to, if it means you defeat the bastard."

"Those are awful strong words Blaise, if you mean them."

"Every word Harry. I see your strength. I see your will power. I see strong friends behind you. I see more coming to your aid, besides me. I am beginning to see a bright future for us all. You truly are the Chosen One Harry."

"Well, it's still a little early to be giving me titles Blaise. But I appreciate your confidence in me. I think you better get back to Draco, before he thinks I did something to you. Have him come to the next meeting, and we will talk before we start."

"Thank you for giving him a second chance Harry. I believe his story will raise a few eyebrows."

"So, you know the story?"

"Yes, and it's not a good one. But I told Draco that I would not talk on his behalf. He has a long way to go to earn yours and my trust again. Tracy was ready to kill him when we got back, so he has a way to go to earn her trust as well."

"What about Daphne?"

"I don't know about her Harry. She is a strange case. She hardly ever talks. Her and Tracy stay mainly to themselves. I find it hard to believe she came to the DA meeting. I think it was Tracy that convinced her to go. Tracy did it when her brother Roger told her about all the things you taught them. He laid it on thick, let me tell you. I heard him talking to her, and there was nothing but good coming from his mouth. I don't know what he learned, but what ever it was, he loved it."

"I'll have to thank Roger later. I'll see you soon Blaise."

"Right Harry.

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At the next meeting, Harry had Draco sit before the entire class and explain his action. Draco almost refused, when Blaise shoved him back into his chair. "Talk now, or never come to me again with your problems Draco."

Draco dropped his head. Blaise was the only true friend he had, and couldn't stand not being able to go to him with his problems. He took a deep breath, and told the group his whole story. There were those there that did not believe him, and the loudest one was Ron. The Weasleys have always had their problems with the Malfoys. It was Luna that stepped forward and presented her thoughts.

"Harry, you told us all about how Tom belittled all his followers at the cemetery. How they all failed to respond to his call when he needed them all. You saw how was in your second year, and how he looked last year in the Ministry. Didn't you see a difference in him?"

"Yes I did Luna. He looked tired in the Ministry. Almost a defeated look to him. He looked weak and unsure of himself. Draco, has something happened that caused all this?"

"He failed to get what ever it was he was looking for in the Ministry. He was severely punished as was my mum. He threatened me as well, but my father took my punishment as well. That was when the Dark Lord gave me this mission. If I failed to complete it, my mother and father would die, and then I would soon follow."

"I know where they are staying, as I have had a vision of Peacocks in a field surrounding a mansion. Malfoy Manor I believe is where they are. Is that correct Draco?"

"Yes. They are probably being kept in the dungeons, maybe even chained to the walls."

"It took a lot to come forward like this Draco. Because of that, I will help you. But you will never know how. So, what say we get in a little training before we have to leave. Hermione, Ron, Neville, Ginny, Luna, will you please take the class over while I go check on something." The five took over and Harry left the RoR and found a small alcove for some privacy. "Dobby I need you."

POP!

"Yes Harry Potter sir, you called for Dobby?"

"Yes Dobby. First, have you learned anymore about the Whore Crutches?" Harry snickered.

"Yes sir I has. Dumblydrawers thinks there seven. He found the ring, and destroyed it, but it did damage to his arm. Dobby thinks he is dying sir. He thinks there is one here in the castle, but doesn't know which one it is. There is one in the vaults of Gringotts, but doesn't know which one. One is definitely snakey. The other he has no ides of it's where about. The last one he has not mentioned."

"Well, at least we have a starting point. Now for the next thing. I have a mission for you, but you have every right to refuse to take it Dobby. I will not think any less of you, if you do."

"Can Dobby hears what it is before he decides to take it or not sir?"

"Of course Dobby. Draco told us about his parents tonight. He thinks they are being held captive in their own home. He thinks they are in the dungeon area, and quite possible chained to the wall."

Before Harry could continue, Dobby was gone. Harry took it as Dobby wanted nothing to do with his ex master. He started back to the RoR, when there was another pop, and Dobby was back. "It is as the young Malfoy said sir. They is chained to the wall. They do not look so good sir. They are not alone either sir. There is a young girl there as well."

"Can you get them out of there Dobby?"

Dobby started to push his foot around, "He thinks so sir, if he chooses to do so."

"I understand Dobby. Never mind. I'll find another way to get them out."

"Do you really want them out sir?"

"Believe it or not Dobby, yes I do. I don't know who the girl is, but she is in grave trouble there, as well as the Malfoys. We may not like them Dobby, but we can't let them die."

"I can save the young one and the misses."

"No Dobby, it's either all or none." and once again Dobby was gone. He was a bit longer this time, but he was back and had three guests with him. None of them looked too good. As a matter of fact Lucius looked near death. had been beaten severely but looked to be alive, and the girl was in shock.

Something had to be done and quick. He sent Dobby to get Madam Pomfrey while he looked over them. While he was gone, Harry tried to think of a way to tell Draco without him exploding. Madam Pomfrey was brought to the alcove by Dobby and began her examination at once. Tme Malfoys were in bad shape, and the girl looked like she needed a year of three squares to recover. Harry took the girl to the wing, While Dobby took Madam Pomfrey and the Malfoys. Harry could not believe how light the young girl was. It was if she were just a shell without any stuffing. He finally made it to the wing and laid her on a bed that was next to the Malfoys. He left the Madam to her healing magic.

Harry made his way back to the RoR and saw the training going on inside. Even Draco was participating. He walked over to him and pulled him off to the side to talk to him. "Draco, Madam Pomfrey has some visitors I think you would be interested in. I think you should get up there, as one of them is in very poor condition. And Draco, please don't ask how they escaped, as that could be as deadly as Tom's threats. I hope everything turns out all right with them Draco."

Draco didn't answer, as he was running in the direction of the hospital wing. Harry turned to the other students and released them from training, but asked for Ron, Hermione, Neville, Luna, Ginny, Blaise, Tracy and Daphne to stay behind.

Once every one was gone, Harry turned to Ron, Hermione and Neville. "Thank you for your help tonight guys. I needed to look into Draco's problem before anything happened. I was lucky I did. Mr. Malfoy was in bad shape. Mrs. Malfoy wasn't in much better condition either. Funny thing though, there was a third person there in chains with them. A young dark haired girl. It looked like she had been there a long time, as she was underfed and incredibly weak. She could not stand on her own. Do any of you know her?"

They all watched as Daphne broke down in tears. She held her head in her hands and it sounded like she was thanking the gods about something. She finally looked up, and stood so that she could walk to Harry and take his hand. She shook in gratitude while saying, "It was my sister Harry. Astoria has been missing for over a year. No one knew where she was. Death Eaters took her after father refused to serve the Dark Lord. He was deemed a blood traitor, such as the Weasleys. I had given up hope of ever finding her again. I am in your debt now Harry Potter. What ever I have is now yours for the taking."

"You don't know what you are saying Daphne. My price is high."

"Ask, and if it is in my means, you shall have it."

"Then what I ask is for your friendship and trust. Like I said, my price is high."

With as straight a face as she could manage, Daphne responded. "You have it, now and forever. This I vow, Never shall I turn my back on Harry Potter or any of his friends. So mote it be." and a glow surrounded Daphne as she completed the vow.

A look of shock appeared on Harry's face, "What have you done?"

"I have done what needed to be done. I have pledged my life to the cause of the light side Harry. I will never betray you for fear of my life."

"Did you bond yourself to me Daphne?"

"No Harry. I did not bond with you. Instead, I made your cause, my cause. If asked, I will follow you where ever you go. I will die for you if asked or needed. I have placed your life over my own."

"Release your self from this vow. I demand it Daphne."

"Sorry Harry, it is too late for that now. But fear not, I think will be alright in the end. I have been looking for a cause through out my schooling. I needed a point of focus, and you have given it to me. I now can become what I was meant to be. A crusader for a cause."

After seeing what Daphne did, Hermione was ready to do it as well. She needed to find a way to get back in Harry's good grace. But before she could do it, Harry turned to the rest there. "NO MORE. I WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE ELSE TO MAKE SUCH A VOW. LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO BE GIVEN AWAY SO FREELY."

Hermione slumped down to the floor. Once again she was denied a chance to get back with her best friend.