Bad Love Keeperoliver Chapter 6

Draco made it to the wing, and when he entered it, he saw him mum and the young girl that Potter helped from Malfoy Manor. Behind his mum was a curtain where he assumed his dad was. He guessed the Medwitch was working on him at the moment. He saw a chair between the two beds, so he took it and held his mother's hand. He heard a sigh when he did, and thought that was good. He heard the girl moaning, so he took her hand as well. This time he didn't hear anything, but he felt her grip his hand as tight as she could, which wasn't much. It did make him feel better, knowing she knew he was helping her.

He was there another ten minutes, when in walked Daphne. She saw what Draco was doing, and she smiled. At first glance, she knew the girl was Astoria, but she didn't look too good. I guess being held captive for over a year would do that to people. She didn't know how he did it, but Harry Potter had officially made her hero list. She more than ever wanted to help this noble young man in any way she could. Her family had taken a stance of staying neutral, but she could not do that. Those bastards had taken her sister and did who knows what to her. Between her and Harry, they would pay.

Daphne got a chair from another bed, and took a seat to the left of her sister, and took her other hand. Then she struck up a conversation with Draco. He told her he didn't know how his dad was, and just assumed that he was behind the curtain. He said his mother sighed when he took her hand, and Astoria gripped his hand as hard as she could when he took hers, in appreciation for the gesture. They talked about Harry, or Potter as Draco would call him. How she made the vow to him, and Draco said she was stupid to do such a thing. It was going to get her killed.

Daphne just smiled, "Draco, haven't you ever felt there was a cause out there for you to join, knowing you could help it if given the chance?"

"The only cause I am a part of is the Malfoy Self Preservation Society. It is the only one worth anything to me. Potter is going to die Daphne. There can be no other ending. Hell, he gave up on the only friends he had. Now he has a nut case and another Weasel as friends, only this time it's a female. What the hell can they do for him."

"They must have some redeeming factors to them for Harry to like them so much. Lovegood is as smart as Granger, even if she is a little eccentric. Weasley is probably the strongest witch in school. That has to account for something. Her brother is like a faucet, running hot and cold. As for Granger, I don't know why he lost her as a friend. Merlin knows she is trying to get back in his good graces, but he refuses to acknowledge her for some reason."

"Probably the smartest move he has made yet. She strikes me as the type who would run to a Professor if she thought it would help. As much as I hate to say it Daphne, Potter has done alright for himself without the help of an adult. Except for last year. I still don't know how they escaped any real harm before their adult friends and Dumbledore showed up. They were all from the Dark Lords inner circle, including my dad. It was because of this that dad lost so much faith with the Dark Lord. It is the reason he is hurt. Now, don't go getting defensive on me. I am not blaming Potter for this. He was there for a reason, and did not know that dad was going to be there. It still doesn't tell me how they escaped though. I could have sworn I heard the DEs say that The Dark Lord had taken control of Potter and then lost it. No one has ever done that before. There is something strange about him and his power over The Dark Lord."

"Do you think he is afraid of Harry?"

"Definitely he is. He is so afraid that anyone who tries to kill him will fail so bad that Potter will come back stronger than he was before. It has to be him that kills him, so that he can be sure he is dead."

The two heard a rustle from the curtain, and saw Madam Pomfrey walk through them holding her head down. She heard them talking, and saw Draco sitting there, and went to him. "I'm sorry . I tried everything I could, to save him, but he was too far gone. What ever it was they did to him, besides the Cruciatus curse, was more than my knowledge held. There were curses I didn't even recognize."

Draco took his head in his hands, and sobbed at the fate of his father. Though they were never really close, he knew his dad loved him. He had to in order to take his punishment for Draco. It was in that instant that a change took over Draco Malfoy. With or without Potter's help, he would make someone pay for what they did to his dad. He brought his head back up, and Daphne saw the bloodshot eyes glaring at the wall in front of them. She saw the hate there, and knew a change had come over him.

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It was a month before Narcissa and Astoria were able to leave the wing, and now a new challenge faced them. They had no place to stay. The DEs knew all their holding and properties and were probably watching them.

Severus took them in for a while, but spies in the school would notice sooner or later of his lack of detentions. He could not take a chance of anyone finding out he had them hidden. Astoria could not be released back to school, as that would tell the Dark Lord where she was. Severus needed help, and Dumbledore couldn't help him. He said all his safe houses were occupied. He didn't know who to go to.

Daphne knew of the problem, and decided to go to her hero to see if he could help.

During the next DA meeting, she got him alone for a minute and told him her problem. Harry thought on it a minute, when he had an idea. Once again, he left the five in charge of the session, and he left for the alcove and called for Dobby.

POP!

"Master Harry Potter called for Dobby sir?"

"Dobby, do you remember my second year?"

Dobby dropped his head and pulled on his ears. He remembered with out saying it.

"Dobby, I am not blaming you for that. You did what you thought you had to do to save me. No, what I want to know is, do you know where the Chamber of Secrets is?"

"No sir, Dobby does not. He just knows it is in the castle, blocking me from seeing it."

"If I showed you the entrance, could you enter it?"

"Dobby thinks so sir. He is not sure, since he can't see it."

"Well. If you can get in, I need you to do a few things for me."

"What would they be sir?"

"One, there is a dead Basilisk down there. I need you to get his remaining fangs, then dispose of the rest of the best. Next, I need you to check the area for any place that could become a residence. Nothing large, just comfortable. Lastly, I need you to make it livable for two females. Do you think you could do that Dobby?"

"Dobby can but try. If he can, where does Master Harry wish me to send the dead snake?"

A large grin showed up on Harry's face. He never thought about where, but now that he can, he knew right where to put it. He told Dobby where he wanted it, and now Dobby was grinning. If it worked, then one problem might be solved. He told Dobby to meet him in the RoR at 7PM and they would go check it out. Harry went back into the room to see that Draco and Daphne were also helping train the younger students. Harry stood back to watch, and was impressed with Daphne's patience. Draco he saw could get loud if a student did something wrong, but then he told them that He didn't mean to be so rough, but It was better here where he can be corrected, than in battle, where there is no forgiveness.

When the class was over, the students began filing out, but Ginny, Luna, Ron, Hermione and Neville stayed behind. Harry called for Daphne and Draco to stay as well. Blaise and Tracy looked to the two and saw them both nod their heads and they knew it was OK, so they left.

Harry began, "Ron, Hermione, Neville, thank you again for filling in for me. I had something important to do."

Hermione stepped forward, "Can you tell us what it was Harry?"

"Not just yet Hermione. Maybe in the future, but not now."

"You once trusted us with your secrets Harry, why not now?"

"You know why Hermione. Why do I have to keep repeating myself?"

"Look Harry, we have put our life on the line for you in the past. Nothing has changed." Ron said.

Then Neville took over, "I don't know what is going on with you three, but I have survived in the past not knowing what Harry was doing. If he think it is best for us not to know, then so be it. Now, come on, let's go before we are late for curfew." and he pulled Hermione and Ron with him, but Hermione kept looking back at Harry. He did his best to ignore her, but it was getting harder and harder to do.

Luna, Ginny, Draco and Daphne stood there watching, and it got the best of Draco, "Potter, can you tell us what is going on with you, Weasley and Granger?"

"No, Draco, I can't. Now, let's get down to business. I think I found a safe place for your mum and Astoria. I will know better later tonight. If and when it is safe, I will let Professor Snape know. I can't say anything yet, because there are things we have to do to make sure it is safer. We also have to do some clean up. Now, you and Daphne better head back to your dorm. It's a long way down, and we don't want you to get detention."

Draco shrugged his shoulders, and walked off. Daphne went to Harry and gave him a hug. "You are doing more than could be expected for us Harry, and I for one, appreciate it."

Harry held her for a moment and said, "I wish I could tell you more Daphne. You don't know how you have filled a very big hole in my heart. I need friends more than ever right now, and I consider you one of them. Give me some time, and you will be in on our secrets. Now, you better go, before you have to run to catch up with Draco." and she did. She didn't run far, as Draco was waiting for her outside the door.

Harry then turned to Ginny and Luna, "Well girls, shall I call our other member?"

Luna had a sparkle to eyes, "Please do Harry, Dobby is so cute."

POP!

"Did Missy Luna just call me cute?"

Harry added, "He's a bit nosey too. Now, Dobby, are you ready to try this?"

Harry saw a shudder run through Dobby's body. "I guess so sir."

"Girls, I think I found the best place in the world for our guests. Dobby, take us to Moaning Myrtle's bathroom please."

POP!

The room was empty, and Harry turned and faced the sink. He spoke to it, and it opened.

Ginny looked scared, "We're not going in are we Harry?"

"Not if you don't want to Ginny. Luna can stay here as well."

"No way Harry Potter, I want to see the place where one of your greatest moments took place."

"Well, I'm not staying up here all by myself. Lead on Harry." and Ginny gave Harry a shove towards the slide. He jumped in feet first, and met Dobby at the foot of the stairs. He popped down on his own. They were soon joined by a laughing Luna, and a screaming Ginny. It still held bad memories for her.

The walk through the tunnel was a short one for Ginny. The man obstacle was the cave in. They had to crawl through the hole that Ron had cleared. Then it was a short walk to the entry to the chamber. This was where Ginny almost lost it. She started to shake, and get sweaty. Harry had to hold her to keep her from fainting. Luna walked to the entry and peered into the chamber, and both Harry and Ginny heard her gasp. "Merlin Harry, how in the world did you kill that monster? It has to be fifty or sixty feet long."

"I don't know how long it is Luna. I was too busy fighting it to take measurements. But I would say that you had a good guess. Ginny, do you think you can make it, or would you rather wait here?"

"There is no way I want to be left alone in this place Harry. If you and Luna are going in, then so am I. Just stay close to catch me if I pass out."

"Will do Gin. Come on Luna, Dobby is waiting for us."

Dobby had removed the fangs, and was ready to dispose of the carcass, when Harry stopped him, "Dobby hold on before you send it anywhere."

"Does Harry Potter have something else in mind?"

"Afraid so Dobby. We can't do as we planned. To do so, would tell Voldemort we entered the Chamber, and he might get suspicious. We don't need to draw his attention to us anymore than we have to."

"Dobby understands Harry Potter. So where do I send it instead?"

"I think a nice cool bath would be nice. Say the North Atlantic. Near the North Pole. Or as close as you can get it without breaking any ice."

Dobby snapped his fingers, and the carcass was gone. Two thousand miles away, a fishing trawler was disturbed when something dropped from the sky, and created a large wave that almost capsized them. They never saw what it was, and reported it to the nearest authority. An American outpost in northern Greenland. It would be investigated, but nothing would be found.

Dobby started searching the Chamber for what Harry was looking for, and came back soon, "Dobby has found what Harry Potter asked for. It is a large room, with a few smaller rooms leading off it. If you wish, I can look into these as well?"

"We'll do it together Dobby, Come on Ladies. Let's do some house hunting."

What Dobby had found looked to be just like he said, an apartment. The room was large like he said, and the rooms were three bedrooms, and a lav. There was also a stairway leading back up into the castle. They followed it to a door that lead to who knew where. Harry tried the door, and it opened into a well lit area. It appeared to be a sitting room. No one was in it at the moment, but it has been used quite recently. There were the remains of a meal and a drink on the table. The three stepped into the room, and Dobby popped out for a minute, then popped back. "We must leave here Harry Potter. This is not a place you are welcomed."

"Were are we Dobby?"

"Professor Snape's quarters, sir."

"Brilliant!" was all Harry said, but he said it with a smile. He had the girls take a seat, and was ready to as well, when he saw the door they entered was starting to close. He stopped it, in case they could not get back in.

It was well he did, as Severus came into the room and almost hexed them. "What are you doing in my Quarters? Potter, are you getting so arrogant that privacy means nothing to you? And do you have to bring your cohorts with you?"

"But they are such good looking cohorts, don't you think Professor? But it is not arrogance that brings me here, just luck. We have found a place for Mrs. Malfoy and Astoria to stay, and you would be able to keep an eye on them."

"I don't think my quarters are large enough for the three of us to stay Potter. And where did that door come from? I never knew there was a door there."

Of course. It had to be hidden, Harry thought. Otherwise the chamber would not be a secret. Harry pulled Ginny up, and had her stand in front of the door. He then entered the stairway, and let the door shut. He waited for a few minutes, then he opened the door again. "What Happened Gin?"

"When you shut the door Harry, it disappeared. All we saw was a blank wall. When you started to open it, a glow formed around the frame, and a door appeared."

"I thought as much. Now Ginny you enter the staircase and let the door close."

Severus was watching with interest. Having never known about the door, he was now wondering where it led. He had an idea about where, but he wanted to make sure. If it was, then he would find some way of thanking Potter, without letting him know he was being thanked.

"Does that lead to where I think it does, Mr. Potter?"

"Where is that Professor?"

"Do you always answer questions with another question?"

"Do you always ask questions when you are sure of the answer?"

"Are you being impertinent for a reason?"

"Are we going to play 100 questions for the rest of the evening, Professor?"

Luna interrupted their talk, "OH good, can Ginny and I play too?"

Ginny kept it going, "Can Luna and I ask the next few, you two have a big lead on us?"

Harry couldn't take any more, and broke down laughing. Severus looked at him for a second, then he too broke out laughing, which he hadn't done in many years, before he said those harsh words all those years ago.

Luna turned to Ginny, "I think the game is over Ginny."

"Ya, and we didn't even get to ask our good questions. Men can be so infuriating. Come on Luna, let's sit down, while the Jack Asses continue to laugh their fool heads off."

Harry and Severus sat down as well, as they tried to catch their breath. Then Harry finally told the Professor, "If you thought the Chamber, then you would be right. There is an apartment down there with facilities. However, there is no hot water down there. There is a stove, and a bath tub. They would have to heat their water for baths and dishes. Unless the elves can take them their food? Dobby, what do you think?"

"Dobby will do it himself sir, to make sure it gets done, and that no one else knows our secret."

"Excellent Dobby, thank you very much for your help. And just to let you know, I will be calling on you again."

"Dobby knows sir. Dobby is happy to help." and he popped out once more.

Harry went back to the open door, and this time let Luna in on the fun. "Luna would you please enter the staircase, and close the door behind you? If nothing happens for five minutes, come on back in."

"OK Harry. Can I take a torch with me, I'm afraid of the dark?"

Harry laughed again as he lit a torch on the wall and handed it to her.

Severus looked amazed at Harry, "Mr. Potter, did you just do wandless magic?"

"I imagine I did, Professor. It was no big deal. Minor magic is all. Why do you ask?"

Luna stopped before she entered the staircase, "If we are starting another game, I want to play this time."

Ginny stomped her foot, "Me too."

Severus shook his head, "Another night maybe."

Luna went into the staircase and shut the door. Harry walked up to the wall, and put his hand on it, and mumbled something,and the door reappeared. He took hold of the handle, and opened the door to see Luna's hair dancing on her head like it was alive. She was staring at the bottom of the staircase where a body lay. Well, the body was transparent. It was Moaning Myrtle.

"Luna, what Happened?"

"Well, when I closed the door, I heard a noise behind me, and saw something moving in the dark. I guess I panicked and my hair changed to the Medusa mode. When Myrtle saw it, she froze, and dropped to the ground. She should be alright in a few minutes, as I did not use my power to it's full capacity. I just stunned her."

"I have to know what your full powers are with that Luna? It is amazing."

Luna smiled at Harry, "Thank you Harry. No one has ever called me amazing before."

"I suggest you get used to it then Luna. It may become an everyday occurence. Now let's go see if Myrtle is alright."

It took a few minutes, but she came around, and looked shocked at the group. "What did you do to me? I never felt so weak. It was like all my energy was sucked right out of my body."

Luna shyly answered, "It was Myrtle, and I am so sorry. You scared me. The way you were sneaking up on me."

"I wasn't sneaking, I was traveling. I wanted to know what was going on, and who was down here. I should have known Harry was a part of it though."

"I'm afraid so Myrtle. We were looking for a place for some ladies so that they could be your roommate. I think we found it, but you must never tell anyone not standing here about it. Please Myrtle, it would mean their death if anyone found out."

"I won't tell Harry. I always wanted to have roommates. Who are they?"

"Narcissa Malfoy, and Astoria Greengrass."

"Oh good, I know them both. But isn't Mrs. Malfoy old?"

"Well I personally would not call her old. I would call her slightly older then her roommate. It's safer that way."

Ginny took Harry's hand, "Harry, you are a true gentleman. Now, If Professor Snape could be kind enough to give us a permission slip so that we can get back to our dorms with out getting into trouble, we'll be on our way."

Harry told the Professor what he had to say to get into the Chamber, and it was in English, not Parstletongue.

Harry and Ginny walked Luna back to her dorm, and then made their way to their own dorm, where they were sure Hermione would be waiting with her usual questions.

It was like they thought, Hermione was sitting on the couch reading when they entered. She put the book down and turned to them. The hurt in her eyes showed red, as if she had been crying. Ginny walked to her and sat down beside her. "Hermione, what is the matter, you have been crying?"

"It hurts so much not to be trusted by Harry, after spending all our waking moments as friends. Ron is starting to notice Lavender Brown's advances toward him. Neville is taking a liking to Hannah Abbott. Dean and Seamus are with the Patils. Where does that leave me? It's like being in the muggle school all over again."

"Ron is taking a liking for Lavender? Oh that has to be a match made in Heaven. Ron, who hasn't kissed anyone other than mum or me. Then you have Lavender who is trying to make history by kissing every male she meets. Lavender will swallow him whole." Ginny snorted.

"It's not a laughing matter Ginny. He could be hurt by her. I think she is trying to get to Harry through Ron, or maybe have a friend she is trying to hook up with Harry. Maybe that Romilda Vane girl. But that was not the reason I was crying It is not having Harry there to go to when something like this happens. It's not what you think Ginny. Harry doesn't love me, even if I do love him, but there again, it is not the kind of love you are thinking of. It is like Harry and I are brother and sister. He has always been there to help me through one of Ron and My spats. He wasn't there this evening, and that is why I cried. Not because of Ron, but because there was no Harry."

"Hermione, I have told you, as long as you continue on with your blind faith of Dumbledore, we can not share in any adventures. But, I feel I can tell you about what happened this evening. You asked me earlier why I left the meeting. Well, I had a thought about where to hide Mrs. Malfoy and Astoria. The girls and I checked it out, and found that in the Chamber of Secrets there is an apartment for them to stay in. Professor Snape is going to tell them about it, and then if they accept, I will show it to them. And that is all there is to it."

"Well then, why couldn't you tell us when I asked?"

"Because at the time, Draco was there, and I didn't want to give him any false hopes. We didn't know at the time if there was one."

"What about the Basilisk?"

"It's gone."

"Where?"

"Don't know, and don't care."

"Who do you think got rid of it?"

"I imagine we will find out some day. Right now all I care about is getting some sleep, so if you will excuse me. Goodnight Hermione, good night Gin."

But before he left, Ginny asked him, "Harry, three times tonight you called me Gin. Why?"

"I'm sorry Ginny, I didn't know you didn't like that nickname. I'll stop calling you that if you want?"

"It's not that Harry, I like it, but why did you start?"

Harry smiled at her, "Maybe it's because I am starting to like you, and the name is much more intimate."

Ginny smiled back, "That works for me Harry. I should tell you though, I am not just starting to like you. I have always liked you, but you were to rapped up in your journey to notice."

"Well, that ended when you and Luna became a part of that journey. Now, I have to get some rest, so if you will excuse me." And Harry kissed Ginny on the cheek, but before he could leave, Ginny grabbed his collar, and planted a kiss on his lips which she held for quite a few seconds. When she broke it off, Harry leaned forward for a second one which lasted even longer.

Hermione saw love blossoming between the two, and felt jealous of the closeness of it. She wasn't jealous of the thought of losing Harry, it was the thought that she wished she had a similar relationship with Ron. He was too ignorant to recognize what he had available to him. If he went after Lavender and got her, he would lose what he and Hermione could have had. Hermione was now in fear of losing both men in her life.

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A/N: Well, I will try to update once a week, and I know I promised more, but something has come up in my life, and this time it is for the good. About freaking time too. When ever I can, I will update. As always, Ollie the Keeper.