Chapter 11 The War Begins

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Slytherin – 270 points. Ravenclaw – 160 points. Hufflepuff – 20. Gryffindor – 10

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WARNING: This is a slash story and does contain adult content.


Chapter 11

Draco was sat at the window when he felt someone run up to him and give him a big hug. He jumped in fright but then recognised the familiar smell of vanilla and pine. A smile formed on his face automatically. "Hi Sasha..."

"DRACO! I missed you!" she laughed squeezing him causing the blond to chuckle.

"I missed you too... How was Christmas? And thanks for the present, I loved it, it really was amazing." he said and gave her a warm hug expressing his gratitude.

"It was... Alright... It was their first Christmas without Harry Potter. And I knew you would like it!" Draco had frozen.

"Oh yeah..." He murmured. Sasha was silent for a moment.

"Your mum sent me a present and a note... She said she wished that you were with them but it was too risky." Draco began fiddling with his robes.

"Yeah she sent me a letter too." he smiled sadly.

"Ok well -" she was cut off by a knock at the door.

"Come in!" Draco called and Blaise walked in.

"BLAISE!" Sasha squealed and ran over jumping into his arms giving him the biggest hug ever. Blaise chortled and Draco looked mildly irritated.

"Hey there Sasha! How was your Christmas?" Blaise asked.

"It was good! How was yours?"

"It was great!" he exclaimed. "I came in to tell you that Dumbledore wants you in his office." Sasha sighed and nodded. She began her long journey to the headmasters office and began guessing sweet names. "Lemon drops?" she asked for a last try and laughed when it opened. She knocked on the door before walking in. Lucius, Snape and Dumbledore were sat there.

"Err hi." she said.

"Good evening Ms. Portte. Please take a seat." Sasha complied. "I have just learnt from Severus that Voldemort is planning to attack Hogwarts." Sasha gasped.

"Why?"

"Well he is saying it is to get to you but he has always wanted to attack Hogwarts first. I think it would be safe if you left..."

"No! When Voldemort sets foot in this castle, I will be there. I am no boy who lived but I sure can manage a fool like Voldemort!" she declared. Only Dumbledore gave her a sad doubting look. Snape knew who Sasha really was and Lucius had seen the power she possessed so they knew Sasha was speaking the truth

"I do not think it would be wise... You have extraordinary powers from what I've heard and I wish to train you. Therefore, you must be hidden. You are his new target and he cannot be killed." Dumbledore said.

"He can be killed you old fool!" Sasha screamed

"The prophecy says..."

"I know the damn prophecy! Neither can live while the other survives! And it is a load of bullshit!" Dumbledore looked quite angry and shocked.

"Sir, I think the girl is right. I've seen the Dark Lord and she has more power than him." Lucius spoke.

"You will NOT be staying." Dumbledore ground out.

"How are you going to stop me? I won't let you rule my life anymore. Please! I want... no, need to defend my school and friends. If I die, it will only be at the hands of Voldemort and I doubt he can kill. Do you trust me?" Sasha said finally.

"There's something about you Miss. Portte, I think it's your aura calming, reassuring, yet extremely familiar... I trust you. You can stay." He finished looking unsure and hesitant. Sasha smiled and hugged the old man who looked startled at the interaction. Snape rolled his eyes.

"When is he coming?"

"We cannot be sure... He originally planned in June but because of the attack on him, it could be tomorrow for all we know."

"Ok well we will need a place for all the younger years... There will be death eaters. Bellatrix and Greyback will attack many." Lucius spoke disgusted.

"I do have an idea linked with the come and go room." Dumbledore suggested.

"The room of requirements..." Sasha asked.

"You know where it is?"

"No... I've read about it though." she smiled.

"Ok well you may leave now and I need to discuss some matters with Lucius and Severus."

"Ok but remember Professor, I am ready. I'll be waiting for him. I will be prepared if he stormed into here right now. I have been prepared for a long time." she smirked at moved out with grace she never knew she had. Dumbledore frowned whilst Snape smirked. The child was starting to grow on him after seven long years. Dumbledore looked over at Lucius and smiled.

"Well Albus.. I have come to offer mine and my wife's allegiance to the light side of the war... We have got out manor back and we are willing to help pay for the damage caused by the war since that's all we can give. We also have some artifacts which ward various different creatures off such as Dementors, Giants, Vampires and dark Veela's. I know the dark Lord will be recruiting several different creatures."

"Thank you Lucius. Your help is appreciated and I will keep you and your wife protected from the ministry." Lucius stood looking satisfied.

"I shall be off now... Please floo call me if you need to see some vaults. Good bye." Dumbledore nodded and turned to Snape.

"Voldemort will attack and we need potions. A lot of them. Many will get injured so Poppy will require all of these." he said sadly.

"What do you think is going to happen Albus?"

"I do not know..." the twinkle in his was gone. It had been gone since earlier that year when Harry Potter had died.

"But how will he die?"

"I do not know... We just need time. Ms. Portte should not have gone to save Mr. Malfoy."

"So you would have rather the boy die? This is my godson we are talking about!" Snape hissed.

"No of course not... She should have told the order he was in trouble." Snape nodded and walked out. Dumbledore collapsed into his seat and looked at Fawkes. "Oh Fawkes what is going to happen?" he sighed. In response the bird gave him a smirk... If it was possible and let out a calming trill. Dumbledore shook his head curiously.

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"What did ol' Dumbles want?" Draco said popping his head over the book he was reading. He was laying in front the fire on his belly with his arms propped up. It was a fascinating sight and it caused Sasha to blush at the same time.

"Oh err nothing much... Just told me Voldemort's planning to come here soon." she said waving it off.

"What!?" Draco yelled dropping the book and shooting up. "How is that nothing much!?"

"It's only Voldemort... I can handle him." Draco raise an eyebrow.

"Have you actually met him properly?"

"Oh do you mean with tea and biscuits? Yeah actually, I invited him over and we had a chat. Lovely fella' 'ee is." she drawled. "Of course not! He is just a psychotic man gone wrong..."

"That's trying to kill the whole world!" Draco finished looking terrified.

"Look Draco... Calm down. I know how dangerous the man is but I'm not letting that get to me. I am not scared of death... I am ready to fight and die for the ones I love." she smiled. Draco sighed.

"You are impossible... And why aren't you in Gryffindor?" Sasha was taken off guard for a moment and then she realised the real meaning. She just smirked cheekily.

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"Pass me the sauce Blaise." Sasha asked. She was eating her dinner when Ginny waltzed over to her."Hey Gin!" she grinned.

"Hiya Sasha... You okay?"

"Yeah fine thanks, you?"

"Yeah, I was just coming down and I ran in to Mione and Ron. They want to see you later on... I think they just miss you already!" she grinned. She was about to leave when Blaise spoke.

"Why hello there. Blaise Zabini." he introduced himself. "You must be a Weasley... A very pretty one." he smiled. Ginny looked at Sasha accusingly but she just shrugged.

"Oh hi... Yeah, I'm Ginny Weasley... Nice to meet you."

"No believe me... The pleasure is mine." he winked kissing her hand. Ginny was beet red and she walked off.

"Poor girl... I think you've scarred her for life!" joked Sasha.

"You think?" Blaise frowned looking appalled.

"Of course not!" She said rolling her eyes.

"Tell me about her..." Blaise said in a daze. Sasha smirked.

"Well she is a fairly decent kisser." she whispered.

"Bitch! But I had forgotten you two had dated!" Sasha laughed.

"Only for a while, we were better off as friends. and she is funny, sweet and has the best bat bogey hexes so I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of her. She also has seven older brothers who would murder you. She played Quidditch. Amazing as a chaser as you have already seen and she is single!"

"Do you think I should ask her out? I would have to keep it a secret because the Slytherins and her brothers would kill me and the Gryffindors would kill her. A Slytherin and a Gryffindor... That's just way too impossible!" he sighed.

"I think having houses is a stupid idea!" Sasha said and walked off. Blaise shrugged and graves his bag following Sasha to Potions.

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Hermione and Ron were sat in front of the fire playing chess. "Checkmate!" smirked Hermione. Ron sighed and shrugged he leant against the sofa and closed his eyes. "I miss him too you know..."

"I wish he was still here... It's just way too hard to believe that he isn't here... Here playing chess with me. I haven't accepted it."

"I know Ron... Sometimes I feel as if he is still alive but I just haven't seen him. Harry will always be here with us." she smiled sadly.

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Five days went by with normal daily occurrences. Sasha was sat reading a book when there was a huge creak and the castle started to shake. Sasha felt a familiar pain on her forehead but she didn't act on it. Draco and Sasha looked at each other. "he's here." she spoke. "Voldemort's here... Let's go to the Slytherin common rooms." they ran out. 'this is it. The moment I've been waiting for.' Sasha thought. As soon as they barged in, Blaise came running up to them.

"Three Slyherins are missing... We think their helping the death eaters in..."

"How did you know...?" Sasha asked.

"I saw... There were lights everywhere... Green ones..." he said swallowing thickly.

"Who's missing?"

"Crabbe, Goyle and Nott." Draco let out a frustrated growl.

"Draco calm down let me sort this out." she stood on top of the table. "Everybody!" she called out but there were too many scream and panicking children. "Sonarous!" she called out and her voice boomed causing everyone to still and look up. "First, second, third and fourth years... You will be evacuated to safety in a moment. The rest of you, have been given the option to fight. This is voluntarily and it isn't going to be nice. You know how Voldemort works and he won't pause to kill you just because you are a Slytherin. So everyone who wants to leave the battle... Please follow me quickly. Do not panic." Sasha was surprised. Nearly all of the seventh years stayed, and most of the fifth and sixth also stayed. She led the younger students up and noticed Draco was beside her. "Draco... What you doing? You should have stayed with the others..."

"I can't lose you Sasha... I am not going to take my eyes off you at all. Ok? You will remain by my side... In fact you shout just sit..."

"Sit out! You want me to sit out? Draco I can handle myself. I think I should be watching out for you actually... You're the one who rejected the 'dark lord'!" she smirked.

"And you're the one who blasted him!" He laughed.

"Exactly. That spell was powerful... I am powerful now if you don't mind... You're slowing me down. We are both in as much danger as each other and we will both fight. We will fight until that bastard is dead. Got it?" suddenly Draco grabbed her hand and looked deep into her eyes.

"I know what's going to happen after the battle... Stay safe." and with that he kissed her full on the lips. The kiss had so much sadness in it that all Sasha wanted to do was leave the battle and take Draco with her. It was done quicker than ever and Draco stalked off. Sasha stood there frozen. Running her fingers along lips. Tears glazing her eyes. "I love you Draco Malfoy." she whispered and she didn't know if it was Sasha Portte who said that or Harry Potter.

"SASHA!" Sasha turned to see Ron and Hermione leading a group of young Gryffindors probably to the same place Sasha was heading.

"Coming!" she said in a hoarse voice. They all nearly ran to the room of requirements. They told the students to go through a pass way that was provided by the room. The room led to a secret underground hideout which would provide the necessary items as it was linked in to the room. She left the room as soon as there was a big bang and screams from downstairs. They began their journey to the great hall. However, a green spell came shooting towards them. "RON!" Hermione screamed. Ron instantly ducked allowing the green light to go straight past him and hit another death eater who dropped to the ground. Sasha, Hermione and Ron began firing spells at the five death eaters that were now surrounding. One held his wand at Sasha's back and no one noticed.

"Avad..."

"...EXPELIARMUS!" Sasha recognised the voice instantly and turned to see platinum blonde hair. He was even paler, he looked tired and blood was coming out of a cut on his forehead.

"Draco!" Sasha called out.

"It's not good..." he said duelling a death eater. "We're outnumbered. He... Sectumsempra!"

"Draco!" Sasha gasped in outrage at the choice if spell.

"Sasha stop been a Gryffindor... It's either us killed or them!" Draco began helping Ron and Hermione on their duel. "Anyway, he has more supporters than we actually knew and they are freaking powerful! We've already lost many. I don't know how long we'll last..."

"I've got to go to him." the three death eaters went down.

"NO!" called out three voices.

"You don't understand..."

"Yes we do! You're just trying to be heroic and think you have the power to kill him! Stop acting like Potter! Jumping in to save people, trying to be a hero when you can hardly protect yourself!" he froze when he realised what he'd said. Hermione and Ron looked at him too.

"Just get everyone in the great hall. It our only option! Please." Sasha pleaded. The three students looked at each other and slowly agreed once they heard a scream from a different corridor. Warily they all sped down to the great hall casting spells when they spotted other death eaters threatening other students.


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