You were all sitting in the great hall. Your plates were filled from the feast but you couldnt really eat. Harry was missing. He never came back after he left the compartment and he wasnt here either.

Ginny looked at you. You passed her a weak smile. Hermione was looking around the great hall with Draco while Ron was focused on his plate.

'Dont worry. He'll be here in a minute.' Ron said before he started spooning his food into his mouth.

Hermione gave him a deadly stare while pulling the book she was holding out of her own arms.

'Will. You. Stop. Eating!' She hissed while slapping him with the book. 'Your best friend is missing!'

Ron looked at her in shock.

'Oi, turn around you lunatic!'

Everyone looked at the door. Harry walked into the room. He was covered in blood.. his own blood. It seems to have come from his nose.

'He's covered in blood again.. why is he always covered in blood?' Ginny asked.

'It seems to be his own this time..' you said.

Harry sat down with you and Ginny handed him the napkin. It seemed like someone did that to him.

'Thanks.' harry said while Ginny started wiping away the blood.

You stared at the Slytherin table. Pansy caught your attention after all this fuss. She looked distracted. Upset. You didnt have a lot of time to think about it. Dumbledore already stepped forwards.

'Very best of evenings to you all.'

Dumbledore always gave such long speeches. It was a little tiring. Draco looked at you and smiled.

'What?' You whispered.

Draco just kissed your cheek and looked back at Dumbledore. You blushed a little.

'First off, let me introducethe newest member of our staff. Horace Slughorn.'

Everyone applauded for him. He seemed nice. Harry told you he went to meet him with Dumbledore.

'Professor Slughorn, I'm happy to say, has agreed to resume his old post as Potions Master. Meanwhile, the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts will be taken by Professor Snape.'

Everyone was surprised and there was some awkward clapping.

'As you know, each and every one of you were searched upon your arrival here tonight. And you have the right to know why.'

It did seem strange. It wasnt like you brought anything weird though. They just they never did that according to the others. Of course this was only your second year here.

'Once, there was a young man. Like you, sat in this very hall. Walked this castle's corridors. Slept under it's roof. You see, to all the world, a student like any other.. His name: Tom Riddle.'

There was gasping and chatting in the common room. Ever since harry fought him it had been all over the wizard news.

'Today of course, is known all over the world by another name. Which is why as I stand, looking out upon you all tonight, I'm reminded of a sobering fact.'

This wasnt a cheerful speech.. well these werent cheerful times. Draco grabbed your hand. You looked at him and squeezed his hand.

'Every day, every hour, this very minute, perhaps...dark forces attempt to penetrate this castle's walls. But in the end, the greatest weapon... is you. Just somethingto think about.' Dumbledore said. 'Now off to bed, pip pip.'

'That wasnt very cheerful.' You sighed.

'Y/N.'

You turned around and saw Dumbledore. Draco stopped and turned around too.

'Can I talk to you and Draco?'

'Of course, sir.'

You followed Dumbledore to his office. You had no idea what this was going to be about.

'I think you owe me an apology, Draco.' Dumbledore grinned. 'Please tell me you are no longer involved with any of your families practises.'

'I'm not, sir. And yes I do. I'm sorry I didnt believe you about Y/N. She saved me.'

'Listen. Purely because you're not in that business anymore.. doesnt mean someone else isnt. I think they found someone to replace you. I just dont know who yet.' He sighed. 'I know I havent been here last year but I will be this year. If you ever need anything, you know where to find me.'

'Yes, thank you sir.' Draco smiled.

You both got up and walked back towards the common room. The entire DA was gathered together. You happily took a seat with them.

'Hey guys.' Neville smiled.

'Hey everyone.' Draco smiled.

You looked at Harry. He got himself cleaned up. All the blood was gone.

'What happened to your nose?' You asked him.

'Pansy.' He just said.

Did he get into a fight with her? No way. He couldn't possibly haven't confronted her.. right? All thought he did leave for a long time.

'Are you going to try out for quidditch?' Luna asked you.

'Oh.. no I'm not. Draco might. Seeing he is more accepted in Gryffindor now.'  You smiled.

'Ron is trying out.' Luna said.

You had no idea Ron was planning on that. He never spoke you about it.. although quidditch was in his blood. He should be good at it.

'Maybe you two can practise together.'

'No way. Compared to you I suck.' Ron sighed.

'I'll go easy on you. It's good to practise.' Draco smiled.

Ron didn't really seem confident. His siblings were all very good at quidditch. He probably just hoped he wasnt going to fail.

'It'll be fine, Ron. It's in your blood.' Hermione smiled. 'You'll do great.'

Ron gave her a weak, rather fake smile. He tried to take all the compliments in.. but he still wasn't sure. It was nice of Hermione to support him like that though.

'We will be there to support you during try outs.' you smiled. 'For you too, ofcourse.' You smiled at Draco.

'I know, trouble.'