Elaine's POV:

As soon as I told my friends what Draco had told me, they were shocked he would tell me such a thing. "But you promised Draco you wouldn't tell anyone he told you," Hermione said, surprised I would break a secret. "Well, I only promised him I wouldn't tell Dumbledore...but I might have to break that promise," I replied, worried Dumbledore will want as much information as he can get about Voldemort's plan.

The next day, the first thing I did was go straight to Dumbledore's office. Harry decided to come with me. It took us a while to fight through the sea of students that were on their way to class.

Once we finally reached Dumbledore's office, Harry led the way up the stairs. Dumbledore's office door immediately swung open for us, revealing Dumbledore and Snape in a very serious conversation. "Ah Miss Granger and Mr Potter," Dumbledore said, picking his head up and welcoming Harry and I into his office. "How may I help you?" Dumbledore asked. I decided right then and there that it was best to tell Dumbledore that it was Draco who gave me all the information on what Voldemort was doing. My life, after all, was at stake here. "It's about something Draco Malfoy said to me, sir," I said, glancing at Snape who was looking at Harry and I with complete hatred. "I see...Professor Snape would you be so kind as to wait outside while I talk to these students," Dumbledore asked kindly.

It was so obvious Snape wanted to stay, but he did as Dumbledore asked, closing the office door behind him. "Please, have a seat," Dumbledore said to Harry and I, drawing up a second chair for Harry with his wand. "Now, what did Mr. Malfoy say to you?" he asked calmly. "Last night he asked to meet with me...in the Room of Requirement," I said, knowing I was openly telling the headmaster I was sneaking around past curfew. "And so we went inside and he started telling me how Voldemort is at his house and how he's finally figured it out...a way to drain my powers," I said, watching Dumbledore remain completely calm. It seemed as if Dumbledore already knew this information. "I see...did he say how?" Dumbledore asked. "It's some sort of potion. Draco said it'll take a few months to brew, but if Voldemort gets me and makes me take it, it'll drain my powers and kill me in the process," I explained. Dumbledore still remained completely calm. He smiled slightly, thinking about what to ask next. "Is there anything else?" Dumbledore asked, folding his hands on his desk. "Yes...Draco actually wanted me to tell you, which was surprising to me...he said something about you being able to protect me for now...but he made me promise not to tell you it was him who warned me. I think he's afraid of what Voldemort will do to him if he finds out he told me," I said. "I have no doubt that Draco Malfoy would be in serious danger in Voldemort ever found out what he's done...he is risking his life telling you this information....he's risking his life just talking to you," Dumbledore said, "but I must ask that you continue to talk to Draco if you can. I'm not asking you to report anything he says or does, but I do think he needs a friend...someone to lean on. Some professors have reported he is falling behind at school...and he's usually right behind your sister," Dumbledore added with a chuckle. "Sir...what can we do about Voldemort and the potion," Harry asked. I knew Harry could tell it was making me really worried that Dumbledore wasn't taking immediate action. "There's nothing to do...but I wouldn't worry, dear, you're completely safe," he said with a kind smile. With that, Harry and I were dismissed to go back to class.

"Looks like we missed Divination...by the time we get to the north tower it'll be over," Harry said checking his watch. And so the two of us took a slow walk to the Great Hall for lunch.

Harry and I met up with Fred, George, Ron and Hermione for lunch. All they wanted to hear about was what Dumbledore told me. And so I told them everything. "Wait he wants you to be friends with the guy who lives with Voldemort?" Fred asked after I explained Dumbledore's task of being there for Draco. Fred was obviously jealous...and it didn't help that Draco had a thing for me. "If that's what Dumbledore needs her to do then that's what she'll do," Harry said sternly. "Fine," Fred muttered, clearly upset that Harry had snapped at him in front of everyone.

Author's Note: Hello everyone!! Sorry for such a short chapter, but I figured I could take it easy today since it's a holiday and I'm exhausted. I hope everyone who celebrates had a great Easter/Passover! I will be updating again tomorrow so you won't have to wait long for another chapter. How do you all like the story so far? What do we think will happen with Elaine and Fred? And what about Draco? Will he accept Elaine's hand in friendship? Or will he push her further away?

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