Invisible String

7.

"If you wish to do so," He replied.

"I couldn't talk about it even if I wanted. I tried. But I cannot explain what happened, all within a single second too? I didn't even know I could do that. Like, I'm aware of my powers," Aurora smirked slyly. "But... Sirius's life flashed before my eyes and I was terrified. I was so scared for dad and for Harry and it happened. It happened so quick that had I been anyone else, I could not accept that it happened. And, Professor, I told Harry..."

This made Dumbledore raise an eyebrow. "You told him about...?"

"Not everything, of course. Though I wish I could. He was quite angry at me yesterday morning, and then in the company of Remus and Sirius at St. Mongo's, I told him what I was. I told him my purpose is to protect all those in my life."

Dumbledore slowly nodded his head in understanding. "You prove yourself to be wiser than myself, Aurora. Time and time again. I may have a request for you come the end of the summer. Hopefully not, but I tell you this just so you are aware beforehand. It is quite essential, and when the time comes for me to tell you what it is, you will understand."

"Okay."

Dumbledore stood up and went to face the window. "How has Draco Malfoy felt about the recent events?"

"He's hurting, I guess. He cried to me last night. But we... talked," said Aurora, pursing her lips.

"It is good he has you. But I foresee something. Something that I cannot imagine you will want to associate yourself with."

"Which is?"

Dumbledore turned to Aurora. "Voldemort will seek Draco's allegiance in the not-so-distant future, in the wake of his father's absence. By the time your sixth year begins, it will not come as a shock if the boy is marked."

Aurora stood up at this, furious. "But he won't join him! Draco isn't an idiot. He withdraws himself from his parents' activities."

"I am not saying this is for certain. I am informing you of my beliefs, so you have a chance to think about it."

"One more thing before you go, Aurora. I must remind you that," Dumbledore started, his eyes full of mischief this time, "Professor Snape is still your Professor, regardless of your friendship within the Order."

Aurora gasped, but then laughed. "What did he tell you?"

"Nothing. But I notice trivial details just as you do, Aurora."

The journey back was just as cautious as the visit to the hospital, where everyone spoke nothing but the events that took place that week.

"Where are you going?" asked Harry, as Aurora stood up in the compartment that 7 of them had managed to squeeze into.

"Draco. You want to come?" said Aurora.

"I—" Harry laughed, "Are you guys going to..."

"My goodness Harry, you really enjoyed watching, huh?"

"Watching what?" asked Ron.

Harry and Aurora looked at each other and laughed.

"Let's just say Mr. Potter over here enjoys a little bit of voyeurism."

"What the hell is voy- what is that?" asked Ron. Luna laughed at this and was the only one who understood. Aurora winked at Luna before leaving.

Aurora found Draco sitting in a locked section, alone, staring out of the window. She knocked, and he was delighted to see her. Unlocking the sliding door, he pulled her in and immediately kissed her lips.