Shelby's POV

"She's the heir of Slytherin! You've seen what she's done! That explains why no one knows who her family is!" A boy yelled pointing at me. I was staring at Filch's stiff cat. 

"That's ridiculous. Everyone back to there Houses immediately. Expect for you two." Snape said and grabbed mine and Draco's shoulders.

"What's going on?" I asked looking up at him.

"I'll explain in my office." He told us and we followed him to his office.

We walked in and he shut the door behind us. 

"You're both going to be staying at Malfoy Manor now. Don't argue Mr. Malfoy. You are not to be alone Ms. Dumbledore. Mr. Malfoy is in no danger really because he is Pureblood. You are to stay with him at all times because of this." Snape explained before we could say anything.

"What's going on?" I asked again.

"The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. 50 years ago someone else opened. The legend is that Salazar Slytherin released a beast in the chamber and only the heir of Slytherin can release it."

"D-did I release it?" I asked timidly.

"No. You're not an heir of Slytherin." Snape assured me. 

"I mean she could be. We somewhat know her Mother's family but we know nothing of her Father and his family." Draco said.

"I will not hear such things Mr. Malfoy. Ms. Dumbledore is not the heir of Slytherin and that is final."

"It was just a thought." Draco shrugged.

"Maybe it'd be best if you stopped thinking." Snape said.

"If I didn't do it then who did?" I asked.

"I don't know. But we will find out and we will stop them. I'm going to escort you both to Hagrid's hut to floo. You will eat dinner with the Malfoy's tonight and you will not tell anyone what I've told you. Is that clear?" Snape answered.

"Yes Professor." Me and Draco said in unison.

"I bought you both clothes to wear to dinner. They're in your rooms." Narcissa told us when we entered through the fireplace. I went to my room and the first thing I saw was the beautiful blue dress hanging up. I changed out of my robes and slipped on the dress. 

"Stunning the both of you." Narcissa said clasping her hands together when she saw us. Draco was wearing a black suit with a blue tie. 

"Mother, why must you always match us?" Draco sighed.

"Because that's what mothers do now sit down and quit complaining."

"Thank Mrs. Malfoy. It's lovely."

"Anytime dear. Draco where are you manners?" She said sharply.

"What?" He asked.

"Pull out her chair." She said. He rolled his eyes but did as he was told.

At school the next day I was in the library with Hermione.

"Ron and Harry are convinced Draco is the Heir of Slytherin." She whispered.

"That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard."

"I think so too. But have you notice the spiders?"

"I don't like spiders so I avoid them at all cost." I said.

"They're acting strangely. I think it has something to do with the beast whatever it is."

"Possibly. But what creature is a spider that afraid of?" I questioned.

"I don't know. I'm trying to figure that out." She said while flipping through another book. Suddenly, a bang startled me. Draco had slammed his book on the table.

"Professor Snape specifically said-" He started.

"I know Draco. I'm just talking to Hermione then I'm going to meet Fred."

"That's fine but I have to go too."

"Fine. But you have to watch me snog him." 

"I'll see you tomorrow Shelby." Hermione said and got up.

"Bye Mione."

"Mione? You have a nickname for her?" Draco said when she was out of earshot.

"Yes." 

"Can we go to the Common Room now?" He whined. 

"No. I have to study for 10 more minutes then I'm meeting Fred on the steps."

"You were serious about that?" He sighed and pulled out the chair beside me and sat down.

"Yes I was."

"Why?"

"Because I can."

"But...why?"

"You know I'm not getting much studying done with you  talking."

"Aw looks like we'll have to go back to the Common Room."

"Nice try Malfoy. I can take it from here." Fred said slipping into the chair across from me.

"Hey Fred. I thought we were meeting on the steps?"

"I met Hermione on the way and she said you were in here with him."  He motioned to Draco with his head.

"Someone has to look after her." Draco retorted.

"I can handle myself." I growled.

"I can watch after her Malfoy. You aren't needed." Fred glared.

"Do you have every class with her? Do you eat at the same table? Do share a Common Room?" Draco said starting to get up.

"No but-" Fred started.

"Then I am needed. I'll give you 15 minutes snogging time. If you get petrified don't blame me." Draco told me the left. Fred went to get up.

"Stay."

"Alright." He lowered back into the chair.

"How are you?" I asked.

"I'm fine. Shelby why does he have to be with you all the time?" Fred asked.

"I don't know. Since we're in the same House and he knows a lot about the wizarding world and I don't he's suppose to help me."

"But he only knows about the dark magic. I can show you the good."

"Then show me."

"I will. Will you come stay with me over break?" He asked.

"I'll have to ask-"

"Snape?" He interrupted.

"I was going to say Ms. Simmons' to see if she has any plans but I would like to come stay with your family."

"It would be great! My Dad would love you."

"Why's that?"

"He's obsessed with all things muggle and he would ask you all kinds of questions. The first question will be what's the function of a rubber duck."

"Sadly I don't think I could answer that." I chuckled.