Solana sighed softly in her sleep, pressing her face into Blaise's chest. A content sound rose in her throat as she felt him pull her tighter. The sound escaped her, and she blinked open her eyes as Blaise chuckled.

"Hello lovely." Blaise whispered into her hair.

"Mm... Hi." She smiled slightly, slipping her arms around his waist.

Someone knocked on the door. "Solana!!! I know you are in there! It's time for class. You're lucky I already sent Draco away!" Echo's voice drifted through the door.

The Malfoy groaned, shutting her eyes, "She can't honestly expect me to get up after a night like that." She muttered.

Blaise chuckled again. "You liked it, didn't you." It was more of a statement then a question.

"I think I made that pretty obvious, don't you?" She shot back coyly.

Blaise pulled her even tighter, smiling. "I love you."

Solana smiled back, brushing her lips over his, "I love you too."

"GET UP NOW!!!! No more snuggling!" Echo yelled. "Don't make me come in there!!"

"Shut up, Echo!" Solana yelled back, "Tell them I'm sick... or... something!"

"ARGGGGG!! Fine you win I will let you off this time. BUT, I am telling Draco!!" Echo yelled laughing maniacally.

Solana's eyes widened, and she sat up, "NO!"

"Then get UP!!"

"But... dammit." Solana sighed, looking down at Blaise. "She's evil."

"Echo!!! Let her stay you big bully!" Blaise whined.

Echo opened the door and looked at them the mad face melting. "Awww you two are SOO cute!!"

Solana rolled her eyes, laying down and pulling the sheet over her head, "Shove off, Oh Echo-y One."

"Blaise you naughty boy! You deflowered my best friend!"

"Yes, and she was completely willing. Shove off, Echo!" Solana sighed, pulling the sheet off her head and glaring at her friend.

"Okay fine! I see how it is, you guys don't love me." Echo turned around and started to leave.

"Nope." Blaise answered.

"Mleeh!" Echo stuck her tongue out at Blaise and slammed the door.

Solana blinked, looking over at her lover. "That was interesting."

"Yup. Now come back over here and snuggle with me!"

She laughed, rolling her eyes, "You're awful demanding."

"I know what I want, and what I want is you."

"Ooh... getting kinky?" She smirked, clearly teasing him.

"I could be." Blaise pulled her over and started to tickle her.

She immediately curled into a ball, biting her lip hard to stifle her laughter. No! He would... not... get... the triumph... of seeing her... laugh! DAMMIT!

Blaise started to giggle and pulled her close, tickling momentarily stopping. "I love you more then you love me."

She rested her head against his chest, "I doubt it..."

He smiled. "How about we love each other the same?" Blaise leaned over and kissed her head.

She pressed a kiss to his chest, "Works for me."

)Break(

Draco received the owl at lunch, and he opened it without hesitation.

"Dear Mister Malfoy,

Order Meeting,

Seven PM.

Great Hall.

- Severus Snape."

Echo read it over his shoulder. "A meeting."

He nodded, staring down at the letter. What would it be about? The plan that had been outlined the night before had been simple. Several (at least twenty) groups of six to eight would be trained in Offensive and Defensive magic. These training sessions were to take place during Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, and Transfigurations. All three subjects would be included in the training. Then... they would be sent out into the area where Dumbledore and Potter would lure Voldemort, and... "Yeah."

"I wonder what it's about." Echo said taking a bite of her sandwich.

He shrugged, "No idea." The lie was simple, and he knew Echo would see through it, but he couldn't make himself care. Crumpling up the letter, he stuffed it into his bag. He glanced at the head table, and caught Snape's gaze. The Potions Master nodded once, and Draco looked back down at the table. Great.

"Sure, if you don't want to tell me then say that you don't, don't lie to me."

"I'm sorry." Draco sighed, turning to look at her. "It's about the war. Dumbledore's organizing groups of us. He's not wasting time on this."

"Oh." Echo dropped her sandwich back on her plate, suddenly not very hungry.

He took her hand, bringing it to his lips. He brushed a kiss over her knuckles. "Love you."

Echo smiled a half smile. "Love you too."

He pulled her closer to him, wrapping his arms around her for the remainder of lunch.

Draco followed a group of Hufflepuff's into the Great Hall. He was the only Slytherin besides Pansy to sign up for the Order. Merlin. This promised to be interesting.

Dumbledore started the meeting with little preamble. He assigned a group to Draco, Potter, and other seventh years groups. Draco eyed his group with a sigh.

He'd been stuck with Granger. Weasley had refused to be in his group, for which he was eternally grateful. A Ravenclaw who said his name was Terry Boot, a Hufflepuff who hadn't given him her name, Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas. He was thrilled, really.

Granger took it upon herself to break the ice, "Well Draco," She strained his name, glaring at Finnigan and Thomas, "How do you want us to train?"

Draco's arms were crossed loosely across his chest, and he shrugged. "One thing I know. Voldemort," His group flinched, and he forced himself to stay still, "Voldemort favors formations."

A snort from Finnigan, "And you'll be knowin' this how?"

"Come on, Gryff." Draco sneered, "Use your brain. Who's my father?" The Gryffindor had the grace to look sheepish. "The Death Eater's will be in groups, a lot like ours. They will, however, be moving in formations. They'll be smooth, well trained. They will NOT hesitate."

"An' that's s'posed to boost our confidence, eh?"

"No. It's supposed to make you afraid. More afraid then you've ever been in your life."

Boot rolled his eyes, "You'll have to try harder than that, Malfoy."

Draco let all emotion drain from his face, and his arms dropped as he stepped toward the Ravenclaw. "I won't be trying. The Death Eater's will inspire fear enough, I don't have to. All I have to do is train you, make you quick, give you the proper drive to get through this alive."

Boot took a step back, nodding.

Draco smiled coldly, "Let's get started, then."

Solana and Echo waited up for Draco to return, it was well after one when the door slid opened.

Draco entered, clearly exhausted. His hair was a mess, dangling forlornly in his eyes. His robe was off one shoulder, and his entire being seemed to sag. He blinked when he realized they were in the room. "Hullo." He said dully, a yawn cutting off the end of the word.

"Draco! You're back! You look like crap."

He snorted softly, "Thanks."

Solana shot him a tired smile, "How'd it go?" Echo had told her all about the meeting, and the letter, and how Draco's eyes... Arg. She couldn't even remember. Her brain was mush...

Her brother shrugged. "Could've been worse."

Echo jumped off of the couch and ran to hug him. "I want you to feel better. As much as I don't like to think that you are going to go war, I accept it and I will be as supportive as I can. Whoa, okay, I'm glad that I got that off my chest."

Solana rolled her eyes as Draco hugged Echo back. "She's been practicing that all night."

"Really?" Draco smiled slightly, kissing Echo's temple.

"Yup." Echo smiled looking up at him as he kissed her. "Oh come on don't I get more then that?" Echo complained still smiling.

"You get much more then that..." Draco smirked, covering her mouth with his.

Solana made a disgusted noise, standing and moving towards the sixth year girls dormitories. Yech. She gasped as her arm was jerked down behind the couch and pulled into a deep kiss. It took her a moment to realize it was Blaise, then her arms went around his neck and she responded wholeheartedly.

Blaise giggled as he pulled away, putting his finger to his lips. "Shhh... follow me." He whispered.

She blinked, nodding slowly. "Okay."

Blaise giggled again and grabbed her hand pulling her to a odd looking tapestry. "In here!" Blaise looked to see if Echo and Draco were looking, they weren't.

Solana let him tug her behind it then scowled, facing him. "Blaise, what is this about-!"

"Watch this." He leaned over to the wall and kissed it passionately. He

pulled back, a very big smile on his face.

"Blaise?" Her brow furrowed. "You just snogged a wall."

"I know!" Blaise said, a goofy smile on his face. "Now follow me!" Blaise leaned up against the wall and fell through it. "Come on, follow me!"

Solana frowned, only able to see a faint outline of Blaise. "But..." She stopped herself as his hand shot out and pulled her into the wall.

"Don't worry! This is really fun!"

She bit her lip, looking around the hidden room. For it was a room, complete with a bed, couch, desk and fireplace. She guessed it was soundproofed, as Blaise wasn't watching his voice, and... "Blaise... how...?"

"I found it here in my second year, it was I guess a place where someone could hind in times of war but I use it when I want to be alone. I thought I might as well tell you seeing how it might be a good place to, um...." Blaise shuffled around, obviously uncomfortable with saying the word sex.

She felt a mischievous smile spread over her face, "Oh really?"

His ears pinked. "Uhh. Yup."

She bit her lip. Would she have to take control in this situation? She'd... never. Not once. She'd always been submissive, ever since she could remember... "So..." She could have kicked herself. Way to be smooth, Malfoy.

"Ummm." They both looked away from each other, both feeling a little uncomfortable.

Solana glanced at him and nearly rolled her eyes. They were being idiots, honestly. They'd already... "Merlin..." She stepped over to him and reached up, tugging his lips down to hers.

He smiled, grabbing her arms lightly, pulling her closer. Her lip opened, allowing him entrance.

She felt her throat constrict as her thoughts raced. Would this be the last time she kissed him? Touched him? Saw him? She didn't think she'd be able to live if he died, and... She pulled back, tears pricking her eyes. "Blaise..." She swallowed hard, blinking rapidly. "I don't want you to go..." A tear slipped from her eye, "Please, Blaise, don't go..."

Blaise sighed and pulled her into a loving hug. "I don't want to go, but..." Blaise stopped and tilted her head back to look her in the eyes. "I will come back."

She bit her lip, eyes doubtful. "Do you promise?"

"I can't promise for sure, but I will try my hardest." Blaise pulled her towards the bed. "Let's just snuggle."

She let him maneuver her on to the bed, and she frowned. "Your hardest isn't..." She sighed, "Blaise.... what if you die? I'll never see you again, and... and..." She felt a sob catch in her throat and shook her head.

"Try not to think about that." Blaise smiled and got on the bed next to her.

She felt his arms slide around her waist, and she snuggled into him, "But-"

"Shhhh. Lets not think, just sleep."

"Blaise... no... I love you. You have to come back." She pressed her face into his chest, trying hard not to cry.

"I love you too. Now sleep."

The tears came silently as she feigned sleep. Gods... was this worth it?

Blaise snuggled closer, shoulders shaking slightly and tears wetting her shoulder.

Solana woke some time later in the night, Blaise's even breathing a sure sign he was asleep. Swallowing, she pushed herself up into a sitting position, reaching out to tuck a lock of dark hair behind his ear. He wasn't anywhere near angelic when he slept... his brow was furrowed, and he frowned in his sleep. She took that as a hint to what his dreams were holding.

Biting her lip she watched him for what seemed liked minutes but had to be close to an hour. He wasn't perfect, but he was hers.

"You know that I don't mind you staring, but I rather like it when you snuggle with me, it keeps me warm."

A small smile flitted across her lips, but disappeared just as quickly. "Sorry... just thinking..."

Blaise opened one of his eyes, looking up at her. "About what?"

"Guess."

"I have a couple of wild thoughts." Blaise had a cheeky little smile on his face.

Solana couldn't help but smirk, "Those are nice, but that's not what I was thinking about."

Blaise closed his eyes. "You were thinking about the war, weren't you?"

He looked up at her, a small frown replacing the smile.

She shook her head, "No. I wasn't." She caught his doubtful look, and offered him a very small smile. "I was thinking about you, and what would happen after the war..."

"After the war we will get married." Blaise said sitting up and looking strait into her eyes.

She blinked, "Excuse me?" He hadn't... just said what she'd thought he said, had he? They hadn't even graduated yet, and...

Blaise got off the bed and knelt down on the floor. "Solana Malfoy, after the war will you marry me?" Blaise grabbed her hand and kissed it. "I don't have a ring yet, but I can get you one."

"You've got to be joking." At his head shake she felt her mind swim. He wanted to marry her... She wasn't even in seventh year, and he wanted to marry her. "Holy anal shagging monkeys..." Solana bit her lip. "Are you sure?"

Blaise yet out a laugh. "Yes I'm sure! I love you, I have never loved anyone else this way." Blaise lend forward and kissed her. "So what is your answer?"

She smiled slowly, moving down to the floor and wrapping her arms around him. "Yes. Yes, I'll marry you."

True's oddness: Awwww so cute. I laugh at their happiness!!! I know what is going to happen!!!! ::Smirks::

Anndy's Babble: I made you blush... ::sing songs:: Anyhoo, I know what happens too! I helped you write that plot line! I TYPED IT!!! :P