I. The Announcement

"Is your scar hurting again, Harry?" Hermione asks when she realises Harry has been massaging his temple

"..A bit" Harry answers reluctantly

"You've got to tell Dumbledore, it has never been a good sign" worry is evident in her tone

"I can't, Hermione. He has a lot on his plate already. Maybe, it's just from stress you know from DA, O. and everything"

"But not telling him is not a wise option either" Ron adds, Harry sigh feeling the truth in his friends' words.

"I will… but not now" Harry says with a tone that clearly shows that he is not up for debate.

It's Thursday which is the day of D.A meeting. They are now duelling with each other. It runs smoothly as usual half the time, but Harry starts to have a headache and it starts to get worse as he tries to ignore it. He squeezes his temple in his attempt to reduce the pain, but it does not work. Even worse, his scar is felt like burning. Everything is blurry and inaudible noises. He can feel many hands his shoulder, shaking him. He does not know how long the pain lasts, by the time the pain subsides to small dizziness he is already laying on the floor with many pairs of eyes over him, looking at him intently.

"Harry?" Ron whispers, "What's wrong?"

"It's the scar" Harry replies as he is standing up, helped by Ron and Hermione

"Harry.." Hermione starts but is then cut off

"I know Hermione, I'll tell him" Harry sighs, he really hopes it is not bad. "I guess today's meeting must end early, sorry everyone but I have things that I need to sort out. Please go back to your common room and enjoy the rest of your evening" Harry them storms out of the room of requirement. And the students start to dismiss themselves.

"Do you think he's alright?" Ron says

"I don't know, Ron. Let's just hope Dumbledore has the answer" Hermione sighs

The dizziness is not getting away, it does not hurt anymore but it is still there so he decides to go to the infirmary hoping to get a potion from Madam Pomfrey. The moment he steps inside the infirmary, he is shocked to see Dumbledore, Professor Snape and.. Malfoy who is sitting on the bed.

"Hmm sorry, is Madam Pomfrey here?" Harry asks awkwardly, they seem to be in such a serious conversation when he walks in.

"I'm sure she will be back soon, Mr Potter. She is just taking a potion for Mr Malfoy over here. You can wait" Dumbledore says in his usual gentle manner

"Thanks" He replies softly and he makes his way to the furthest bed where Malfoy is. He sits downs, his back facing to Malfoy trying to give them as much as space as possible. While he is waiting, he feels like they are all watching him from behind. He is hoping Madam Pomfrey comes back soon. For what feels like an eternity for Harry, Madam Pomfrey finally comes back and she cannot hide her shocked and confused face when she sees Harry Potter.

"Well, Harry which creature or spell or potion did injure you this time?" She says as she makes her way to Malfoy to give his potion before going to Harry.

"It's just dizzy" Harry admits

"Hm? It is very un-Harry Potter. Anything unusual before the dizziness?"

"No" Harry lies "Maybe it's just stress, I was studying when it started" another lie.

"Hmm hmm," she listens as she casts a spell. "Nothing is wrong with your body, the spell did not find anything peculiar. Only your sugar level and blood pressure are lower than normal so I'd agree that it comes from stress. I will give you a potion to take away the dizziness"

"That would be nice, thanks" Harry is about to lay down while waiting for the potion when Dumbledore calls him

"Harry" Dumbledore is standing in front of his bed "Would you mind talking with me outside?"

Once they are outside, Dumbledore goes straight to his question,

"Is there something you want to tell me, Harry?" His eyes are looking at Harry's face, searching for hints.

"It's the scar, sir. It's hurting again. Worse"

"Thank you for telling me, Harry. When did it happen?"

"This afternoon, when I was studying in the common room" Harry cannot risk the exposure of the D.A. "Do you think it's something, sir?"

"It's something but it's too early to tell. In the meantime, I suggest you take a rest as much as possible. You seem a little bit worn out. Please tell me when it happens again, and there is something I need to discuss with you"

"What?"

"Not here, inside." Dumbledore says as he opens the door, Harry is bewildered for a second before he follows Dumbledore.

"Harry" Madam Pomfrey suddenly calls him from behind, "Here is the potion, one teaspoon whenever you get dizzy"

"Thanks"

Inside the infirmary is deadline silent, again, he feels like he is being watched. No, he is being watched. He can see three pairs of eyes are watching him intently as he goes to Dumbledore.

" Mr Potter, please note that everything that we are going to talk about now is strictly within this place. That includes your best friends, Ms Granger and Mr Weasley" Dumbledore starts. Harry just nods and places himself in front of the bed. "Do you know anything about Veela?"

Harry tries hard to remember his Magical Creature class, "It's a seductive being, very beautiful but possessive to their…partner."

Dumbledore smiles "Impressive, what do you remember about Veela's.. partner"

"That their fate chooses who their partner is. But Veela is only assigned to one partner; it's easy if their partner is Veela then the feeling is most probably mutual. But the problem arises if their partner is not Veela and they can reject Veela which will leave Veela in utter pain which eventually lead to death" Harry shivers just thinking about Veela and their partner system.

"Correct and that information is important because…" Dumbledore hints at Malfoy to continue

"I am a Veela, well half-Veela" Malfoy adds. Malfoy stops, he seems hesitates to tell the next part "And apparently we are….partners" he adds softly. Shock is an understatement to how Harry is feeling right now. Partners, mates, at the age of 15 Harry has his partner written out already. "But we are not bonded yet, Potter. And you have all the rights to refuse"

"Which will lead Draco's death" Snape reminds him firmly

"Is there really no other way?" Harry tries, hoping it is just kind of joke

"Unfortunately no" Dumbledore confirms

"Can I at least have some time to think about it?"

"I guess you can, but the longer you think the more desire I will have for you. And I can't help to use my allure to get you. As much a selfish person I am, I would not willing to use my allure to get you. So, the sooner you decide, the better." Malfoy is looking at Potter very sternly, his expression is unreadable.