Behind the Portrait

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Several months passed. Ivy was busy and had only just finished reading Harry's books. Ivy worked constantly studying for exams, It was now towards the end of April and exams weren't the only thing on her mind.

Harry seemed more obsessed with Draco than normal, She caught Dobby the house elf sneaking out of the common room one night while she was studying potions. "Dobby? What are you doing?" She asked. Dobby jumped, and then recognized her.

"Oh, it is but Ivy Black. Dobby is just looking for old master Draco-" he slapped his hand over his mouth and ran towards the fireplace. "Dobby no" Ivy shouted as loud as she dared. She raised a hand and picked him up by the shrunken form of one of Ron's Christmas sweater with her mind. "Why are you looking for Draco?" She asked, and then it hit her. "Harry set you on him?" She asked, Dobby nodded meekly.

"Harry Potter is suspicious of Old master Draco, he asked Dobby to keep an eye on him!" Dobby squeaked. "It's ok Dobby." Ivy told him, "have you found anything?" She asked after a second thought. Dobby shook his head. "It's ok, But please go to bed for the night, it's late." Dobby shook his head, "Dobby can't do that, Harry Potter gave Dobby orders" the elf had dark circles around his eyes and he looked as though he hadn't slept for several days.

"Just go and get some sleep you can continue your task tomorrow, that's an order from me." she said, setting the elf down and watching him disappear.

Another few weeks went by, Ivy had kept an eye on Dobby to make sure he got some sleep. Once she finished exams, it was now June. One day, on the last day of exams, Harry walked up to her, looking nervous and yet... Excited? "Dumbledore and I are leaving" he told her after taking her aside. "I need you to take all the D.A members from Gryffindor and set them around the castle. Look around for anything suspicious please."

Ivy nodded and then took Harry's hand before he left. "Harry," she hugged him, "Stay safe. Please."

He awkwardly hugged her back and then let go, "I'll tell you what I find when we get back." He informed her before running down the hall.

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