Adrien told the Harry, Ron and Hermione what was going on. Ron and Hermione started to cry, and Adrien leaned into Harry for support. Harry wasn't crying, but when he looked down at Adrien, there was no mistaking the sadness in his eyes. Adrien's chest heaved as he sobbed, and Opal walked out of the cottage, confused. "Why are you all crying?" She asked, eyebrows knitting togther in worry. Adrien ran forward, and hugged Opal so hard she yelped. "Listen Riddle, if you die, I die. Were going to find the other 4 horcruxes, were going to destroy them, and your not going to die. Because if you die, even if I live, I'll never be alive, not really. Not without you." Adrien whispered in her ear. Opal stepped back. "How did you find out?" She croaked. Adrien grimaced. "I'm more intelligent than I look" He laughed darkly. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- They went inside, and Adrien and Hermione got to work on looking for clues inside the things from Dumbeldore's will. After hours, they still had gotten no where. Adrien poured over maps until he could barley stay awake. Opal crossed the floor towards his sleepy figure. "Your not going to pull an all nighter, you need your sleep." She said, and it wasn't a suggestion. Adrien nodded, and curled up in an armchair as Hermione placed protective spells all around them. Opal watched him from her spot on the rug near the fireplace, with loving eyes. Harry turned to her. "You er, you really like my brother don't you?" "Yes. So do a lot of other girls, to my dislike." Opal said, her eyes not leaving Adrien. Harry chuckled. "Adrien would never leave you. He's good like that." He admitted. Adrien smiled in his sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The next morning, Harry pulled Adrien aside. "Opal has to die." He said bluntly. Adrien wipped around. "Don't.Ever.Say.That.To.Me" he said, in a low and dangerous voice. "I don't want it to happen, but she understands. She knows why she can't stay alive. You just have to live with it." Harry said. Adrien resisted the urge to slap him in the face. "She's a horcrux." Harry added. "So are you!" Adrien shot back, and Harry flinched. Adrien stormed off angrily. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
