Problem number two, at first, seemed like an impossible task. But his witch had another ace up her sleeve, and had accurately wagered that Horace Slughorn might be interested in a very public lunch outing, surrounded by reporters. At said lunch, she sweetly asked him if he’d be willing to consider Draco in August for an apprenticeship. In return, all it took was the promise that Draco pass his NEWTs with straight Os, and grant him access to the private library of Severus Snape. He hoped his godfather would forgive him the slight from beyond the grave, but it sounded like a damn good deal to Draco.