Rule Four

GInny knew she shouldn't be nervous. Even without Adriana's darker power, she was one of the most powerful witches in the world. With Adri's half of her power, she was probably the most powerful person in the world. She could destroy Lucius with very little effort.

But when she thought that maybe, just maybe Draco would get hurt, she felt like the little girl Tom Riddle tricked. To see Draco hurt, even through his mom, would kill her.

Ginny let go of her broom for an instant to pull her long hair back into a pony tail. She was trying to push thoughts of Draco out of her mind. She was trying to be Adriana. She was trying to think what to do.

Ginny landed her broom on the rich lawn of the Malfoy manor, flicking her dark bangs out of her eyes. A smile curved her darker than usual lips as a series of small pops announced the arrival of several minions.

"State your name and business," barked a man, pressing his wand to her throat. He was about five inches taller than she was, and at least fifty pounds more.

Ginny cocked her head, eyeing him from the corner of her eye. "I don't believe I have to answer to you."

Ginny had a fair idea he would try to kill her now. Either that or take her to some small hotel where she would be interrogated. She would get no last chance. She didn't need one.

THe man drew back his arm to hex her. Ginny did not give him a chance. She threw her elbow out and into his nose. He swore as his nose cracked. Ginny dropped into a crouch, spinning to face the next man. Her left leg went out to catch his knee and he cried out as he fell. The next man dropped into a crouch. This time Ginny let Adriana out. The man screamed as her power ripped into him, only a fraction of her true strenght. He fell to the ground, not dead... yet.

Ginny let a smile curve her lips as a slow clapping sounded across the grounds. She turned, rising to her feet. She had to bite back a laugh to see Lucius Malfoy standing in jeans and a bright yellow shirt. Someone really should tell him yellow wasn't his color.

"Who are you?" He asked, coming towards Ginny. A small army of minions followed him.

"Adriana Riddle."

Lucius' eyes widened, recognizing her name. She laughed softly.

"I see my reputation preceeds me."

He narrowed his eyes. "Where have you been? You disappeared years ago."

"Well, with daddy dearest gone, I had to keep my head down, you know."

"So what can I do for you?"

"Well, I do need a decent challenge and I heard you were rising up again," Ginny said. It wasn't entirely a lie.

"So you decided to look me up?"

Ginny smirked. "Like I said, I was bored."

"Why should I just take you for your word?"

"Ask your advisors," Ginny said. She knew what they would say. She wasn't sure of a lot of things, but she was certain she could manipulate the advisors.

(A/N: Isn't Ginny so cool?