Claire could see the anger all over Draco's face as they lost; she carefully landed next to Harry who was surrounded by the Gryffindor team.
Draco strode up and scoffed at Ron, "Hey Weasley I bet you fat mother has a hard time moving around that bin you call a home."
Claire saw Fred make a move but was held back by Angelina and Katie.
"Oh and Potter no doubt you feel right at home after living in a closest, just as dirty and dumpy I bet." Draco continued.
It happened all too quickly George and Harry were on Malfoy like a fly on tar paper and they were showing no mercy, Draco got punched and a girly voice piped up as George was about to hit him again.
"Mr. Weasley, Mr. Potter if you could come with me…" Umbridge said.
Claire watched them walk off then went over to Draco, "Why did you say those things?" Claire said helping him up.
"Because like I said Potter is pathetic, and he doesn't deserve it all this glory." Draco said allowing Claire to walk him to the hospital wing.
Claire sat him down on one of the beds, "I'll be right back."
She wandered down the hall to Umbridge's classroom and waited till George and Harry came out.
"What happened?" Claire asked as they looked very angry.
"Banned…" George started.
"For life…" Harry said.
"That's out of order… how could she do that?" Claire asked.
"I don't know but she banned Fred too and he didn't even do any thing." George said.
"This is so unfair…" Claire said.
The three of them started walking down the hall.
The following day Claire and Kara got ready to go to Hogsmeade, Kara was nervous about the meeting and hanging out with Fred.
"Kara we won't get caught…look this is important we have to get real defense against the Dark Arts training and Harry is just that person you've been here long enough to know he's fought off a lot." Claire told her cousin as the left the common room.
"Harry really is a hero I've always admired his strength, but it's my date with Fred I'm nervous about." Kara said.
"Oh I see…he's charming you'll get along great." Claire told her.
When they got out doors with the rest of the school she saw Fred and nudged Kara.
Kara quietly walked over to Fred and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Oh Kara hello…um this is my sister Ginny." Fred said pointing to her.
"Hi there I'm just waiting for my boyfriend Michel." Ginny said.
"We are going to go ahead…" Fred said looking at Kara.
Kara nodded and followed Fred and gave a look back at Claire.
Claire gave her a thumbs up and started to walk on her own, she wanted to avoid having to be on Draco's arm she had to go head and make sure her great- uncle had the pub free for them. She entered the Hogshead and saw her great-uncle wiping glasses with a dirty cloth.
"Uncle Aberforth that cloth is filthy." Claire said to him as she sat down.
"Hey don't complain or I won't let your friends come in." Aberforth said setting down the cup. "How are you after your brother's disappearance?"
"Not good but I really wish not to talk about it, it pains me to know he's out there alone and probably not being taken care of." Claire said.
"Look I'll keep an ear open here for you listen to conversations." Aberforth said.
"I know where he is I just need to be patient and if I alert anyone it could ruin my whole plan." Claire said.
"Well I hope your right…now everyone coming knows they need to buy a butter-beer right?" Aberforth asked.
"Yes they do uncle…thank you again sir." Claire said.
"Not a problem." He said.
The door opened and Ron, Hermione, and Harry stepped in.
"Hello you guys!" Claire said.
"Did you know your cousin and my brother are on a date?!" Ron said outraged.
"Well yes Ron I did I was the one who encouraged your brother to ask her." Claire said.
"Well that's just great…" Ron said.
Claire shook her head then turned to Hermione, "So how many people have you gotten so far?"
"Well a few Ravenclaw's and Hufflepuff's but most of those coming are the Gryffindor's you hyped up, then there's you and Kara from Slytherin." Hermione said.
"Okay…" Claire said.
They waited and quite a few people were packed into the room that once had a bed in it was now full of chairs. There were about 30 students who showed up. It seemed like a small number but it was just enough, they wanted to learn how to protect themselves from Voldemort then it was good. To Claire's annoyance Cho was there and she kept grinning at Harry, Claire felt a jealous fire burn through her then pushed it aside.
They discussed that they needed to find a place to hold the lessons and that they would keep in touch. Those who wanted to join signed a paper then left.
Claire walked over and signed her name…
Umbridge must have suspected something because a notice was put up, about organized groups. Then Claire saw the most interesting of things that was put up.
Any Student wishing to join the Inquisitorial Squad may come to see Professor Umbridge as soon as possible…
Claire found Hermione and trust the letter under her nose, "I'm joining this will really help me get tight with Umbridge, join her little fight against my Great- Grandfather."
"It perfect you can feed us information on what Umbridge is up to! "Hermione said.
A rush of excitement went trough Claire as she ran up to Umbridge's office, she knocked on the door.
"Come in…" Umbridge said sweetly.
"Hello Professor." Claire said with the equal amount of sweetness.
"Oh Miss. Black what can I do for you?" Umbridge asked.
"I want to know if I could join the Inquisitorial Squad." Claire asked sweetly.
"Well you and the rest of Slytherin my dear I am most impressed with your house…" Umbridge said opening a small box. "What about your grandfather?"
"Oh that old man has no clue Professor; we need to keep order all those rumors about Voldemort." Claire said.
"What about Diggory?" Umbridge said.
"Oh he's alive Professor, he just wanted to leave Hogwarts with a bang!" Claire said.
"I see where did he go?" Umbridge asked.
"He went to China something he said he had to do, gave me his wand and left…" Claire said.
"I knew Potter was lying…here welcome to the fight for order Miss. Black." Umbridge said.
"I do hope my information was most helpful…by the way I received word from my father again he's lost in the Sahara, I fear this was his last letter wrote it in blood Professor." Claire said putting on fake tears and handing her a dirty piece of parchment.
"Oh my I must tell the Minister at once…thank you Miss. Black." Umbridge said handing her a tissue.
"Thank you I was told that desert was a terrifying place, or is the Kalahari worse?" Claire asked faking every sob.
"Oh Miss. Black I really am not sure…
So it started the group they had formed became Dumbledore's Army, Claire was caught up in both groups the Inquisitorial Squad was rude and merciless and Dumbledore's Army showed the bravery of all those who wanted to protect the wizarding world. The room of Requirement gave them a place to practice their spells; both Claire and Cho were dreamily gazing at Harry on one meeting close to Christmas. Slytherin had just beat Hufflepuff and Claire successfully got an invitation to Draco's home for Christmas her plans were going well. She was one of the last out after they ended the meeting she went back in to talk to Harry who was still there.
She wished she had not walked in she saw him and Cho kissing, Claire froze watching them under mistletoe.
They pulled apart and Cho looked at Claire…then Harry.
"Claire…" he said.
But she ran... Claire was furious she got to the Slytherin tower and ran to her room. She was so upset and she shook with tears, of course why was she surprised she had been smochie and lovey- dovey with Draco why would he not want another girl.
"Are you okay?" asked Pansy coming in and throwing thing into her trunk.
"I'm fine I have a stomach ache." Claire said.
"So your going to Draco's for Christmas, must be fun?" Pansy said.
"It will be I can't wait…" Claire said
She had not found out what happened to Mr. Weasley until the day her and Draco were on the train. The two of them were alone and Claire was quiet. She was worried about him and didn't dare risk writing to any one she had to sick to her plan and that was that.
When they arrived Lucius was waiting for them he looked at Claire who was holding Draco's hand as the approached him.
"Well Miss. Black I suppose you finally realized which side is the winning side." He said sneering at her.
"How is my Aunt?" Claire asked.
"Narcissa is well why don't we get going…" Lucius said.
They disapparated to the front gates that swung open Claire's heart began to beat rapidly, for three months she had dreamt this all out wanting to get her brother back was all she thought about…
"I suppose you wish to see your brother?" Lucius asked.
"I do I it is alright?" Claire asked.
"You may the Dark Lord is not here, Nippy has been taking care of the boy." Lucius said. The house elf came out and bowed to Claire.
"Hello again mistress…" Nippy said with a low bow her nose touching the floor.
"Take me to my brother." Claire said in her harshest tone.
When Draco and Lucius went to the sitting room, Nippy lead Claire up the stairs.
"I'm sorry Nippy I had to be harsh around Lucius, how is my brother?" Claire asked.
"Oh mistress he cries for you and the were-wolf and some one named Snuffy…" Nippy said.
"I see Snuffy is our dog." Claire lied.
Nippy opened a door and she saw him her brother was playing with figurines on the floor he was alone in a vast room and Claire ran over to him.
"Care…Care!" he said as his chubby little arms wrapped around her neck.
"Oh Regulus." Claire cried "Are you okay did that man hurt you?" She had lost control tears were flooding out of her eyes now and falling in his black hair.
She looked him over then kissed his cheek, "come one we're going to get you out of here…"
"I don't think that's wise my little Claire…" came a cold voice.
She froze and turned to see Voldemort standing like a looming giant in the door way.
"You…." Claire said.
Cedric moved beside him, Claire looked at him she then though of how to get out. Then it hit her Apparation…
"Now Claire don't do anything foolish you are a five-teen year old girl who's only had three years of education." Voldemort said.
Claire held her wand at her side, "Hanning Street… Hanning Street…Hanning Street…" Voldemort was feet away and Claire tapped her wand to her head.
Ohhh!