Mix-up in Paradise

Chapter 14: New Followers

Disclaimer: I own nothing besides Adrian and the storyline.

(A/N): Sorry for the long gap! Enjoy!

I jumped off the couch and followed him out, calling after him.

"Draco! Draco, get back here! Where the hell do you think you're going?" I shouted across the big field, running to catch up with him.

He stopped and turned his body slightly so he could see me. "Just go back down there with the Weasel and forget I've ever existed since you seemed to have no problem doing that back in there!"

I shook my head with a sad look on my face. "No, Drake it's not like that! He was just the closest person and—"

I was cut off by him. He looked even angrier now than he was before.

"Oh, so now you just flirt with whoever you're sitting next to! Who's next, Pothead? What about Blaise, or maybe even Crabbe or Goyle?" I could see the hurt expression on his face mixed with anger and rage.

"Drake stop you're pissed and you know how you get when you are like this. Come back inside and cool down, it's not even safe out here." I said calmly while tugging on his hand.

He shook his head and smacked my hand away. "Stop, Hermione, because you aren't helping right now. I love you, but you always have to flirt with the other guys and I just want you to feel the same thing that I feel about you. You're a whore around the guys in the Common Room when you think Adrian and I aren't looking. I bet you even shagged half of them! We haven't even gotten that far yet because of your stupid brother!" His voice was rising at every word he said, making it loud and clear to anybody in the Weasley's home.

I looked at him with the most hurt expression I think I have ever had. One of the most important people in my life thinks I don't love them and called me a whore. "Draco, you don't mean that. Calm down, please, I'm begging you! You and Adrian are best friends and you know he feels responsible for me!"

"Bloody hell Hermione, you just don't get it! Adrian has nothing to do with our sex life! We could have done it many times in the past couple of months, but every time you made up some sort of excuse!" Draco shook his head but continued. "I can't do this anymore. This 'thing' between us is over, and don't give me that look because I know you too well. You always get what you want when you want it, but not this time. I'm leaving."

With that he turned and walked away into the forest, his fists clenched at this sides. I stood there, watching him leave as everything he said hit me like a ton of bricks. My boyfriend, the love of my life, just left me because I'm a whore. His main reason was because I was flirting with other guys and didn't want to let him get into my pants. He called my twin brother stupid and stated that I didn't love him.

I felt the tears building up and let my body fall to the ground, sobbing. I stayed like that for a while until I felt a pair of strong arms pick me up and begin carrying me towards The Burrow. It took me a moment before I realized those strong arms belong to Ronald Weasley.

He carried me through the house and placed me on a soft bed that had to be from years ago. The room was themed with the Tutshill Tornados, which happened to be my favorite Quidditch team. It looked like it belonged to a ten year old the way it was decorated.

"Sorry about the room, but the rest are being used. This was Charlie's old room before he left for Hogwarts. He never really got around to updating it over the years and since he's moved out we just keep it for guests." Ron apologized, sounding sincere.

I sat up in the bed, my eyes red from the crying. "It's fine, I love the tornados. Besides, it's not like I'm going to live here. I'm just visiting, so no worries."

I gave him a small smile trying to let him know I was alright but he didn't seem convinced. He sat down next to me and sighed.

"We all heard what happened back there. I'm sorry, we didn't want to eavesdrop, but it was kind of hard not to." Ron explained.

I looked away, replaying the scene over and over again in my head. Tears fell from my eyes again but I tried to hold them back as best as I could. I bit my lip but just began sobbing again, cuddling up against Ron's side.

He wrapped his arms around me and rubbed my back soothingly. "Shh, shh. It will be okay. Just give him time to cool off; he should come back to his senses soon. I can't imagine anybody staying mad at you."

I looked up to him confused. "What do you mean?"

He gave me a small smile. "Well, first of all you are way too nice, especially for a Slytherin, to stay angry with. You're also so beautiful, one of the funniest people I know, very caring, and wouldn't hurt a fly for that matter. Any guy would be lucky enough to have you to themselves."

I smiled and looked into his eyes. "That's what you really think of me? After all of those years you don't hate me?" My excitement grew as I waited for his answer.

He released a small laughed and nodded. "Of course, Mione. I knew that you never really meant anything you said unless we really pissed you off, which unfortunately happened to be every bloody day."

I giggled and cuddled closer, my smile fading yet again. "I just wish I could have him back. I miss him already. We never fought like that before, and I've never had a boyfriend that told me off like that. He said that he hated how I flirted with my friends, so does that mean he has been lying to me this entire time? Maybe he didn't love me at all. The one thing he complained about was the sex, Ron. Is that what other guys really think of me? A good shag that won't mean anything? I know I've played around with guys when I was younger, but I've stopped most of it ever since I started dating Draco. I've never felt that way about anybody else before." I stopped talking realizing I was babbling. "Sorry, I was thinking out loud."

Ron shook his head, pulling me closer to him. "It's okay, you're just upset, and whoever thinks of you like that can go to hell because you don't even deserve to be thought of that way. You're a beautiful young woman, so of course guys will stare. If it gets so bad just walk away. I'm actually surprised that the dumb ferret hasn't beaten me or Harry up for staring at you the way we do. Harry may be in love with Ginny, but he will always have a crush on you. To be honest, the both of us have had huge crushes on you ever since we started living at Hogwarts." He blushed deeply, grinning sheepishly. He knew Harry would kill him if he found out about this.

"I actually figured that out back in our second year when I overheard the two of you fighting over me. I found it hilarious so I decided to not interrupt you." I stated matter-of-factly.

Ron's face went blank with fear. "You overheard us talking? You didn't do that a lot did you?"

"You'd be surprised at what you can learn by eavesdropping." I said with a smirk before getting up and moving to the window, staring out at the field where I was no more than ten minutes ago.

I searched all over, looking for any sign of movement. I knew Draco was back in the forest, and I knew he wasn't enjoying it.

Ron walked up behind me and slowly slid his hands around my waist. "He'll be okay Mione; he can take care of himself." He reassured me.

I leaned back against his chest and sighed. "I'm just so worried. Drake… He's my everything Ron; I don't think I can live without him. He's always been there beside me through everything and for him to just leave me, especially when he knows what kind of danger is out there, it kills me." Tears rolled down my cheeks slowly, falling from my chin. I was crying just a little bit too much for my liking today.

Ron spun me around in his arms and wiped my tears away with his thumbs. "Hey, don't cry, he will be back. Let him blow off some steam and he'll come back when he's ready. I know he loves you; maybe he was under the Imperius curse. You two were out pretty far past the wards so anybody could of gotten a hold of you."

My sadness quickly turned into panic as he said this. "Sweet Salazar, Ron I think you're right! He was acting fine all up until that point! He never said any of those things before and his eyes looked a little different…" I broke away and sprinted outside towards the forest, the Weasleys and Harry not far behind.

"Mione stop! We can't protect you out here, it's not safe!" Ginny yelled after me.

I ignored her, beginning to run faster and faster after the voices I began to hear in the forest.

I stopped in the middle of a clearing and looked around. "Draco?" I waited a few seconds before looking around again. "DRACO! WHERE ARE YOU?"

I hear a deep laugh coming from behind me and spun around, frozen in fear. I stared into the lifeless eyes of my so-called Master as he walked towards me, grasping my forearm tightly.

"Draco is fine my dear, as well as your brother. Your friends on the other hand may not be as lucky." He said as Death Eaters appeared from the forest, each of them holding either a Weasley or Harry.

I looked around horrified and back at Voldemort. "Let them go, they didn't do anything! I'm the one you wanted and I'm here, so just… just leave them alone!" I was starting to panic as I saw the pain my friends were putting up with.

He smirked and pulled me closer to him. "My dearest niece, I would love to help but I am afraid my mind has been made up. This may be my only chance to get rid of them all, you know. Besides, don't you want more time with me? Together we can be the most powerful people in the wizarding world. We will be unstoppable, Hermione!"

"I will never go along side of you ever again, and that's a promise!" I told him with hate in my voice.

He growled slightly and slapped me straight across the face and grabbing me by the collar of my school clothes.

"You will do as I say without question, understand?" I nodded out of fear, practically shaking.

His smirk grew even bigger as he let go of his grip on me. I looked at him with fear. "Please, Master, I'll do whatever you want me to do, just let them all go unharmed. I won't let them get hurt because of me."

He looked me in the eyes and sighed, commanding all of his Death Eaters to let go of the Weasleys plus Harry, while grabbing me by the wrist.

"You're very lucky that you're my niece, my dear." He hissed at me.

I gave him my signature smile, flashing my pearly white teeth. He rolled his eyes and directed everybody to meet back at Malfoy Manor.

Everybody had disapparated besides Voldemort and me when I heard a snort coming from Ron. I turned to see him look at me with disgust.

"I knew it was too good to be true. You were just a spy, just like the rest of the Order had suspected. I poured my heart out to you and you go ahead and join your disgusting uncle in a second. Don't bother coming back because you won't be welcome from now on." Ron stated rudely and trudged back to The Burrow, steaming with anger.

"RON! WAIT!" I yelled as I tried to chase after him but I felt Voldemort's hands grab me by my shoulders to hold me back. "Let him go," Voldemort said, "The blood-traitor doesn't need you anymore. Now come, we must be going."

I stood there staring at Ron's retreating back as he walked away. Losing two of my best friends in one day was heartbreaking and it almost brought tears until I remembered who I was standing with. I had the most powerful wizard in the world next to me, so why not try and take advantage of that? Since all of my friends seemed to hate me, what else was there to do with my life? My father would be proud of me and I could probably get my own mask for the new missions Voldemort sends me on.

I nodded to him and linked arms as we disapparated back to Malfoy Manor, positive about my new decision about being Voldemort's most powerful and beloved death eater.

I walked through the mansion by Voldemort's side while we discussed my recent actions. He said he was very disappointed in me, but said that since I was his favorite he wouldn't punish me. I had to of had apologized a million teams before he told me to shut up.

We walked into the original meeting room where Voldemort summoned everybody and I immediately grew scared. I knew after what I did that none of the Death Eaters would enjoy my company. Most of them would think that I was a spy for the Order, when really it may just be the other way around.

The doors opened as a flood of Death Eaters filed in and took their regular seats. My father sat next to me, with Bellatrix across the table. If looks could kill, I'd be out in a second. Bellatrix's death glare was more than enough to send chills up my spine.

Voldemort talked for a while about something I could care less about. I began twirling my wand in my fingers before hearing Draco's and Adrian's names mentioned. I immediately sat up, allowing my wand to fall onto the table.

Voldemort smirked before placing his hand on my arm. "Don't worry my dear, I won't harm them." He stated, "Yet." I heard him say under his breath. I pretended like I didn't hear it even though my heart was racing.

"You see, I have found these two young men to be very skilled in certain works and I thought they would be a wonderful addition to this army." Voldemort said with joy before turning to Peter. "WORMTAIL! FETCH THE BOYS!"

"Yes, my Lord." The rat-like man replied before running off to the next room over, coming back with them in his hands. Draco just stared at me before looking away. I knew I still loved him, but I just couldn't forgive him at the moment for what he said to me. I was so mad at him that I could care less about what he was getting himself into. Adrian on the other hand was my biggest worry. He struggled against Wormtail before finally giving up after seeing the Death Eaters in person.

Voldemort continued on with his usual routine before I butt in. "My Lord, I'm sorry for interrupting, but I don't think they want to become one of us right now."

Bellatrix growled and stood up, leaning over the table at me. "How dare you interrupt your own Master! Leave this room at once!"

I jumped out of my seat so I could look her in the eyes. "Don't tell me what to do Trixxy; don't you remember what happened last time?"

She pulled out her wand and aimed it at me, but it was released from her hands when I said Expelliarmus in my head. She was about ready to tackle me when Voldemort interrupted us.

"The both of you will sit down and remain silent for the rest of this meeting unless I tell you otherwise!" He yelled at us.

Trixxy and I gave each other a look before sitting back down. Voldemort continued on with the rest of the meeting and gave Draco and Adrian the Dark Mark. As soon as we were dismissed Voldemort called for Trixxy and I to stay behind to talk.

I remained seated staring at Trixxy when Voldemort sat at the head of the table, Draco and Adrian standing next to him.

"Do either of you mind these two boys joining us during our private meeting? Surely they won't discuss any of this with anyone else, I just think that they need an inside look at what we really do." Voldemort asked us.

"No, my Lord." Trixxy and I recited at the same time before glaring at each other.

Draco took a seat next to Trixxy as Adrian took a seat beside me. I looked over at Adrian and saw a few bruises and some cuts on him, thinking that I'll talk to him about it later.

I was interrupted from my thoughts as Voldemort began to speak. "So Hermione, you still have that book you stole from the restricted section at Hogwarts, correct?"

I nodded with a confused expression on my face.

"Summon it." He demanded.

I used an advanced summoning spell I taught myself and the book appeared into my hands. I placed it on the table and directed my attention back to Voldemort, ignoring the looks I was receiving from the two boys.

Voldemort smirked and slid it towards himself, opening it up to a certain page with his wand and pushing it back towards me.

"You are a very bright young woman, Hermione. I hope you know that you are capable of doing many things that most witches, and wizards, cannot do." Voldemort informed me with a light smirk.

I smiled and nodded, blushing slightly. Bellatrix snorted and sat back in her chair, crossing her arms across her chest.

I looked up to her with my brows raised. "Is there something you'd like to say Trixxy?"

"Bloody hell, my Lord, can't you see that she's a spy? The Order probably sent her here to see what she was up to! We found her with the blood-traitors, remember? When we were in the woods and you used Draco to get her to us!" Bellatrix practically screamed.

I stood up slamming my hands down on the table. "YOU DID WHAT!" I was boiling with anger. "You were the reason Draco broke up with me? You… YOU CURSED HIM! YOU USED THE IMPERIUS CURSE ON DRACO, MY DRACO!"

Bellatrix's smirk turned into a wicked grin. "And here I thought you were supposed to be the brightest witch of your age! You're even dumber than Wormtail!"

"Don't push me Trixxy, you know exactly what I'm capable of and I'm not scared of you in the slightest." I warned, able to hear the anger in my own voice.

Draco looked shocked, but didn't dare to interrupt scared of what I might do to him.

Bellatrix walked around the table and took a hold of me, her wand to my neck. "You better watch your mouth little girl, or you will be sore for days."

I gritted my teeth and turned to attack her but felt us being pulled away from each other. I saw Draco restraining his aunt while Adrian was holding me back.

"I hope you know this doesn't do me any good, I am perfectly capable of wandless magic!" I protested, but just received a stronger grip from Adrian.

"Mione calm down, Drake will keep her away from you." Adrian whispered while dragging me back down to the table.

I sighed and balled my fists while trying to calm myself down to listen to my new orders from my uncle.

"So you want me to come up with my own spells to use against people, or to heal our own?" I asked, unsure of how I will do this.

"Yes Hermione, and before you begin to protest, there are more books that will have more in-depth directions that will help you along the way in the library here in the Manor. If you can do this for me, you will be the highest ranked Death Eater and will have almost the same amount of privileges I do." Voldemort said, obviously trying to bribe me.

I thought about it for a minute before nodding my head in agreement with a smile on my face. "I will do my best, my Lord. I will come to you when I figure out something that works."

He smiled and directed our attention back to Adrian and Draco. "And also, you and Bellatrix will have the great honor of looking after my newest followers. You have to make sure that they don't reveal themselves to anyone, and they must learn much, much more. Are the two of you able to do that without killing each other?"

"I can control myself well enough; it's her you have to be worried about." I warned.

Bellatrix rolled her eyes before standing up. "Come on Draco, my boy, your father wishes to speak to you and your, um, whatever you call her, your girlfriend?"

Draco tightened his jaw before standing to leave. I grabbed Adrian's hand, said goodbye to my uncle and followed the other two through the Manor into Lucius Malfoy's study.

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