Chapter 14
The holiday vacation was over. The rest of the vacation was still pleasant but awkward. Mrs. Weasley, Mrs. Malfoy, and Madame Parvenu got along well and talked most of the time. Mr. Weasley was much warm toward the Malfoys but would still look intently out a window whenever he pasted one.
Harry was normally happy to be back at Hogwarts, but when he entered the Great Hall nothing seemed right. The air was thick and heavy. There was not a single ghost floating around to greet them. There was no smell of food in the air. What was even stranger than that was that there was not a single professor in sight. Harry went to turn to Hermonie to ask if she knew what was going on. But she was not behind him. She was with Padma, Parvati, Ginny, Luna, Lavender, and Orion talking together. Orion was pointing out to them different areas of the Great Hall. In amplified voice came out of nowhere.
"Take your places at your House Tables," said the voice. Everyone obeyed. The lights dimmed and this created much commotion. The Great Hall doors flung open, but no one was there to on the doors. Several snakes entered, led by a King Cobra. The snakes slithered up to the staff table and climbed into the chairs. For a moment nothing was happening. Then slowly the snakes began to look deformed. Their eyes grew bigger and change color. Their bodies stretched out. These were no ordinary snakes. These were Death Eaters. The last to complete its change was the King Cobra in Dumbledor's chair. Lord Voldemort's face was half covered. All anyone could see was a dry cracked mouth. He wore black robes hiding every inch of his body. To his right were Lucius Malfoy, then Crabbe Sr., and last Goyle Sr. To his left was Igor Karkaroff, then Bellarix Black Lestrange, then and Raba Stan Lestrange.
Not a person move. Harry's first reaction was to run, but he wasn't sure if that would be wise. After what seemed hours Voldemort spoke:
"Welcome to a new era children. Hogwarts has been a thorn in my side since my return. He kept me down every step of the way. As have you, Potter." Everyone turned to Harry.
"I have been informed of a great power here. Actually I was already aware of it. I created it. Orion will you step forward please."
"Yes, my Lord" said Orion. When Orion stood up so did Hermonie, Parvati, Lavender, Luna, Padma, and Ginny stood up with her. "I have others to help with your noble work." Orion gestured to the group of girls behind her.
"Hermonie, no" shouted Ron.
"Do not waste your breath Ron. Hermonie is under my control.
"Orion" asked Malfoy confused.
"I am sorry, Draco. I really do like you. You may join us if you like" Malfoy looked up at his father, and then shook his head.
"Very well, Draco. It is a shame it can't work out. But all is far in love and war, and this is indeed war."
"But...but what you showed me. In my head" stammered Malfoy.
"Silly boy do you believe everything a pretty girl tells you." Orion turned from Malfoy and to her master.
"What are you instructions my Lord" she asked.
The holiday vacation was over. The rest of the vacation was still pleasant but awkward. Mrs. Weasley, Mrs. Malfoy, and Madame Parvenu got along well and talked most of the time. Mr. Weasley was much warm toward the Malfoys but would still look intently out a window whenever he pasted one.
Harry was normally happy to be back at Hogwarts, but when he entered the Great Hall nothing seemed right. The air was thick and heavy. There was not a single ghost floating around to greet them. There was no smell of food in the air. What was even stranger than that was that there was not a single professor in sight. Harry went to turn to Hermonie to ask if she knew what was going on. But she was not behind him. She was with Padma, Parvati, Ginny, Luna, Lavender, and Orion talking together. Orion was pointing out to them different areas of the Great Hall. In amplified voice came out of nowhere.
"Take your places at your House Tables," said the voice. Everyone obeyed. The lights dimmed and this created much commotion. The Great Hall doors flung open, but no one was there to on the doors. Several snakes entered, led by a King Cobra. The snakes slithered up to the staff table and climbed into the chairs. For a moment nothing was happening. Then slowly the snakes began to look deformed. Their eyes grew bigger and change color. Their bodies stretched out. These were no ordinary snakes. These were Death Eaters. The last to complete its change was the King Cobra in Dumbledor's chair. Lord Voldemort's face was half covered. All anyone could see was a dry cracked mouth. He wore black robes hiding every inch of his body. To his right were Lucius Malfoy, then Crabbe Sr., and last Goyle Sr. To his left was Igor Karkaroff, then Bellarix Black Lestrange, then and Raba Stan Lestrange.
Not a person move. Harry's first reaction was to run, but he wasn't sure if that would be wise. After what seemed hours Voldemort spoke:
"Welcome to a new era children. Hogwarts has been a thorn in my side since my return. He kept me down every step of the way. As have you, Potter." Everyone turned to Harry.
"I have been informed of a great power here. Actually I was already aware of it. I created it. Orion will you step forward please."
"Yes, my Lord" said Orion. When Orion stood up so did Hermonie, Parvati, Lavender, Luna, Padma, and Ginny stood up with her. "I have others to help with your noble work." Orion gestured to the group of girls behind her.
"Hermonie, no" shouted Ron.
"Do not waste your breath Ron. Hermonie is under my control.
"Orion" asked Malfoy confused.
"I am sorry, Draco. I really do like you. You may join us if you like" Malfoy looked up at his father, and then shook his head.
"Very well, Draco. It is a shame it can't work out. But all is far in love and war, and this is indeed war."
"But...but what you showed me. In my head" stammered Malfoy.
"Silly boy do you believe everything a pretty girl tells you." Orion turned from Malfoy and to her master.
"What are you instructions my Lord" she asked.