Thank you for the wonderful reviews! Snape's birthday was last week (whenever you want it to be) and he enjoyed my cake! He took points off for uneven icing on the top layer, though.

As usual, I own nothing...la dee da dee da.... I just want Snape.....yeah.

Third chappie!!!! Oh yeah.... Kreacher decided to snuff it after Sirius fell through the curtain. He was denied the honor of having his head mounted on the wall.

Also, a wee bit o' info on the dream team and co.--- Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Harry all teach at Hogwarts. Hermione and Ginny have the same part-time job (First-and-Second year Transfiguration). They share the job (Hermione teaches Double periods on Monday and Tuesday and a single morning class on Wednesday, Ginny teaches Double periods on Thursday and Friday and the afternoon class on Wednesday.) They are both aurors for the Ministry, thus the part-time job. Harry teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Ron teaches Muggle Studies. Fred and George still run the joke shop. At the time, it is Winter break.

Hermione's POV

After nearly four hours at Malfoy Manor, I apparate to Grimmauld
Place, checking my watch upon arrival. Almost one in the morning-good.
They will all be asleep, and it should be relatively easy to sneak in.
After Sirius fell through the curtain, the house was used only for
Order meetings. Harry, Ron, and I graduated from school q

Quietly unlocking the door, I let myself in and light the tip of my wand.

Up the stairs, down the hall, third bedroom in the right. I can hear Ron's snores coming from the next room.

It takes minutes to undress, and I slide under the red-and-gold bedcovers, ready for sleep. I have a long day tomorrow- I meet the new Death Eater.

Next Day

Rise and shine. The sun bathes my sheets as I sit up and yawn. My hand instinctively goes out to pet Crookshanks, and a knock sounds on my door. "Hermione?" Ginny's voice comes through the door. "Breakfast is ready...Hurry up."

"Alright." I say, and I hear her footsteps fade away. A quick shower follows, and I change into a clean set of black robes with a bit of silver embroidery. Followed by Crookshanks, I run down to the kitchen, where the others are already eating. As I enter the spacious, now well lit kitchen, Fred pushes a chair out with his foot. "Come sit down. George and I made eggs and kippers." He looks at me expectantly, and I smile as I take my place. I soon have a plate of eggs and toast, and I listen to the conversation going on around me, occasionally inserting comments. Then Ron brings up the topic of my absence last night.

"Where were you last night?" he asks. All eyes swivel on to my face, and I will myself not to punch the redhead. "Nowhere. "I say after a moment, and they all exchange doubtful glances. "Sounds like Hermione's found someone special." Ginny says slyly, and I blush slightly to make the others believe her. They do, apparently, and turn back to breakfast and conversation. Only Harry's gaze lingers on me a moment more.

At 10:45, I shrink my Death Eater mask and cloak and tell Ginny that I am going to pick some things up from the school. She rolls her eyes and nods- I am always going back to pick up something.

Apparating to the Dark Lord's manor, I stand in the foyer, waiting for Lord Voldemort. As I am a rather punctual person, the Dark Lord loves to tease me and test my patience by always being late. It is definitely one of my pet peeves.

After what seems to be nearly an hour, I hear footsteps coming from one of the nearby corridors. Coming towards me, the Dark Lord smiles coldly at my obvious displeasure at having to wait. Next to him, a somewhat short and stodgy figure, robed in black walks with his hood pulled down. Damn! I want to know whom exactly I will be talking to before I even say hello.

"Good to see you, Granger." Lord Voldemort says, and I bow. "My Lord" I say evenly, "It is an honor to be chosen for this task."

He nods. "It is, isn't it? "He motions to the hooded figure beside him. "The two of you will go to Malfoy Manor and meet with Lucius for lunch, and I expect the recruit to know everything by tonight's meeting. He will then be initiated."

"As you wish, my Lord." I say, bowing again. Malfoy Manor? Why there? I will have to ask Lucius when we arrive.

I beckon to the figure. "Come. We have little time to waste." The person nods, and we apparate to Malfoy Manor.

WHO IS THE DEATHEATER??? DUNDUNDUN! Sorry that this was so short, next chappie to come hopefully soon. I can't say when, final exams and studies are upon me! ARRRRGH!

Review, dear readers! Flames will be used to roast me a chicken for me dinner!!!