A/N- ugh…projects projects projects! And play memorization. I mite not update for a week or so. But HAPPY B-DAY TO MOI! YIPPERSS! I'm in a happy mood so here's an update!

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Ron woke up from bed and rubbed his eyes. He yawned and stretched. He dressed and headed down to the Great Hall to meet Hermione, Seamus, and Dean.

"Hey," Ron said as he seated himself near Hermione and Dean. "Where's Seamus?"

"Didn't you hear? There was a death eater attack near his house. His mum died," Hermione said. Ron grew very pale. It as the attack Dumbledore was talking about yesterday. His father and brother had been part of that attack,

"What's the matter, mate?" asked Dean.

"Oh, um, I' just sorry that he's mum um died," Ron covered.

"Yeah, me too," Hermione said.

"May I have everyone's attention please," Dumbledore said. Everyone looked up.

"I have grave news. After two years of no activity or movement from him, a death eater attack occurred yesterday. Our friend, Seamus Finnegan, lost his mother in this attack. Two death eaters were caught, and one fled before we could apprehend him. The two death eaters will be sentenced to the Dementor's Kiss today. Everyone should be on their toes and should expect a battle soon. Thank you," Dumbledore sat down and a frightened silence covered the Great Hall.

"I wonder who the Death Eaters are," Hermione pondered. "Maybe they finally caught Malfoy's dad!"

"No, I'm sure it wasn't him," Ron said. Should he tell his two best friends? "It was my father and my brother Charlie."

"Ron, how do you know?" asked Hermione.

"Dumbledore told me yesterday," Ron said.

"That's why you disappeared," Dean said.

"Why would they do that?" Hermione asked.

"I don't know. But I do know that they aren't the same Charlie and dad that I knew. They beat up Ginny, too," Ron explained.

"What! They hurt Ginny? Why?" Hermione asked.

"Out of anger, I was told. Dumbledore said that every time something happened miserable to them or they just had a bad day, they would beat up Ginny. That's probably why she always wore long sleeve shirts and pants or long skirts," Ron said.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry Ron," Hermione said as she hugged him.

"It gets worse," Ron said. Hermione let go slowly. "Ginny's in a coma. The healer said that it isn't as bad as other coma's, but she's still going to stay in a sleep mode for a while. She said there's a slight chance that she'll wake up."


"How did she get in this 'coma'," Dean asked.

"My dad and Charlie beat her up and bruised her head real bad," Ron explained.

"Oh Ron," Hermione said as she hugged him again.

"Hope she gets better, Ron," Dean said.

"Thanks. Don't tell anyone, okay. I don't want everyone walking around pitying me," Ron said.

"Okay," Dean and Hermione replied. Ron sighed and looked at his two best friends. He smiled weakly, happy knowing that they would do anything for him. That they were always there for him. His best friends. Best friends…

~~Slytherin table~~

"Blaise," murmured Pansy.

"Yes, babe?" responded Blaise.

"Who were the death eaters that were caught? Is it in the Daily Prophet?"

"The incident is, but the names don't appear."

"Oh. Do you think Draco's father was in it?"

"I don't think so," Blaise replied.  

"If there is a battle like Dumbledore said, whose side will you be on?" asked Pansy.

"The light side."

"What?"

"The light side. I don't want world domination. I'm happy with how everything is. Just because I'm in Slytherin doesn't mean I want tyranny and dictatorships and evil to win."

"Oh. But wouldn't it be fun to be able to rule a part of somewhere?"

"We can do that without having to follow some weirdo's rules. We can become ambassadors or minister or mistress of magic."

"I guess," Pansy said.


"Whose side will you be on?"

"The Dark Lord's," Pansy replied as she got up and left. Blaise sat at the table, astonished and hurt.

A/N- I know I know: SHORT CHAPPIE! But it's 4 pages folks! It's building up. The battle is in 2 chappies! So hold ur horses people, it's all about to happen!

Thanks a bunch of pickles to:

1. Cathy- YAY! My chappie was unexpected! I love twists! Lol, im glad I could distract u from ur hw. And m glad u liked the chappie! Congrats on coming in 3rd! Good luck on ur tennis semi's! btw what state do u live in cuz when im on u never are. Im in Cali. Thanks for the review!

2. Ariestar- HEY! I haven't heard from u for a while! Do u like sad stories? I love sad stories! Thanks for the review!

3. ILUVRONWEASLEY- I love the word soz and sozzy! Lol! U can't go on holiday! U have to review! Im not gonna update till u come back! There! Y did the picky freak u out? Did u get premonitions or something? O wells u found out it's importance. Thanks for the review!

4. Smileyface1314- It does? Sorri bout that. But im glad u liked the length! Lip gloss? Breath mints? Poor tummy….Friday was awesome! See what uve been missing out on past Fridays? Thanks for the review!

5. Ckat44- Im a tragic story writer so deaths r gonna be frequent. And u should know that of all people! Lol! *wink wink* Thanks for the review!

6. Sara D- Thanks for the review! Doesn't matter how late it is! Thanks!