Chapter two
Disclaimer on chapter one
"Let's try again." For the third time, Voldemort released the Grim and Ruby again tried to defeat it. She was really giving it a run for its money this time. She only had gotten hit by its claws once, and it hit by her magic five times. Finally, the grim caught Ruby's eye and stopped. Ruby tried to regroup, but found she did not have to. The dog came up to her, and bowed its head.
"Well done, Ruby," Tom said and kissed her cheek.
When Ruby was not training she spent most of her time in her chambers, but the giant garden in particular (yes, it is a part of her chambers). Here she found her sanctuary from the darkness around her. She had made the place look like a Hawaiian paradise, complete with a lazy hammock and palm trees (thus solving the problem on how to get coconuts to England). Her new pet followed her this afternoon to the small body of water in the center of her paradise.
"So,' she said aloud. "What is it that you do?" The Grim looked at her quizzically. She was surprised how cute it was when it wasn't trying to tear her flesh. She pet his head. "You know, when I call for you to help, do you just attack furiously like you did to me?" The dog shook its head. It then noticed a bird hopping on the ground. The Grim made a strong guttural noise, causing the bird to freeze in place, then with a mighty howl, which caused at least five rocks to fall from the sky. Needless to say, the bird didn't have a chance.
"Ah, so, something like meteor I see." The Grim barked happily. "What to name you? Well, Petra means rock, so how bout that?" The dog barked again. "Ok," she scratched the dog's ears. "Welcome to a small piece of home."
Ruby was in her tie dye tank top and jeans and lying in her hammock. Again she had been denied access to the potions area.
"Give me all of my dreams, but take away what I love to do," she said aloud as Petra came over. He nuzzled her hand and she scratched his ears, when they were interrupted by Sabo.
"Lady Ruby, The Dark Lord requires your attendance at dinner."
"Blah!" Ruby got up in one quick motion. This was the only meal the Dark lord required her to eat with him and his deatheaters, but it was the meal she hated most.
"It's so hard to be..." she said as she went into her room to get changed, "what's the word I'm looking for?"
Sabo followed her, "Diplomatic?" She helped Ruby zip up the cocktail dress while Ruby used her wand to fix her hair up in a loose bun.
"That sounds too nice." Sabo laughed. Sabo was Ruby's head hand maid and was the most trustworthy.
"We will talk tonight, miss?"
"Depends on what they talk about tonight. Wormtail usually spills one or to things, so here's to hoping." And with that Ruby headed to dinner.
Ruby arrived at the dining room were, some of the head deatheaters were already seated, including that of Lucius Malfoy. This was already the making for a bad night. Ruby could usually hold her tongue with all the other followers, but with Malfoy, she had no restraint. This found her at the receiving end of many Curirous curses.
"Good Evening, Mi' lady," they all greeted her as they rose from their chairs.
"Good Evening, gentlemen, " she said genially. She took her seat next to Tom.
"You look lovely," He said to her.
"Yes, "Malfoy decided to start early. "It's interesting what finery a mud blood can wear when with the right people." Tom laughed while Ruby gave them both a stern look.
"Now," Tom said, "we will not be starting argument before the food is on the table." And with that they were served.
Conversation during dinner revolved around topics as meaningless as the weather to ideas for take over."
"If we kill all the mudbloods, your Excellency, many wizards will fall, I assure you," Malfoy stated.
"Mr. Malfoy, killing all the mudbloods would be to kill potential followers of the Dark Lord," replied Ruby.
"Empress, you are still to young to know what you are talking about."
"Excuse me, though I am only sixteen, I have experienced many things you have not."
"Well, It seems to me, highness, that you have given yourself heirs because of the favor you have found in the Dark Lord."
"Malfoy, I should have you know, that I have spoken my mind even before I knew the great lord."
"Oh, believe me, I've heard the stories."
"Probably from that maggot of a son."
"NOW SEE HERE," he rose from his seat and Ruby did like wise.
"Both of you, stop," said Voldemort. Both took there seats, continuing to glare at each other the rest of the meal.
"Why are you always at Malfoy's throat," Tom asked one day in his chambers. He sat in a plush chair and Ruby laid on her stomach playing solitare.
"Because he doesn't believe that I am devoted to you, "she lied as she matched the cards.
"Well, he has been here along time and is one of my most devoted followers."
She sighed, "I guess." She got up, her purple dress aligning quickly to the new position.
"My Love," he beckoned her and she came to him. "Do not fret." Still sitting he placed his hands on her hips and she wrapped her arms around his neck. "I know where your loyalties lie. You are safe with me." He kissed her.
"I know," She said. He tried to pull her closer but she moved away and he let go. As she walked back to her room she smiled. "I'm the greatest actor ever.
