Disclaimer: If you read this far you know I do not own the characters. J. K. Rowlins does. I also am very poor so please don't sue.

Chapter 10: My father gave me a name.

The week of slavery wasn't going as well as the Marauders had hoped. Harry was studying with Hermione every chance they could. Neville was forced to grow a garden for Lavender. James was forced to tutor Ginny in Potions. Ron, however, loved being Luna's slave. She forced him to make out at every chance they got. The boys were counting down the days until the end of the week. When they weren't with the Lady Marauders, they were helping Drake learn how to be a Marauder and to transform.

The day before the last day of slavery Ginny came up to James and announced what the Lady Marauders wanted for the final day.

"James," Ginny stated after breakfast. "The Lady Marauders have decided that since this is a Hogsmead weekend that you all must take us out on a date. And nothing cheap either."

James looked at Ginny and said, "Ok fine. However how about I set you up with someone else since we both know you are a lot older than me?"

Ginny thought about this and agreed.

James sent out a message to the other Marauders, King, Mask, Paws. We need to meet tonight. And I'll try to find Stripes so that he is there too.

Just then James saw Drake walking alone. Good, this is my chance. "Hey Malfoy, we need to talk."

Drake turned to his friend and said, "What do you want now Harrison?"

James smiled and said softly, "Well Stripes, the Lady Marauders want the Marauders to take them out on a date. However I wanted to ask you if you would be willing to go out with Ginny on this date."

Drake thought about it and said, "I don't know Slither. What would Mask say? I don't think he trusts me too much yet."

James said, "Don't worry about Mask. I'll take care of him. Just be ready to go out. And could you meet us in the Astronomy Tower tonight?" Then James turned and headed off to his classes.

That night the Marauders met in the Astronomy Tower. Everyone was eager to see what James wanted to tell them. James looked at each Marauder and said, "The Lady Marauders want us to take them out on a date in Hogsmead tomorrow night. And I was told that we can't go cheap. However, I asked Ginny if I could fix her up and she said yes, which is why Stripes is here."

It quickly dawned on Harry what James meant by that. "Uh Slither are you saying you want Stripes to be Ginny's date tomorrow?"

"Yes King," replied James. "Before you say anything Mask I think this will be good for both of them."

Ron started to say something but closed his mouth and looked daggers at James.

Then Neville spoke up, "So if this is all that you wanted to say why couldn't we have talked about this in public?"

"That's easy," stated James. "I wanted to meet up here cause the girls want us to pay a lot tomorrow so I say that we also plan a prank for when they return."

Harry smiled, "I get it. You get Stripes to go with Ginny instead of you. You are alone here and no one to stop you. So what is the plan?"

Ron smiled and said, "Well, I say you enchant their beds so when they close their curtains chocolate syrup comes down on them. I am sure if you go to the kitchens the house elves will be more than happy to give you some."

"Beautiful plan my brother," stated James. "You four have to make sure that they are away long enough to pull this off."

With that the Marauders went to their dormitories and fell asleep, dreaming of the revenge for the date.

The next morning the Marauders went down to breakfast to find the Lady Marauders waiting. The guys sat down when Hermione spoke up. "Ok, we decided that tonight you will take us out on a date. And we want to go to that good restaurant, Le Fromage. So no going cheap on this date."

Then Lavender spoke up, "James, we know that you are setting Ginny up with someone else. That's fine cause I got my friend Parvati to agree to go with you. That way someone can keep an eye on you."

James groaned under his breath for two reasons. First his prank wasn't going to happen. Second, as much as he liked Parvati as a friend he couldn't see a romantic connection.

Later that night the two groups meet in the Great Hall to go out on their date. Parvati was already there and quickly locked onto James. Ginny was looking for her date when Drake walked in.

Hermione walked up to him and asked, "What are you doing here Malfoy? Couldn't find a date to Hogsmead this weekend?"

The Marauders quickly stepped forward and Harry said, "Look, Stripes is here because he is Ginny's date. He isn't the bad guy we all thought he was. Give him a chance and you'll see how good he really is."

With that they had a nice walk to Hogsmead. Ginny and Drake were in the rear talking amongst themselves. James turned around a couple of times and watched as Ginny's face lit up with life. Drake's face was flush from his talking with Ginny.

As the ten teenagers walked down the street to the restaurant Le Fromage, they heard an explosion. As they looked up there was a Dark Mark in the sky. They turned to head back to Hogwarts when a group of Deatheaters stopped them. One of them stepped forward and removed his mask.

The group was shocked to see Lucius Malfoy standing there. He looked at the group and was shocked to see his son there.

Lucius yelled, "Draco Malfoy come here now." Drake moved to the front of the group and looked at his father. Lucius looked at the rest of the group in disgust. "Draco what are you doing here with them? Don't you have any pride?"

"Hello father," replied Drake coldly. "To answer your questions I am here with my friends. And I am very proud that they are my friends. And for your information the name is Drake not Draco."

"Now listen to me you little brat," an agitated Lucious started, "if it wasn't for me you wouldn't even be here. Besides it is your destiny to serve the Dark Lord."

Drake then stated, "I learned that every person chooses their own destiny and I choose to fight evil along side my friends."

Lucius drew his wand and said, "I am glad I am not really your father. Oh does that shock you? Well now you know the truth. So if you choose to fight along side your friends then you shall die along side your friends."

All of a sudden eight voices shouted out "Expelliarmus!" Lucius Malfoy was knocked back twenty feet. He was grabbed by another Deatheater who Apparated both of them out them.

Drake turned back to his friends and said, "Thank you for your help. I don't think I will be able to go back to Malfoy manor anymore."

Ron then spoke up, "Stripes I know my house is rather cramped but if you need to stay with us its probably ok."

Drake looked at Ron with a sincere smile. "Thanks Mask, but I won't need to move in with you. After we all became friends I asked my mother to open another Gringott's account and transfer the money. She also bought a place big enough for her and me."

The ten teenagers headed back to Hogwarts. In an alley the were being watched by a hooded person. Since Malfoy's little plan didn't work out maybe it's time to get Father to try my plan. Soon Harry Potter and I will be together. The hooded person thought to herself.
Author's Notes: Sorry it's been so very long. Very bad writer's block. Hopefully I made up for it a little bit with this chapter. I have more ideas now so it should come easier to me. See you next time. -------