A/N- laughs manically I'm back evil music QUIET YOU! music dies down ok so we're going to have a fist fight and other junk in this chapter and yeah ok so lets go. And the song belongs to Nightwish and oh wow, I was reading my other chapter and Rain and Ginny are NOT moved up a year...and I do like Linkin Park just not as much eh?

Chapter 2

For Darkness has crept into his soul, leaving him broken and alone...

One week after beginning of term/night of try outs for Draco's band

"Ginny! Ginny look at this!" Rain practically flew into the common room, her robes flying behind her. Ginny looked up from her potions essay just in time to see Rain slid next to her, thrusting a paper into her hands. It was a flyer for band auditions-Tonight in the Quidditch pitch. Ginny raised an eyebrow.

"Point being?" Rain heaved a heavy sigh.

"The points being that they need a drummer and female vocalist, meaning US!" She shouted the last word causing a few people to look up at her. Ginny shook her head.

"Look whose band it is, The Slytherin Trio, No way in hell would they let us in." Although Ginny sounded uninterested, she really would like to be a part of the band.

"Please Ginny, can we at least try?" Rain asked, blue eyes pleading. Ginny sighed but nodded and seconds later was being pulled by the arm up to her room to get ready.

With Draco and Co

Draco had been trying fruitlessly for about ten minutes to gain everyone's attention, until his anger got the better of him.

"Listen up you pathetic excuses for human beings, this is the clip board, the clip board will be passed around and you will sign your name under the column-drummer or singer- then line up accordingly to get sheet music to look over and know. While you are trying out, Blaise, Eric and I will play our instruments. You will have fifteen minutes to know this music; otherwise you can leave right now." The entire Quidditch stadium was silent after Draco's outburst and soon the music was passed out. Once Draco, Blaise, and Eric had set up, try outs began. Thirty people later, Draco was about ready to kill. And finally his prayers were answered when the Weasley and her friend came on stage.

"This had better be good." Eric whispered to Draco, who nodded in reply, and the music started.

Ginny's POV more or less

Ginny was petrified that she would mess up, but the second Draco started playing his guitar, Eric his base, Blaise her key board and Rain the drums, the words of the music just flowed.

This is me for forever
One of the lost ones
the one without a name
without an honest heart as compass

This is me for forever
one without a name
these lines the last endeavor
to find the missing lifeline

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

My flower, withered between
the pages 2 and 3
the once and forever bloom gone with my sins

Walk the dark path
Sleep with angels
Call the past for help
Touch me with your love
and reveal to me my true name

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

Oh how I wish
for soothing rain
Oh how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
and all for once
Nemo my name forevermore

Nemo sailing home
Nemo letting go

Oh, how I wish...

As the song ended the band members knew, with out a doubt, who they would pick. After much deliberation (not really mostly they just talked about random things to make it seem like they deliberated) Draco stood up to tell who had won the spots. Hopeful faces looked up at him and he would hate to crush their dreams right? He scoffed to himself; he'd love to crush every one of their dreams one by one.

"It's been a long day, longer for us three then you I assure you, and out of the numbers of people whom tried out, most with out talent, we could only pick two." He paused seeing the even more hopeful faces and the look of utter amusement dancing Blaise's emerald eyes. 'She always was one for torment.'

"And, the two lucky people to be in Lethal Night Rose are- Rain Andrews on drums and Ginerva Weasley as vocalist." Blaise nearly laughed at the sight of all but two girls faces fall with disappointment. Ginny and Rain pushed through the crowd that was going the opposite direction they were. They met the three original band members at the stage and for the first time, Ginny saw Blaise smirk in a non-evil I'm-going-to-kill-you way.

"Welcome to the band." She said. Short sweet and to the point. "Here's a list of the days and times we practice. If you can't make it, tell us at least an hour in advanced or have someone tell us for you so we can cancel the practice." She handed them each a piece of parchment with black fancy writing stating the time and dates. Ginny could see the delight and pleasure in Rains sapphire eyes. She knew Rain loved to play music as much as she loved singing. This would be the best year.

with Draco in his dream/ memory...I know I know I'm jumping every where so what

Draco tossed and turned in his edgy slumber as memories of past abuse and pain filled his head, fogging his potential pleasant dreams that tried to break free of the misery that plagued the seventeen year old boy.

Five year old Draco Malfoy sat by the lake, humming a made up song and tossing small pebbles into the serene waters. He heard the front door open and turned to see his mother exiting the manor, accompanied by a few house elves, dressed in garments other house elves couldn't imagine.

"Draco dear, I'm going into town for a bit, your father should be home soon but until then, Anthony will watch you." Anthony was the Malfoy's butler, but also Draco's 'keeper'. Though you could hardly tell from the way he acted in school, Draco was a joker, a trouble maker. The small boy nodded in reply to his mother and ran towards her, hugging her legs.

"Be back soon mummy." She smiled and patted her sons head affectionately and watched as he ran into the house, unaware of what pain he would have to endure upon his fathers return.

"Anthony, when is mum getting home?" The small boy asked as he built a fort out of blankets, while Anthony sat in an arm chair reading a paper and every now and then looking up to see if Draco was still around.

"I don't know Draco; she said she'd probably be back after your father." Draco's stomach knotted.

"An...and when is he going to be back?" as if on cue, the front door slammed open and Lucius Malfoy stormed in.

"Anthony, exit this room and go to that filth hole you call bedroom chambers. We will not need you assistance any longer." Anthony nodded and bowed in respect, retreating to his room. Draco's whole body shook with fear as his father stepped closer and closer to him.

"I received a message from Mrs. Jacobson; she says you and the Zabni cousins don't seem to include Mildred." Mildred Jacobson was a horrid little girl almost as bad as Pansy and Draco tried to include her but she truthfully didn't want to play with the 'trouble makers'. His father's large hand made contact with Draco's face in mere seconds, and even less time then that, he was thrown roughly into the wall. His five year old body could not take this much pain and soon his body was over come with sobs. Lucius grabbed his son's shirt collar, holding Draco up to his face.

"Us Malfoys do not cry. No son of mine will ever shed a tear." Each time a tear fell, Lucius would smack his son's face, until not a single tear fell, and not a noise could be heard.

When Narcissa came home, she saw her son curled up in the corner with a blank look on his face, while the house elves surrounded him, trying to get him to eat, talk, anything. Huge red marks and cuts covered his tear stained face, and not an emotion could be found in his eyes.

End Flash back

Draco shot awake, cold sweat covered his body. His breathing was ragged and labored. That had been the last time he had cried, it had been twelve years. Draco looked around his head boy chambers. It had been redone, just like every year if needed, to what pleased him. Heavy, dark green curtains covered the four large windows, blocking out every sun ray that tried to break through and the walls were dark green accented in black and silver. His bed was a large four poster made with black mahogany and had a deep green canopy with silver lining. The sheets were black and deep green and made from a fabric not quiet silk but felt like it only warmer and a large silver dragon was embroidered onto the top blanket. Head girl this year was Blaise, not as much of a surprise and one might have thought. Sure Granger had been upset but that's just the way the cookie crumbles. Blaise was actually second in the class with Draco as first; Granger had been very upset by the news. 'I need to get to sleep' Draco thought 'we have Quidditch practice tomorrow'. He rolled over, hopping sleep would claim him, but it was not for many hours was he pulled into a light dreamless sleep.

Next Day at Breakfast

"Draco mate you look like hell." Eric stated as Draco sat down.

"Why thank you, your praise is amazing." Draco replied sarcastically while putting bacon on his plate. Blaise snickered and placed a hand on Draco's shoulder.

"Don't worry Draco; Eric's just jealous because every girl is not throwing themselves at his feet. After all we're the pretty ones eh." Draco smirked and both turned to their friend who just made a face and turned back to his food. Draco shook his head and looked up just as the mail came. A large tawny owl flew over and dropped a large blue envelope in front of Blaise. A smile broke on her face as she grabbed the letter. Draco and Eric knew it was from her father and only the three on them knew who he was-Sirius Black. Yes, Harry Potter's Godfather was Blaise Zabni's father. She opened the letter and quickly read its contents, her smile grew. Across the hall, the golden Trio also smiled brightly, meaning they got the same letter- Sirius Black's name was to be cleared in one week. Blaise had never met her father really, he had been there till he was sent to Azkaban and it wasn't till the end of her third year when she got a letter from him telling her who he was. At first she had been in utter shock, but her mother told her the story of what had happened and even Draco and Eric felt like they knew him.

"The trial is set for Tuesday of next week and when his name is cleared, he's coming here, I'll finally get to meet my father!" She squealed and the bright smile stayed on all through breakfast.

After Quidditch practice, later that day. Wow I jump around a lot eh?

Draco walked out of the locker rooms after practice, telling Blaise and Eric he'd he back in later. He wandered towards a tree-HIS tree mind you. The tree he had named his since first year. He sat down roughly on the cool grass and gazed at the castle. He had always had an odd sense of safety at the school. Odd considering he hated most of its inhabitants and knew they hated him as well. The castle loomed over him with an eerie look that almost said 'this is where you belong, he can't hurt you here.' And it was true. Lucius couldn't hurt him here. No, he would call Draco home, hurt him, and then send him back, broken, bloodied- just like always. Draco heaved a sigh and flicked the silver hair out of his face. Memories seemed to consume his very being, just starring at the castle, but not all of them where bad...

Thunder crashed causing the three year old boy to shake in his bed. He enjoyed storms enough but sometimes, when it was late at night and his father was having 'meetings', they were just plain frightening. He slowly climbed out of bed and quietly opened his door. He ran as fast as his short legs would take him up two flights of stairs, through six hallways and finally he stopped in front of a large Mahogany door. Carefully he pushed open the door, stepped in and shut it behind him. We went over to the left side of the bed where his mothers sleeping form could be seen.

"Mummy?" He whispered but knew she heard him.

"Yes Draco darling?" She lifted her head slightly, eyes still filled with sleep.

"Mummy, I can't sleep. May I sleep in here tonight?" A smile grew on her face as she nodded her head and helped him into the bed beside her. Lucius didn't sleep in the room anymore so Draco was safe. He snuggled up to his mother's side, resting his head right near hers as she started singing the lullaby he knew so well.

When darkness encloses you

I shall try and find you

When all is lost and you're all alone

Look harder and see

You're really next to me

And I'll protect you from all which cases harm

I'll be there to catch you when you fall

All you have to do is call

And I'll find you

End

Draco sighed at the thought of his mother. People said he didn't have a heart and couldn't love, but they were sorely wrong. He loved his mother with everything he was; in fact there really wasn't a word to describe how much he loved her. He slowly stood up and started walking back to the castle, his mother's song still played in his head causing him to smile sadly. His mother knew nothing of the abuse her son went through nearly each day, and she wouldn't know. Draco didn't want his mother to go through the pain of knowing her son was abused by his father for fifteen years. No this was his burden to bear and he would bear it with strength. Standing up, he made his way towards the castle, his haven, his sanctuary. He couldn't imagine never going to Hogwarts. If his father had gotten his way and Draco had been carted of to Drumstrang, Draco would have been screwed. He would not have been safe there in the least. 'In fact' he thought walking up the front stairs, 'if I had gone to Drumstrang, I could be dead already.' He entered the castle just in time to see Ginny run into the entrance hall, glance around and run behind him.

"Weasley, what are you-"

"Sh, pretend I'm not here." He raised an eyebrow and not a few shot moments later, the golden trio ran into the entrance as well.

"Ron, I don't think she's here. Malfoy's the only one even relatively close." Harry spat out Draco's last name with venom. Ron glared, and Draco actually thought they would leave until Hermione coughed and pointed behind Draco.

"Ginny, what do you think you are doing behind Malfoy, none the less." Ron practically screeched.

"There goes that plan." Draco heard her mumble before stepping out from behind him. He couldn't help but notice how bloody much she had changed over the summer. Her frizzy bright red hair had become loose blood red curls and her freckles at almost completely faded. Her style has also changed drastically. She went from loose shirts, jeans, and pig tails, to her current attire. A black tank top with black arm warmers, a green and black plaid skirt, capri's with rips up the middle but were laced up, black and green socks and combat boots.

"Didn't you know Ronald? Malfoy and I have mid day rendezvous'. We also enjoy gallivanting around the castle with socks tied to our ears and nose and say we are elephants." Ginny said happily. Draco raised an amused eyebrow while Ron gaped openly at his sister.

"Malfoy? Is...is that true?" Hermione stuttered in disbelief. Draco quickly caught onto Ginny's game.

"Oh, Ginerva, you forgot the best part." Draco said in mock shock. "Our daily snogging seasons in abandon or empty classrooms and broom closets!" Ginny looked at her watch and smirked.

"What time does Snape get back to his office?"

"In a half an hour. Think we can make it?" Draco responded acting concerned for time.

"Of course we can!" and with that she grabbed Draco's hand and dragged him in the direction of the dungeons leaving behind an all calm Ron.

As soon as they were out of ear shot, Ginny burst out laughing while Draco just starred at her like she was nuts.

"Interesting stunt you pulled Weasley. What was that all about?" Ginny smiled.

"You don't know what it's like having Ron constantly follow you around and watching you like you're going to go off and kill someone," She responded. He raised an eyebrow.

"Well ok maybe you do, but he's not your brother. Usually to make him go away, Rain will start talking to Andrew and Travis. The 'little gnomes' that constantly follow her around and make comments. Andrew is the boring one that helps with school and so on and Travis is the social help and her muse." Draco looked confused.

"That girl is off her rocker isn't she." He stated. Ginny shrugged and smiled.

"That's what makes her so much fun. Anyway, it's kind of funny running into you because I need to ask you something."

"Ask away"

"Ok, well since we will see a lot of each other due to this practice list, we might as well start to be civil. Call each other by first names, try not to kill, curse, or hurt each other physically or emotionally, and so on." He seemed to ponder this for a moment before smirking.

"Alright Ginny." He said, stressing her name.

"Good Draco." She replied. She held out her hand and he shook it, sealing their deal. Together, they started walking towards the kitchens, not even realizing it.

"So, how was your holiday?" Ginny questioned. Draco shrugged.

"Alright I suppose. Didn't do much." Which was half the truth. Alright was a huge overstatement-holiday had been hell. After all, how would you feel if you got nothing but one piece of nearly expired bread for two weeks and murky dirty water that made you vomit all over the 6 foot by 6 foot cell you were locked in?

"What about yours? Any run ins with the amazing Harry Potter?" He asked smirking. Her face twisted in disgust.

"I'd rather run into a dementor. The worst part is I think he fancy's Rain, so he'll find excuses to come and see her. It's really awkward and he's a horrible flirter. Sometimes Rain will humor him and laugh at the totally lame jokes he tells or act interested in his Quidditch stories, other times she'll say she needs to have a talk with Andrew about homework so he'll leave. She really truly is insane, and she'd be the first to say it." Ginny smiled at the fond memories of her good friend.

"I have a question for you." Draco said suddenly. Ginny gave him an expectant look.

"Can you play guitar?" Ginny stopped walking.

"Do I know how to play guitar? What type of musician and potential band member do you think I'd be if I couldn't play guitar?" She smiled and rolled his eyes.

"Good, because you are going to have to play one. Quiet a few of our songs, I sing and instead of you just doing nothing we have you play back up guitar. It's a win win situation in my opinion." He said shrugging.

"I don't own a guitar though. I used Rain's older brother's." She said looking down. She was afraid he'd make a rude comment about how of course she didn't have one, she was poor after all, but all he did was shrug and say.

"No problem. I have an ok one you can use for now and at next weeks Hogsmead trip, we'll buy you one. Consider it a 'welcome to the band' gift." He said with a smile. She was speechless. This could not be Draco stick-up-my-butt Malfoy. She shook her head and smiled.

"Thank you, but you don't have to-"he held up a hand stopping her.

"Listen, I don't want to be rude," 'Heaven forbid' she thought. "But you're not exactly high on the 'Whoot let's go spend wild amounts of money on things!' so it would make sense for me, Mr. Moneybags, to buy it for you would it not?" He asked. He had a point, it would make more sense. She nodded his head and he half smiled.

"Good. Then it's settled. Next Hogsmead trip we'll go to the music store and find you a nice one." Ginny could hardly control her enthusiasm and she flung her arms around her new friend. After she was embarrassed, but happy all the same. 'This'll be an awesome year.' they both thought.

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Hermione ran into the common room as if hell it's self was after her. A few short minutes later, Rain followed in as if she was hell.

"Where is she?" She said through gritted teeth. Ron raised an eyebrow.

"Where's who?" a shuffle of feet was heard in the corner and rain whipped her head around to face Hermione. Her eyes narrowed and Hermione whimpered.

"You. Little. Witch." she ground out before launching herself at the older girl. Hermione tried to back away but Rain's fist connected to her jaw. She stumbled back and Ron grabbed Rain around the middle to keep her back.

"I'll kill you! I swear I will!" Rain yelled, struggling to get free while Harry helped Hermione to the Hospital wing.

"Someone help me with this psychopath!" Ron yelled. Everyone in the common room was frozen with fear and shock.

A/N- Whoot! I'm finished! It only took like forever but I did it. Aren't you all so happy and proud? silence Well? cricket you guys suck! muse yells at her to not bother with the reader and just finish Alright Already! Reviews are always welcome! I'll (hopefully) get the next chapter up soon! Sorry the fight wasn't as good as it could have been, and I promise you'll find out what it was all about next chapter. claps ok well Sayonara!