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Chapter Thirteen: Shardi

Lucius Malfoy surveyed the three people in front of him, Severus, Narcissa and Bellatrix.

"You may be wondering why I have called this little gathering." He began, "Well, a new weapon has fallen into my hands and I have selected you three to help me use it to attack Hogwarts."

"Does the Dark Lord know about this?" Bellatrix asked.

"No. There is no reason to tell him about our plans." Lucius replied, "Now I would like to introduce you to the 'person' who will make this plan possible.

A shadowy figure glided into the room and nodded at Lucius.

"Thankyou Lucius," it hissed, "Hello. My name is Shardi, the original shade."

Bellatrix gasped, "A real Shade. Where did you…"

"All thanks to this little book." Lucius smirked, showing them a book entitled 'the Book of the Shades'.

"So you want to attack Hogwarts with an army of Shades?" Narcissa asked doubtfully, "Why?"

"Why?" he scoffed, "Imagine the honours we would received if we disposed of Harry Potter. Not only that, but we can finally get rid of that traitorous sister of yours and maybe even eliminate Dumbledore while we're at it."

"So your plan is what. Sneak the Shades in and wait for everyone to kill themselves." Bellatrix rolled her eyes.

"Don't display your ignorance." Lucius snapped, "Shardi, would you be so kind to demonstrate your 'unique' method of killing."

"On which one?" Shardi hissed.

"Narcissa dear, could you please fetch that little stray muggle we found."

"Certainly Lucius." She said, walking out of the room.

She returned a few minutes later, dragging a small boy behind her. "Here you go Lucius."

"He's all yours Shardi."

The Shade grinned evilly before swooping down on the boy, passing right through him. At first nothing seemed to have happened but suddenly the boy burst into flames. His screams echoed of the walls, magnifying to unbelievable levels and then… he was gone. They all stared at the scorches on the white carpet in shock.

"Well…" Bellatrix began, "That's got me. I'm in Lucius."

"And I'll help too dear, but how are we going to get those marks out of my carpet?" Narcissa said.

Lucius ignored her remark and turned to Severus, who was still in shock, "So Severus, are you in?"

"Um, yeah." He told them, "Yeah, I'm in."

"Okay. Let's go over the plans then."

"Hey 'Mione. Do you like me or did you just say yes so I wouldn't be hurt?" Ron asked Hermione while they walked through Hogsmeade.

"Yeah I like you Ron." She smiled.

"As more than a friend?"

"Yeah, as more than a friend."

"And you are definitely over Malfoy?"

'Tell him the truth,' she though, 'He'll understand.

"I am over Malfoy Ron."

'Damn, I wanted to tell him the truth so why didn't I.'

"That's good 'Mione cause he doesn't deserve you." Ron told her.

"Let's go get something to drink Ron." She said, hurriedly changing the subject.

"Okay 'Mione."

"So it's agreed then?" Lucius asked, "We attack during the Graduation Ceremony."

"Yes dear. Could you do me a favour?" Narcissa asked.

"What is it?"

"Well, could you make sure Bella and I get to dispose of Jaide. We have something… special planned for her."

"Very well, but just you remember that no one but myself gets to fight Potter."

"Yes, yes Lucius." Bellatrix snapped, "Can we go now."

"Fine. Until the Graduation Ceremony then."

"Can't wait." She sniggered.