Saving Dragons

Chapter Two

Evil Wench?

Okay, this is blackfox back again! I figured since I got six reviews I could manage to update! Aren't you all so proud of me? Well, I figured I could ask you all a question and you can tell me if my idea is worth anything. I was thinking of adding a mini story at the beginning of each chapter and having the reviewers pick the topics and, if so desired, romances. Okay, now comes everyone's favorite time...Cookie and plushie and comment time!

jjp91-Yes, cliffies are very evil. But I only do them because they are fun and get all my reviewers to push the pretty little review button! I have never been a H/G fan, so I decided he shall fall for the mysterious Aurora, who might just prove to be an evil wench! Well, name your plushie and it shall be yours!

Linwe lossehelin-Gives you a big box of 'Draco is Hot' cookiesHappy munching! Hope you enjoy this chapter!

surflikeagirl07-Well, I like to think Harry is a strange person who is somewhat like his father, and I never thought James was always serious in his relationships. Yeah, plus I hate Harry/Ginny flicksshudders... Yeah, they make me very unhappy. I thought it was a nice twist to have Dumbledore's relative pop-up! Just wait, Aurora gets to be much, much more interesting! Keep writing and keep reading!

ImustNotChaseTheBoys-Thanks so much for reviewing! I'm glad that you think my descriptions and writing are worthy of merit, but just wait until I get rolling! I've been slacking on these chapters(they've been short) so this one will hopefully be an improvement!

loonysango-Thanks so much for continuing with my humble story! I will make sure to make it to the end eventually just for you! I hope you enjoy!

Review of last chapter's ending...

"No matter what I say or do I am on your side! Never forget that!" Aurora stared fiercely into Ginny's eyes until at last she heard the tell tell rustling in the forest. "Here they come, get ready!"

Quietly the lithe witch gave Ginny an apologetic look before her face transformed entirely. Where once a gentle smile had felt at home, a harsh tilt to Aurora's plush lips transformed it into a cold smirk. The once bright and cheerful eyes turned stormy and distant as she rose with a grim dignity. Slowly she turned with unmatched grace to face the hateful stares of the death eaters. She smirked quietly at them, matching each gaze with her own before she decided they had been properly cowed.

"Well, how nice of you all to be on time!" Her harsh voice hung in the evening air as thunder in the silence. "But I believe that you all do not realize what pains you will suffer for you utter failure!" She snorted coldly and stepped towards them, a threat in her every motion.

A quick flick of her wand sent one to his knees, quietly he gasped as Aurora towered over him. Ruthless laughter filled the air as she leered down at him with darkened eyes. "What were you saying MacNair? Would you like to share with the rest of the group what your opinions about me are?" All of the other death eaters stiffened as the doomed MacNair scowled darkly at her from his lowly position.

His voice was gruff with fear as he responded, "I think that you're an unworthy (heathenish word) and that you don't dare bare the Dark Lord's Mark! You're a coward, an unworthy coward!" As soon as the words had left his mouth a full Crucio fell from Aurora's lips.

As MacNair wreathed in pain she spoke in a slow and calm voice that sent shivers down Ginny's spine. "Do you think I am a coward? How unfair of you! I do not think you realize that it would be foolish for me to wear the Dark Mark!" MacNair's screams became louder, but her voice was never forced to raise for such was its penetrating quality. "Did you even begin to think about who I am around and what it would do to my contacts if I suddenly bore their enemy's mark?"

She advanced on him and kicked his twitching form. "I don't think Dumbledore or Harry Potter himself would have ever trusted me if not for my bare arms. But you are too stupid to even consider it, aren't you?" With another flick of her wrist she released him from the curse and strutted over to Ginny. "Come Ginerva, you are to meet your new Lord."

In a daze the gentle redhead rose and followed the cruel figure that lead all back to the death eater camp. With a mordant crunch Aurora broke MacNair's fingers and continued her steady march. As shadows follow in the daylight, so did the death eaters follow Aurora in the moonlight as the forest reared around them like fateful giants.

Sweeping limbs whipped out of the witch's way as she stepped over the jutting roots that attempted to cease her forward progression. Disdain touched her delicate face as she leered at the ancient trees, daring them to make a false move the would set her temper towards their destruction. None too soon the trees faded into the strange makings of a camp.

Festering tents crammed to the brink with filthy occupants lined the way towards the Dark Lord's pavilion. All about death eaters lined the way, hoping to catch a glimpse of their Lord's heir and the cold wench that had whisked her away from the Order of the Phoenix. Like a darkened caller at the head of a parade a death eater took lead, announcing to all just who had returned with a prize beyond measure. "At last it has been done! Lady Aurora has claimed the Heir from the vile clutches of the mudblood loving Order! Behold the victorious conqueror, fear the darkness that is her soul!" His voice rasped into the dank air as a strange familiarity struck Ginny. That voice could only belong to Lucius Malfoy.

She shuddered violently before speeding up to march alongside the now caustic witch that had once smiled so easily. Eerie shadows danced across Aurora's face as she challenged all present with her hateful gaze. Ginny's breathing suddenly became shallow as a terrifying figure rose from the mutated throne that graced the blood soaked pavilion, it was the Dark Lord himself. With a strangely slow grace all fell to their knees in fear and respect, but Aurora signaled Ginny to remain as she was.

Footfalls fell like a deafening ruckus upon the little Weasley's ears as Lord Voldemort approached. From beneath the ashened hood of his cloak, two slanted eyes glowed like bloodied rubies as the slit that served as his mouth parted to let loose maniacal laughter. It was a strange sound that was far too high and caused convulsions of fear to course through all present. Then the most feared wizard of all time smiled at her, and so terrifying a smile was it that Ginny nearly fainted at the sight. None too soon the creature before her began to speak in a ghastly voice. "Well done most faithful of the faithful.

"You have done what no other could, you have brought me my unwitting heir." Again he smiled coldly as he glanced down at Aurora. "Rise, oh worthy death eater, and face your Lord."

Without the hesitation one would expect to be shown in such a dreadful, not to mention potentially dangerous situation, Aurora rose and met the Dark Lord's eyes without any trace of fear. Then the slimy voice emitted once again from the serpentine face, "Name your reward and, if I so deem it, it shall be given."

Silence filled the air as Aurora slowly considered her numerous options, wondering which would not end in her death. Then a calm smirk touched her lips as she answered. "I wish to be your Princess's Champion. It is my desire to serve you by protecting her."

Everyone seemed to hold their breath, wondering if this would be the end of the Fox line, but then Voldemort gave a repugnant chuckle. "So be it." Then with a wave of his hand Peter Pettigrew appeared at his side. "Take them to the Princess's tent. Make sure they both are properly outfitted and fed. Treat them well Pettigrew, or die."

Muttering useless assurances Peter Pettigrew stumbled off the dais to lead the duo to their new quarters. Just a Aurora had thought they were located on a pleasant hill not too far from the dark pavilion, and yet still in a somewhat secluded location. Apparently the Dark Lord did not want any of his death eaters getting foul ideas into their sinister minds.

As soon as they were both safely installed in their tent, Pettigrew left the two alone. For a moment Ginny was too afraid to look at Aurora, until she heard the gentle incantations that kept anyone from spying on them. Then Aurora placed a gentle hand on her shoulder and turned Ginny to face her. What met Ginny's eyes made her gasp.

Once again the familiarly kind face of Aurora Fox had returned, but was faintly touched by the strains of worry. Then a soft smile lit the violet eyes as the now compassionate voice resonated pleasantly in Ginny's ears. "I'm sorry I had to do that, it's part of being a death eater. At least this way I'll always be by you and able to protect you from harm. Is there anything I can do to help you cope with all of this?"

Ginny suddenly burst into tears and buried her head into Aurora's shoulder. Sobs raked the lithe body of the redhead as Aurora simply let her cry herself out. After all the tears had dried, Aurora sat her down on the large feather bed that was to be Ginny's and for a moment she simply stared at the young Weasley. "Aurora, what are we going to do next? How are we going to save Draco?"

A faint smile danced across Aurora's face as she gave a well-planned answer. "Within the next few days Lord Voldemort will invite us to dine with him, at such a time he will give you any one thing you desire." For a moment Aurora frowned. "Now this is going to be the hard part, you have to pretend to be, well, like the Slytherins. Sneer and speak in cold tones and inform Voldemort that you wish to torment Draco as he tormented you. You will request this to be accomplished by his being your slave... Hopefully Voldemort won't suspect you and let you have him. Then we just have to bide our time and make it out of here alive."

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Well, there is another chapter come and gone! I hope that you all enjoyed it and please review! Your comments not only make my day, but they help me write better (and faster). Anyways, thanks for reading and please don't stop! With XOXOXOXx-blackfox360