Draco send his father a letter, explaining Hermione and her proposition. And two months later, he replies. (finally) During lunch, Draco's eagle owl flew in and dropped the letter right above his plate. He looked at it and looked at Hermione. "You think that's his reply" she asked. "Let's hope it is." Draco picked up the letter and opened it. It read:

Dear Draco,

I read your letter over and over again for you wrote that Hermione Granger, the best friend of Harry Potter wanting to join us to defeat him. Now that my dear boy, was a shocker. Well, I have spoken with the Dark Lord and he said that he has been watching miss Granger for quite some time. He would like a meeting with her and you discussing your ceremony for your Dark Mark and her trust in two days. I will pick you two up personally and take you to the Riddle Manor. This letter is only for your and miss Granger's eyes only. You understand Draco. Make sure both of you look presentable. I am looking forward to seeing you.

Your father,

Lucius Malfoy

Hermione read the letter and took deep breaths. "Two days" she said. "Two days" Draco repeated. Hermione pulled herself together and sat straight. "I'll be ready." He nodded as he read the letter again. "I'll be ready too."

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Gryffindor Table:

"What do you think she'll be ready for" Ginny asked. "I don't know. But it has to be serious. I mean for what other reason is there" Ron said. "You don't think she's going to the Dark Side do you" Harry asked. Ginny thought hard about this. "No, of course not. This is Hermione we're talking about. Plus, we all know this is an act. Right?" Harry wasn't convinced. He had to find out what was going on, and fast.

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Slytherin:

"Let's go. We should get ready for Potions" Draco said. Mya nodded and got up. Ever since she became a Slytherin, Snape was treating her like one. She liked getting special attention and seeing Neville screw up his potions.

Hermione took her seat next to Blaise and took out her parchment. She started doodling hearts filled with her and Draco's name in them. Hermione had told Blaise about her and Draco, and he supported her 100. He and Hermione became best friends. Snape looked over Mya's shoulder and saw her doodles. He stifled back a laughed and continued to walk.

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Hermione woke up in the girls' dormitory two days later. She would be meeting Voldemort today. 'Look presentable' she told herself. She got out of bed, showered and brushed. Crookshanks was also awake. He seemed to like Slytherin. He became good friends with Draco's little snake. And he enjoyed the little accessories he gets. He has little Slytherin ties and scarfs. He liked to dress up.

Hermione came back into the room and looked through her trunk. She took out the nicest thing she had. It was an emerald dress with a thigh high slit on the right side. She only used half of her straightening potion so her hair was in graced ringlets. She put her hair in the hairstyle she used for the Yule Ball in her fourth year. She remembered going to the ball with Victor Krum, a successful quidditch player.

He had even asked to see her over the summer, but that summer had their relationship on the rocks. And slowly, she decided not to see him again. She strapped on black heels and put on a pair of pure silver ear rings that made it the shape of a snake. And it had one carrot emerald for the eye of the snake. She put on some pale pink lip gloss and black mascara. Didn't bother with the liner, it'll take too long. She walked down to the common room and saw Draco sitting, talking to Crabbe and Goyle.

Crabbe and Goyle seemed weird. They didn't have their normal stupid looks. They looked nervous about something, extra pale, fake. Hermione made her heel clack extra loud to get the boys' attention. Crabbe and Goyle stood up and Draco looked over his shoulder. He smiled and walked to her. He wore a silk, black dress shirt and black slacks. He wore a silver bracelet that his father had sent him last year. He kissed her cheek that made Crabbe and Goyle flinch. 'Oh yeah. It's them' Hermione thought. "You look great" Draco said. Hermione let out a quick thanks before moving to the big boys.

Both stiffened. Hermione grabbed their arms and shoved them outside with her. When Draco was out of range, Hermione started talking. "What are you guys doing?" "Hermione, we want you to come back. We're sorry" Goyle (Harry) said. "Guys, you stay away from me. I have to do something very important today and I can't have you two baboons mess it up. Now go before I tell Draco it's you." The two boys ran back to the girls bathroom, not wanting to get Hermione angry.

She came back into the common room, seeing Draco lying on the couch. "Where'd they go" he asked, sitting up. "They found out they were late for breakfast so they made a run for it."Draco laughed and grabbed Hermione so she would sit on his lap. "Are you excited" he asked. "More like nervous." He hugged her and nuzzled her neck. "Don't worry, you'll do fine." Hermione sighed. Then there was a knock at the door. Mya swiftly got off of Draco's lap and stood up. "Go get it" Draco said. "A woman never answers the door. You do it."

Draco rolled his eyes and got the door. And there stood Lucius Malfoy with his black cane at hand. "Draco, it's a pleasure seeing you again. And miss Granger. He has been keeping an eye out for you. Follow me." Draco and Hermione did so. Once they left school grounds, Lucius and Draco apparated. ( Hermione didn't know what Riddle Manor looked like so she grabbed on to Draco) In less than a minute, all three of them were looking at the front of Riddle Manor. Hermione held back a 'Whoa' when she saw the Manor. Inside, past those doors hold the most powerful wizard the world. (besides Dumbledore of course) Hermione would be meeting Voldemort.