"What is it Rose?" Tom asked looking up from his work. He eyed her suspiciously, she seemed far to innocent. Something in her eye told him she was planning something evil.

"I noticed that every dark Lord has had a following." She paused making sure Tom was listening before continuing. "An army you can call it. I know you want me to lead an I need an army. A close following. People I can trust. I was thinking Draco Malfoy could b adopted into this." She scowled. "Thing is he's as Slytherin as can get. So obviously he won't trust me that easily. But he would trust his betrothals judgment correct?" Rose raised an eyebrow at Tom. She was obviously expecting an answer. Not giving one would be considered rude.

"Yes correct." Tom said. "So what you saying is that I should set up a contract between the two of you?" The amusement in his ton was evident. Rose huffed annoyed.

"Obviously. Like I said I'm not trust worthy. Hermione on the other hand." She raised an eyebrow once more. "It makes sense. The contract would bring the Malfoys to you. If they tired going to your older self they could be used as agent's. Do you see? This could benefit us both!"

"Are you really so willing to meddle in your friends affairs?"

Rose nodded.

"I'll see what I can do. You are dismissed."

Tom leaned back in his chair. A contract? He had to admit the thought had flicked in his mind. She did have a point. She needed an inner circle of two. Her most trusted advisor's. It would also bind the Malfoys to him. What a wonderful offer. How could h refuse it?

Tom grinned. She was catching on that much was sure. He would need to make sure this kept up.

Tom stood to grab some parchment and ink.

He wrote,

Dear Lord Malfoy

It has come to my attention that your son has not had a proper contract formed. It just o happens that I have a ward who would be perfect for him. She is pureblood of course and the same age. No need to worry. After all it must be a pleasure if I am offering my ward, Elizabeth Riddle, to your son. I hope that if you except that he will treat her how see should be treated.

From,

Lord Riddle

Tom sent out the letter. He sat back down. Lucius would except. It's not like he had a choice after all. He'll break the news to the girls during dinner. Wouldn't their reaction be priceless.

When Lucius did receive the letter he had almost had a heart attack. Never would h have though the his Lord would offer one of his wards was it? Whatever they are to him never would he have imagined such a thing to happen. He would most definitely say yes. The contact would be signed the minute he came to drop them off at lessons.

He responded,

Dear Lord Riddle,

It would be are pleasure to accept the contract. When you see us next we will sign the final drafts if that it is alight. I shall tell my son the news right away.

From,

Lord Malfoy

"As I'm sure you've been informed Draco you have been betrothed to Ms Elizabeth. I wish to congratulate both of you," Narcissa said smiling.

Hermione smiled awkwardly at her and thanked her. Draco did the same.

"Now do are next lesson we shall be talking about appearances. When out in public you must always stand tall with your chin up. Never break eye contact when addressing someone. You must also always never show your true intentions. People who can read you will not be able to help you. Keep your intentions under a lock and key." She paused making sure they were listening. "That is all that apply to both gender."

She briskly walked toward the door. Ten minute brake to process that." She shut door.

"Wasn't that nice?" Rose said slumping in her seat.

"I didn't know about all of that." Draco grumbled.

"Really?" Hermione inquired.

"I knew the basics and what was expected of me at my age but not all this. I guess once you turn eleven you get training for being a lady and lord." Draco said.

"Interesting." Rose said.

"What do you both think of the contact?" Rose said after a period of silence.

Draco shrugged, "I knew it was in the mist of finding a betrothed but I had no idea who." Draco said. "Though I shouldn't be surprised."

Hermione nodded. "I have reason to suspect my twin for setting this up. Knowing her she needed an inner circle. Where you to lazy to earn his trust Rose?" Hermione said amusing.

"Well yes. Far to hard to earn trust form a pureblood." Rose shrugged as if this was nothing to her. In a way it did. It was just a simpler way to get a new follower.

Draco stared at her. Then he smiled. "Yes that is a wonderful idea everybody wins this way. I'm not the worst person you could end up with Elizabeth."

"I suppose so, but i would have liked being informed of your plans before hand Rose."

"I'm sure you would have," Rose said..

'I hope you all hae refreshed now tme to tal about the differences between the to genders role in are society. First we wll start with female. We will go onto a lecture have you take notes, an show a deminstration. Five minute brake, then we wll move into the males role. Lecture, deminstration. And fnnally we will talk about how we work together." She said lightly.

"Now when females get together for tea. It is the mos dangerous thing fro their husbands. Tea is when you plot . Wheather good or bad no one will know unless they tell. An event that is very rare. Tea is a time for the evil to come from ons heart. Actualy many rules were made because the women wanted cange. Something that men must always lstean to. Women also do a reat deal in politics. They don't only plot with frineds husbans also join. Politics are a big way of are lives. You will see that when you are older. Women arre aloud o fight in the war but in certain dealy ways. HAve you always wondered why we wear dresses? We conceal weapons other then wands. Spare wands, knives, and daggers. The basics, epening on your part you mght have poisons, drugs, guns. Anything that wou make it seem muggle. Of course you could also be far more vocal in your eolvement. Such as going on raides. Whips have become common as of recent when tortreing. Women must also be somewhat flexible. After all we must always be on are toes." She stopped now. She sureyed the three closly, ten in a barly audiable voice. "Learning to step around blood becomes an art." She stopped. "Please take note what you found important." NArcissa handed them parchment an walk to her seat.

The sound of quils scatching across paper inhabited the room.

"Now the boys. They are always in the spotlight..." The lecture went on talking about weapon choices, style reasons, and ways of torure. She also talked about th uities of eing a lord. Mentionng several times not to abuse the power. Ever.

Hermione often thought back to these moments years later. She regretted how she took these moments for granted. When everything wasnt so confusing. When she wasnt married, compared to hr older self Rose was as innocint as a baby.

But that would be in a few years. Very close yet very far. What could have possibly happened to young Rose Riddle? Hwo did she become Lady Riddle? When did she marry Tom? Where was Hermione? Draco? Anybody?