I'm really sorry about the delay but my computer has been taken away so im doing this from a cd with the chapters i've already done. i get my comp back WHEN SCHOOL STARTS! ' its frustrating but im living. anyways enjoy..

Ginevra Weasley sighed angrily as her mother and sister-in-law, Fleur, rambled on about the greatness of the boy-who-lived and his lanky sidekick. Contrary to popular belief, Ginny had gotten over the also-lanky dark-haired 'saviour' and was far from the girls who twittered over the boy like, as she always said, 'mind-less, blind, daft twits'. The rest of the Weasley clan, however, seemed to worship the ground trodden on by the seventeen year old, hanging off his every word.

"Yes well Harry and Ron will be returning from their meeting with the Headmaster soon." She could hear her mum exclaim loudly, thought Fleur's words were too inaudible. "Those boys are marvellous. Ever after that amazing and close escape at that appalling house, they've gotten so much stronger and courageous. I'm just so proud of them!"

Ginny rolled her eyes in annoyance. Nobody seemed to realise that it wasn't always Harry and Ron that did everything. "Don't be absurd dear! How could Hermione have done anything? She's just so weak and pathetic, no offence to her or anything. But really, the only thing she is good for is finding out the spells." Well that just proved that.

With a loud shout of frustration, she jumped out of her seat to retreat to her room yet again when the front door flew open and two tall, skinny boys strode in pompously. "Heya babe." Her brother's closest friend greeted with a wink. "Where d'you think you're going, eh? I've barely seen your gorgeous face these holidays. How about you and me spend some…time…together?"

Ginny looked at the boy in disgust. "The day that I will come near you Potter will be on your last forsaken day on this wretched planet. And even then, it would be for appearances. You are a conceited prat." She snarled before bounding up the stairs and slamming her door shut behind her.

She flopped unlady-like on her bed and stared angrily at her ceiling. She had never forgiven either her brother or her one time boyfriend for the way that they had treated her closest friend. She had taken to muttering darkly when a sharp rap came to her window. With a casual flick of her wand, the window flew open, allowing a regally beautiful owl to fly in and perch itself at the end of her bed.

Dearest Ginny,

I am so sorry for the lack of letters. You have been so persistent with them and yet I haven't been able to find the time to send them to you.

I am hardly jealous of your vacation with the stupid egotist and his airhead sidekick and I've realised that its unfair for you to have such a bad vacation while I am actually enjoying myself. Allow me to explain.

I was halfway through a reply to your letter about Potter's trip to meet Brown and the Patils but I decided to sleep and finish the next day. But an owl came to me. It's awfully hard to explain so the letter that I received is inside the envelope. I advise you to read it now and then this letter will continue on from that.

Alright then, well I've now settled into my new family and despite my previous disgust at Voldemort, I have actually met him a few times. and let me assure you, the Dark Lord is nothing as we had been taught to believe.

It is my duty in the Zambini family to join the Dark League. I hope, though if you do not support my decision, that you will still continue to be my friend. It would be great if you could come and visit. Mother and Father say that you can come over whenever you want but to just tell us and you are welcome to stay until school resumes. Write back with Reine, my owl.

Yours always,

Hermione

P.S. I want you to know that you'll always be my closest friend.

Ginny stared in shock at the two papers that lay before her. Hermione was a Zambini and looking to join the Death Eaters? The auburn-haired girl shook her head gently at the last few lines. How could she ever give up on Hermione? She always trusted the older girl's decisions and usually agreed with the decisions.

Grinning widely, she raced down the stairs. "Mum, I'm going to stay with Hermione."

Hermione smiled proudly as she read Ginny's reply. "Mother! Father! Ginny will be coming to visit. She isn't accustomed to families who follow the Dark Lord so if it pleases you; please lay low on it all."

Darien let out a regal bark of laughter. "If it pleases us? Hermione dear, as long as your happiness is ensured, it pleases us. Now run along and get ready for your visitor. She can stay in the room beside yours."

Hermione nodded in acceptance and made her way up the stairs. After a week of life as a Zambini, she had already met Voldemort twice and the Malfoy family a few times. All four had readily accepted her, the Dark Lord being ecstatic at her hatred for the Light Side. Lucius had of course been glad to have what he had called 'such talent'. Narcissa was a sweet woman who looked at the girl as the daughter she had never had.

Draco, on the other hand, had been quite apprehensive at the sudden change of the young lady but a few talks with Blaise had made him see the truth.

Hermione groaned as Blaise came dancing down the corridor, her music player headphones blasting into his ears. "Blaise!" She yelled repeatedly before ripping the music player from his hands. "Blaise, put some clothes on! As good-looking as you think you are, I don't appreciate seeing my brother in his boxers only. And Ginny will be here any moment now!"

Blaise grinned. "Really now, dear sister? Well I'm sure that she won't mind as much as you do." He grinned mischievously as she let out a moan of disgust. "Well you may want to change out of pyjamas. Though Ginny may not mind, Draco will. He'll be arriving in an hour."

With an exchange of playful glares, they went their own ways and prepared for their two guests.

"Wow…"

Ginny stood at the front of the Zambini Manor, staring in awe. She had, of course, Apparated and was now standing inside the gates of the manor. There was a long, winding driveway from where she stood to a large building in the distance. The lawn and hedges on either side were maintained amazingly, all in perfect order. A fountain stood in the middle of the driveway, the path splitting to either side of it. The fountain was of a large flock of ravens, standing in a circle. Water spurted from their beaks to fall and meet in the middle of the fountain.

The manor itself was amazing. It was made out of a dark, grey stone and stood at three storeys high. The front doors were black oak with silver doorknockers shaped as ravens, the eyes glistening with green emeralds. Black curtains at the windows billowed in the soft wind.

Slowly she made her way to the door and knocked timidly. The door sprung open immediately to reveal a noble pair of people.

A raven-haired woman and almost brunette man stood together, their expensive clothing matching, eyes shining with welcome. "Ah you must be Ginny!" The woman exclaimed as the man quickly took her bags. "Hermione's been talking about you non-stop, about how you are such a great friend to her. I'm delighted to finally meet you."

Ginny smiled nervously. These people were Death Eaters, and though she didn't support the Light Side anymore, she was once a sworn enemy of the Death Eaters. "Ginny!" An excited squeal came from the top of the staircase ahead of her.

She looked up and was amazed at what she saw. Her once-average friend was stunning. Her long black tresses fell to the mid of her back in faint waves as her eyes sparkled with excitement like the sapphires they resembled. Her figure was now slim yet curvaceous, and athletically toned. She wore a simple pair of black silk shorts and a white tank top yet looked brilliant.

With a delighted shriek, she rushed to her friend and embraced her warmly. "You have an amazing house, Mia! I love it! And you look great!" Hermione grinned at her friend.

"Thank you. I'm so glad that you're here. A week with Blaise and Draco is very frustrating."

Ginny smiled. "Tell me about it. I live with six incessant boys. I think that I'd know. And tr-wait…did you just say Draco…as in Malfoy?" She questioned, a sly grin forming on her face.

Hermione blushed ever so slightly before nodding. "Yeah, Blaise and him are the closest of friends, sort of like you and me. He's been over a lot lately. It was hilarious to see his reaction when he realised who I was. He started stuttering, especially when his father bowed down to me and his mother hugged me. He just stood staring in shock."

Laughing uproariously, they picked up Ginny's bags and began to take them to the room. "Let me help." They quickly spun around to see the tall raven-haired boy waiting and smirking. Ginny blushed deeply as he picked up her things and strutted past them.

"Oh Hermione! You have the cutest brother! I mean…just look at him!" Hermione looked between the two in disgust. "I mean I understand that he's your brother and everything but in my eyes, he is to die for!"

Giggling at her stupidity, Hermione pulled Ginny through the corridors. "Now this could be interesting; my brother and best friend. It really could work out if you think about it. We'd be sisters-in-law."

Dinner a few weeks later was a quiet affair. Darien and Selene were at either end of the shortened table. Hermione and Ginny sat on one side with Draco and Blaise on the other.

"Don't look now," Ginny whispered, leaning over. "But Draco's staring at you quite intently." As if on instinct, Hermione's head flew up to meet Draco's eyes. The blonde boy sent a flirtatious wink at her before resuming eating.

"Oh my gosh Hermione! I swear, you two would be so adorably cute. I mean, the hot bad boy with the good-girl gone bad. Wow!" She said in a mock-girly voice. "Ew. I just sounded like Lavender."

Hermione laughed at the nonsense that escaped her friend's mouth. "Oh honestly Gin. Grow up. You are full of nonsense. But you did sound like that banshee-woman!"

Draco raised an eyebrow and smiled softly. "Well you know, Hermione, the little Weasley is right. You and I would be a smashing couple." Hermione raised an eyebrow in question as her mother exclaimed with joy.

"Oh yes! That is absolutely wonderful! See Hermione? You already have handsome boys after you!" Hermione blushed incredibly, sinking low into her seat as Blaise and Ginny both laughed uproariously.

"Mum…" she whined. "Be quiet! You're embarrassing me!"

The rest of dinner seemed to fly by with light chatter and the chinking of cutlery upon the fine chinaware. The room fell into complete silence as Darien stood up to address the room.

Coughing to clear his throat, he began. "I'd like to firstly thank both Ginevra and Draco for joining us and thank the elves for this dinner." He added making a pointed glance at his beaming daughter. "But we have a few matters at hand."

"Lucius and myself have been meeting with the Dark Lord regularly this week and He himself has expressed his keen interest in the induction of Draco, Blaise and Hermione as soon as possible, meaning before you all return to school for your final year. In the case of Ginevra, he is willing that you become inducted. But you being a grade below these three worries him. Having my position on the School Board to his advantage, I shall bring up your excellent grades and your age to the rest of the Board as you are old enough to become a seventh year."

"The keen interest that all four of you have shown in the Dark Arts has pleased him exceptionally and he wishes for the induction ceremony to occur next week. He understands that you, Ginny, may be a bit uncertain at this time but he stresses that if you do not join now then you will have to wait quite a while. It is up to you."

All attention turned to Ginny, who shifted in her seat confidently. "No need, sir. I will be pleased to join the ranks in a week's time."

A loud pop resounded around the room as more joined them in the room. A gasp followed as a man stood before them, a dark cloak shrouding his face, Lucius and Narcissa on either side of them.

"My Lord." They whispered, standing and bowing low to him.

"Stand up, friends." He ordered. "Seat yourselves." He paused as they seated themselves, conjuring two more seats for the Malfoys. "All nine of you here in this room are to be my most valued amongst the Death Eaters. Lucius and Darien both have prominent roles in the Ministry and have always been faithful. Narcissa and Selene, you both have been useful in aiding your husbands and providing three fine Death Eaters. Draco, Blaise, Hermione and Ginevra, all four of you will prove to be handy. You will be my associates inside Hogwarts, all four of you being trusted by that fool of a Headmaster. Together may we rise. The induction will occur with just the nine of you at midnight on the night of the 13th. Until then."

With another pop, he was gone.

Okay I am seriously sorry for this excuse of a chapter. I really suck at the moment. It is pretty rushed and I just need to get into it again. I promise that I'll try to make it SO much better next time. I know what I'll be doing after they're in school but right now, I'm a bit lost. Well thank you to;

BA de Danone, AngelXOfXTheXNight, Prancergirl002, Pop-tarts, The Gryffindor Drummer, Dracos-naughty-lil-girl, Claidi Shoru

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