Here's the next chapter. Sorry it took so long. As always I own nothing but perhaps the plot.

"The DA?" Malfoy asked incredulously. "You mean Potters' little group during 5th year? And how exactly is that going to help against the Carrows?"

"It could work as…as a form of rebellion," Ginny said planning as she spoke. She had not thought of what she had to offer Malfoy yet as the plan to bring back the DA was a spur of the moment thing. Yet as she went along, the plan seemed to fall right into place. The DA was the perfect way to get Malfoy to switch sides, which would benefit him and those constantly in detention. How, she wasn't sure yet. "Not only that though, it could also help prepare the students against the spells they cast on us during detention…or something."

"Or something? I don't know how I feel about this crazy idea of yours Weasley. I'm in enough trouble with them as it is in case you hadn't noticed."

"That's why it's going to be kept a secret. And we need you as much as you need us."

"How is it that I need you?"

How indeed? Ginny walked across the room and stared out the window as if the answer to his question were somewhere outside.

"We can help you think of a way to get the Carrows to lay off on the harsh punishments." Could they? Ginny wasn't sure. She was having a hard time being very convincing. "I don't know," she hesitated, "Well at least maybe we can help you when you are punished."

Malfoy saw that Weasley was trying really hard to find a way to convince him to join them. She was really trying to find something that he needed in exchange for something he had. But what did he have? "Okay, say that you can help me, how would I be of help to you?"

That was easier for her to answer. He was known to be really smart and resourceful. And he had lots of information from having had contact with the Death Eaters. That's definitely something that could benefit the Order.

With that last thought the plan fully came into place. She had told him that maybe the Order could help with his mother. And if he proved he was trustworthy by joining the DA and helping students who were friendly with Order members, then the Order might be willing to help.

"You can help us learn spells to use against them. And you can help us by faking the spells if they force you to give out the punishments. Look I know that you don't have much influence in your house anymore and you were left basically friendless, so maybe that's where the DA can help you. Give you some alliances. They may not be people you like but if you switch to our side then maybe the members of the Order will trust you and help you get your mother back."

Ginny really hoped that she wasn't just making empty promises. The members of the Order were only able to do so much. But she was sure they would do everything in their power to help someone in need. He just had to prove himself.

"Rest now and please think about it. I'll come back during dinner to see if you've changed your mind."

All throughout classes Ginny thought about her proposal to Malfoy. Would he accept? But more importantly, would the members of the DA even let him join. Of course they would, she was the one reforming the group after all. Well they could still choose not to join once they heard about Malfoy's involvement. Ginny had to find a way to convince them to let him join. Make them see that he could be an asset to the group. His loyalty to his former master was broken and it was best to have him switch sides now that he was vulnerable.

That's what she would use to convince the lot. Having someone who was once so close to you-know-who was beneficial. They could use that to their advantage. And it's not like they would just use Malfoy. He would benefit too, if the Order agrees to help him of course.

Getting this plan to work might just prove to be a challenge. Ginny was willing to make it work though. She has to be useful to the Order somehow.

If truth be told, Ginny was excited for her plan to work. Having to go back to school made her feel useless. She felt trapped within the castle. She was not able to go out there and help with the war. Reforming the DA would be her contribution. She would help from within the school by preparing her classmates in case they are ever needed. And if it all works out she may also get the Order valuable information from her most important ally.

Ginny knows she can't do it alone. She needs help getting the group started. And she knows the perfect duo she can enlist to help.

"Neville, Luna we're reforming the DA, "Ginny informed her friends as she joined them for lunch. She was not able to see them before and was just bursting to tell them.

"And why exactly are we doing that Ginny?" Neville asked putting down his goblet of pumpkin juice.

"The DA was formed as a way to rebel against Umbridge, so now I think we need to bring it back as a way to rebel against the Carrows."

"That's crazy! Do you know what would happen if the Carrows find out? We'd get detention for life!"

"That's why we have to be super careful not to get caught. Neville think about it. The DA was formed to help students prepare for the war. Well guess what, the wizarding world is at war. And here in the castle we're facing a war of our own against the Carrows. We have to be able to defend ourselves."

"I know what you mean, Gin. I just don't want any of the others suffer more at the hands of those Death Eaters."

"Well then help me. I can't do it alone. And I really believe that the DA will be able to do some good, for the students and maybe even for the Order."

"I'm in," said Luna. She didn't need any more convincing. The DA became a very important part of her life the first time around. It was the first time she had any real friends and she was not about to pass up the opportunity to feel that again.

"Wait, hold on. There's one more little detail," Ginny was nervous about telling them about Malfoy. She wasn't sure how they would take it. "I'm trying to get Malfoy to join," she said in a low and timid voice.

"WHAT?!" exclaimed both Neville and Luna at the same time.

"I said…"

"We heard what you said Ginnny. I just can't believe that's what you actually said. What do you mean you are trying to get Malfoy to join the DA?"

Ginny told them about her encounter with Malfoy and how she helped him to the hospital wing. She quickly told them what he told her about why he was being punished and about her offer to help him switch sides.

"Don't you see, he can help us just as much as we can help him. He knows a lot about the Death Eaters and their plans. We might be able to convince him to tell us."

"You do have a point Ginnny, but come on. It's Malfoy we're talking about. He's never been pleasant with anyone who was in the DA before. Who's to say he won't be his usual hateful self?"

"Because he'll be outnumbered by us. And because if he really needs our help he will have to play by our rules. We have the upper hand here."

She was really having trouble being very convincing today. Maybe it was because she was working with half planned ideas. She needed help to reform the group though so she was counting on her friend's support and understanding of the situation.

"Ginny I support whatever decision you make. I believe in the DA's mission and if you think that having Malfoy join us can help, then I'm with you."

Good ol' reliable Luna. She was always easier to convince of any of her harebrained ideas. Luna's support was bound to get Neville to agree.

Luna fully trusted Ginny. She was the first person she befriended and they had stuck together through thick and thin.

"I believe that the DA is what we need. Okay Gin, do what you think is best. I'm with you. I just worry about bringing Malfoy in."

Ginny beamed. She had gotten her friends to agree. Well for now at least. She was going to make sure that their trust in her would not be broken.

"Don't worry about that. I'll make sure that he's fully on our side before trusting him."

"So, what have you decided?"

He had thought long and hard about it after she left in the morning. He was after all, stuck in bed in the hospital wing still recovering from last night's brutal beating.

He was all alone now. The Dark Lord was furious with him for his failure this year and he was still not pleased with his father for his failure the year before that. His mother was in danger being stuck at the Manor with the Dark Lord and he was willing to do anything to keep her safe. He was even willing to ally with his former enemies if that meant that he would be able to bring her to safety.

"Right to the point, eh? Okay Weasley, I'll join your precious DA, on the one condition that you get the Order to help me get my mother to safety."

"Well then I hereby welcome you to the DA on two conditions. Number one, you treat all members of the DA with respect and number two, that you are willing to give up any information that will help the Order."